Tempest Security AB (OSTO:TSEC) Beneish M-Score: -2.34 (As of Jul. 16, 2026)

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OSTO:TSEC Tempest Security AB OSTO:TSEC
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Price kr10.90
GF Value kr18.05
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Tempest Security AB Beneish M-Score?

Tempest Security AB OSTO:TSEC +0.93% 70 Beneish M-Score is -2.34 as of Jul. 16, 2026. GuruFocus rates OSTO:TSEC with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of kr18.05 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,020 Business Services companies, Tempest Security AB ranks worse than 66.37% 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 -2.34 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

OSTO:TSEC' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.87   Med: -2.46   Max: -1.81
Current: -2.34

During the past 11 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Tempest Security AB was -1.81. The lowest was -3.87. And the median was -2.46.


Tempest Security AB Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Tempest Security 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.

Tempest Security AB Beneish M-Score Chart

Tempest Security 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 -2.46 -2.11 -2.79 -3.87 -2.34

Tempest Security AB Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25
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 -3.87 0.00 0.00 0.00 -2.34

OSTO:TSEC vs ALLE, MSA, ADT: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Security & Protection Services subindustry, Tempest Security 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.


Tempest Security AB Beneish M-Score vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Tempest Security AB's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Tempest Security 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 Tempest Security 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 * 1.1275+0.528 * 0.9762+0.404 * 0.8592+0.892 * 1.1885+0.115 * 2.2622
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.040266-0.327 * 1.0896
=-2.34

* 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 kr102.3 Mil.
Revenue was kr577.2 Mil.
Gross Profit was kr536.1 Mil.
Total Current Assets was kr125.6 Mil.
Total Assets was kr235.8 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was kr34.1 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was kr12.1 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was kr0.0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was kr197.2 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was kr20.9 Mil.
Net Income was kr-11.7 Mil.
Gross Profit was kr0.0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was kr-2.2 Mil.
Total Receivables was kr76.3 Mil.
Revenue was kr485.6 Mil.
Gross Profit was kr440.3 Mil.
Total Current Assets was kr97.9 Mil.
Total Assets was kr208.7 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was kr32.4 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was kr47.3 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was kr0.0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was kr156.4 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was kr20.8 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)
=(102.314 / 577.199) / (76.348 / 485.633)
=0.177259 / 0.157213
=1.1275

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)
=(440.34 / 485.633) / (536.104 / 577.199)
=0.906734 / 0.928803
=0.9762

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 - (125.582 + 34.128) / 235.807) / (1 - (97.932 + 32.386) / 208.705)
=0.322709 / 0.375588
=0.8592

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
=577.199 / 485.633
=1.1885

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))
=(47.263 / (47.263 + 32.386)) / (12.135 / (12.135 + 34.128))
=0.593391 / 0.262305
=2.2622

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 / 577.199) / (0 / 485.633)
=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)
=((20.889 + 197.249) / 235.807) / ((20.777 + 156.407) / 208.705)
=0.92507 / 0.848969
=1.0896

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
=(-11.711 - 0 - -2.216) / 235.807
=-0.040266

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.

Tempest Security AB has a M-score of -2.34 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 -2.34 mean?
Tempest Security AB (OSTO:TSEC) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.34 as of Jul. 16, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Tempest Security AB and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Tempest Security AB ranks #677 out of 1020 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 66.4%.
Is Tempest Security AB's Beneish M-Score too high?
Tempest Security AB's current Beneish M-Score is -2.34. Based on the distribution chart, Tempest Security AB ranks #677 out of 1020 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Tempest Security AB has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tempest Security AB's Beneish M-Score compare to ALLE and MSA?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Tempest Security AB ranks #677 out of 1020 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Tempest Security 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 Business Services company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Business Services 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 Tempest Security AB and its competitors. Tempest Security AB's current Beneish M-Score is -2.34. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tempest Security AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tempest Security AB (OSTO:TSEC) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is kr18.05, compared to a current price of kr10.90 — trading 39.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.34. Tempest Security AB's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 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 Tempest Security AB (OSTO:TSEC), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.34 as of Jul. 16, 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 Tempest Security AB (OSTO:TSEC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tempest Security AB stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of kr10.90 is trading 39.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr18.05. GuruFocus considers Tempest Security AB to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for OSTO:TSEC:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.34
  • GF Value™: kr18.05 vs. price of kr10.90 (39.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 4 warning signs

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


Tempest Security AB Business Description

Address Ralambsvagen 17, 18th Floor, Stockholm, SWE, 112 59
Tempest Security AB provides solutions for security, protection, and service. The company has two segments: Security Solutions and Risk Solutions. The company gains the majority of revenue from Security Solutions, where it provides security guards, orderlies, and shop control. Risk Solutions includes Consulting, training, personal protection, and other specialized services. Geographically, the business activities function through the regions of Sweden, Denmark, and the United Kingdom.
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