NorCom Information Technology GmbH KGaA (STU:NC5A) Beneish M-Score: -4.79 (As of Jul. 02, 2026)


STU:NC5A NorCom Information Technology GmbH & Co KGaA STU:NC5A
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What is NorCom Information Technology GmbH KGaA Beneish M-Score?

NorCom Information Technology GmbH KGaA STU:NC5A -0.67% 45 Beneish M-Score is -4.79 as of Jul. 02, 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:NC5A with a GF Score™ of 45/100 and a GF Value™ of €2.95 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,021 Business Services companies, NorCom Information Technology GmbH KGaA ranks better than 96.96% 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 -4.79 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

The historical rank and industry rank for NorCom Information Technology GmbH KGaA's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

STU:NC5A' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.79   Med: -2.98   Max: -1.91
Current: -4.79

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of NorCom Information Technology GmbH KGaA was -1.91. The lowest was -4.79. And the median was -2.98.


NorCom Information Technology GmbH KGaA Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for NorCom Information Technology GmbH 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.

NorCom Information Technology GmbH KGaA Beneish M-Score Chart

NorCom Information Technology GmbH 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 -3.31 -3.04 -2.92 -3.33 -4.79

NorCom Information Technology GmbH KGaA Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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 -2.92 0.00 -3.33 0.00 -4.79

STU:NC5A vs CTAS, CPRT, ULS: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, NorCom Information Technology GmbH 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.


NorCom Information Technology GmbH KGaA Beneish M-Score vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, NorCom Information Technology GmbH KGaA's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where NorCom Information Technology GmbH KGaA's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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NorCom Information Technology GmbH 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 NorCom Information Technology GmbH 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 * 1.6119+0.528 * 0.9799+0.404 * 1.2493+0.892 * 0.72+0.115 * 0.7832
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 3.372+4.679 * -0.442554-0.327 * 1.641
=-4.79

* 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 €0.95 Mil.
Revenue was €5.60 Mil.
Gross Profit was €2.93 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €1.14 Mil.
Total Assets was €4.76 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €0.81 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €0.70 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €1.45 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €2.66 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €0.65 Mil.
Net Income was €-1.93 Mil.
Gross Profit was €0.00 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was €0.17 Mil.
Total Receivables was €0.82 Mil.
Revenue was €7.78 Mil.
Gross Profit was €3.99 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €2.06 Mil.
Total Assets was €5.90 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €1.05 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €0.60 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €0.60 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €1.61 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €0.89 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)
=(0.954 / 5.598) / (0.822 / 7.775)
=0.170418 / 0.105723
=1.6119

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)
=(3.993 / 7.775) / (2.934 / 5.598)
=0.513569 / 0.524116
=0.9799

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 - (1.139 + 0.813) / 4.761) / (1 - (2.06 + 1.051) / 5.895)
=0.590002 / 0.472265
=1.2493

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
=5.598 / 7.775
=0.72

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))
=(0.598 / (0.598 + 1.051)) / (0.701 / (0.701 + 0.813))
=0.362644 / 0.463012
=0.7832

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)
=(1.447 / 5.598) / (0.596 / 7.775)
=0.258485 / 0.076656
=3.372

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)
=((0.647 + 2.661) / 4.761) / ((0.891 + 1.605) / 5.895)
=0.694812 / 0.42341
=1.641

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
=(-1.934 - 0 - 0.173) / 4.761
=-0.442554

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.

NorCom Information Technology GmbH KGaA has a M-score of -4.79 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 -4.79 mean?
NorCom Information Technology GmbH KGaA (STU:NC5A) has a Beneish M-Score of -4.79 as of Jul. 02, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on NorCom Information Technology GmbH KGaA and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, NorCom Information Technology GmbH KGaA ranks #31 out of 1021 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 3%.
Is NorCom Information Technology GmbH KGaA's Beneish M-Score too high?
NorCom Information Technology GmbH KGaA's current Beneish M-Score is -4.79. Based on the distribution chart, NorCom Information Technology GmbH KGaA ranks #31 out of 1021 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, NorCom Information Technology GmbH KGaA has a GF Score™ of 45/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does NorCom Information Technology GmbH KGaA's Beneish M-Score compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, NorCom Information Technology GmbH KGaA ranks #31 out of 1021 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places NorCom Information Technology GmbH KGaA in the top 3% 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 a Business Services company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Business Services 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 NorCom Information Technology GmbH KGaA and its competitors. NorCom Information Technology GmbH KGaA's current Beneish M-Score is -4.79. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is NorCom Information Technology GmbH KGaA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NorCom Information Technology GmbH KGaA (STU:NC5A) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €2.95, compared to a current price of €1.49 — trading 49.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -4.79. NorCom Information Technology GmbH KGaA's overall GF Score™ is 45/100 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 NorCom Information Technology GmbH KGaA (STU:NC5A), the current Beneish M-Score is -4.79 as of Jul. 02, 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 NorCom Information Technology GmbH KGaA (STU:NC5A) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NorCom Information Technology GmbH KGaA stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €1.49 is trading 49.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €2.95. GuruFocus considers NorCom Information Technology GmbH KGaA to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for STU:NC5A:

  • Beneish M-Score: -4.79
  • GF Value™: €2.95 vs. price of €1.49 (49.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 45/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:NC5A stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


NorCom Information Technology GmbH KGaA Business Description

Other Exchanges 0QY2:UKNC5A:Germany
Address Gabelsbergerstrasse 4, Munich, BY, DEU, 80333
NorCom Information Technology GmbH & Co KGaA develops and implements AI solutions for international companies. NorCom offers technological solutions for issues that pose challenges to almost all large corporations and large public administrations: Fast, secure work with and exchange of large amounts of data, information governance, legally compliant data lifecycle management, and the use of artificial intelligence and data analytics in the mentioned areas. NorCom offers a complete range consisting of large data and AI solutions. The services include data science consulting, software development, infrastructure services, and the software solution DaSense.
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