J.Molner AS (OTSE:MOLNR) Beneish M-Score: -1.32 (As of Aug. 31, 2026)

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OTSE:MOLNR J.Molner AS OTSE:MOLNR
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What is J.Molner AS Beneish M-Score?

J.Molner AS OTSE:MOLNR -0.53% 40 Beneish M-Score is -1.32 as of Aug. 31, 2026. GuruFocus rates OTSE:MOLNR with a GF Score™ of 40/100 and a GF Value™ of €19.62 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 917 Drug Manufacturers companies, J.Molner AS ranks worse than 90.08% 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.

Warning Sign:

Beneish M-Score -1.32 higher than -1.78, which implies that the company might have manipulated its financial results.

The historical rank and industry rank for J.Molner AS's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

OTSE:MOLNR' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.32   Med: -0.26   Max: 0.73
Current: -1.32

During the past 5 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of J.Molner AS was 0.73. The lowest was -1.32. And the median was -0.26.


J.Molner AS Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for J.Molner AS'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.

J.Molner AS Beneish M-Score Chart

J.Molner AS Annual Data
Trend Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beneish M-Score
0.00 0.00 -0.26 0.73 -1.32

J.Molner AS Semi-Annual Data
Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Beneish M-Score Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only -0.26 0.00 0.73 0.00 -1.32

OTSE:MOLNR vs ZTS, UTHR, VTRS: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic subindustry, J.Molner AS'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.


J.Molner AS Beneish M-Score vs Drug Manufacturers Industry

For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, J.Molner AS's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where J.Molner AS's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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J.Molner AS 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 J.Molner AS 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 * 1.1785+0.528 * 0.694+0.404 * 1.0905+0.892 * 0.4998+0.115 * 0.5459
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * 0.305587-0.327 * 0.4136
=-1.32

* 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 €0.18 Mil.
Revenue was €1.15 Mil.
Gross Profit was €0.71 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €0.95 Mil.
Total Assets was €5.37 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €0.25 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €0.26 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €0.00 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €1.03 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €0.74 Mil.
Net Income was €0.13 Mil.
Gross Profit was €0.00 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was €-1.51 Mil.
Total Receivables was €0.31 Mil.
Revenue was €2.30 Mil.
Gross Profit was €0.98 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €1.02 Mil.
Total Assets was €4.55 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €0.29 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €0.11 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €0.00 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €1.51 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €2.12 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)
=(0.182 / 1.147) / (0.309 / 2.295)
=0.158675 / 0.134641
=1.1785

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)
=(0.979 / 2.295) / (0.705 / 1.147)
=0.42658 / 0.614647
=0.694

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 - (0.95 + 0.249) / 5.37) / (1 - (1.022 + 0.286) / 4.546)
=0.776723 / 0.712275
=1.0905

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
=1.147 / 2.295
=0.4998

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))
=(0.11 / (0.11 + 0.286)) / (0.258 / (0.258 + 0.249))
=0.277778 / 0.508876
=0.5459

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 / 1.147) / (0 / 2.295)
=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)
=((0.744 + 1.025) / 5.37) / ((2.116 + 1.505) / 4.546)
=0.329423 / 0.796524
=0.4136

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
=(0.132 - 0 - -1.509) / 5.37
=0.305587

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.

J.Molner AS has a M-score of -1.32 signals that the company is likely to be a manipulator.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Beneish M-Score →
What does a Beneish M-Score of -1.32 mean?
J.Molner AS (OTSE:MOLNR) has a Beneish M-Score of -1.32 as of Aug. 31, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on J.Molner AS and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, J.Molner AS ranks #826 out of 917 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 90.1%.
Is J.Molner AS's Beneish M-Score too high?
J.Molner AS's current Beneish M-Score is -1.32. Based on the distribution chart, J.Molner AS ranks #826 out of 917 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, J.Molner AS has a GF Score™ of 40/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does J.Molner AS's Beneish M-Score compare to ZTS and UTHR?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, J.Molner AS ranks #826 out of 917 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places J.Molner AS 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 Drug Manufacturers company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Drug Manufacturers 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 J.Molner AS and its competitors. J.Molner AS's current Beneish M-Score is -1.32. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is J.Molner AS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, J.Molner AS (OTSE:MOLNR) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €19.62, compared to a current price of €18.90 — trading 3.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -1.32. J.Molner AS's overall GF Score™ is 40/100 with 7 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 J.Molner AS (OTSE:MOLNR), the current Beneish M-Score is -1.32 as of Aug. 31, 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 J.Molner AS (OTSE:MOLNR) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, J.Molner AS stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €18.90 is trading 3.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €19.62. GuruFocus considers J.Molner AS to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for OTSE:MOLNR:

  • Beneish M-Score: -1.32
  • GF Value™: €19.62 vs. price of €18.90 (3.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 40/100 with 7 warning signs

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


J.Molner AS Business Description

Address Akadeemia tee 21/5, Harju maakond, Tallinn, EST, 12618
J.Molner AS is an Estonia-based company engaged in research and development in the field of biotechnology. It is developing a portfolio of generic drug products for the United States and Canadian markets, consisting of both in-house developed medicines and acquired and in-licensed products. It operates through two complementary business units: internal generic drug development and specialized pharmaceutical services. It develops and commercializes sterile injectable, ophthalmic, and dermatology generic drugs, while also providing drug development services, analytical chemistry and stability testing. Its activities are divided into two business segments, Generic Drugs and Services, with Services generating maximum revenue. The Company generates maximum revenue from the United States.
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