Litgrid AB (OVSE:LGD1L) Beneish M-Score: -2.81 (As of Jun. 27, 2026)


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What is Litgrid AB Beneish M-Score?

Litgrid AB OVSE:LGD1L +2.62% 28 Beneish M-Score is -2.81 as of Jun. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates OVSE:LGD1L with a GF Score™ of 28/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.94 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 486 Utilities - Regulated companies, Litgrid AB ranks better than 76.34% 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 -2.81 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

OVSE:LGD1L' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -12.26   Med: -2.25   Max: 3.57
Current: -2.81

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Litgrid AB was 3.57. The lowest was -12.26. And the median was -2.25.


Litgrid AB Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Litgrid 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.

Litgrid AB Beneish M-Score Chart

Litgrid 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 -0.86 -7.69 -3.90 1.27 -2.43

Litgrid AB Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 -1.44 1.35 -0.14 -2.43 -2.81

OVSE:LGD1L vs NEE, SO, DUK: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Electric subindustry, Litgrid 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.


Litgrid AB Beneish M-Score vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Litgrid AB's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Litgrid 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 Litgrid 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 * 0.7114+0.528 * 0.2995+0.404 * 0.7691+0.892 * 1.291+0.115 * 1.1448
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.8694+4.679 * 0.005361-0.327 * 0.7649
=-2.81

* 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 (Mar26) TTM:Last Year (Mar25) TTM:
Total Receivables was €308.4 Mil.
Revenue was 158.435 + 124.782 + 96.125 + 100.284 = €479.6 Mil.
Gross Profit was 58.906 + 86.151 + 23.495 + -2.59 = €166.0 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €315.6 Mil.
Total Assets was €883.1 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €549.5 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €23.5 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €4.6 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €193.1 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €22.3 Mil.
Net Income was 37.172 + 69.423 + 6.713 + -14.871 = €98.4 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = €0.0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 59.917 + 68.746 + 59.385 + -94.345 = €93.7 Mil.
Total Receivables was €335.8 Mil.
Revenue was 108.078 + 97.87 + 81.057 + 84.511 = €371.5 Mil.
Gross Profit was -18.206 + 21.149 + 15.866 + 19.692 = €38.5 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €343.5 Mil.
Total Assets was €829.6 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €464.3 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €22.9 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €4.1 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €238.0 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €26.5 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)
=(308.371 / 479.626) / (335.78 / 371.516)
=0.642941 / 0.90381
=0.7114

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)
=(38.501 / 371.516) / (165.962 / 479.626)
=0.103632 / 0.346024
=0.2995

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 - (315.63 + 549.534) / 883.079) / (1 - (343.471 + 464.25) / 829.605)
=0.020287 / 0.026379
=0.7691

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
=479.626 / 371.516
=1.291

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))
=(22.851 / (22.851 + 464.25)) / (23.482 / (23.482 + 549.534))
=0.046912 / 0.04098
=1.1448

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)
=(4.592 / 479.626) / (4.091 / 371.516)
=0.009574 / 0.011012
=0.8694

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)
=((22.298 + 193.07) / 883.079) / ((26.498 + 238.029) / 829.605)
=0.243883 / 0.318859
=0.7649

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
=(98.437 - 0 - 93.703) / 883.079
=0.005361

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.

Litgrid AB has a M-score of -2.81 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 -2.81 mean?
Litgrid AB (OVSE:LGD1L) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.81 as of Jun. 27, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Litgrid AB and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Litgrid AB ranks #115 out of 486 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 23.7%.
Is Litgrid AB's Beneish M-Score too high?
Litgrid AB's current Beneish M-Score is -2.81. Based on the distribution chart, Litgrid AB ranks #115 out of 486 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Litgrid AB has a GF Score™ of 28/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Litgrid AB's Beneish M-Score compare to NEE and SO?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Litgrid AB ranks #115 out of 486 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Litgrid AB in the top 24% 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 an Utilities - Regulated company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Utilities - Regulated 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 Litgrid AB and its competitors. Litgrid AB's current Beneish M-Score is -2.81. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Litgrid AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Litgrid AB (OVSE:LGD1L) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.94, compared to a current price of €1.02 — trading 8.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.81. Litgrid AB's overall GF Score™ is 28/100 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 Litgrid AB (OVSE:LGD1L), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.81 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 Litgrid AB (OVSE:LGD1L) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Litgrid AB stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €1.02 is trading 8.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.94. GuruFocus considers Litgrid AB to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for OVSE:LGD1L:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.81
  • GF Value™: €0.94 vs. price of €1.02 (8.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 28/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the OVSE:LGD1L stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Litgrid AB Business Description

Address Karlo Gustavo Emilio Manerheimo Street 8, Vilnius, LTU, 05131
Litgrid AB is engaged in the provision of electricity transmission and related services mainly in Lithuania. The services offered by the company include electricity transmission via high-voltage (110-400 kV) electrical installations; trading in imbalance and balancing energy to maintain the balance between production and consumption; system services; and data management. Its customers mainly include grid operators and producer and consumers connected to the transmission grid. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from its business in Lithuania, and the rest from Estonia, Sweden, Poland, Luxembourg, Latvia, Denmark, Norway, and other countries.
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