Bossard Holding AG (XSWX:BOSN) Beneish M-Score: -2.42 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


XSWX:BOSN Bossard Holding AG XSWX:BOSN
86 GF Score
Price CHF195.50
GF Value CHF188.59
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 9 Warning Signs
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What is Bossard Holding AG Beneish M-Score?

Bossard Holding AG XSWX:BOSN +0.77% 86 Beneish M-Score is -2.42 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:BOSN with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF188.59 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 151 Industrial Distribution companies, Bossard Holding AG ranks worse than 68.21% 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 Bossard Holding AG's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

XSWX:BOSN' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.08   Med: -2.42   Max: -1.91
Current: -2.42

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Bossard Holding AG was -1.91. The lowest was -3.08. And the median was -2.42.


Bossard Holding AG Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Bossard 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.

Bossard Holding AG Beneish M-Score Chart

Bossard 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 -2.18 -1.91 -3.08 -2.69 -2.42

Bossard 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 -3.08 0.00 -2.69 0.00 -2.42

XSWX:BOSN vs GWW, FAST, FERG: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Bossard 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.


Bossard Holding AG Beneish M-Score vs Industrial Distribution Industry

For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Bossard Holding AG's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Bossard 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 Bossard 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 * 0.9822+0.528 * 1.0191+0.404 * 1.0929+0.892 * 1.0862+0.115 * 1.0451
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9793+4.679 * -0.013919-0.327 * 0.9803
=-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 CHF188 Mil.
Revenue was CHF1,069 Mil.
Gross Profit was CHF346 Mil.
Total Current Assets was CHF630 Mil.
Total Assets was CHF902 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was CHF165 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was CHF28 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was CHF241 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was CHF193 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was CHF256 Mil.
Net Income was CHF72 Mil.
Gross Profit was CHF0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was CHF84 Mil.
Total Receivables was CHF177 Mil.
Revenue was CHF984 Mil.
Gross Profit was CHF324 Mil.
Total Current Assets was CHF606 Mil.
Total Assets was CHF844 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was CHF146 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was CHF26 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was CHF227 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was CHF224 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was CHF204 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)
=(188.382 / 1068.946) / (176.573 / 984.131)
=0.176232 / 0.17942
=0.9822

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)
=(324.356 / 984.131) / (345.712 / 1068.946)
=0.329586 / 0.323414
=1.0191

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 - (630.462 + 164.52) / 901.977) / (1 - (605.905 + 146.449) / 843.958)
=0.118623 / 0.108541
=1.0929

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
=1068.946 / 984.131
=1.0862

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))
=(26.257 / (26.257 + 146.449)) / (28.006 / (28.006 + 164.52))
=0.152033 / 0.145466
=1.0451

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)
=(241.442 / 1068.946) / (226.973 / 984.131)
=0.225869 / 0.230633
=0.9793

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)
=((255.884 + 192.741) / 901.977) / ((203.815 + 224.41) / 843.958)
=0.49738 / 0.507401
=0.9803

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
=(71.891 - 0 - 84.446) / 901.977
=-0.013919

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.

Bossard Holding AG 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?
Bossard Holding AG (XSWX:BOSN) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.42 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Bossard Holding AG and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Bossard Holding AG ranks #103 out of 151 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 68.2%.
Is Bossard Holding AG's Beneish M-Score too high?
Bossard Holding AG's current Beneish M-Score is -2.42. Based on the distribution chart, Bossard Holding AG ranks #103 out of 151 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Bossard Holding AG has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bossard Holding AG's Beneish M-Score compare to GWW and FAST?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Bossard Holding AG ranks #103 out of 151 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Bossard 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 an Industrial Distribution company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Industrial Distribution 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 Bossard Holding AG and its competitors. Bossard Holding AG'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 Bossard Holding AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bossard Holding AG (XSWX:BOSN) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF188.59, compared to a current price of CHF195.50 — trading 3.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.42. Bossard Holding AG's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 9 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 Bossard Holding AG (XSWX:BOSN), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.42 as of Jun. 26, 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 Bossard Holding AG (XSWX:BOSN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bossard Holding AG stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of CHF195.50 is trading 3.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF188.59. GuruFocus considers Bossard Holding AG to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:BOSN:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.42
  • GF Value™: CHF188.59 vs. price of CHF195.50 (3.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 86/100 with 9 warning signs

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


Bossard Holding AG Business Description

Other Exchanges BOSNz:UK0QS5:UK0B7:Germany
Address Steinhauserstrasse 70, Zug, CHE, 6300
Bossard Holding AG is an industrial products distributor. Its Product Solutions include Fastening technology catalog products, Customized items, Bossard ecosyn, and Brand products. Its business model consists of three core areas: (1) Product Solutions, (2) the offering of Smart Factory Logistics, and (3) Assembly Technology Expert solutions. Product Solutions include both a standard range of over 1 million orderable catalog items; Smart Factory Logistics supports customers in digitalizing procurement, delivery, and assembly processes; Assembly Technology Expert supports product designers and engineers in the areas of process improvement, product safety, and innovation. The group geographically operates in Europe, America, and Asia, and derives maximum revenue from Europe.
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