VLMTY (Valmet Oyj) Beneish M-Score: -2.45 (As of Aug. 09, 2026)

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What is Valmet Oyj Beneish M-Score?

Valmet Oyj VLMTY 70 Beneish M-Score is -2.45 as of Aug. 09, 2026. GuruFocus rates VLMTY with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of $23.95. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,904 Industrial Products companies, Valmet Oyj ranks worse than 50.72% 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 -2.45 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

VLMTY' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.16   Med: -2.65   Max: -1.75
Current: -2.45

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Valmet Oyj was -1.75. The lowest was -3.16. And the median was -2.65.


Valmet Oyj Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Valmet Oyj'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.

Valmet Oyj Beneish M-Score Chart

Valmet Oyj 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 -2.65 -1.77 -2.58 -2.80 -2.79

Valmet Oyj 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 -2.98 -2.90 -2.79 -2.55 -2.45

VLMTY vs GEV, ETN, PH: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Valmet Oyj'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.


Valmet Oyj Beneish M-Score vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Valmet Oyj's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Valmet Oyj 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 Valmet Oyj 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 * 0.9737+0.528 * 1.0524+0.404 * 0.9683+0.892 * 1.079+0.115 * 0.9678
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.8654+4.679 * -0.012555-0.327 * 0.9846
=-2.45

* 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 $1,286 Mil.
Revenue was 1514.977 + 1438.15 + 1729.508 + 1519.953 = $6,203 Mil.
Gross Profit was 413.594 + 358.382 + 473.068 + 411.972 = $1,657 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $3,444 Mil.
Total Assets was $7,757 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $835 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $240 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $1,062 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $3,035 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $1,370 Mil.
Net Income was 86.406 + 39.306 + 122.951 + 100.939 = $350 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = $0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 74.885 + 40.462 + 221.311 + 110.329 = $447 Mil.
Total Receivables was $1,224 Mil.
Revenue was 1431.373 + 1280 + 1600 + 1437.292 = $5,749 Mil.
Gross Profit was 404.844 + 368.649 + 438.743 + 403.996 = $1,616 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $3,318 Mil.
Total Assets was $7,779 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $858 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $236 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $1,137 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $3,013 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $1,473 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)
=(1285.714 / 6202.588) / (1223.76 / 5748.665)
=0.207287 / 0.212877
=0.9737

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)
=(1616.232 / 5748.665) / (1657.016 / 6202.588)
=0.281149 / 0.267149
=1.0524

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 - (3443.548 + 835.253) / 7756.912) / (1 - (3318.339 + 858.131) / 7778.547)
=0.448389 / 0.463078
=0.9683

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
=6202.588 / 5748.665
=1.079

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))
=(236.068 / (236.068 + 858.131)) / (239.621 / (239.621 + 835.253))
=0.215745 / 0.222929
=0.9678

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)
=(1061.846 / 6202.588) / (1137.183 / 5748.665)
=0.171194 / 0.197817
=0.8654

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)
=((1369.816 + 3034.562) / 7756.912) / ((1472.895 + 3012.687) / 7778.547)
=0.5678 / 0.576661
=0.9846

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
=(349.602 - 0 - 446.987) / 7756.912
=-0.012555

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.

Valmet Oyj has a M-score of -2.45 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 -2.45 mean?
Valmet Oyj (VLMTY) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.45 as of Aug. 09, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Valmet Oyj and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Valmet Oyj ranks #1473 out of 2904 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 50.7%.
Is Valmet Oyj's Beneish M-Score too high?
Valmet Oyj's current Beneish M-Score is -2.45. Based on the distribution chart, Valmet Oyj ranks #1473 out of 2904 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Valmet Oyj has a GF Score™ of 70/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Valmet Oyj's Beneish M-Score compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Valmet Oyj ranks #1473 out of 2904 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Valmet Oyj 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 an Industrial Products company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Industrial Products 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 Valmet Oyj and its competitors. Valmet Oyj's current Beneish M-Score is -2.45. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Valmet Oyj stock overvalued right now?
Valmet Oyj (VLMTY) has a current Beneish M-Score of -2.45. The stock's GF Value™ is $23.95, compared to a current price of $26.14 — trading 9.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.45. Valmet Oyj's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 6 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 Valmet Oyj (VLMTY), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.45 as of Aug. 09, 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 Valmet Oyj (VLMTY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Valmet Oyj stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $26.14 is trading 9.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $23.95.

Key valuation signals for VLMTY:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.45
  • GF Value™: $23.95 vs. price of $26.14 (9.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 6 warning signs

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


Valmet Oyj Business Description

Address Keilasatama 5, P.O. Box 11, Espoo, FIN, 02150
Valmet Oyj is a Finland-based company that supplies technologies, automation solutions, and other services to customers in the pulp, paper, packaging, tissue, and energy industries. The company operates in two segments; Biomaterial Solutions and Services, covering pulp, energy, circularity, packaging, paper, and tissue; and Process Performance Solutions, focusing on flow control and automation technologies. The company generates maximum revenue from the Biomaterial Solutions and Services segment.
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