Landis+Gyr Group AG (XSWX:LAND) Beneish M-Score: -3.61 (As of Jun. 24, 2026)


XSWX:LAND Landis+Gyr Group AG XSWX:LAND
64 GF Score
Price CHF46.95
GF Value CHF41.39
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Landis+Gyr Group AG Beneish M-Score?

Landis+Gyr Group AG XSWX:LAND -1.26% 64 Beneish M-Score is -3.61 as of Jun. 24, 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:LAND with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF41.39 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,926 Industrial Products companies, Landis+Gyr Group AG ranks better than 95.15% 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 -3.61 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

The historical rank and industry rank for Landis+Gyr Group AG's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

XSWX:LAND' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.7   Med: -2.56   Max: -1.84
Current: -3.61

During the past 12 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Landis+Gyr Group AG was -1.84. The lowest was -3.70. And the median was -2.56.


Landis+Gyr Group AG Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Landis+Gyr Group 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.

Landis+Gyr Group AG Beneish M-Score Chart

Landis+Gyr Group AG Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.52 -1.84 -2.59 -2.35 -3.61

Landis+Gyr Group AG Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 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 -2.59 0.00 -2.35 0.00 -3.61

XSWX:LAND vs VRT, BE, NVT: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Landis+Gyr Group 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.


Landis+Gyr Group AG Beneish M-Score vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Landis+Gyr Group AG's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Landis+Gyr Group AG's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Landis+Gyr Group 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 Landis+Gyr Group 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 * 0.6561+0.528 * 0.9845+0.404 * 0.8813+0.892 * 0.928+0.115 * 0.4748
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.1316+4.679 * -0.115702-0.327 * 1.2103
=-3.61

* 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 CHF224.5 Mil.
Revenue was CHF918.2 Mil.
Gross Profit was CHF304.0 Mil.
Total Current Assets was CHF909.2 Mil.
Total Assets was CHF1,818.0 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was CHF55.0 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was CHF43.1 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was CHF129.9 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was CHF606.3 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was CHF225.6 Mil.
Net Income was CHF-133.0 Mil.
Gross Profit was CHF0.0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was CHF77.4 Mil.
Total Receivables was CHF368.6 Mil.
Revenue was CHF989.4 Mil.
Gross Profit was CHF322.5 Mil.
Total Current Assets was CHF816.7 Mil.
Total Assets was CHF2,125.4 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was CHF176.1 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was CHF46.4 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was CHF123.7 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was CHF516.2 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was CHF287.4 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)
=(224.466 / 918.176) / (368.621 / 989.366)
=0.244469 / 0.372583
=0.6561

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)
=(322.512 / 989.366) / (304.011 / 918.176)
=0.325978 / 0.331103
=0.9845

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 - (909.177 + 55.014) / 1818.021) / (1 - (816.68 + 176.149) / 2125.424)
=0.469648 / 0.53288
=0.8813

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
=918.176 / 989.366
=0.928

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))
=(46.434 / (46.434 + 176.149)) / (43.115 / (43.115 + 55.014))
=0.208614 / 0.439371
=0.4748

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)
=(129.916 / 918.176) / (123.71 / 989.366)
=0.141494 / 0.12504
=1.1316

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)
=((225.624 + 606.326) / 1818.021) / ((287.415 + 516.232) / 2125.424)
=0.457613 / 0.378111
=1.2103

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
=(-132.972 - 0 - 77.377) / 1818.021
=-0.115702

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.

Landis+Gyr Group AG has a M-score of -3.61 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 -3.61 mean?
Landis+Gyr Group AG (XSWX:LAND) has a Beneish M-Score of -3.61 as of Jun. 24, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Landis+Gyr Group AG and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Landis+Gyr Group AG ranks #142 out of 2926 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 4.9%.
Is Landis+Gyr Group AG's Beneish M-Score too high?
Landis+Gyr Group AG's current Beneish M-Score is -3.61. Based on the distribution chart, Landis+Gyr Group AG ranks #142 out of 2926 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Landis+Gyr Group AG has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Landis+Gyr Group AG's Beneish M-Score compare to VRT and BE?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Landis+Gyr Group AG ranks #142 out of 2926 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Landis+Gyr Group AG in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. 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 Products company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Industrial Products 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 Landis+Gyr Group AG and its competitors. Landis+Gyr Group AG's current Beneish M-Score is -3.61. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Landis+Gyr Group AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Landis+Gyr Group AG (XSWX:LAND) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF41.39, compared to a current price of CHF46.95 — trading 13.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -3.61. Landis+Gyr Group AG's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 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 Landis+Gyr Group AG (XSWX:LAND), the current Beneish M-Score is -3.61 as of Jun. 24, 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 Landis+Gyr Group AG (XSWX:LAND) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Landis+Gyr Group AG stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of CHF46.95 is trading 13.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF41.39. GuruFocus considers Landis+Gyr Group AG to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:LAND:

  • Beneish M-Score: -3.61
  • GF Value™: CHF41.39 vs. price of CHF46.95 (13.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 4 warning signs

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


Landis+Gyr Group AG Business Description

Address Alte Steinhauserstrasse 18, Cham, CHE, CH-6330
Landis+Gyr Group AG is a provider of integrated energy management products tailored to an energy company. It offers electricity meters, heat and cooling meters, software services and custom solutions, grid management, and communication networks. Its geographical segment includes the Americas, EMEA, and the Asia Pacific. The Americas segment designs, manufactures, markets, and sells the company's Smart Metering, Grid Edge Intelligence, and Smart Infrastructure technology. The EMEA segment sells the company's prepayment electricity meters, gas meters, and other services, and the Asia Pacific segment sells the company's load control devices, system deployment services, and related services. It generates a majority of its revenue from the Americas & EMEA segments.
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