Tribox Group AB (OSTO:TRIBO B) Beneish M-Score: -2.86 (As of Sep. 21, 2026)

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OSTO:TRIBO B Tribox Group AB OSTO:TRIBO B
46 GF Score
Price kr0.26
GF Value kr0.22
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Tribox Group AB Beneish M-Score?

Tribox Group AB OSTO:TRIBO B +7.82% 46 Beneish M-Score is -2.86 as of Sep. 21, 2026. GuruFocus rates OSTO:TRIBO B with a GF Score™ of 46/100 and a GF Value™ of kr0.22 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,549 Chemicals companies, Tribox Group AB ranks better than 79.15% 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 -2.86 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

OSTO:TRIBO B' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -65.32   Med: -2.82   Max: 158.8
Current: -2.86

During the past 8 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Tribox Group AB was 158.80. The lowest was -65.32. And the median was -2.82.


Tribox Group AB Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Tribox 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.

Tribox Group AB Beneish M-Score Chart

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OSTO:TRIBO B vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Tribox 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.


Tribox Group AB Beneish M-Score vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Tribox Group AB's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Tribox 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 Tribox 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 * 0.9548+0.528 * -5.4423+0.404 * 0.5687+0.892 * 0.992+0.115 * 1.2398
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.041934-0.327 * 0.7044
=-6.18

* 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 kr15.0 Mil.
Revenue was kr121.3 Mil.
Gross Profit was kr1.0 Mil.
Total Current Assets was kr55.6 Mil.
Total Assets was kr71.6 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was kr6.6 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was kr4.8 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was kr Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was kr27.1 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was kr0.0 Mil.
Net Income was kr-0.2 Mil.
Gross Profit was kr Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was kr2.8 Mil.
Total Receivables was kr15.8 Mil.
Revenue was kr122.3 Mil.
Gross Profit was kr-5.6 Mil.
Total Current Assets was kr41.2 Mil.
Total Assets was kr62.1 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was kr6.7 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was kr7.3 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was kr Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was kr33.3 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was kr0.0 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)
=(15.003 / 121.294) / (15.84 / 122.278)
=0.123691 / 0.129541
=0.9548

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)
=(-5.618 / 122.278) / (1.024 / 121.294)
=-0.045944 / 0.008442
=-5.4423

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 - (55.635 + 6.637) / 71.589) / (1 - (41.208 + 6.667) / 62.081)
=0.130146 / 0.22883
=0.5687

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
=121.294 / 122.278
=0.992

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))
=(7.256 / (7.256 + 6.667)) / (4.813 / (4.813 + 6.637))
=0.521152 / 0.420349
=1.2398

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 / 121.294) / (0 / 122.278)
=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)
=((0 + 27.054) / 71.589) / ((0 + 33.304) / 62.081)
=0.377907 / 0.53646
=0.7044

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
=(-0.21 - 0 - 2.792) / 71.589
=-0.041934

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.

Tribox Group AB has a M-score of -6.18 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 -2.86 mean?
Tribox Group AB (OSTO:TRIBO B) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.86 as of Sep. 21, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Tribox Group AB and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Tribox Group AB ranks #323 out of 1549 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 20.9%.
Is Tribox Group AB's Beneish M-Score too high?
Tribox Group AB's current Beneish M-Score is -2.86. Based on the distribution chart, Tribox Group AB ranks #323 out of 1549 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Tribox Group AB has a GF Score™ of 46/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tribox Group AB's Beneish M-Score compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Tribox Group AB ranks #323 out of 1549 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Tribox Group AB in the top 21% 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 Chemicals company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Chemicals 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 Tribox Group AB and its competitors. Tribox Group AB's current Beneish M-Score is -2.86. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tribox Group AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tribox Group AB (OSTO:TRIBO B) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr0.22, compared to a current price of kr0.26 — trading 19.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.86. Tribox Group AB's overall GF Score™ is 46/100 with 4 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 Tribox Group AB (OSTO:TRIBO B), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.86 as of Sep. 21, 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 Tribox Group AB (OSTO:TRIBO B) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tribox Group AB stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of kr0.26 is trading 19.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr0.22. GuruFocus considers Tribox Group AB to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for OSTO:TRIBO B:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.86
  • GF Value™: kr0.22 vs. price of kr0.26 (19.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 46/100 with 4 warning signs

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


Tribox Group AB Business Description

Address Hadar Grudes gata 6, Karlstad, SWE, 163 53
Tribox Group AB develops and sells an effective additive technology that can be used in fuels, oils and greases in a wide range of vehicles and machines. The products are based on a unique, patented technology to reduce mechanical friction, counteract bacterial growth and improve cleaning in combustion systems.
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