Sleep Cycle AB (OSTO:SLEEP) Beneish M-Score: -1.44 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


OSTO:SLEEP Sleep Cycle AB OSTO:SLEEP
84 GF Score
Price kr24.60
GF Value kr30.25
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Sleep Cycle AB Beneish M-Score?

Sleep Cycle AB OSTO:SLEEP -0.20% 84 Beneish M-Score is -1.44 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates OSTO:SLEEP with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of kr30.25 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,633 Software companies, Sleep Cycle AB ranks worse than 85.45% 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.

Warning Sign:

Beneish M-Score -1.44 higher than -1.78, which implies that the company might have manipulated its financial results.

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

OSTO:SLEEP' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.31   Med: -2.15   Max: 5.13
Current: -1.44

During the past 9 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Sleep Cycle AB was 5.13. The lowest was -3.31. And the median was -2.15.


Sleep Cycle AB Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sleep Cycle 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.

Sleep Cycle AB Beneish M-Score Chart

Sleep Cycle AB Annual Data
Trend Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only 5.13 -2.65 -2.41 -2.59 -1.61

Sleep Cycle 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 -2.02 -1.92 -1.77 -1.61 -1.44

OSTO:SLEEP vs CRM, SHOP, UBER: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, Sleep Cycle 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.


Sleep Cycle AB Beneish M-Score vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Sleep Cycle AB's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Sleep Cycle 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 Sleep Cycle 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 * 0.8398+0.528 * 1.0351+0.404 * 4.0077+0.892 * 0.8898+0.115 * 0.8865
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.8243+4.679 * 0.007336-0.327 * 0.9904
=-1.44

* 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 (Mar26) TTM:Last Year (Mar25) TTM:
Total Receivables was kr57.2 Mil.
Revenue was 52.58 + 57.872 + 57.831 + 63.558 = kr231.8 Mil.
Gross Profit was 37.025 + 45.148 + 32.398 + 37.475 = kr152.0 Mil.
Total Current Assets was kr172.4 Mil.
Total Assets was kr207.1 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was kr7.4 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was kr6.3 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was kr20.9 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was kr126.4 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was kr3.4 Mil.
Net Income was 5.505 + 11.382 + 13.547 + 14.488 = kr44.9 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = kr0.0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 7.184 + 10.792 + 5.51 + 19.917 = kr43.4 Mil.
Total Receivables was kr76.5 Mil.
Revenue was 64.925 + 66.757 + 63.43 + 65.442 = kr260.6 Mil.
Gross Profit was 51.575 + 53.3 + 35.319 + 36.673 = kr176.9 Mil.
Total Current Assets was kr234.3 Mil.
Total Assets was kr253.8 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was kr11.2 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was kr7.8 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was kr28.4 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was kr154.0 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was kr6.6 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)
=(57.182 / 231.841) / (76.521 / 260.554)
=0.246643 / 0.293686
=0.8398

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)
=(176.867 / 260.554) / (152.046 / 231.841)
=0.678811 / 0.65582
=1.0351

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 - (172.449 + 7.356) / 207.07) / (1 - (234.255 + 11.225) / 253.819)
=0.13167 / 0.032854
=4.0077

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
=231.841 / 260.554
=0.8898

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))
=(7.768 / (7.768 + 11.225)) / (6.3 / (6.3 + 7.356))
=0.408993 / 0.461336
=0.8865

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)
=(20.854 / 231.841) / (28.433 / 260.554)
=0.08995 / 0.109125
=0.8243

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)
=((3.379 + 126.353) / 207.07) / ((6.599 + 153.971) / 253.819)
=0.626513 / 0.632616
=0.9904

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
=(44.922 - 0 - 43.403) / 207.07
=0.007336

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.

Sleep Cycle AB has a M-score of -1.44 signals that the company is likely to be a manipulator.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Beneish M-Score →
What does a Beneish M-Score of -1.44 mean?
Sleep Cycle AB (OSTO:SLEEP) has a Beneish M-Score of -1.44 as of Jun. 25, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Sleep Cycle AB and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Sleep Cycle AB ranks #2250 out of 2633 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 85.5%.
Is Sleep Cycle AB's Beneish M-Score too high?
Sleep Cycle AB's current Beneish M-Score is -1.44. Based on the distribution chart, Sleep Cycle AB ranks #2250 out of 2633 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Sleep Cycle AB has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sleep Cycle AB's Beneish M-Score compare to CRM and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Sleep Cycle AB ranks #2250 out of 2633 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Sleep Cycle AB in the lower 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 Software company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Software 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 Sleep Cycle AB and its competitors. Sleep Cycle AB's current Beneish M-Score is -1.44. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sleep Cycle AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sleep Cycle AB (OSTO:SLEEP) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr30.25, compared to a current price of kr24.60 — trading 18.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -1.44. Sleep Cycle AB's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 7 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 Sleep Cycle AB (OSTO:SLEEP), the current Beneish M-Score is -1.44 as of Jun. 25, 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 Sleep Cycle AB (OSTO:SLEEP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sleep Cycle AB stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of kr24.60 is trading 18.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr30.25. GuruFocus considers Sleep Cycle AB to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for OSTO:SLEEP:

  • Beneish M-Score: -1.44
  • GF Value™: kr30.25 vs. price of kr24.60 (18.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 7 warning signs

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


Sleep Cycle AB Business Description

Address Drakegatan 10, Gothenburg, SWE, 412 50
Sleep Cycle AB is a sleep tracker application. It helps people understand their sleep habits and improve their sleep. The mobile application helps users fall asleep more easily, tracks sleep patterns through the night and wakes up users in the light-sleep phase, providing valuable insights designed to improve sleep quality. Geographically group operates in Sweden and other countries in which all of revenue is generated from Sweden.
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