Sedana Medical AB (OSTO:SEDANA) Beneish M-Score: -2.70 (As of Aug. 02, 2026)

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OSTO:SEDANA Sedana Medical AB OSTO:SEDANA
69 GF Score
Price kr9.80
GF Value kr17.42
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Sedana Medical AB Beneish M-Score?

Sedana Medical AB OSTO:SEDANA -1.01% 69 Beneish M-Score is -2.70 as of Aug. 02, 2026. GuruFocus rates OSTO:SEDANA with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of kr17.42 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 762 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, Sedana Medical AB ranks better than 61.55% on this metric.

The zones of discrimination for M-Score is as such:

An M-Score of equal or less than -1.78 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.
An M-Score of greater than -1.78 signals that the company is likely to be a manipulator.

Good Sign:

Beneish M-Score -2.7 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

The historical rank and industry rank for Sedana Medical AB's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

OSTO:SEDANA' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.79   Med: -2.26   Max: -1.23
Current: -2.7

During the past 11 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Sedana Medical AB was -1.23. The lowest was -2.79. And the median was -2.26.


Sedana Medical AB Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sedana Medical AB's Beneish M-Score can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Sedana Medical AB Beneish M-Score Chart

Sedana Medical AB Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.48 -2.32 -2.08 -2.40 -2.48

Sedana Medical AB Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Beneish M-Score Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.20 -2.65 -2.48 -2.55 -2.70

OSTO:SEDANA vs ABT, SYK, MDT: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Medical Devices subindustry, Sedana Medical AB's Beneish M-Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Beneish M-Score data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Sedana Medical AB Beneish M-Score vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry

For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Sedana Medical AB's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Sedana Medical AB's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Sedana Medical AB Beneish M-Score Calculation

The M-score was created by Professor Messod Beneish. Instead of measuring the bankruptcy risk (Altman Z-Score) or business trend (Piotroski F-Score), M-score can be used to detect the risk of earnings manipulation. This is the original research paper on M-score.

The M-Score Variables:

The M-score of Sedana Medical AB for today is based on a combination of the following eight different indices:

M=-4.84+0.92 * DSRI+0.528 * GMI+0.404 * AQI+0.892 * SGI+0.115 * DEPI
=-4.84+0.92 * 0.8584+0.528 * 0.9777+0.404 * 1.1003+0.892 * 0.9966+0.115 * 1.0603
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9743+4.679 * -0.026137-0.327 * 1.0108
=-2.70

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

This Year (Jun26) TTM:Last Year (Jun25) TTM:
Total Receivables was kr35.7 Mil.
Revenue was 49.062 + 53.423 + 51.774 + 41.205 = kr195.5 Mil.
Gross Profit was 35.806 + 37.771 + 37.618 + 29.493 = kr140.7 Mil.
Total Current Assets was kr130.7 Mil.
Total Assets was kr937.5 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was kr12.2 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was kr26.3 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was kr152.9 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was kr45.2 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was kr2.9 Mil.
Net Income was -9.605 + -3.712 + -10.099 + -12.417 = kr-35.8 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = kr0.0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was -7.706 + 2.724 + -5.246 + -1.101 = kr-11.3 Mil.
Total Receivables was kr41.7 Mil.
Revenue was 49.752 + 57.496 + 49.156 + 39.72 = kr196.1 Mil.
Gross Profit was 34.945 + 40.653 + 34.156 + 28.266 = kr138.0 Mil.
Total Current Assets was kr216.0 Mil.
Total Assets was kr978.9 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was kr8.8 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was kr23.2 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was kr157.4 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was kr47.4 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was kr2.2 Mil.




1. DSRI = Days Sales in Receivables Index

Measured as the ratio of Revenue in Total Receivables in year t to year t-1.

A large increase in DSR could be indicative of revenue inflation.

DSRI=(Receivables_t / Revenue_t) / (Receivables_t-1 / Revenue_t-1)
=(35.705 / 195.464) / (41.734 / 196.124)
=0.182668 / 0.212794
=0.8584

2. GMI = Gross Margin Index

Measured as the ratio of gross margin in year t-1 to gross margin in year t.

Gross margin has deteriorated when this index is above 1. A firm with poorer prospects is more likely to manipulate earnings.

GMI=GrossMargin_t-1 / GrossMargin_t
=(GrossProfit_t-1 / Revenue_t-1) / (GrossProfit_t / Revenue_t)
=(138.02 / 196.124) / (140.688 / 195.464)
=0.703738 / 0.719764
=0.9777

3. AQI = Asset Quality Index

AQI is the ratio of asset quality in year t to year t-1.

Asset quality is measured as the ratio of non-current assets other than Property, Plant and Equipment to Total Assets.

AQI=(1 - (CurrentAssets_t + PPE_t) / TotalAssets_t) / (1 - (CurrentAssets_t-1 + PPE_t-1) / TotalAssets_t-1)
=(1 - (130.706 + 12.157) / 937.508) / (1 - (216.011 + 8.795) / 978.888)
=0.847614 / 0.770346
=1.1003

4. SGI = Sales Growth Index

Ratio of Revenue in year t to sales in year t-1.

Sales growth is not itself a measure of manipulation. However, growth companies are likely to find themselves under pressure to manipulate in order to keep up appearances.

SGI=Sales_t / Sales_t-1
=Revenue_t / Revenue_t-1
=195.464 / 196.124
=0.9966

5. DEPI = Depreciation Index

Measured as the ratio of the rate of Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization in year t-1 to the corresponding rate in year t.

DEPI greater than 1 indicates that assets are being depreciated at a slower rate. This suggests that the firm might be revising useful asset life assumptions upwards, or adopting a new method that is income friendly.

DEPI=(Depreciation_t-1 / (Depreciaton_t-1 + PPE_t-1)) / (Depreciation_t / (Depreciaton_t + PPE_t))
=(23.158 / (23.158 + 8.795)) / (26.255 / (26.255 + 12.157))
=0.724752 / 0.68351
=1.0603

Note: If the Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization data is not available, we assume that the depreciation rate is constant and set the Depreciation Index to 1.

6. SGAI = Sales, General and Administrative expenses Index

The ratio of Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) to Sales in year t relative to year t-1.

SGA expenses index > 1 means that the company is becoming less efficient in generate sales.

SGAI=(SGA_t / Sales_t) / (SGA_t-1 /Sales_t-1)
=(152.868 / 195.464) / (157.431 / 196.124)
=0.782078 / 0.802712
=0.9743

7. LVGI = Leverage Index

The ratio of total debt to Total Assets in year t relative to yeat t-1.

An LVGI > 1 indicates an increase in leverage

LVGI=((LTD_t + CurrentLiabilities_t) / TotalAssets_t) / ((LTD_t-1 + CurrentLiabilities_t-1) / TotalAssets_t-1)
=((2.864 + 45.158) / 937.508) / ((2.223 + 47.384) / 978.888)
=0.051223 / 0.050677
=1.0108

8. TATA = Total Accruals to Total Assets

Total accruals calculated as the change in working capital accounts other than cash less depreciation.

TATA=(IncomefromContinuingOperations_t - CashFlowsfromOperations_t) / TotalAssets_t
=(NetIncome_t - NonOperatingIncome_t - CashFlowsfromOperations_t) / TotalAssets_t
=(-35.833 - 0 - -11.329) / 937.508
=-0.026137

An M-Score of equal or less than -1.78 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator. An M-Score of greater than -1.78 signals that the company is likely to be a manipulator.

Sedana Medical AB has a M-score of -2.70 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Beneish M-Score →
What does a Beneish M-Score of -2.70 mean?
Sedana Medical AB (OSTO:SEDANA) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.70 as of Aug. 02, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Sedana Medical AB and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Sedana Medical AB ranks #293 out of 762 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 38.5%.
Is Sedana Medical AB's Beneish M-Score too high?
Sedana Medical AB's current Beneish M-Score is -2.70. Based on the distribution chart, Sedana Medical AB ranks #293 out of 762 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Sedana Medical AB has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sedana Medical AB's Beneish M-Score compare to ABT and SYK?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Sedana Medical AB ranks #293 out of 762 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Sedana Medical AB in the upper half of its industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Beneish M-Score for a Medical Devices & Instruments company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Medical Devices & Instruments industry context. However, Beneish M-Score should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Beneish M-Score mean?
A high Beneish M-Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Sedana Medical AB and its competitors. Sedana Medical AB's current Beneish M-Score is -2.70. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sedana Medical AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sedana Medical AB (OSTO:SEDANA) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr17.42, compared to a current price of kr9.80 — trading 43.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.70. Sedana Medical AB's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Beneish M-Score calculated?
Beneish M-Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sedana Medical AB (OSTO:SEDANA), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.70 as of Aug. 02, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Sedana Medical AB (OSTO:SEDANA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sedana Medical AB stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of kr9.80 is trading 43.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr17.42. GuruFocus considers Sedana Medical AB to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for OSTO:SEDANA:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.70
  • GF Value™: kr17.42 vs. price of kr9.80 (43.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the OSTO:SEDANA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Sedana Medical AB Business Description

Other Exchanges 7D2A:Germany
Address Svardvagen 3A, Danderyd, SWE, SE-182 33
Sedana Medical AB is a Sweden-based medical technology company. It is ais a pioneer medtech and pharmaceutical company focused on inhaled sedation to improve the patient's life during and beyond sedation. Through the combined strengths of the medical device Sedaconda ACD and the pharmaceutical Sedaconda (isoflurane), Sedana Medical provides inhaled sedation for mechanically ventilated patients in intensive care. Sedana Medical has direct sales in Benelux, France, Germany, Great Britain, and Spain. In other parts of Europe, as well as in Asia, Australia, Canada, and South and Central America, the company works with external distributors.
69GF Score

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