SONVF (Sonova Holding AG) Beneish M-Score: -2.81 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


SONVF Sonova Holding AG SONVF
89 GF Score
Price $243.88
GF Value $314.08
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Sonova Holding AG Beneish M-Score?

Sonova Holding AG SONVF -0.49% 89 Beneish M-Score is -2.81 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates SONVF with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of $314.08 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 766 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, Sonova Holding AG ranks better than 69.45% 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 Sonova Holding AG's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

SONVF' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.17   Med: -2.59   Max: -2.41
Current: -2.81

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Sonova Holding AG was -2.41. The lowest was -3.17. And the median was -2.59.


Sonova Holding AG Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sonova Holding AG'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.

Sonova Holding AG Beneish M-Score Chart

Sonova Holding AG Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.44 -2.56 -2.57 -2.65 -2.81

Sonova Holding AG Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 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 -2.57 0.00 -2.65 0.00 -2.81

SONVF vs ABT, SYK, MDT: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Medical Devices subindustry, Sonova Holding AG'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.


Sonova Holding AG Beneish M-Score vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry

For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Sonova Holding AG's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Sonova Holding AG's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Sonova Holding AG 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 Sonova Holding AG 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 * 0.9631+0.528 * 1.0079+0.404 * 0.9153+0.892 * 1.1201+0.115 * 0.8962
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9976+4.679 * -0.05399-0.327 * 1.0099
=-2.70

* 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 $832 Mil.
Revenue was $4,580 Mil.
Gross Profit was $3,376 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $2,647 Mil.
Total Assets was $7,149 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $753 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $331 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $2,214 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $1,510 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $1,938 Mil.
Net Income was $547 Mil.
Gross Profit was $0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was $933 Mil.
Total Receivables was $771 Mil.
Revenue was $4,089 Mil.
Gross Profit was $3,038 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $2,163 Mil.
Total Assets was $6,705 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $699 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $263 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $1,981 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $1,698 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $1,503 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)
=(831.576 / 4580.084) / (770.824 / 4088.841)
=0.181563 / 0.188519
=0.9631

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)
=(3038.026 / 4088.841) / (3376.477 / 4580.084)
=0.743004 / 0.737209
=1.0079

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 - (2646.513 + 752.572) / 7149.498) / (1 - (2163.083 + 699.072) / 6704.617)
=0.52457 / 0.573107
=0.9153

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
=4580.084 / 4088.841
=1.1201

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))
=(263.241 / (263.241 + 699.072)) / (330.624 / (330.624 + 752.572))
=0.27355 / 0.30523
=0.8962

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)
=(2213.769 / 4580.084) / (1981.1 / 4088.841)
=0.483347 / 0.484514
=0.9976

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)
=((1937.508 + 1509.59) / 7149.498) / ((1503.282 + 1697.714) / 6704.617)
=0.482145 / 0.477432
=1.0099

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
=(546.933 - 0 - 932.935) / 7149.498
=-0.05399

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.

Sonova Holding AG has a M-score of -2.70 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?
Sonova Holding AG (SONVF) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.81 as of Jun. 25, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Sonova Holding AG and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Sonova Holding AG ranks #234 out of 766 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 30.5%.
Is Sonova Holding AG's Beneish M-Score too high?
Sonova Holding AG's current Beneish M-Score is -2.81. Based on the distribution chart, Sonova Holding AG ranks #234 out of 766 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Sonova Holding AG has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sonova Holding AG's Beneish M-Score compare to ABT and SYK?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Sonova Holding AG ranks #234 out of 766 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Sonova Holding AG in the upper 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Medical Devices & Instruments 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 Sonova Holding AG and its competitors. Sonova Holding AG'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 Sonova Holding AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sonova Holding AG (SONVF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $314.08, compared to a current price of $243.88 — trading 22.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.81. Sonova Holding AG's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 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 Sonova Holding AG (SONVF), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.81 as of Jun. 25, 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 Sonova Holding AG (SONVF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sonova Holding AG stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $243.88 is trading 22.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $314.08. GuruFocus considers Sonova Holding AG to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for SONVF:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.81
  • GF Value™: $314.08 vs. price of $243.88 (22.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 89/100 with 3 warning signs

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


Sonova Holding AG Business Description

Address Laubisrutistrasse 28, Stafa, CHE, CH-8712
Sonova is one of the world's largest manufacturers and distributors of hearing aids. The company is based in Switzerland and distributes its products in more than 100 countries through its internal sales team and independent retailers. It also sells cochlear implants and audio technologies.
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