Wacker Neuson SE (WBO:WAC) Beneish M-Score: -2.68 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


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What is Wacker Neuson SE Beneish M-Score?

Wacker Neuson SE WBO:WAC -0.84% 82 Beneish M-Score is -2.68 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates WBO:WAC with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of €18.05. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 205 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies, Wacker Neuson SE ranks better than 68.78% 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 -2.68 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

WBO:WAC' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.7   Med: -2.52   Max: -1.7
Current: -2.68

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Wacker Neuson SE was -1.70. The lowest was -3.70. And the median was -2.52.


Wacker Neuson SE Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Wacker Neuson SE'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.

Wacker Neuson SE Beneish M-Score Chart

Wacker Neuson SE 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 -2.76 -1.81 -2.30 -3.15 -2.78

Wacker Neuson SE 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 -3.21 -3.24 -2.86 -2.78 -2.68

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

For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery subindustry, Wacker Neuson SE'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.


Wacker Neuson SE Beneish M-Score vs Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Wacker Neuson SE's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Wacker Neuson SE 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 Wacker Neuson SE 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 * 1.0177+0.528 * 0.9713+0.404 * 0.9661+0.892 * 1.085+0.115 * 0.94
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9169+4.679 * -0.055964-0.327 * 1.0285
=-2.68

* 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 €329 Mil.
Revenue was 591.4 + 593.6 + 550.3 + 581.4 = €2,317 Mil.
Gross Profit was 139.4 + 135.2 + 128.3 + 142.1 = €545 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €1,105 Mil.
Total Assets was €2,505 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €836 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €103 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €343 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €618 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €92 Mil.
Net Income was 28.1 + 21.7 + 26.7 + 24.6 = €101 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = €0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 9.3 + 107.9 + 60.9 + 63.2 = €241 Mil.
Total Receivables was €298 Mil.
Revenue was 493.5 + 512.5 + 517.6 + 611.7 = €2,135 Mil.
Gross Profit was 108.2 + 114.1 + 118.7 + 146.9 = €488 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €1,046 Mil.
Total Assets was €2,513 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €882 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €101 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €345 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €594 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €98 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)
=(328.6 / 2316.7) / (297.6 / 2135.3)
=0.14184 / 0.139372
=1.0177

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)
=(487.9 / 2135.3) / (545 / 2316.7)
=0.228492 / 0.235248
=0.9713

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 - (1105.4 + 836) / 2505.2) / (1 - (1045.7 + 881.9) / 2513)
=0.225052 / 0.232949
=0.9661

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
=2316.7 / 2135.3
=1.085

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))
=(100.9 / (100.9 + 881.9)) / (102.5 / (102.5 + 836))
=0.102666 / 0.109217
=0.94

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)
=(342.9 / 2316.7) / (344.7 / 2135.3)
=0.148012 / 0.161429
=0.9169

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)
=((91.9 + 617.5) / 2505.2) / ((98.3 + 593.6) / 2513)
=0.283171 / 0.275328
=1.0285

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
=(101.1 - 0 - 241.3) / 2505.2
=-0.055964

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.

Wacker Neuson SE has a M-score of -2.68 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 -2.68 mean?
Wacker Neuson SE (WBO:WAC) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.68 as of Jun. 25, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Wacker Neuson SE and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Wacker Neuson SE ranks #64 out of 205 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, placing it in the top 31.2%.
Is Wacker Neuson SE's Beneish M-Score too high?
Wacker Neuson SE's current Beneish M-Score is -2.68. Based on the distribution chart, Wacker Neuson SE ranks #64 out of 205 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Wacker Neuson SE has a GF Score™ of 82/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Wacker Neuson SE's Beneish M-Score compare to CAT and DE?
According to the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry distribution chart, Wacker Neuson SE ranks #64 out of 205 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Wacker Neuson SE 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 Wacker Neuson SE and its competitors. Wacker Neuson SE's current Beneish M-Score is -2.68. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Wacker Neuson SE stock overvalued right now?
Wacker Neuson SE (WBO:WAC) has a current Beneish M-Score of -2.68. The stock's GF Value™ is €18.05, compared to a current price of €18.94 — trading 4.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.68. Wacker Neuson SE's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 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 Wacker Neuson SE (WBO:WAC), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.68 as of Jun. 25, 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 Wacker Neuson SE (WBO:WAC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wacker Neuson SE stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €18.94 is trading 4.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €18.05.

Key valuation signals for WBO:WAC:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.68
  • GF Value™: €18.05 vs. price of €18.94 (4.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 4 warning signs

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


Wacker Neuson SE Business Description

Other Exchanges WKRCF:USA0K11:UKWAC:Germany
Address Preussenstrasse 41, Munich, DEU, 80809
Wacker Neuson SE is an international manufacturer of light and compact equipment, offering multiple products and services under key brands such as Wacker Neuson, Kramer, Weidemann, and Enar, along with investments like BatteryOne and Sequello. The Group operates through three main segments, including light equipment, compact equipment, and services. The compact equipment segment, comprising excavators, wheel loaders, and telehandlers, generates the highest revenue. The services segment includes repair and maintenance, spare parts, rental, leasing, and financing, and digital solutions. The company operates globally across Europe, the Americas, and the Asia Pacific, with Europe accounting for the maximum share of revenue.
82GF Score

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