ATAZF (Atea ASA) Beneish M-Score: -2.23 (As of Jun. 24, 2026)


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What is Atea ASA Beneish M-Score?

Atea ASA ATAZF +1.43% 75 Beneish M-Score is -2.23 as of Jun. 24, 2026. GuruFocus rates ATAZF with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of $17.30 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,633 Software companies, Atea ASA ranks worse than 68.21% 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 -2.23 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

ATAZF' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.1   Med: -2.66   Max: -2.2
Current: -2.23

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Atea ASA was -2.20. The lowest was -3.10. And the median was -2.66.


Atea ASA Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Atea ASA'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.

Atea ASA Beneish M-Score Chart

Atea ASA 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 -2.79 -2.20 -2.77 -2.65 -2.23

Atea ASA 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 -2.23 0.00

ATAZF vs IBM, ACN, FISV: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Information Technology Services subindustry, Atea ASA'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.


Atea ASA Beneish M-Score vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Atea ASA's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Atea ASA 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 Atea ASA 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 * 1.076+0.528 * 1.0153+0.404 * 1.0004+0.892 * 1.2+0.115 * 0.9645
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0+4.679 * -0.015276-0.327 * 0.9965
=-2.13

* 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 $1,112 Mil.
Revenue was $3,698 Mil.
Gross Profit was $1,094 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $1,366 Mil.
Total Assets was $2,112 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $194 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $77 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $1,457 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $170 Mil.
Net Income was $87 Mil.
Gross Profit was $0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was $119 Mil.
Total Receivables was $861 Mil.
Revenue was $3,082 Mil.
Gross Profit was $926 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $1,216 Mil.
Total Assets was $1,881 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $173 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $66 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $53 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $1,300 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $155 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)
=(1111.716 / 3698.068) / (861.021 / 3081.708)
=0.300621 / 0.279397
=1.076

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)
=(925.725 / 3081.708) / (1094.104 / 3698.068)
=0.300393 / 0.295858
=1.0153

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 - (1365.8 + 193.828) / 2111.528) / (1 - (1216.356 + 173.434) / 1881.305)
=0.261375 / 0.261263
=1.0004

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
=3698.068 / 3081.708
=1.2

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))
=(65.595 / (65.595 + 173.434)) / (77.076 / (77.076 + 193.828))
=0.274423 / 0.284514
=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)
=(0 / 3698.068) / (52.939 / 3081.708)
=0 / 0.017178
=0

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)
=((169.587 + 1457.222) / 2111.528) / ((154.986 + 1299.508) / 1881.305)
=0.770442 / 0.77313
=0.9965

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
=(86.871 - 0 - 119.127) / 2111.528
=-0.015276

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.

Atea ASA has a M-score of -2.13 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 -2.23 mean?
Atea ASA (ATAZF) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.23 as of Jun. 24, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Atea ASA and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Atea ASA ranks #1796 out of 2633 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 68.2%.
Is Atea ASA's Beneish M-Score too high?
Atea ASA's current Beneish M-Score is -2.23. Based on the distribution chart, Atea ASA ranks #1796 out of 2633 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Atea ASA has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Atea ASA's Beneish M-Score compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Atea ASA ranks #1796 out of 2633 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Atea ASA 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 Software company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Software 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 Atea ASA and its competitors. Atea ASA's current Beneish M-Score is -2.23. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Atea ASA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Atea ASA (ATAZF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $17.30, compared to a current price of $17.79 — trading 2.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.23. Atea ASA's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 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 Atea ASA (ATAZF), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.23 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 Atea ASA (ATAZF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Atea ASA stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $17.79 is trading 2.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $17.30. GuruFocus considers Atea ASA to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for ATAZF:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.23
  • GF Value™: $17.30 vs. price of $17.79 (2.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 5 warning signs

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


Atea ASA Business Description

Address Karvesvingen 5, P.O. Box 6472, Etterstad, Oslo, NOR, NO-0605
Atea ASA is a Norway-based company that provides IT infrastructure and system integration services to customers. The company's product and services portfolio includes the sale of products such as third-party hardware and software, mobile device management and security software, and maintenance and operation of IT infrastructure services for companies, among others. The company operations are divided into six business segments based on geographical areas and services: Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, The Baltics, and Shared Services. The firm generates the majority of its revenue in Sweden.
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