DSV AS (STU:DS81) Beneish M-Score: -2.34 (As of Jul. 24, 2026)

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STU:DS81 DSV AS STU:DS81
92 GF Score
Price €190.05
GF Value €268.16
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is DSV AS Beneish M-Score?

DSV AS STU:DS81 -2.04% 92 Beneish M-Score is -2.34 as of Jul. 24, 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:DS81 with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of €268.16 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 965 Transportation companies, DSV AS ranks worse than 68.6% 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 -2.34 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

STU:DS81' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.24   Med: -2.47   Max: -1.69
Current: -2.34

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of DSV AS was -1.69. The lowest was -3.24. And the median was -2.47.


DSV AS Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for DSV 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.

DSV AS Beneish M-Score Chart

DSV AS 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 -1.69 -2.75 -2.87 -2.41 -1.97

DSV AS Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 -1.85 -2.05 -1.97 -1.77 -2.34

STU:DS81 vs UPS, FDX, JBHT: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Integrated Freight & Logistics subindustry, DSV 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.


DSV AS Beneish M-Score vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, DSV AS's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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DSV 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 DSV 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 * 0.7643+0.528 * 0.9788+0.404 * 0.9946+0.892 * 1.5176+0.115 * 0.7025
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.017999-0.327 * 0.9397
=-2.35

* 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 (Jun26) TTM:Last Year (Jun25) TTM:
Total Receivables was €10,545 Mil.
Revenue was 10256.103 + 9421.038 + 9597.86 + 9644.522 = €38,920 Mil.
Gross Profit was 2711.806 + 2529.054 + 2559.831 + 2613.747 = €10,414 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €12,190 Mil.
Total Assets was €40,591 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €6,744 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €1,368 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €12,628 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €9,830 Mil.
Net Income was 304.522 + 217.277 + 122.777 + 274.8 = €919 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = €0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was -41.191 + 60.34 + 769.194 + 861.647 = €1,650 Mil.
Total Receivables was €9,091 Mil.
Revenue was 8308.482 + 5588.103 + 5834.778 + 5913.902 = €25,645 Mil.
Gross Profit was 2311.062 + 1473.581 + 1446.559 + 1486.02 = €6,717 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €11,951 Mil.
Total Assets was €40,184 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €6,677 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €897 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €12,482 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €11,178 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)
=(10544.977 / 38919.523) / (9090.9 / 25645.265)
=0.270943 / 0.354486
=0.7643

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)
=(6717.222 / 25645.265) / (10414.438 / 38919.523)
=0.261928 / 0.267589
=0.9788

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 - (12190.49 + 6744.142) / 40590.966) / (1 - (11951.142 + 6677.428) / 40184.002)
=0.533526 / 0.536418
=0.9946

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
=38919.523 / 25645.265
=1.5176

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))
=(897.106 / (897.106 + 6677.428)) / (1367.519 / (1367.519 + 6744.142))
=0.118437 / 0.168587
=0.7025

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 / 38919.523) / (0 / 25645.265)
=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)
=((9829.88 + 12627.679) / 40590.966) / ((11177.839 + 12482.092) / 40184.002)
=0.553265 / 0.58879
=0.9397

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
=(919.376 - 0 - 1649.99) / 40590.966
=-0.017999

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.

DSV AS has a M-score of -2.35 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 -2.34 mean?
DSV AS (STU:DS81) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.34 as of Jul. 24, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on DSV AS and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, DSV AS ranks #662 out of 965 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 68.6%.
Is DSV AS's Beneish M-Score too high?
DSV AS's current Beneish M-Score is -2.34. Based on the distribution chart, DSV AS ranks #662 out of 965 companies in the Transportation industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, DSV AS has a GF Score™ of 92/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does DSV AS's Beneish M-Score compare to UPS and FDX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, DSV AS ranks #662 out of 965 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places DSV 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 Transportation company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Transportation 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 DSV AS and its competitors. DSV AS's current Beneish M-Score is -2.34. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is DSV AS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DSV AS (STU:DS81) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €268.16, compared to a current price of €190.05 — trading 29.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.34. DSV AS's overall GF Score™ is 92/100 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 DSV AS (STU:DS81), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.34 as of Jul. 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 DSV AS (STU:DS81) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DSV AS stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €190.05 is trading 29.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €268.16. GuruFocus considers DSV AS to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:DS81:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.34
  • GF Value™: €268.16 vs. price of €190.05 (29.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 92/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:DS81 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


DSV AS Business Description

Address Hovedgaden 630, Hedehusene, DNK, 2640
DSV is a Danish-listed transport and logistics company, offering transport services worldwide by road, air, and sea, with the bulk of its activities coming from airfreight and sea freight forwarding businesses. Since its founding in 1976, the company has experienced rapid growth, primarily through strategic acquisitions. Its most recent acquisition, DB Schenker, occurred in the second quarter of 2025, making DSV the largest sea freight forwarder.
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