Sweco AB (OSTO:SWEC B) Beneish M-Score: -2.79 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


OSTO:SWEC B Sweco AB OSTO:SWEC B
94 GF Score
Price kr126.30
GF Value kr160.23
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Sweco AB Beneish M-Score?

Sweco AB OSTO:SWEC B +0.88% 94 Beneish M-Score is -2.79 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates OSTO:SWEC B with a GF Score™ of 94/100 and a GF Value™ of kr160.23 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,704 Construction companies, Sweco AB ranks better than 72.48% 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 -2.79 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

OSTO:SWEC B' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.91   Med: -2.52   Max: -1.9
Current: -2.79

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Sweco AB was -1.90. The lowest was -2.91. And the median was -2.52.


Sweco AB Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sweco 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.

Sweco AB Beneish M-Score Chart

Sweco 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 -2.64 -2.48 -2.51 -2.80 -2.79

Sweco 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 -2.79 0.00

OSTO:SWEC B vs PWR, FIX, EME: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Sweco 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.


Sweco AB Beneish M-Score vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Sweco AB's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Sweco 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 Sweco 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 * 0.9397+0.528 * 1+0.404 * 0.9923+0.892 * 1.0297+0.115 * 0.9806
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.059723-0.327 * 1.003
=-2.79

* 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 kr5,137 Mil.
Revenue was kr31,586 Mil.
Gross Profit was kr31,586 Mil.
Total Current Assets was kr13,187 Mil.
Total Assets was kr29,888 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was kr4,368 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was kr1,480 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was kr0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was kr12,052 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was kr4,279 Mil.
Net Income was kr2,226 Mil.
Gross Profit was kr0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was kr4,011 Mil.
Total Receivables was kr5,309 Mil.
Revenue was kr30,676 Mil.
Gross Profit was kr30,676 Mil.
Total Current Assets was kr12,194 Mil.
Total Assets was kr28,295 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was kr4,335 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was kr1,431 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was kr0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was kr10,666 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was kr4,748 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)
=(5137 / 31586) / (5309 / 30676)
=0.162635 / 0.173067
=0.9397

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)
=(30676 / 30676) / (31586 / 31586)
=1 / 1
=1

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 - (13187 + 4368) / 29888) / (1 - (12194 + 4335) / 28295)
=0.412641 / 0.415833
=0.9923

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
=31586 / 30676
=1.0297

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))
=(1431 / (1431 + 4335)) / (1480 / (1480 + 4368))
=0.248179 / 0.253078
=0.9806

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 / 31586) / (0 / 30676)
=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)
=((4279 + 12052) / 29888) / ((4748 + 10666) / 28295)
=0.546407 / 0.544761
=1.003

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
=(2226 - 0 - 4011) / 29888
=-0.059723

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.

Sweco AB has a M-score of -2.79 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 -2.79 mean?
Sweco AB (OSTO:SWEC B) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.79 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Sweco AB and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Sweco AB ranks #469 out of 1704 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 27.5%.
Is Sweco AB's Beneish M-Score too high?
Sweco AB's current Beneish M-Score is -2.79. Based on the distribution chart, Sweco AB ranks #469 out of 1704 companies in the Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Sweco AB has a GF Score™ of 94/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sweco AB's Beneish M-Score compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Sweco AB ranks #469 out of 1704 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Sweco 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 Construction company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Construction 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 Sweco AB and its competitors. Sweco AB's current Beneish M-Score is -2.79. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sweco AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sweco AB (OSTO:SWEC B) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr160.23, compared to a current price of kr126.30 — trading 21.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.79. Sweco AB's overall GF Score™ is 94/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Sweco AB (OSTO:SWEC B), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.79 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 Sweco AB (OSTO:SWEC B) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sweco AB stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of kr126.30 is trading 21.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr160.23. GuruFocus considers Sweco AB to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for OSTO:SWEC B:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.79
  • GF Value™: kr160.23 vs. price of kr126.30 (21.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 94/100 with 1 warning sign

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


Sweco AB Business Description

Address Gjorwellsgatan 22, Box 34044, Stockholm, SWE, SE-100 26
Sweco AB is an architecture and engineering consultancy. It offers multidisciplinary services in the following segments: buildings and urban areas; water, energy, and industry; and transportation infrastructure. Its architecture operations are integrated into all segments. The company's geographical segments include: Sweden, Belgium, Finland, Norway, Denmark, Netherlands, UK, Germany, and Central Europe.
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