Scandic Hotels Group AB (OSTO:SHOT) Beneish M-Score: -3.07 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


OSTO:SHOT Scandic Hotels Group AB OSTO:SHOT
83 GF Score
Price kr92.35
GF Value kr73.03
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 10 Warning Signs
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What is Scandic Hotels Group AB Beneish M-Score?

Scandic Hotels Group AB OSTO:SHOT +1.21% 83 Beneish M-Score is -3.07 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates OSTO:SHOT with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of kr73.03 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 824 Travel & Leisure companies, Scandic Hotels Group AB ranks better than 80.58% 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 -3.07 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

OSTO:SHOT' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.16   Med: -2.76   Max: -1.53
Current: -3.07

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Scandic Hotels Group AB was -1.53. The lowest was -4.16. And the median was -2.76.


Scandic Hotels Group AB Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Scandic Hotels Group 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.

Scandic Hotels Group AB Beneish M-Score Chart

Scandic Hotels Group 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 -1.53 -2.58 -3.15 -3.07 -3.07

Scandic Hotels Group AB Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 0.00 0.00 0.00 -3.07 0.00

OSTO:SHOT vs MAR, HLT, H: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Lodging subindustry, Scandic Hotels Group 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.


Scandic Hotels Group AB Beneish M-Score vs Travel & Leisure Industry

For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Scandic Hotels Group AB's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Scandic Hotels Group AB's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Scandic Hotels Group 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 Scandic Hotels Group 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 * 0.9224+0.528 * 0.999+0.404 * 0.9797+0.892 * 1.015+0.115 * 0.9547
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.110934-0.327 * 1.0057
=-3.07

* 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 (Dec25) TTM:Last Year (Dec24) TTM:
Total Receivables was kr661 Mil.
Revenue was kr22,289 Mil.
Gross Profit was kr14,208 Mil.
Total Current Assets was kr2,115 Mil.
Total Assets was kr52,590 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was kr42,961 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was kr3,996 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was kr0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was kr6,560 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was kr42,009 Mil.
Net Income was kr625 Mil.
Gross Profit was kr0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was kr6,459 Mil.
Total Receivables was kr706 Mil.
Revenue was kr21,959 Mil.
Gross Profit was kr13,984 Mil.
Total Current Assets was kr2,070 Mil.
Total Assets was kr53,842 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was kr43,920 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was kr3,884 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was kr0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was kr6,711 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was kr42,731 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)
=(661 / 22289) / (706 / 21959)
=0.029656 / 0.032151
=0.9224

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)
=(13984 / 21959) / (14208 / 22289)
=0.636823 / 0.637444
=0.999

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 - (2115 + 42961) / 52590) / (1 - (2070 + 43920) / 53842)
=0.142879 / 0.145834
=0.9797

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
=22289 / 21959
=1.015

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))
=(3884 / (3884 + 43920)) / (3996 / (3996 + 42961))
=0.081248 / 0.085099
=0.9547

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)
=(0 / 22289) / (0 / 21959)
=0 / 0
=1

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)
=((42009 + 6560) / 52590) / ((42731 + 6711) / 53842)
=0.923541 / 0.918279
=1.0057

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
=(625 - 0 - 6459) / 52590
=-0.110934

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.

Scandic Hotels Group AB has a M-score of -3.07 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 -3.07 mean?
Scandic Hotels Group AB (OSTO:SHOT) has a Beneish M-Score of -3.07 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Scandic Hotels Group AB and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Scandic Hotels Group AB ranks #160 out of 824 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 19.4%.
Is Scandic Hotels Group AB's Beneish M-Score too high?
Scandic Hotels Group AB's current Beneish M-Score is -3.07. Based on the distribution chart, Scandic Hotels Group AB ranks #160 out of 824 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Scandic Hotels Group AB has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Scandic Hotels Group AB's Beneish M-Score compare to MAR and HLT?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Scandic Hotels Group AB ranks #160 out of 824 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Scandic Hotels Group AB in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. 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 Travel & Leisure company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Travel & Leisure 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 Scandic Hotels Group AB and its competitors. Scandic Hotels Group AB's current Beneish M-Score is -3.07. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Scandic Hotels Group AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Scandic Hotels Group AB (OSTO:SHOT) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr73.03, compared to a current price of kr92.35 — trading 26.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -3.07. Scandic Hotels Group AB's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 10 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 Scandic Hotels Group AB (OSTO:SHOT), the current Beneish M-Score is -3.07 as of Jun. 26, 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 Scandic Hotels Group AB (OSTO:SHOT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Scandic Hotels Group AB stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of kr92.35 is trading 26.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr73.03. GuruFocus considers Scandic Hotels Group AB to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for OSTO:SHOT:

  • Beneish M-Score: -3.07
  • GF Value™: kr73.03 vs. price of kr92.35 (26.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 10 warning signs

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


Scandic Hotels Group AB Business Description

Other Exchanges SHOTs:UK0RD7:UK10H:Germany
Address Sveavagen 167, P.O. Box 6197, Stockholm, SWE, SE-102 33
Scandic Hotels Group AB is a Sweden-based company engaged in the operation of hotels. The company has a network of hotels in the Nordic market, which creates an offering for guests and customers. The majority of the company's revenue comes from the Room, Restaurant and conferences. Its business is operated through various geographical regions which include Sweden, Norway, Finland, and Other European and Central functions.
83GF Score

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