SKAN Group AG (XSWX:SKAN) Beneish M-Score: -2.60 (As of Jul. 10, 2026)


XSWX:SKAN SKAN Group AG XSWX:SKAN
82 GF Score
Price CHF56.80
GF Value CHF85.80
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is SKAN Group AG Beneish M-Score?

SKAN Group AG XSWX:SKAN +2.16% 82 Beneish M-Score is -2.60 as of Jul. 10, 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:SKAN with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF85.80 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 762 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, SKAN Group AG ranks better than 52.23% 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 -2.6 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

XSWX:SKAN' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.7   Med: -2.52   Max: -2.11
Current: -2.6

During the past 6 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of SKAN Group AG was -2.11. The lowest was -2.70. And the median was -2.52.


SKAN Group AG Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for SKAN 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.

SKAN Group AG Beneish M-Score Chart

SKAN Group AG Annual Data
Trend Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.00 -2.70 -2.11 -2.43 -2.60

SKAN Group AG Semi-Annual Data
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 -2.11 0.00 -2.43 0.00 -2.60

XSWX:SKAN vs ISRG, BDX, MDLN: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Medical Instruments & Supplies subindustry, SKAN 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.


SKAN Group AG Beneish M-Score vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry

For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, SKAN Group AG's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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SKAN 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 SKAN 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 * 1.2761+0.528 * 0.9558+0.404 * 1.9709+0.892 * 0.9226+0.115 * 1.1427
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.1923+4.679 * -0.099433-0.327 * 1.5767
=-2.60

* 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 CHF37.0 Mil.
Revenue was CHF333.3 Mil.
Gross Profit was CHF256.6 Mil.
Total Current Assets was CHF275.6 Mil.
Total Assets was CHF481.1 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was CHF186.8 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was CHF13.2 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was CHF17.1 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was CHF210.0 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was CHF129.7 Mil.
Net Income was CHF16.3 Mil.
Gross Profit was CHF0.0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was CHF64.1 Mil.
Total Receivables was CHF31.4 Mil.
Revenue was CHF361.3 Mil.
Gross Profit was CHF265.9 Mil.
Total Current Assets was CHF223.5 Mil.
Total Assets was CHF384.5 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was CHF153.5 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was CHF12.5 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was CHF15.6 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was CHF162.7 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was CHF9.5 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)
=(37.024 / 333.335) / (31.447 / 361.295)
=0.111071 / 0.08704
=1.2761

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)
=(265.875 / 361.295) / (256.632 / 333.335)
=0.735894 / 0.769892
=0.9558

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 - (275.639 + 186.829) / 481.076) / (1 - (223.489 + 153.451) / 384.486)
=0.03868 / 0.019626
=1.9709

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
=333.335 / 361.295
=0.9226

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))
=(12.479 / (12.479 + 153.451)) / (13.162 / (13.162 + 186.829))
=0.075206 / 0.065813
=1.1427

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)
=(17.121 / 333.335) / (15.564 / 361.295)
=0.051363 / 0.043078
=1.1923

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)
=((129.652 + 210.002) / 481.076) / ((9.512 + 162.662) / 384.486)
=0.70603 / 0.447803
=1.5767

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
=(16.274 - 0 - 64.109) / 481.076
=-0.099433

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.

SKAN Group AG has a M-score of -2.60 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 -2.60 mean?
SKAN Group AG (XSWX:SKAN) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.60 as of Jul. 10, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on SKAN Group AG and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, SKAN Group AG ranks #364 out of 762 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 47.8%.
Is SKAN Group AG's Beneish M-Score too high?
SKAN Group AG's current Beneish M-Score is -2.60. Based on the distribution chart, SKAN Group AG ranks #364 out of 762 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, SKAN Group AG has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SKAN Group AG's Beneish M-Score compare to ISRG and BDX?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, SKAN Group AG ranks #364 out of 762 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts SKAN Group AG in the upper 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Medical Devices & Instruments 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 SKAN Group AG and its competitors. SKAN Group AG's current Beneish M-Score is -2.60. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SKAN Group AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SKAN Group AG (XSWX:SKAN) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF85.80, compared to a current price of CHF56.80 — trading 33.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.60. SKAN Group AG's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 6 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 SKAN Group AG (XSWX:SKAN), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.60 as of Jul. 10, 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 SKAN Group AG (XSWX:SKAN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SKAN Group AG stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of CHF56.80 is trading 33.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF85.80. GuruFocus considers SKAN Group AG to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:SKAN:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.60
  • GF Value™: CHF85.80 vs. price of CHF56.80 (33.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 6 warning signs

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


SKAN Group AG Business Description

Other Exchanges SKANz:UK0SKN:UK7VG:Germany
Address Kreuzstrasse 5, Allschwil, CHE, 4123
SKAN Group AG is a market and technological company for isolators, cleanroom devices, and decontamination processes for the aseptic production of biopharmaceutical substances. The company offers its customers process support, services, and consumables. Its products include biological indicators, isolators, Laboratory/cleanroom equipment, laminar flow, safety workbenches, transfer systems, and others. The Firm has three operating segments: Equipment & solutions, Services & Consumables, and Other. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Equipment & solutions segment. Geographically, the company derives revenue from Asia, Europe, Americas, and Other regions.
82GF Score

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