Borgestad ASA (CHIX:BORO) Beneish M-Score: -2.44 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


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What is Borgestad ASA Beneish M-Score?

Borgestad ASA CHIX:BORO 63 Beneish M-Score is -2.44 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates CHIX:BORO with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of kr664.16. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 388 Building Materials companies, Borgestad ASA ranks worse than 61.86% 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 -2.44 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

CHIX:BORo' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.24   Med: -2.5   Max: -2.21
Current: -2.44

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Borgestad ASA was -2.21. The lowest was -3.24. And the median was -2.50.


Borgestad ASA Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Borgestad 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.

Borgestad ASA Beneish M-Score Chart

Borgestad 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 -2.48 -2.35 -3.24 -3.08 -2.44

Borgestad ASA Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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CHIX:BORO vs CRH, VMC, MLM: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Building Materials subindustry, Borgestad 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.


Borgestad ASA Beneish M-Score vs Building Materials Industry

For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Borgestad ASA's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Borgestad 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 Borgestad 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 * 1.1516+0.528 * 0.9853+0.404 * 1.0085+0.892 * 0.9697+0.115 * 1.0035
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.01259-0.327 * 1.0146
=-2.44

* 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 kr159 Mil.
Revenue was kr1,106 Mil.
Gross Profit was kr602 Mil.
Total Current Assets was kr477 Mil.
Total Assets was kr1,467 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was kr105 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was kr40 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was kr0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was kr270 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was kr370 Mil.
Net Income was kr15 Mil.
Gross Profit was kr0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was kr34 Mil.
Total Receivables was kr142 Mil.
Revenue was kr1,140 Mil.
Gross Profit was kr611 Mil.
Total Current Assets was kr497 Mil.
Total Assets was kr1,463 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was kr91 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was kr35 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was kr0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was kr261 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was kr368 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)
=(158.856 / 1105.704) / (142.256 / 1140.253)
=0.14367 / 0.124758
=1.1516

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)
=(611.307 / 1140.253) / (601.625 / 1105.704)
=0.536115 / 0.54411
=0.9853

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 - (477.439 + 104.759) / 1466.851) / (1 - (497.115 + 90.921) / 1462.799)
=0.603097 / 0.598006
=1.0085

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
=1105.704 / 1140.253
=0.9697

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))
=(34.733 / (34.733 + 90.921)) / (39.827 / (39.827 + 104.759))
=0.276418 / 0.275455
=1.0035

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 / 1105.704) / (0 / 1140.253)
=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)
=((369.891 + 270.012) / 1466.851) / ((368.33 + 260.623) / 1462.799)
=0.436243 / 0.429965
=1.0146

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
=(15.31 - 0 - 33.778) / 1466.851
=-0.01259

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.

Borgestad ASA has a M-score of -2.44 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 -2.44 mean?
Borgestad ASA (CHIX:BORO) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.44 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Borgestad ASA and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Borgestad ASA ranks #240 out of 388 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 61.9%.
Is Borgestad ASA's Beneish M-Score too high?
Borgestad ASA's current Beneish M-Score is -2.44. Based on the distribution chart, Borgestad ASA ranks #240 out of 388 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Borgestad ASA has a GF Score™ of 63/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Borgestad ASA's Beneish M-Score compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Borgestad ASA ranks #240 out of 388 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Borgestad 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 Building Materials company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Building Materials 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 Borgestad ASA and its competitors. Borgestad ASA's current Beneish M-Score is -2.44. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Borgestad ASA stock overvalued right now?
Borgestad ASA (CHIX:BORO) has a current Beneish M-Score of -2.44. The stock's GF Value™ is kr664.16, compared to a current price of kr654.00 — trading 1.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.44. Borgestad ASA's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 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 Borgestad ASA (CHIX:BORO), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.44 as of Jun. 26, 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 Borgestad ASA (CHIX:BORO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Borgestad ASA stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of kr654.00 is trading 1.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr664.16.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:BORO:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.44
  • GF Value™: kr664.16 vs. price of kr654.00 (1.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 5 warning signs

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


Borgestad ASA Business Description

Other Exchanges BOR:Norway0DTO:UK
Address Fornebuveien 1, Lysaker, NOR, 1366
Borgestad ASA is an investment company engaged in the real estate and refractory businesses. The Group has three operating segments: Real Estate, Refractory, and Other Activities. The Real Estate segment consists mainly of the Agora Bytom shopping center in Bytom, Poland. The Refractory segment develops, manufactures, and delivers refractory products, installations, and concept solutions to industrial customers through the Hoganas Borgestad Group. Its refractory materials are used to protect industrial production equipment exposed to high temperatures. The Other Activities segment includes operations in Borgestad ASA and its holding companies. Geographically, the company derives key revenue from Sweden, followed by Norway, Finland, and other regions.
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