Novaturas AB (WAR:NTU) Beneish M-Score: -2.84 (As of Jun. 29, 2026)


WAR:NTU Novaturas AB WAR:NTU
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Price zł4.79
GF Value zł10.33
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Novaturas AB Beneish M-Score?

Novaturas AB WAR:NTU -20.17% 68 Beneish M-Score is -2.84 as of Jun. 29, 2026. GuruFocus rates WAR:NTU with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of zł10.33 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 824 Travel & Leisure companies, Novaturas AB ranks better than 69.42% 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 -2.84 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

WAR:NTU' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.78   Med: -2.25   Max: -0.47
Current: -2.84

During the past 12 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Novaturas AB was -0.47. The lowest was -3.78. And the median was -2.25.


Novaturas AB Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Novaturas AB'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.

Novaturas AB Beneish M-Score Chart

Novaturas AB 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 -0.94 -1.95 -1.36 -3.78 -2.84

Novaturas AB Semi-Annual Data
Dec15 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 -1.36 -3.05 -3.78 -3.39 -2.84

WAR:NTU vs BKNG, ABNB, RCL: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Travel Services subindustry, Novaturas AB'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.


Novaturas AB Beneish M-Score vs Travel & Leisure Industry

For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Novaturas AB's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Novaturas AB 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 Novaturas AB 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 * 0.9296+0.528 * 0.8853+0.404 * 0.9109+0.892 * 0.9379+0.115 * 0.8946
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.7942+4.679 * -0.011824-0.327 * 1.0566
=-2.75

* 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 zł3.7 Mil.
Revenue was zł725.0 Mil.
Gross Profit was zł84.6 Mil.
Total Current Assets was zł72.9 Mil.
Total Assets was zł186.7 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was zł1.3 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was zł1.8 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was zł60.1 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was zł124.8 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was zł32.4 Mil.
Net Income was zł-5.0 Mil.
Gross Profit was zł0.0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was zł-2.8 Mil.
Total Receivables was zł4.2 Mil.
Revenue was zł772.9 Mil.
Gross Profit was zł79.8 Mil.
Total Current Assets was zł49.4 Mil.
Total Assets was zł151.8 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was zł2.0 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was zł2.2 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was zł80.7 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was zł97.6 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was zł23.4 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)
=(3.657 / 724.954) / (4.194 / 772.932)
=0.005044 / 0.005426
=0.9296

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)
=(79.81 / 772.932) / (84.551 / 724.954)
=0.103256 / 0.116629
=0.8853

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 - (72.899 + 1.287) / 186.657) / (1 - (49.375 + 2.009) / 151.795)
=0.602554 / 0.661491
=0.9109

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
=724.954 / 772.932
=0.9379

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))
=(2.216 / (2.216 + 2.009)) / (1.824 / (1.824 + 1.287))
=0.524497 / 0.586307
=0.8946

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)
=(60.106 / 724.954) / (80.692 / 772.932)
=0.08291 / 0.104397
=0.7942

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)
=((32.375 + 124.752) / 186.657) / ((23.368 + 97.568) / 151.795)
=0.841795 / 0.796706
=1.0566

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
=(-5.03 - 0 - -2.823) / 186.657
=-0.011824

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.

Novaturas AB has a M-score of -2.75 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 -2.84 mean?
Novaturas AB (WAR:NTU) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.84 as of Jun. 29, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Novaturas AB and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Novaturas AB ranks #252 out of 824 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 30.6%.
Is Novaturas AB's Beneish M-Score too high?
Novaturas AB's current Beneish M-Score is -2.84. Based on the distribution chart, Novaturas AB ranks #252 out of 824 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Novaturas AB has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Novaturas AB's Beneish M-Score compare to BKNG and ABNB?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Novaturas AB ranks #252 out of 824 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Novaturas AB 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 Travel & Leisure company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Travel & Leisure 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 Novaturas AB and its competitors. Novaturas AB's current Beneish M-Score is -2.84. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Novaturas AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Novaturas AB (WAR:NTU) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is zł10.33, compared to a current price of zł4.79 — trading 53.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.84. Novaturas AB's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 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 Novaturas AB (WAR:NTU), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.84 as of Jun. 29, 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 Novaturas AB (WAR:NTU) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Novaturas AB stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of zł4.79 is trading 53.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of zł10.33. GuruFocus considers Novaturas AB to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for WAR:NTU:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.84
  • GF Value™: zł10.33 vs. price of zł4.79 (53.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 4 warning signs

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


Novaturas AB Business Description

Other Exchanges NTU1L:Lithuania
Address 27 A. Mickeviciaus street, Kaunas, LTU, LT-44245
Novaturas AB is an organizer of recreational and sightseeing tours in the Baltic States. Its business segments include Flight package tours, Sightseeing tours by plane, Sightseeing tours by coach, and Others. The company takes care of holiday and sightseeing tours by charter flights, sightseeing tours to far destinations, and bus tours. It offers various traveling-related services including flight tickets and hotel bookings.
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