W5 Solutions AB (OSTO:W5) Beneish M-Score: -2.11 (As of Jul. 14, 2026)

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OSTO:W5 W5 Solutions AB OSTO:W5
77 GF Score
Price kr45.00
GF Value kr85.89
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is W5 Solutions AB Beneish M-Score?

W5 Solutions AB OSTO:W5 -1.96% 77 Beneish M-Score is -2.11 as of Jul. 14, 2026. GuruFocus rates OSTO:W5 with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of kr85.89 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 326 Aerospace & Defense companies, W5 Solutions AB ranks worse than 69.02% 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 -2.11 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

The historical rank and industry rank for W5 Solutions AB's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

OSTO:W5' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.93   Med: -1.47   Max: 0.52
Current: -2.11

During the past 7 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of W5 Solutions AB was 0.52. The lowest was -2.93. And the median was -1.47.


W5 Solutions AB Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for W5 Solutions 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.

W5 Solutions AB Beneish M-Score Chart

W5 Solutions AB Annual Data
Trend Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -1.47 -0.21 -0.69 -2.93 -2.11

W5 Solutions 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:W5 vs SPCX, GE, RTX: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, W5 Solutions 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.


W5 Solutions AB Beneish M-Score vs Aerospace & Defense Industry

For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, W5 Solutions AB's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where W5 Solutions AB's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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W5 Solutions 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 W5 Solutions 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 * 1.0697+0.528 * 0.8705+0.404 * 0.8046+0.892 * 1.268+0.115 * 1.3645
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * 0.022891-0.327 * 0.8015
=-2.11

* 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 kr124.8 Mil.
Revenue was kr491.6 Mil.
Gross Profit was kr330.2 Mil.
Total Current Assets was kr324.0 Mil.
Total Assets was kr698.3 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was kr51.5 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was kr30.0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was kr0.0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was kr166.9 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was kr30.1 Mil.
Net Income was kr14.7 Mil.
Gross Profit was kr0.0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was kr-1.3 Mil.
Total Receivables was kr92.0 Mil.
Revenue was kr387.7 Mil.
Gross Profit was kr226.7 Mil.
Total Current Assets was kr205.9 Mil.
Total Assets was kr564.8 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was kr34.3 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was kr34.6 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was kr0.0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was kr152.0 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was kr46.9 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)
=(124.75 / 491.647) / (91.975 / 387.741)
=0.253739 / 0.237207
=1.0697

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)
=(226.7 / 387.741) / (330.204 / 491.647)
=0.584669 / 0.671628
=0.8705

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 - (323.967 + 51.451) / 698.312) / (1 - (205.93 + 34.296) / 564.814)
=0.462392 / 0.574681
=0.8046

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
=491.647 / 387.741
=1.268

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))
=(34.641 / (34.641 + 34.296)) / (29.993 / (29.993 + 51.451))
=0.502502 / 0.368265
=1.3645

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 / 491.647) / (0 / 387.741)
=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)
=((30.141 + 166.919) / 698.312) / ((46.902 + 151.957) / 564.814)
=0.282195 / 0.352079
=0.8015

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
=(14.689 - 0 - -1.296) / 698.312
=0.022891

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.

W5 Solutions AB has a M-score of -2.11 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 -2.11 mean?
W5 Solutions AB (OSTO:W5) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.11 as of Jul. 14, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on W5 Solutions AB and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, W5 Solutions AB ranks #225 out of 326 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 69%.
Is W5 Solutions AB's Beneish M-Score too high?
W5 Solutions AB's current Beneish M-Score is -2.11. Based on the distribution chart, W5 Solutions AB ranks #225 out of 326 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, W5 Solutions AB has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does W5 Solutions AB's Beneish M-Score compare to SPCX and GE?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, W5 Solutions AB ranks #225 out of 326 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places W5 Solutions 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 an Aerospace & Defense company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Aerospace & Defense 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 W5 Solutions AB and its competitors. W5 Solutions AB's current Beneish M-Score is -2.11. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is W5 Solutions AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, W5 Solutions AB (OSTO:W5) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr85.89, compared to a current price of kr45.00 — trading 47.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.11. W5 Solutions AB's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 3 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 W5 Solutions AB (OSTO:W5), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.11 as of Jul. 14, 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 W5 Solutions AB (OSTO:W5) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, W5 Solutions AB stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of kr45.00 is trading 47.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr85.89. GuruFocus considers W5 Solutions AB to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for OSTO:W5:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.11
  • GF Value™: kr85.89 vs. price of kr45.00 (47.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the OSTO:W5 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


W5 Solutions AB Business Description

Other Exchanges EY7:Germany
Address Jakobsdalsvagen 19, Nacka Strand, SWE, 131 52
W5 Solutions AB supplies high-technology systems and solutions to Swedish and international defense contractors and government agencies.
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