Rosenbauer International AG (WBO:ROS) Beneish M-Score: -2.56 (As of Jun. 28, 2026)


WBO:ROS Rosenbauer International AG WBO:ROS
62 GF Score
Price €59.20
GF Value €33.09
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What is Rosenbauer International AG Beneish M-Score?

Rosenbauer International AG WBO:ROS -1.33% 62 Beneish M-Score is -2.56 as of Jun. 28, 2026. GuruFocus rates WBO:ROS with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of €33.09 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 205 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies, Rosenbauer International AG ranks better than 60% 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 -2.56 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

WBO:ROS' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -18.52   Med: -2.6   Max: -0.11
Current: -2.56

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Rosenbauer International AG was -0.11. The lowest was -18.52. And the median was -2.60.


Rosenbauer International AG Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Rosenbauer International AG'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.

Rosenbauer International AG Beneish M-Score Chart

Rosenbauer International AG 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 -3.35 -2.36 -1.82 -2.50 -2.72

Rosenbauer International AG 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 -2.80 -2.70 -2.69 -2.72 -2.56

WBO:ROS vs CAT, DE, PCAR: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery subindustry, Rosenbauer International AG'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.


Rosenbauer International AG Beneish M-Score vs Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery Industry

For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry and Industrials sector, Rosenbauer International AG's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Rosenbauer International AG's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Rosenbauer International AG 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 Rosenbauer International AG 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 * 0.8999+0.528 * 0.8888+0.404 * 0.9749+0.892 * 1.0932+0.115 * 0.9455
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.1178+4.679 * 0.004701-0.327 * 0.9776
=-2.56

* 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 €291 Mil.
Revenue was 303.827 + 478.241 + 346.042 + 341.089 = €1,469 Mil.
Gross Profit was 65.545 + 101.344 + 72.653 + 50.797 = €290 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €1,071 Mil.
Total Assets was €1,392 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €213 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €41 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €63 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €798 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €183 Mil.
Net Income was 8.745 + 55.769 + 14.374 + -19.775 = €59 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = €0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was -41.361 + 85.132 + 25.835 + -17.037 = €53 Mil.
Total Receivables was €296 Mil.
Revenue was 263.615 + 464.624 + 306.768 + 308.986 = €1,344 Mil.
Gross Profit was 50.206 + 81.459 + 52.702 + 51.7 = €236 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €1,009 Mil.
Total Assets was €1,293 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €181 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €33 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €52 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €683 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €249 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)
=(290.827 / 1469.199) / (295.632 / 1343.993)
=0.197949 / 0.219965
=0.8999

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)
=(236.067 / 1343.993) / (290.339 / 1469.199)
=0.175646 / 0.197617
=0.8888

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 - (1071.428 + 212.707) / 1392.008) / (1 - (1008.823 + 181.159) / 1292.739)
=0.077495 / 0.079488
=0.9749

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
=1469.199 / 1343.993
=1.0932

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))
=(32.768 / (32.768 + 181.159)) / (41.119 / (41.119 + 212.707))
=0.153174 / 0.161997
=0.9455

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)
=(63.285 / 1469.199) / (51.791 / 1343.993)
=0.043074 / 0.038535
=1.1178

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)
=((183.124 + 798.476) / 1392.008) / ((249.195 + 683.319) / 1292.739)
=0.705168 / 0.721347
=0.9776

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
=(59.113 - 0 - 52.569) / 1392.008
=0.004701

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.

Rosenbauer International AG has a M-score of -2.56 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 -2.56 mean?
Rosenbauer International AG (WBO:ROS) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.56 as of Jun. 28, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Rosenbauer International AG and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Rosenbauer International AG ranks #82 out of 205 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, placing it in the top 40%.
Is Rosenbauer International AG's Beneish M-Score too high?
Rosenbauer International AG's current Beneish M-Score is -2.56. Based on the distribution chart, Rosenbauer International AG ranks #82 out of 205 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Rosenbauer International AG has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Rosenbauer International AG's Beneish M-Score compare to CAT and DE?
According to the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry distribution chart, Rosenbauer International AG ranks #82 out of 205 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Rosenbauer International AG 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 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery 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 Rosenbauer International AG and its competitors. Rosenbauer International AG's current Beneish M-Score is -2.56. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Rosenbauer International AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rosenbauer International AG (WBO:ROS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €33.09, compared to a current price of €59.20 — trading 78.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.56. Rosenbauer International AG's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 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 Rosenbauer International AG (WBO:ROS), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.56 as of Jun. 28, 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 Rosenbauer International AG (WBO:ROS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rosenbauer International AG stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €59.20 is trading 78.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €33.09. GuruFocus considers Rosenbauer International AG to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for WBO:ROS:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.56
  • GF Value™: €33.09 vs. price of €59.20 (78.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100 with 6 warning signs

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


Rosenbauer International AG Business Description

Other Exchanges 0FRW:UKROI:Germany
Address Paschinger Strasse 90, Leonding, AUT, 4060
Rosenbauer International AG develops, produces, and sells integrated system solutions for preventive firefighting and disaster protection. Its products and services include vehicles, equipment, extinguishing systems and body components, customer service, digital solutions, and preventive fire protection. It also offers stationary equipment for preventive fire protection. Manufacturing takes place in Austria, Germany, Italy, Slovenia, Spain, Singapore, and the USA, with further final assembly sites in Switzerland, the UK, Australia, Saudi Arabia, and South Africa. Geographically, the company operates in the Europe Area, Middle East Area, Asia Pacific Area, and America Area, with the Europe Area generating maximum revenue.
62GF Score

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