Vaudoise Assurances Holding (XSWX:VAHN) Beneish M-Score: -2.49 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


XSWX:VAHN Vaudoise Assurances Holding SA XSWX:VAHN
53 GF Score
Price CHF779.00
GF Value CHF523.00
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Vaudoise Assurances Holding Beneish M-Score?

Vaudoise Assurances Holding XSWX:VAHN -0.13% 53 Beneish M-Score is -2.49 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:VAHN with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF523.00 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 397 Insurance companies, Vaudoise Assurances Holding ranks better than 50.38% on this metric.

Note: Financial institutions were excluded from the sample in Beneish paper when calculating Beneish M-Score. Thus, the prediction might not fit banks and insurance companies.

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 -2.49 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

XSWX:VAHN' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.35   Med: -2.5   Max: -2.42
Current: -2.49

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Vaudoise Assurances Holding was -2.42. The lowest was -3.35. And the median was -2.50.

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Vaudoise Assurances Holding 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 Vaudoise Assurances Holding 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 * 0.9674+0.528 * 1+0.404 * 0.9972+0.892 * 1.0581+0.115 * 1.1705
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.0593+4.679 * -0.012789-0.327 * 0.9313
=-2.49

* 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 CHF130 Mil.
Revenue was CHF1,695 Mil.
Gross Profit was CHF1,695 Mil.
Total Current Assets was CHF0 Mil.
Total Assets was CHF9,065 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was CHF127 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was CHF13 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was CHF41 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was CHF0 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was CHF149 Mil.
Net Income was CHF156 Mil.
Gross Profit was CHF-1 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was CHF273 Mil.
 Total Receivables was CHF127 Mil.
Revenue was CHF1,602 Mil.
Gross Profit was CHF1,602 Mil.
Total Current Assets was CHF0 Mil.
Total Assets was CHF8,895 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was CHF99 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was CHF12 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was CHF37 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was CHF0 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was CHF157 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)
=(130.148 / 1695.454) / (127.144 / 1602.398)
=0.076763 / 0.079346
=0.9674

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)
=(1602.398 / 1602.398) / (1695.454 / 1695.454)
=1 / 1
=1

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 - (0 + 126.658) / 9064.923) / (1 - (0 + 99.47) / 8895.1)
=0.986028 / 0.988817
=0.9972

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
=1695.454 / 1602.398
=1.0581

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))
=(12.404 / (12.404 + 99.47)) / (13.253 / (13.253 + 126.658))
=0.110875 / 0.094725
=1.1705

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)
=(41.493 / 1695.454) / (37.018 / 1602.398)
=0.024473 / 0.023102
=1.0593

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)
=((149.196 + 0) / 9064.923) / ((157.21 + 0) / 8895.1)
=0.016459 / 0.017674
=0.9313

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
=(156.256 - -0.825 - 273.01) / 9064.923
=-0.012789

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.

Vaudoise Assurances Holding has a M-score of -2.49 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 -2.49 mean?
Vaudoise Assurances Holding (XSWX:VAHN) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.49 as of Jun. 25, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Vaudoise Assurances Holding and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Vaudoise Assurances Holding ranks #197 out of 397 companies in the Insurance industry, placing it in the top 49.6%.
Is Vaudoise Assurances Holding's Beneish M-Score too high?
Vaudoise Assurances Holding's current Beneish M-Score is -2.49. Based on the distribution chart, Vaudoise Assurances Holding ranks #197 out of 397 companies in the Insurance industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Vaudoise Assurances Holding has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vaudoise Assurances Holding's Beneish M-Score compare to BRK.A and AIG?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, Vaudoise Assurances Holding ranks #197 out of 397 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Vaudoise Assurances Holding 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 an Insurance company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Insurance 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 Vaudoise Assurances Holding and its competitors. Vaudoise Assurances Holding's current Beneish M-Score is -2.49. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vaudoise Assurances Holding stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vaudoise Assurances Holding (XSWX:VAHN) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF523.00, compared to a current price of CHF779.00 — trading 48.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.49. Vaudoise Assurances Holding's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 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 Vaudoise Assurances Holding (XSWX:VAHN), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.49 as of Jun. 25, 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 Vaudoise Assurances Holding (XSWX:VAHN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vaudoise Assurances Holding stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of CHF779.00 is trading 48.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF523.00. GuruFocus considers Vaudoise Assurances Holding to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:VAHN:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.49
  • GF Value™: CHF523.00 vs. price of CHF779.00 (48.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 53/100 with 4 warning signs

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

Vaudoise Assurances Holding Business Description

Other Exchanges VAHNz:UK0QN7:UKVAHB:Germany
Address Place de Milan, Case Postale 120, Lausanne, CHE, 1001
Vaudoise Assurances Holding SA is a Swiss-based company engaged in the provision of life and non-life insurance services. The company, together with its subsidiaries, offers health, accident, fire, and third-party, as well as motor and transport insurance products, among others. It mainly serves individuals, small and medium-scale businesses, and the public sector. The group's operating segments are: Non-life domain, Life domain, and Other activities. Maximum revenue is generated from its Non-life insurance products. Geographically, the majority of the group's revenue is generated from Switzerland, and the rest from Liechtenstein.
53GF Score

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