Aker Horizons ASA (CHIX:AKHO) Beneish M-Score: -3.12 (As of Jul. 15, 2026)

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CHIX:AKHO Aker Horizons ASA CHIX:AKHO
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What is Aker Horizons ASA Beneish M-Score?

Aker Horizons ASA CHIX:AKHO 36 Beneish M-Score is -3.12 as of Jul. 15, 2026. GuruFocus rates CHIX:AKHO with a GF Score™ of 36/100 and a GF Value™ of kr238.32. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

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 -3.12 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

CHIX:AKHo' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.12   Med: -1.88   Max: 30.88
Current: -3.12

During the past 6 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Aker Horizons ASA was 30.88. The lowest was -3.12. And the median was -1.88.


Aker Horizons ASA Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Aker Horizons 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.

Aker Horizons ASA Beneish M-Score Chart

Aker Horizons ASA Annual Data
Trend Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.00 30.88 -1.93 -1.83 -3.12

Aker Horizons ASA Semi-Annual Data
Dec19 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25
Beneish M-Score Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 -1.83 0.00 -3.12 0.00

Aker Horizons ASA Beneish M-Score Competitor Comparison

For the Utilities - Renewable subindustry, Aker Horizons 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.


Aker Horizons ASA Beneish M-Score vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry

For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Aker Horizons ASA's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Aker Horizons 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 Aker Horizons 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 * 0.6698+0.528 * -0.7998+0.404 * 1.2228+0.892 * 1.2412+0.115 * 2.889
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * 0.019002-0.327 * 0.9769
=-3.12

* 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 (Dec24) TTM:Last Year (Dec23) TTM:
Total Receivables was kr769 Mil.
Revenue was kr2,537 Mil.
Gross Profit was kr762 Mil.
Total Current Assets was kr12,637 Mil.
Total Assets was kr31,312 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was kr14,519 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was kr1,734 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was kr0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was kr4,984 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was kr18,008 Mil.
Net Income was kr-318 Mil.
Gross Profit was kr0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was kr-913 Mil.
Total Receivables was kr925 Mil.
Revenue was kr2,044 Mil.
Gross Profit was kr-491 Mil.
Total Current Assets was kr9,887 Mil.
Total Assets was kr27,232 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was kr14,389 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was kr6,411 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was kr0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was kr2,351 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was kr18,117 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)
=(769 / 2537) / (925 / 2044)
=0.303114 / 0.452544
=0.6698

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)
=(-491 / 2044) / (762 / 2537)
=-0.240215 / 0.300355
=-0.7998

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 - (12637 + 14519) / 31312) / (1 - (9887 + 14389) / 27232)
=0.132729 / 0.108549
=1.2228

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
=2537 / 2044
=1.2412

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))
=(6411 / (6411 + 14389)) / (1734 / (1734 + 14519))
=0.308221 / 0.106688
=2.889

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 / 2537) / (0 / 2044)
=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)
=((18008 + 4984) / 31312) / ((18117 + 2351) / 27232)
=0.734287 / 0.751616
=0.9769

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
=(-318 - 0 - -913) / 31312
=0.019002

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.

Aker Horizons ASA has a M-score of -3.12 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 -3.12 mean?
Aker Horizons ASA (CHIX:AKHO) has a Beneish M-Score of -3.12 as of Jul. 15, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Aker Horizons ASA and its competitors.
Is Aker Horizons ASA's Beneish M-Score too high?
Aker Horizons ASA's current Beneish M-Score is -3.12. Overall, Aker Horizons ASA has a GF Score™ of 36/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Aker Horizons ASA's Beneish M-Score compare to competitors?
Aker Horizons ASA's Beneish M-Score of -3.12 can be compared against companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers 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 Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Utilities - Independent Power Producers 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 Aker Horizons ASA and its competitors. Aker Horizons ASA's current Beneish M-Score is -3.12. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Aker Horizons ASA stock overvalued right now?
Aker Horizons ASA (CHIX:AKHO) has a current Beneish M-Score of -3.12. The stock's GF Value™ is kr238.32, compared to a current price of kr1.49 — trading 99.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -3.12. Aker Horizons ASA's overall GF Score™ is 36/100 with 2 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 Aker Horizons ASA (CHIX:AKHO), the current Beneish M-Score is -3.12 as of Jul. 15, 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 Aker Horizons ASA (CHIX:AKHO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aker Horizons ASA stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of kr1.49 is trading 99.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr238.32.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:AKHO:

  • Beneish M-Score: -3.12
  • GF Value™: kr238.32 vs. price of kr1.49 (99.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 36/100 with 2 warning signs

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


Aker Horizons ASA Business Description

Address John Strandruds vei 10, Baerum, NOR, NO-1366
Aker Horizons ASA is an investment management company. It invests in and develops companies within renewable energy sectors and other technologies that make material contributions to reducing emissions or promoting sustainable living. The company's reportable segments are Aker Carbon Capture (ACC), Asset Development (AAD), Mainstream Renewable Power (Mainstream), Aker Horizons and holdings, and Others. Company operates in Australia, Norway, USA, Korea, Ireland, Chile, South Africa, Indonesia, Colombia, Uk, Germany, and other.
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