V-Zug Holding AG (XSWX:VZUG) Beneish M-Score: -2.82 (As of Aug. 09, 2026)

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XSWX:VZUG V-Zug Holding AG XSWX:VZUG
62 GF Score
Price CHF42.00
GF Value CHF52.23
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is V-Zug Holding AG Beneish M-Score?

V-Zug Holding AG XSWX:VZUG 62 Beneish M-Score is -2.82 as of Aug. 09, 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:VZUG with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF52.23 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 416 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies, V-Zug Holding AG ranks better than 71.39% 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 -2.82 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

XSWX:VZUG' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.33   Med: -2.78   Max: -2.04
Current: -2.82

During the past 9 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of V-Zug Holding AG was -2.04. The lowest was -3.33. And the median was -2.78.


V-Zug Holding AG Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for V-Zug 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.

V-Zug Holding AG Beneish M-Score Chart

V-Zug Holding AG Annual Data
Trend Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only -2.58 -2.04 -3.33 -2.78 -2.82

V-Zug Holding AG Semi-Annual Data
Dec17 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25 Jun26
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 0.00 -2.78 0.00 -2.82 0.00

XSWX:VZUG vs SN, SGI, MHK: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances subindustry, V-Zug 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.


V-Zug Holding AG Beneish M-Score vs Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances Industry

For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, V-Zug Holding AG's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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V-Zug 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 V-Zug 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 * 0.9628+0.528 * 1.003+0.404 * 0.9862+0.892 * 0.959+0.115 * 0.9645
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.0679+4.679 * -0.054808-0.327 * 0.9722
=-2.82

* 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 CHF52.0 Mil.
Revenue was CHF567.4 Mil.
Gross Profit was CHF201.8 Mil.
Total Current Assets was CHF202.2 Mil.
Total Assets was CHF628.9 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was CHF393.3 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was CHF33.3 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was CHF152.7 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was CHF121.3 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was CHF0.0 Mil.
Net Income was CHF6.8 Mil.
Gross Profit was CHF0.0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was CHF41.3 Mil.
Total Receivables was CHF56.3 Mil.
Revenue was CHF591.7 Mil.
Gross Profit was CHF211.0 Mil.
Total Current Assets was CHF230.5 Mil.
Total Assets was CHF636.5 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was CHF371.7 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was CHF30.3 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was CHF149.1 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was CHF126.3 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was CHF0.0 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)
=(52.024 / 567.448) / (56.348 / 591.715)
=0.091681 / 0.095228
=0.9628

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)
=(211.036 / 591.715) / (201.772 / 567.448)
=0.356651 / 0.355578
=1.003

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 - (202.217 + 393.31) / 628.902) / (1 - (230.513 + 371.706) / 636.47)
=0.053069 / 0.053814
=0.9862

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
=567.448 / 591.715
=0.959

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))
=(30.263 / (30.263 + 371.706)) / (33.302 / (33.302 + 393.31))
=0.075287 / 0.078062
=0.9645

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)
=(152.698 / 567.448) / (149.107 / 591.715)
=0.269096 / 0.251991
=1.0679

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 + 121.299) / 628.902) / ((0 + 126.266) / 636.47)
=0.192874 / 0.198385
=0.9722

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
=(6.83 - 0 - 41.299) / 628.902
=-0.054808

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.

V-Zug Holding AG has a M-score of -2.82 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 -2.82 mean?
V-Zug Holding AG (XSWX:VZUG) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.82 as of Aug. 09, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on V-Zug Holding AG and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, V-Zug Holding AG ranks #119 out of 416 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, placing it in the top 28.6%.
Is V-Zug Holding AG's Beneish M-Score too high?
V-Zug Holding AG's current Beneish M-Score is -2.82. Based on the distribution chart, V-Zug Holding AG ranks #119 out of 416 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, V-Zug Holding AG has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does V-Zug Holding AG's Beneish M-Score compare to SN and SGI?
According to the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry distribution chart, V-Zug Holding AG ranks #119 out of 416 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts V-Zug Holding 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 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances 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 V-Zug Holding AG and its competitors. V-Zug Holding AG's current Beneish M-Score is -2.82. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is V-Zug Holding AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, V-Zug Holding AG (XSWX:VZUG) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF52.23, compared to a current price of CHF42.00 — trading 19.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.82. V-Zug Holding AG's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 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 V-Zug Holding AG (XSWX:VZUG), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.82 as of Aug. 09, 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 V-Zug Holding AG (XSWX:VZUG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, V-Zug Holding AG stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of CHF42.00 is trading 19.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF52.23. GuruFocus considers V-Zug Holding AG to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:VZUG:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.82
  • GF Value™: CHF52.23 vs. price of CHF42.00 (19.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100 with 4 warning signs

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


V-Zug Holding AG Business Description

Other Exchanges VZUGz:UK
Address Industriestrasse 66, Zug, CHE, 6300
V-Zug Holding AG is a manufacturer of household appliances, manufacturing products mainly for the kitchen and laundry room. Its product portfolio comprises ovens and cookers, dishwashers, refrigerators, microwaves, washing machines, dryers, and range hoods, among others. Its segments include Household Appliances, which derive maximum revenue, Real Estate, and Corporate. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from Switzerland, and the rest from Europe (excluding Switzerland), North America, Asia-Pacific, and other regions.
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