DOF Group ASA (CHIX:DOFGO) Beneish M-Score: -2.54 (As of Jun. 27, 2026)


CHIX:DOFGO DOF Group ASA CHIX:DOFGO
61 GF Score
Price kr121.50
GF Value kr84.40
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is DOF Group ASA Beneish M-Score?

DOF Group ASA CHIX:DOFGO 61 Beneish M-Score is -2.54 as of Jun. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates CHIX:DOFGO with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of kr84.40 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,704 Construction companies, DOF Group ASA ranks better than 54.23% 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 -2.54 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

CHIX:DOFGo' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.66   Med: -2.41   Max: -1.79
Current: -2.54

During the past 6 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of DOF Group ASA was -1.79. The lowest was -2.66. And the median was -2.41.


DOF Group ASA Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for DOF Group 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.

DOF Group ASA Beneish M-Score Chart

DOF Group ASA Annual Data
Trend Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.00 -2.27 -1.79 -2.66 -2.54

DOF Group ASA Quarterly Data
Dec20 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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CHIX:DOFGO vs PWR, FIX, EME: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, DOF Group 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.


DOF Group ASA Beneish M-Score vs Construction Industry

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

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


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DOF Group 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 DOF Group 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 * 0.8441+0.528 * 1+0.404 * 1.0519+0.892 * 1.2168+0.115 * 0.3625
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.016+4.679 * -0.014699-0.327 * 0.9585
=-2.54

* 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 kr4,599 Mil.
Revenue was kr18,910 Mil.
Gross Profit was kr18,910 Mil.
Total Current Assets was kr10,824 Mil.
Total Assets was kr41,944 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was kr24,529 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was kr1,971 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was kr707 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was kr5,973 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was kr15,059 Mil.
Net Income was kr4,720 Mil.
Gross Profit was kr0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was kr5,336 Mil.
Total Receivables was kr4,477 Mil.
Revenue was kr15,540 Mil.
Gross Profit was kr15,540 Mil.
Total Current Assets was kr10,996 Mil.
Total Assets was kr42,447 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was kr25,111 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was kr696 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was kr572 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was kr5,498 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was kr16,707 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)
=(4598.64 / 18910.01) / (4476.94 / 15540.254)
=0.243185 / 0.288087
=0.8441

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)
=(15540.254 / 15540.254) / (18910.01 / 18910.01)
=1 / 1
=1

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 - (10824.49 + 24529.446) / 41943.635) / (1 - (10995.992 + 25111.255) / 42446.773)
=0.157108 / 0.149352
=1.0519

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
=18910.01 / 15540.254
=1.2168

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))
=(695.665 / (695.665 + 25111.255)) / (1970.846 / (1970.846 + 24529.446))
=0.026957 / 0.074371
=0.3625

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)
=(707.483 / 18910.01) / (572.24 / 15540.254)
=0.037413 / 0.036823
=1.016

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)
=((15059.281 + 5973.178) / 41943.635) / ((16707.176 + 5497.996) / 42446.773)
=0.501446 / 0.52313
=0.9585

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
=(4719.922 - 0 - 5336.443) / 41943.635
=-0.014699

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.

DOF Group ASA has a M-score of -2.54 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 -2.54 mean?
DOF Group ASA (CHIX:DOFGO) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.54 as of Jun. 27, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on DOF Group ASA and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, DOF Group ASA ranks #780 out of 1704 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 45.8%.
Is DOF Group ASA's Beneish M-Score too high?
DOF Group ASA's current Beneish M-Score is -2.54. Based on the distribution chart, DOF Group ASA ranks #780 out of 1704 companies in the Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, DOF Group ASA has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does DOF Group ASA's Beneish M-Score compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, DOF Group ASA ranks #780 out of 1704 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts DOF Group ASA 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 DOF Group ASA and its competitors. DOF Group ASA's current Beneish M-Score is -2.54. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is DOF Group ASA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DOF Group ASA (CHIX:DOFGO) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr84.40, compared to a current price of kr121.50 — trading 44% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.54. DOF Group ASA's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 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 DOF Group ASA (CHIX:DOFGO), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.54 as of Jun. 27, 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 DOF Group ASA (CHIX:DOFGO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DOF Group ASA stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of kr121.50 is trading 44% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr84.40. GuruFocus considers DOF Group ASA to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:DOFGO:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.54
  • GF Value™: kr84.40 vs. price of kr121.50 (44% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 4 warning signs

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


DOF Group ASA Business Description

Address Alfabygget, Storebo, NOR, 5392
DOF Group ASA is a provider of integrated subsea projects and marine services to the offshore energy market. The company operates in segments, which include Shipowning, Norskan, Subsea, DOFCON JV, and Corporate and vessel management. The majority of revenue is derived from the subsea segment, which is engaged in offering of subsea services under the management of one EVP for each of the regions. The activities from the subsea operations include Subsea IMR projects contracts ("subsea projects") and fixed time charter contracts ("long-term chartering").
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