Also Holding AG (XSWX:ALSN) Beneish M-Score: -1.90 (As of Jul. 05, 2026)


XSWX:ALSN Also Holding AG XSWX:ALSN
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What is Also Holding AG Beneish M-Score?

Also Holding AG XSWX:ALSN +1.03% 60 Beneish M-Score is -1.90 as of Jul. 05, 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:ALSN with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF308.11 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,405 Hardware companies, Also Holding AG ranks worse than 81.16% 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 -1.9 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

XSWX:ALSN' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.87   Med: -2.49   Max: -1.9
Current: -1.9

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Also Holding AG was -1.90. The lowest was -2.87. And the median was -2.49.


Also Holding AG Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Also Holding 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.

Also Holding AG Beneish M-Score Chart

Also Holding 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 -2.85 -2.31 -2.87 -2.78 -1.90

Also Holding AG Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 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 -2.87 0.00 -2.78 0.00 -1.90

XSWX:ALSN vs SNX, ARW, AVT: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Electronics & Computer Distribution subindustry, Also Holding 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.


Also Holding AG Beneish M-Score vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Also Holding AG's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Also Holding 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 Also Holding 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 * 1.045+0.528 * 1.093+0.404 * 1.5795+0.892 * 1.4196+0.115 * 0.8052
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9262+4.679 * -0.016189-0.327 * 1.0963
=-1.90

* 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 CHF1,914 Mil.
Revenue was CHF12,599 Mil.
Gross Profit was CHF839 Mil.
Total Current Assets was CHF3,932 Mil.
Total Assets was CHF4,855 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was CHF197 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was CHF69 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was CHF249 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was CHF3,231 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was CHF352 Mil.
Net Income was CHF102 Mil.
Gross Profit was CHF0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was CHF181 Mil.
Total Receivables was CHF1,290 Mil.
Revenue was CHF8,875 Mil.
Gross Profit was CHF646 Mil.
Total Current Assets was CHF2,791 Mil.
Total Assets was CHF3,246 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was CHF147 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was CHF39 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was CHF189 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was CHF2,078 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was CHF107 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)
=(1914.261 / 12598.509) / (1290.314 / 8874.526)
=0.151943 / 0.145395
=1.045

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)
=(645.594 / 8874.526) / (838.559 / 12598.509)
=0.072747 / 0.06656
=1.093

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 - (3931.956 + 197.37) / 4854.923) / (1 - (2791.353 + 147.304) / 3245.773)
=0.149456 / 0.09462
=1.5795

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
=12598.509 / 8874.526
=1.4196

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))
=(39.077 / (39.077 + 147.304)) / (69.482 / (69.482 + 197.37))
=0.209662 / 0.260377
=0.8052

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)
=(249.011 / 12598.509) / (189.395 / 8874.526)
=0.019765 / 0.021341
=0.9262

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)
=((352.453 + 3230.577) / 4854.923) / ((106.816 + 2078.212) / 3245.773)
=0.73802 / 0.673192
=1.0963

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
=(102.021 - 0 - 180.619) / 4854.923
=-0.016189

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.

Also Holding AG has a M-score of -1.90 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 -1.90 mean?
Also Holding AG (XSWX:ALSN) has a Beneish M-Score of -1.90 as of Jul. 05, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Also Holding AG and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Also Holding AG ranks #1952 out of 2405 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 81.2%.
Is Also Holding AG's Beneish M-Score too high?
Also Holding AG's current Beneish M-Score is -1.90. Based on the distribution chart, Also Holding AG ranks #1952 out of 2405 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Also Holding AG has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Also Holding AG's Beneish M-Score compare to SNX and ARW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Also Holding AG ranks #1952 out of 2405 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Also Holding AG 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 Also Holding AG and its competitors. Also Holding AG's current Beneish M-Score is -1.90. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Also Holding AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Also Holding AG (XSWX:ALSN) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF308.11, compared to a current price of CHF195.40 — trading 36.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -1.90. Also Holding AG's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 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 Also Holding AG (XSWX:ALSN), the current Beneish M-Score is -1.90 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 Also Holding AG (XSWX:ALSN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Also Holding AG stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of CHF195.40 is trading 36.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF308.11. GuruFocus considers Also Holding AG to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:ALSN:

  • Beneish M-Score: -1.90
  • GF Value™: CHF308.11 vs. price of CHF195.40 (36.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 3 warning signs

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


Also Holding AG Business Description

Other Exchanges ALSNz:UK0QLW:UK9AS:Germany
Address Meierhofstrasse 5, Emmen, CHE, 6032
Also Holding AG is an information and communications technology distribution company. It distributes a wide portfolio of hardware, software, and digital products of various technology brands. The industries it caters to include information technology, data centers, consumer electronics, and telecommunications. It also connects service providers of cloud solutions with their customers and aids the provision of financial, logistics, and IT services. The company's operating segments are: Central Europe, which generates the maximum revenue, and Northern/Eastern Europe. Geographically, it derives maximum revenue from the United Kingdom, followed by Germany, Poland, Switzerland, and other markets.
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