YITJF (YIT Oyj) Beneish M-Score: -2.49 (As of Jun. 24, 2026)


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What is YIT Oyj Beneish M-Score?

YIT Oyj YITJF 62 Beneish M-Score is -2.49 as of Jun. 24, 2026. GuruFocus rates YITJF with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of $5.57 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,704 Construction companies, YIT Oyj ranks better than 50.53% 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 -2.49 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

YITJF' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.28   Med: -2.54   Max: -0.88
Current: -2.49

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of YIT Oyj was -0.88. The lowest was -3.28. And the median was -2.54.


YIT Oyj Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for YIT Oyj'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.

YIT Oyj Beneish M-Score Chart

YIT Oyj 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 -2.84 -2.95 -2.19 -3.02 -2.49

YIT Oyj Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 0.00 0.00 0.00 -2.49 0.00

YITJF vs PWR, FIX, EME: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, YIT Oyj'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.


YIT Oyj Beneish M-Score vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, YIT Oyj's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where YIT Oyj's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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YIT Oyj 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 YIT Oyj 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 * 1.106+0.528 * 0.9191+0.404 * 0.9619+0.892 * 1.0796+0.115 * 1.3895
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.016115-0.327 * 0.9567
=-2.39

* 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 $240 Mil.
Revenue was $2,057 Mil.
Gross Profit was $1,659 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $1,913 Mil.
Total Assets was $2,689 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $67 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $22 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $1,023 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $630 Mil.
Net Income was $-28 Mil.
Gross Profit was $0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was $15 Mil.
Total Receivables was $201 Mil.
Revenue was $1,906 Mil.
Gross Profit was $1,413 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $1,817 Mil.
Total Assets was $2,592 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $65 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $35 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $974 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $692 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)
=(240.047 / 2057.377) / (201.047 / 1905.759)
=0.116676 / 0.105494
=1.106

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)
=(1412.565 / 1905.759) / (1659.251 / 2057.377)
=0.741209 / 0.806489
=0.9191

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 - (1913.349 + 66.745) / 2688.525) / (1 - (1816.754 + 64.921) / 2591.623)
=0.263502 / 0.27394
=0.9619

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
=2057.377 / 1905.759
=1.0796

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))
=(34.555 / (34.555 + 64.921)) / (22.248 / (22.248 + 66.745))
=0.34737 / 0.249997
=1.3895

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 / 2057.377) / (0 / 1905.759)
=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)
=((629.977 + 1023.419) / 2688.525) / ((692.147 + 973.822) / 2591.623)
=0.614983 / 0.642828
=0.9567

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
=(-28.103 - 0 - 15.222) / 2688.525
=-0.016115

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.

YIT Oyj has a M-score of -2.39 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?
YIT Oyj (YITJF) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.49 as of Jun. 24, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on YIT Oyj and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, YIT Oyj ranks #843 out of 1704 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 49.5%.
Is YIT Oyj's Beneish M-Score too high?
YIT Oyj's current Beneish M-Score is -2.49. Based on the distribution chart, YIT Oyj ranks #843 out of 1704 companies in the Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, YIT Oyj has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does YIT Oyj's Beneish M-Score compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, YIT Oyj ranks #843 out of 1704 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts YIT Oyj 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 Construction company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Construction 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 YIT Oyj and its competitors. YIT Oyj'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 YIT Oyj stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, YIT Oyj (YITJF) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $5.57, compared to a current price of $2.91 — trading 47.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.49. YIT Oyj's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 5 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 YIT Oyj (YITJF), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.49 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 YIT Oyj (YITJF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, YIT Oyj stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $2.91 is trading 47.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $5.57. GuruFocus considers YIT Oyj to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for YITJF:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.49
  • GF Value™: $5.57 vs. price of $2.91 (47.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100 with 5 warning signs

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


YIT Oyj Business Description

Address Panuntie 11, P.O. Box 36, Helsinki, FIN, 00620
YIT Oyj is a Finnish construction service provider. YIT develops and builds apartments and living services, business premises and entire areas. The company has four reportable segments: Residential Finland, Residential CEE, Building Construction, and Infrastructure. It derives maximum revenue from Building Construction segment, focusing on contracting and selective development of commercial premises in Finland and in CEE countries for public sector and investor clients. Geographically it operates in Finland, CEE, Scandinavia and Sweden.
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