Katalysen Ventures AB (XSAT:KAV) Beneish M-Score: 2.58 (As of Jul. 05, 2026) — 659% Above Median


XSAT:KAV Katalysen Ventures AB XSAT:KAV
53 GF Score
Price kr5.10
GF Value kr24.70
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Katalysen Ventures AB Beneish M-Score?

Katalysen Ventures AB XSAT:KAV -1.92% 53 Beneish M-Score is 2.58 as of Jul. 05, 2026, which is 659% above its 10-year median of 0.34. GuruFocus rates XSAT:KAV with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of kr24.70 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 953 Asset Management companies, Katalysen Ventures AB ranks worse than 91.92% 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.

Warning Sign:

Beneish M-Score 2.58 higher than -1.78, which implies that the company might have manipulated its financial results.

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

XSAT:KAV' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -6.75   Med: 0.34   Max: 4.11
Current: 2.58

During the past 6 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Katalysen Ventures AB was 4.11. The lowest was -6.75. And the median was 0.34.


Katalysen Ventures AB Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Katalysen Ventures 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.

Katalysen Ventures AB Beneish M-Score Chart

Katalysen Ventures AB Annual Data
Trend Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.00 4.11 -6.75 -1.90 2.58

Katalysen Ventures AB 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 0.00 0.00 0.00 2.58 0.00

XSAT:KAV vs BLK, BX, KKR: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Katalysen Ventures 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.


Katalysen Ventures AB Beneish M-Score vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Katalysen Ventures AB's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Katalysen Ventures 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 Katalysen Ventures 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 * 0.2948+0.528 * 8.3216+0.404 * 0.9878+0.892 * 4.0567+0.115 * 0.8886
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.18397-0.327 * 1.0022
=2.58

* 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 kr4.91 Mil.
Revenue was kr1.65 Mil.
Gross Profit was kr-0.66 Mil.
Total Current Assets was kr5.20 Mil.
Total Assets was kr55.26 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was kr0.34 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was kr0.05 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was kr0.00 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was kr2.12 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was kr0.00 Mil.
Net Income was kr-20.70 Mil.
Gross Profit was kr0.00 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was kr-10.53 Mil.
Total Receivables was kr4.11 Mil.
Revenue was kr0.41 Mil.
Gross Profit was kr-1.36 Mil.
Total Current Assets was kr5.28 Mil.
Total Assets was kr63.61 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was kr0.38 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was kr0.05 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was kr0.00 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was kr2.44 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)
=(4.91 / 1.647) / (4.106 / 0.406)
=2.981178 / 10.1133
=0.2948

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)
=(-1.358 / 0.406) / (-0.662 / 1.647)
=-3.344828 / -0.401943
=8.3216

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 - (5.201 + 0.335) / 55.259) / (1 - (5.283 + 0.383) / 63.61)
=0.899817 / 0.910926
=0.9878

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
=1.647 / 0.406
=4.0567

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))
=(0.048 / (0.048 + 0.383)) / (0.048 / (0.048 + 0.335))
=0.111369 / 0.125326
=0.8886

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 / 1.647) / (0 / 0.406)
=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 + 2.12) / 55.259) / ((0 + 2.435) / 63.61)
=0.038365 / 0.03828
=1.0022

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
=(-20.695 - 0 - -10.529) / 55.259
=-0.18397

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.

Katalysen Ventures AB has a M-score of 2.58 signals that the company is likely to be a manipulator.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Beneish M-Score →
What does a Beneish M-Score of 2.58 mean?
Katalysen Ventures AB (XSAT:KAV) has a Beneish M-Score of 2.58 as of Jul. 05, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Katalysen Ventures AB and its competitors. This is 659% above median its historical median of 0.34. According to the industry distribution chart, Katalysen Ventures AB ranks #876 out of 953 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 91.9%.
Is Katalysen Ventures AB's Beneish M-Score too high?
Katalysen Ventures AB's current Beneish M-Score of 2.58 is 659% above median its 10-year median of 0.34. Based on the distribution chart, Katalysen Ventures AB ranks #876 out of 953 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Katalysen Ventures AB has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Katalysen Ventures AB's Beneish M-Score compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Katalysen Ventures AB ranks #876 out of 953 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Katalysen Ventures 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 an Asset Management company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Asset Management 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 Katalysen Ventures AB and its competitors. Katalysen Ventures AB's current Beneish M-Score is 2.58, which is 659% above median its own 10-year median of 0.34. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Katalysen Ventures AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Katalysen Ventures AB (XSAT:KAV) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is kr24.70, compared to a current price of kr5.10 — trading 79.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is 2.58, which is 659% above median its 10-year median of 0.34. Katalysen Ventures AB's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 3 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 Katalysen Ventures AB (XSAT:KAV), the current Beneish M-Score is 2.58 as of Jul. 05, 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 Katalysen Ventures AB (XSAT:KAV) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Katalysen Ventures AB stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of kr5.10 is trading 79.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr24.70. GuruFocus considers Katalysen Ventures AB to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for XSAT:KAV:

  • Beneish M-Score: 2.58 (659% above median its 10-year median of 0.34)
  • GF Value™: kr24.70 vs. price of kr5.10 (79.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 53/100 with 3 warning signs

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


Katalysen Ventures AB Business Description

Address Malmskillnadsgatan 32, Stockholm, SWE, 111?51
Katalysen Ventures AB operates as a venture capital company.
53GF Score

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