SOTDY (Stroeer SE KGaA) Beneish M-Score: -2.93 (As of Jun. 24, 2026)


SOTDY Stroeer SE & Co KGaA SOTDY
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GF Value $15.83
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What is Stroeer SE KGaA Beneish M-Score?

Stroeer SE KGaA SOTDY -1.14% 75 Beneish M-Score is -2.93 as of Jun. 24, 2026. GuruFocus rates SOTDY with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of $15.83 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 989 Media - Diversified companies, Stroeer SE KGaA ranks better than 72.19% 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 -2.93 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

SOTDY' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.79   Med: -2.94   Max: -2.46
Current: -2.93

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Stroeer SE KGaA was -2.46. The lowest was -3.79. And the median was -2.94.


Stroeer SE KGaA Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Stroeer SE KGaA'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.

Stroeer SE KGaA Beneish M-Score Chart

Stroeer SE KGaA 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 -2.97 -2.90 -3.04 -2.90 -2.90

Stroeer SE KGaA 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 -2.89 -2.94 -2.89 -2.90 -2.93

SOTDY vs APP, OMC, TTD: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, Stroeer SE KGaA'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.


Stroeer SE KGaA Beneish M-Score vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Stroeer SE KGaA's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Stroeer SE KGaA's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Stroeer SE KGaA 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 Stroeer SE KGaA 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 * 1.0157+0.528 * 1.0364+0.404 * 1.0023+0.892 * 1.0942+0.115 * 0.9473
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9304+4.679 * -0.111919-0.327 * 0.942
=-2.86

* 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 $272 Mil.
Revenue was 572.951 + 706.471 + 576.905 + 582.157 = $2,438 Mil.
Gross Profit was 224.469 + 315.773 + 244.015 + 248.997 = $1,033 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $499 Mil.
Total Assets was $3,239 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $1,316 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $387 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $259 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $819 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $696 Mil.
Net Income was 8.384 + 75.17 + 28.903 + 32.691 = $145 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = $0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 73.935 + 196.376 + 114.533 + 122.811 = $508 Mil.
Total Receivables was $245 Mil.
Revenue was 514.023 + 613.593 + 550.39 + 550.61 = $2,229 Mil.
Gross Profit was 210.361 + 286.36 + 242.628 + 239.395 = $979 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $451 Mil.
Total Assets was $3,064 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $1,269 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $348 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $255 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $854 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $668 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)
=(271.998 / 2438.484) / (244.747 / 2228.616)
=0.111544 / 0.10982
=1.0157

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)
=(978.744 / 2228.616) / (1033.254 / 2438.484)
=0.439171 / 0.423728
=1.0364

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 - (498.667 + 1316.179) / 3239.01) / (1 - (450.618 + 1269.351) / 3064.213)
=0.439691 / 0.438691
=1.0023

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
=2438.484 / 2228.616
=1.0942

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))
=(348.427 / (348.427 + 1269.351)) / (387.297 / (387.297 + 1316.179))
=0.215374 / 0.227357
=0.9473

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)
=(259.416 / 2438.484) / (254.829 / 2228.616)
=0.106384 / 0.114344
=0.9304

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)
=((696.271 + 819.369) / 3239.01) / ((668.368 + 853.746) / 3064.213)
=0.467933 / 0.496739
=0.942

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
=(145.148 - 0 - 507.655) / 3239.01
=-0.111919

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.

Stroeer SE KGaA has a M-score of -2.86 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 -2.93 mean?
Stroeer SE KGaA (SOTDY) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.93 as of Jun. 24, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Stroeer SE KGaA and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Stroeer SE KGaA ranks #275 out of 989 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 27.8%.
Is Stroeer SE KGaA's Beneish M-Score too high?
Stroeer SE KGaA's current Beneish M-Score is -2.93. Based on the distribution chart, Stroeer SE KGaA ranks #275 out of 989 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Stroeer SE KGaA has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Stroeer SE KGaA's Beneish M-Score compare to APP and OMC?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Stroeer SE KGaA ranks #275 out of 989 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Stroeer SE KGaA 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 Media - Diversified company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Media - Diversified 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 Stroeer SE KGaA and its competitors. Stroeer SE KGaA's current Beneish M-Score is -2.93. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Stroeer SE KGaA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Stroeer SE KGaA (SOTDY) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $15.83, compared to a current price of $10.37 — trading 34.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.93. Stroeer SE KGaA's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 5 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 Stroeer SE KGaA (SOTDY), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.93 as of Jun. 24, 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 Stroeer SE KGaA (SOTDY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Stroeer SE KGaA stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $10.37 is trading 34.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $15.83. GuruFocus considers Stroeer SE KGaA to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for SOTDY:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.93
  • GF Value™: $15.83 vs. price of $10.37 (34.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 5 warning signs

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


Stroeer SE KGaA Business Description

Address Stroer-Allee 1, Cologne, NW, DEU, 50999
Stroeer SE & Co KGaA is a Germany-based holding company focused on promotional media services outside of the home. It operates in three main business segments, Out of Home (OOH) Media which generates key revenue, Digital & Dialog Media, and DaaS & E-commerce. The OOH Media segment encompasses the Group's entire OOH advertising business, comprising the Classic OOH, Digital OOH, and OOH services product groups. Digital & Dialog Media segment provides solutions for online advertising in the context of proprietary and third-party content. The scalable products marketed on this basis range from branding and storytelling to performance, native advertising, and social media. Geographically, it generates the majority of its revenue from Germany.
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