IVF hartmann Holding AG (XSWX:VBSN) Beneish M-Score: -2.48 (As of Jun. 27, 2026)


XSWX:VBSN IVF hartmann Holding AG XSWX:VBSN
74 GF Score
Price CHF126.00
GF Value CHF143.11
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is IVF hartmann Holding AG Beneish M-Score?

IVF hartmann Holding AG XSWX:VBSN -0.79% 74 Beneish M-Score is -2.48 as of Jun. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:VBSN with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF143.11 (Modestly Undervalued). Among 766 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, IVF hartmann Holding AG ranks worse than 59.66% 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 -2.48 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

XSWX:VBSN' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.38   Med: -2.61   Max: -0.29
Current: -2.48

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of IVF hartmann Holding AG was -0.29. The lowest was -3.38. And the median was -2.61.


IVF hartmann Holding AG Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for IVF hartmann 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.

IVF hartmann Holding AG Beneish M-Score Chart

IVF hartmann 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 -2.08 -2.74 -3.38 -3.02 -2.48

IVF hartmann 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 -3.38 0.00 -3.02 0.00 -2.48

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

For the Medical Instruments & Supplies subindustry, IVF hartmann 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.


IVF hartmann Holding AG Beneish M-Score vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry

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

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


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IVF hartmann 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 IVF hartmann 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 * 1.1976+0.528 * 1.0183+0.404 * 0.7158+0.892 * 1.0181+0.115 * 1.0626
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.016127-0.327 * 1.0694
=-2.48

* 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 CHF25.1 Mil.
Revenue was CHF161.7 Mil.
Gross Profit was CHF89.8 Mil.
Total Current Assets was CHF158.8 Mil.
Total Assets was CHF196.1 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was CHF35.6 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was CHF4.8 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was CHF0.0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was CHF36.6 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was CHF0.7 Mil.
Net Income was CHF18.3 Mil.
Gross Profit was CHF0.0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was CHF21.5 Mil.
Total Receivables was CHF20.6 Mil.
Revenue was CHF158.8 Mil.
Gross Profit was CHF89.8 Mil.
Total Current Assets was CHF150.5 Mil.
Total Assets was CHF189.0 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was CHF36.1 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was CHF5.2 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was CHF0.0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was CHF32.9 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was CHF0.8 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)
=(25.068 / 161.668) / (20.559 / 158.792)
=0.155059 / 0.129471
=1.1976

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)
=(89.83 / 158.792) / (89.817 / 161.668)
=0.565709 / 0.555564
=1.0183

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 - (158.755 + 35.552) / 196.064) / (1 - (150.538 + 36.11) / 189.014)
=0.008961 / 0.012518
=0.7158

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
=161.668 / 158.792
=1.0181

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))
=(5.195 / (5.195 + 36.11)) / (4.773 / (4.773 + 35.552))
=0.125772 / 0.118363
=1.0626

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)
=(0 / 161.668) / (0 / 158.792)
=0 / 0
=1

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)
=((0.748 + 36.559) / 196.064) / ((0.756 + 32.877) / 189.014)
=0.19028 / 0.177939
=1.0694

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
=(18.294 - 0 - 21.456) / 196.064
=-0.016127

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.

IVF hartmann Holding AG has a M-score of -2.48 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 -2.48 mean?
IVF hartmann Holding AG (XSWX:VBSN) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.48 as of Jun. 27, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on IVF hartmann Holding AG and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, IVF hartmann Holding AG ranks #457 out of 766 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 59.7%.
Is IVF hartmann Holding AG's Beneish M-Score too high?
IVF hartmann Holding AG's current Beneish M-Score is -2.48. Based on the distribution chart, IVF hartmann Holding AG ranks #457 out of 766 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, IVF hartmann Holding AG has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does IVF hartmann Holding AG's Beneish M-Score compare to ISRG and BDX?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, IVF hartmann Holding AG ranks #457 out of 766 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places IVF hartmann 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 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 IVF hartmann Holding AG and its competitors. IVF hartmann Holding AG's current Beneish M-Score is -2.48. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is IVF hartmann Holding AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IVF hartmann Holding AG (XSWX:VBSN) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF143.11, compared to a current price of CHF126.00 — trading 12% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.48. IVF hartmann Holding AG's overall GF Score™ is 74/100. 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 IVF hartmann Holding AG (XSWX:VBSN), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.48 as of Jun. 27, 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 IVF hartmann Holding AG (XSWX:VBSN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IVF hartmann Holding AG stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of CHF126.00 is trading 12% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF143.11. GuruFocus considers IVF hartmann Holding AG to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:VBSN:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.48
  • GF Value™: CHF143.11 vs. price of CHF126.00 (12% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100

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


IVF hartmann Holding AG Business Description

Other Exchanges VBSNz:UK0QQM:UK
Address Victor von Bruns Street 28, PO Box 634, Neuhausen, CHE, 8212
IVF hartmann Holding AG engages in production and supply of medical, pharmaceutical and hygiene products in Switzerland, it offers products such as surgical disposable, disposable dental, first aid, therapeutic plaster, cotton wool, wound care among others. The company operates in four segment wound care, incontinence management, infection management and Other group activities.
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