Vertiseit AB (OSTO:VERT B) Beneish M-Score: -2.52 (As of Jun. 27, 2026)


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What is Vertiseit AB Beneish M-Score?

Vertiseit AB OSTO:VERT B +0.71% 81 Beneish M-Score is -2.52 as of Jun. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates OSTO:VERT B with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of kr58.76 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,634 Software companies, Vertiseit AB ranks worse than 51.21% 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 -2.52 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

OSTO:VERT B' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.23   Med: -2.07   Max: -0.37
Current: -2.52

During the past 9 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Vertiseit AB was -0.37. The lowest was -3.23. And the median was -2.07.


Vertiseit AB Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Vertiseit 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.

Vertiseit AB Beneish M-Score Chart

Vertiseit 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 -0.77 -1.39 -2.95 -1.48 -2.52

Vertiseit AB Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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OSTO:VERT B vs IBM, ACN, FISV: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Information Technology Services subindustry, Vertiseit 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.


Vertiseit AB Beneish M-Score vs Software Industry

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

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


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Vertiseit 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 Vertiseit 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 * 0.5709+0.528 * 1.1195+0.404 * 1.0423+0.892 * 1.4559+0.115 * 0.822
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.027646-0.327 * 0.9426
=-2.52

* 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 kr141.5 Mil.
Revenue was kr675.6 Mil.
Gross Profit was kr199.2 Mil.
Total Current Assets was kr186.6 Mil.
Total Assets was kr1,244.7 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was kr54.0 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was kr62.4 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was kr0.0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was kr249.8 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was kr238.3 Mil.
Net Income was kr6.0 Mil.
Gross Profit was kr0.0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was kr40.4 Mil.
Total Receivables was kr170.2 Mil.
Revenue was kr464.1 Mil.
Gross Profit was kr153.2 Mil.
Total Current Assets was kr219.0 Mil.
Total Assets was kr1,154.6 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was kr42.0 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was kr33.1 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was kr0.0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was kr264.1 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was kr216.3 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)
=(141.478 / 675.643) / (170.209 / 464.071)
=0.209398 / 0.366774
=0.5709

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)
=(153.167 / 464.071) / (199.189 / 675.643)
=0.330051 / 0.294814
=1.1195

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 - (186.639 + 53.973) / 1244.693) / (1 - (218.963 + 42.008) / 1154.561)
=0.80669 / 0.773965
=1.0423

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
=675.643 / 464.071
=1.4559

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))
=(33.106 / (33.106 + 42.008)) / (62.398 / (62.398 + 53.973))
=0.440743 / 0.536199
=0.822

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 / 675.643) / (0 / 464.071)
=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)
=((238.348 + 249.8) / 1244.693) / ((216.299 + 264.095) / 1154.561)
=0.392183 / 0.416084
=0.9426

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
=(6.037 - 0 - 40.448) / 1244.693
=-0.027646

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.

Vertiseit AB has a M-score of -2.52 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 -2.52 mean?
Vertiseit AB (OSTO:VERT B) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.52 as of Jun. 27, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Vertiseit AB and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Vertiseit AB ranks #1349 out of 2634 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 51.2%.
Is Vertiseit AB's Beneish M-Score too high?
Vertiseit AB's current Beneish M-Score is -2.52. Based on the distribution chart, Vertiseit AB ranks #1349 out of 2634 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Vertiseit AB has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vertiseit AB's Beneish M-Score compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Vertiseit AB ranks #1349 out of 2634 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Vertiseit 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 Vertiseit AB and its competitors. Vertiseit AB's current Beneish M-Score is -2.52. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vertiseit AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vertiseit AB (OSTO:VERT B) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr58.76, compared to a current price of kr57.00 — trading 3% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.52. Vertiseit AB's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 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 Vertiseit AB (OSTO:VERT B), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.52 as of Jun. 27, 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 Vertiseit AB (OSTO:VERT B) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vertiseit AB stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of kr57.00 is trading 3% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr58.76. GuruFocus considers Vertiseit AB to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for OSTO:VERT B:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.52
  • GF Value™: kr58.76 vs. price of kr57.00 (3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 4 warning signs

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


Vertiseit AB Business Description

Other Exchanges RJ1:Germany
Address Kyrkogatan 7, Varberg, SWE, 432 41
Vertiseit AB is a Digital In-store company offering a SaaS platform for In-store Experience Management (IXM) through its subsidiaries Dise, Grassfish, and Visual Art. Its segments include SaaS, which includes licensing and operation of the platform as well as monitoring and support; Consulting provides concept development of customer solutions rooted for value creation; and Systems provides displays, players, sensors, and other technical equipment. Geographically, it operates in Sweden, within the EU excluding Sweden, and outside the EU. The majority of the revenue is derived from Saas segment.
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