BPC Instruments AB (XSAT:BPCINS) Beneish M-Score: -2.42 (As of Jul. 03, 2026)


XSAT:BPCINS BPC Instruments AB XSAT:BPCINS
69 GF Score
Price kr16.40
GF Value kr38.22
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is BPC Instruments AB Beneish M-Score?

BPC Instruments AB XSAT:BPCINS -4.37% 69 Beneish M-Score is -2.42 as of Jul. 03, 2026. GuruFocus rates XSAT:BPCINS with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of kr38.22 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,405 Hardware companies, BPC Instruments AB ranks worse than 53.93% 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 -2.42 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

XSAT:BPCINS' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.42   Med: -2.12   Max: -1.22
Current: -2.42

During the past 6 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of BPC Instruments AB was -1.22. The lowest was -2.42. And the median was -2.12.


BPC Instruments AB Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for BPC Instruments 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.

BPC Instruments AB Beneish M-Score Chart

BPC Instruments AB Annual Data
Trend Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.00 -1.93 -2.25 -1.94 -2.42

BPC Instruments AB Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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XSAT:BPCINS vs COHR, KEYS, GRMN: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, BPC Instruments 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.


BPC Instruments AB Beneish M-Score vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, BPC Instruments AB's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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BPC Instruments 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 BPC Instruments 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 * 1.0689+0.528 * 0.9926+0.404 * 0.1734+0.892 * 1.0388+0.115 * 0.9025
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * 0.043928-0.327 * 0.6867
=-2.42

* 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 kr13.25 Mil.
Revenue was kr64.85 Mil.
Gross Profit was kr48.90 Mil.
Total Current Assets was kr96.61 Mil.
Total Assets was kr101.99 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was kr1.38 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was kr2.25 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was kr0.00 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was kr7.79 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was kr0.00 Mil.
Net Income was kr9.79 Mil.
Gross Profit was kr0.00 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was kr5.31 Mil.
Total Receivables was kr11.93 Mil.
Revenue was kr62.42 Mil.
Gross Profit was kr46.72 Mil.
Total Current Assets was kr52.93 Mil.
Total Assets was kr70.49 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was kr1.61 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was kr2.05 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was kr0.00 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was kr7.84 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was kr0.00 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)
=(13.252 / 64.847) / (11.934 / 62.423)
=0.204358 / 0.19118
=1.0689

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)
=(46.723 / 62.423) / (48.901 / 64.847)
=0.74849 / 0.754098
=0.9926

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 - (96.61 + 1.375) / 101.985) / (1 - (52.933 + 1.607) / 70.487)
=0.039221 / 0.22624
=0.1734

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
=64.847 / 62.423
=1.0388

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))
=(2.046 / (2.046 + 1.607)) / (2.249 / (2.249 + 1.375))
=0.560088 / 0.620585
=0.9025

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)
=(0 / 64.847) / (0 / 62.423)
=0 / 0
=1

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 + 7.788) / 101.985) / ((0 + 7.838) / 70.487)
=0.076364 / 0.111198
=0.6867

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
=(9.789 - 0 - 5.309) / 101.985
=0.043928

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.

BPC Instruments AB has a M-score of -2.42 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 -2.42 mean?
BPC Instruments AB (XSAT:BPCINS) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.42 as of Jul. 03, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on BPC Instruments AB and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, BPC Instruments AB ranks #1297 out of 2405 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 53.9%.
Is BPC Instruments AB's Beneish M-Score too high?
BPC Instruments AB's current Beneish M-Score is -2.42. Based on the distribution chart, BPC Instruments AB ranks #1297 out of 2405 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, BPC Instruments AB has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BPC Instruments AB's Beneish M-Score compare to COHR and KEYS?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, BPC Instruments AB ranks #1297 out of 2405 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places BPC Instruments AB 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 a Hardware company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Hardware 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 BPC Instruments AB and its competitors. BPC Instruments AB's current Beneish M-Score is -2.42. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is BPC Instruments AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BPC Instruments AB (XSAT:BPCINS) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr38.22, compared to a current price of kr16.40 — trading 57.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.42. BPC Instruments AB's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 2 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 BPC Instruments AB (XSAT:BPCINS), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.42 as of Jul. 03, 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 BPC Instruments AB (XSAT:BPCINS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BPC Instruments AB stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of kr16.40 is trading 57.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr38.22. GuruFocus considers BPC Instruments AB to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XSAT:BPCINS:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.42
  • GF Value™: kr38.22 vs. price of kr16.40 (57.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 2 warning signs

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


BPC Instruments AB Business Description

Address Mobilvagen 10, Lund, SWE, SE-223 62
BPC Instruments AB offers instruments for measuring ultra-low gas volume and flow rate. Many biotechnological processes, such as biogas production, are performed by microorganisms. The company develops and sells automated analytical apparatuses that analyze these reactions. The segments of the company are: Biogas; Biodegradability; Animal nutrition; and Others. Geographically, the company operates in Asia-Pacific, EMEA, China, USA, and Scandinavia.
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