Rieter Holding AG (XSWX:RIEN) Beneish M-Score: -2.38 (As of Jun. 24, 2026)


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What is Rieter Holding AG Beneish M-Score?

Rieter Holding AG XSWX:RIEN +0.16% 70 Beneish M-Score is -2.38 as of Jun. 24, 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:RIEN with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF4.85 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,926 Industrial Products companies, Rieter Holding AG ranks worse than 56.87% 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 -2.38 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

XSWX:RIEN' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.93   Med: -2.55   Max: -1.59
Current: -2.38

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Rieter Holding AG was -1.59. The lowest was -2.93. And the median was -2.55.


Rieter Holding AG Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Rieter 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.

Rieter Holding AG Beneish M-Score Chart

Rieter 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 -1.64 -1.59 -2.78 -2.84 -2.38

Rieter 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 -2.78 0.00 -2.84 0.00 -2.38

XSWX:RIEN vs GEV, ETN, PH: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Rieter 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.


Rieter Holding AG Beneish M-Score vs Industrial Products Industry

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

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


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Rieter 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 Rieter 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 * 1.215+0.528 * 1.2248+0.404 * 0.7628+0.892 * 0.7975+0.115 * 0.9149
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9346+4.679 * -0.008872-0.327 * 0.7057
=-2.38

* 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 CHF109.1 Mil.
Revenue was CHF685.1 Mil.
Gross Profit was CHF171.5 Mil.
Total Current Assets was CHF833.0 Mil.
Total Assets was CHF1,465.3 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was CHF223.3 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was CHF54.9 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was CHF151.6 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was CHF387.5 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was CHF224.3 Mil.
Net Income was CHF-63.3 Mil.
Gross Profit was CHF0.0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was CHF-50.3 Mil.
Total Receivables was CHF112.6 Mil.
Revenue was CHF859.1 Mil.
Gross Profit was CHF263.4 Mil.
Total Current Assets was CHF513.5 Mil.
Total Assets was CHF1,217.8 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was CHF258.7 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was CHF57.0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was CHF203.4 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was CHF491.7 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was CHF228.8 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)
=(109.1 / 685.1) / (112.6 / 859.1)
=0.159247 / 0.131067
=1.215

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)
=(263.4 / 859.1) / (171.5 / 685.1)
=0.3066 / 0.250328
=1.2248

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 - (833 + 223.3) / 1465.3) / (1 - (513.5 + 258.7) / 1217.8)
=0.279124 / 0.365906
=0.7628

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
=685.1 / 859.1
=0.7975

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))
=(57 / (57 + 258.7)) / (54.9 / (54.9 + 223.3))
=0.180551 / 0.19734
=0.9149

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)
=(151.6 / 685.1) / (203.4 / 859.1)
=0.221282 / 0.236759
=0.9346

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)
=((224.3 + 387.5) / 1465.3) / ((228.8 + 491.7) / 1217.8)
=0.417525 / 0.591641
=0.7057

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
=(-63.3 - 0 - -50.3) / 1465.3
=-0.008872

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.

Rieter Holding AG has a M-score of -2.38 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 -2.38 mean?
Rieter Holding AG (XSWX:RIEN) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.38 as of Jun. 24, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Rieter Holding AG and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Rieter Holding AG ranks #1664 out of 2926 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 56.9%.
Is Rieter Holding AG's Beneish M-Score too high?
Rieter Holding AG's current Beneish M-Score is -2.38. Based on the distribution chart, Rieter Holding AG ranks #1664 out of 2926 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Rieter Holding AG has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Rieter Holding AG's Beneish M-Score compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Rieter Holding AG ranks #1664 out of 2926 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Rieter 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 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 Rieter Holding AG and its competitors. Rieter Holding AG's current Beneish M-Score is -2.38. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Rieter Holding AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rieter Holding AG (XSWX:RIEN) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF4.85, compared to a current price of CHF3.07 — trading 36.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.38. Rieter Holding AG's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 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 Rieter Holding AG (XSWX:RIEN), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.38 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 Rieter Holding AG (XSWX:RIEN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rieter Holding AG stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of CHF3.07 is trading 36.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF4.85. GuruFocus considers Rieter Holding AG to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:RIEN:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.38
  • GF Value™: CHF4.85 vs. price of CHF3.07 (36.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 3 warning signs

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


Rieter Holding AG Business Description

Other Exchanges RIENz:UK0QKA:UKRIHN:Germany
Address Klosterstrasse 20, Winterthur, CHE, 8406
Rieter Holding AG is an industrial machinery manufacturer based in Switzerland. The company operates as a supplier of filament spinning systems for manufacturing manmade fibers, texturing machines, bulked continuous filament systems and staple fiber systems and nonwoven solutions. it offers automation and digitization solutions and provides high-precision gear metering pumps for the textile, automotive, chemical, and paint industries. The company's operating segment includes Machines & Systems, Components, and After Sales. The company generates maximum revenue from the Machines & Systems segment, develops, produces and distributes machinery and systems used to convert natural and man-made fibers and their blends into yarns.
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