Klaveness Combination Carriers ASA (FRA:36K) Beneish M-Score: -0.19 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


FRA:36K Klaveness Combination Carriers ASA FRA:36K
71 GF Score
Price €8.22
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Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Klaveness Combination Carriers ASA Beneish M-Score?

Klaveness Combination Carriers ASA FRA:36K -1.67% 71 Beneish M-Score is -0.19 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:36K with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of €6.89 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 966 Transportation companies, Klaveness Combination Carriers ASA ranks worse than 95.45% 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.

Warning Sign:

Beneish M-Score -0.19 higher than -1.78, which implies that the company might have manipulated its financial results.

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

FRA:36K' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.17   Med: -2.41   Max: -0.19
Current: -0.19

During the past 11 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Klaveness Combination Carriers ASA was -0.19. The lowest was -3.17. And the median was -2.41.


Klaveness Combination Carriers ASA Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Klaveness Combination Carriers 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.

Klaveness Combination Carriers ASA Beneish M-Score Chart

Klaveness Combination Carriers 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 -2.73 -2.02 -2.19 -2.83 -1.71

Klaveness Combination Carriers 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 -2.98 -2.22 -2.30 -1.71 -0.19

Klaveness Combination Carriers ASA Beneish M-Score Competitor Comparison

For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Klaveness Combination Carriers 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.


Klaveness Combination Carriers ASA Beneish M-Score vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Klaveness Combination Carriers ASA's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Klaveness Combination Carriers 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 Klaveness Combination Carriers 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 * 3.8376+0.528 * 1.1248+0.404 * 1.34+0.892 * 0.9211+0.115 * 0.9574
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9239+4.679 * -0.06281-0.327 * 1.1794
=-0.08

* 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 (Mar26) TTM:Last Year (Mar25) TTM:
Total Receivables was €62.8 Mil.
Revenue was 62.738 + 54.426 + 54.929 + 48.69 = €220.8 Mil.
Gross Profit was 30.326 + 24.132 + 25.847 + 21.403 = €101.7 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €127.6 Mil.
Total Assets was €648.5 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €468.6 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €31.5 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €3.9 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €53.4 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €269.0 Mil.
Net Income was 13.491 + 8.848 + 10.245 + 5.829 = €38.4 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = €0.0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 18.888 + 18.77 + 24.148 + 17.336 = €79.1 Mil.
Total Receivables was €17.8 Mil.
Revenue was 50.036 + 55.931 + 65.528 + 68.212 = €239.7 Mil.
Gross Profit was 20.009 + 27.372 + 36.131 + 40.694 = €124.2 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €73.1 Mil.
Total Assets was €559.8 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €453.0 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €29.1 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €4.6 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €38.3 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €197.7 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)
=(62.796 / 220.783) / (17.766 / 239.707)
=0.284424 / 0.074115
=3.8376

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)
=(124.206 / 239.707) / (101.708 / 220.783)
=0.518158 / 0.46067
=1.1248

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 - (127.6 + 468.591) / 648.45) / (1 - (73.14 + 453.019) / 559.829)
=0.080591 / 0.060143
=1.34

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
=220.783 / 239.707
=0.9211

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))
=(29.082 / (29.082 + 453.019)) / (31.511 / (31.511 + 468.591))
=0.060323 / 0.063009
=0.9574

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)
=(3.883 / 220.783) / (4.563 / 239.707)
=0.017587 / 0.019036
=0.9239

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)
=((269.001 + 53.415) / 648.45) / ((197.746 + 38.26) / 559.829)
=0.49721 / 0.421568
=1.1794

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
=(38.413 - 0 - 79.142) / 648.45
=-0.06281

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.

Klaveness Combination Carriers ASA has a M-score of -0.08 signals that the company is likely to be a manipulator.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Beneish M-Score →
What does a Beneish M-Score of -0.19 mean?
Klaveness Combination Carriers ASA (FRA:36K) has a Beneish M-Score of -0.19 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Klaveness Combination Carriers ASA and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Klaveness Combination Carriers ASA ranks #922 out of 966 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 95.4%.
Is Klaveness Combination Carriers ASA's Beneish M-Score too high?
Klaveness Combination Carriers ASA's current Beneish M-Score is -0.19. Based on the distribution chart, Klaveness Combination Carriers ASA ranks #922 out of 966 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Klaveness Combination Carriers ASA has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Klaveness Combination Carriers ASA's Beneish M-Score compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Klaveness Combination Carriers ASA ranks #922 out of 966 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Klaveness Combination Carriers 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 Transportation company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Transportation 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 Klaveness Combination Carriers ASA and its competitors. Klaveness Combination Carriers ASA's current Beneish M-Score is -0.19. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Klaveness Combination Carriers ASA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Klaveness Combination Carriers ASA (FRA:36K) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €6.89, compared to a current price of €8.22 — trading 19.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -0.19. Klaveness Combination Carriers ASA's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 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 Klaveness Combination Carriers ASA (FRA:36K), the current Beneish M-Score is -0.19 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 Klaveness Combination Carriers ASA (FRA:36K) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Klaveness Combination Carriers ASA stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €8.22 is trading 19.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €6.89. GuruFocus considers Klaveness Combination Carriers ASA to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:36K:

  • Beneish M-Score: -0.19
  • GF Value™: €6.89 vs. price of €8.22 (19.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:36K stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Klaveness Combination Carriers ASA Business Description

Address Drammensveien 260, Oslo, NOR, 0283
Klaveness Combination Carriers ASA is an owner and operator of combination carrier vessels designed to transport both wet and dry bulk cargo in Norway. The company provides maritime transportation services and operates vessels across trade routes where dry and liquid cargoes can be carried efficiently within the same shipping cycle. Its fleet includes CABU and CLEANBU vessels used in bulk shipping operations. The reportable segments are CABU and CLEANBU, with the majority of the revenue derived from the CABU vessels.
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