Atlanticpphire ASA (FRA:4AS) Beneish M-Score: -5.94 (As of Jun. 24, 2026)


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What is Atlanticpphire ASA Beneish M-Score?

Atlanticpphire ASA FRA:4AS +18.29% 34 Beneish M-Score is -5.94 as of Jun. 24, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:4AS with a GF Score™ of 34/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.64 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,849 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Atlanticpphire ASA ranks better than 98.05% 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 -5.94 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

FRA:4AS' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -17.68   Med: -2.14   Max: 35.94
Current: -5.94

During the past 10 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Atlanticpphire ASA was 35.94. The lowest was -17.68. And the median was -2.14.


Atlanticpphire ASA Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Atlanticpphire 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.

Atlanticpphire ASA Beneish M-Score Chart

Atlanticpphire 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 -2.42 -1.45 -1.35 -1.85 -5.94

Atlanticpphire ASA Semi-Annual Data
Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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 -1.35 0.00 -1.85 0.00 -5.94

FRA:4AS vs ADM, BG, TSN: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Farm Products subindustry, Atlanticpphire 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.


Atlanticpphire ASA Beneish M-Score vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Atlanticpphire ASA's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Atlanticpphire 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 Atlanticpphire 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 * 0.6657+0.528 * 3.0775+0.404 * 1.9911+0.892 * 1.6965+0.115 * 0.4274
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.4398+4.679 * -0.958835-0.327 * 3.5244
=-5.95

* 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 €3.95 Mil.
Revenue was €36.97 Mil.
Gross Profit was €-29.60 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €35.38 Mil.
Total Assets was €115.97 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €65.54 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €12.10 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €7.24 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €10.07 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €95.73 Mil.
Net Income was €-163.34 Mil.
Gross Profit was €0.00 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was €-52.14 Mil.
Total Receivables was €3.50 Mil.
Revenue was €21.79 Mil.
Gross Profit was €-53.69 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €54.13 Mil.
Total Assets was €261.36 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €190.20 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €13.57 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €9.70 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €7.13 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €60.53 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)
=(3.954 / 36.97) / (3.501 / 21.792)
=0.106952 / 0.160655
=0.6657

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)
=(-53.689 / 21.792) / (-29.596 / 36.97)
=-2.463702 / -0.800541
=3.0775

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 - (35.38 + 65.544) / 115.971) / (1 - (54.13 + 190.197) / 261.358)
=0.129748 / 0.065163
=1.9911

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
=36.97 / 21.792
=1.6965

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))
=(13.567 / (13.567 + 190.197)) / (12.095 / (12.095 + 65.544))
=0.066582 / 0.155785
=0.4274

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)
=(7.239 / 36.97) / (9.703 / 21.792)
=0.195807 / 0.445255
=0.4398

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)
=((95.732 + 10.068) / 115.971) / ((60.527 + 7.126) / 261.358)
=0.912297 / 0.258852
=3.5244

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
=(-163.338 - 0 - -52.141) / 115.971
=-0.958835

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.

Atlanticpphire ASA has a M-score of -5.95 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 -5.94 mean?
Atlanticpphire ASA (FRA:4AS) has a Beneish M-Score of -5.94 as of Jun. 24, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Atlanticpphire ASA and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Atlanticpphire ASA ranks #36 out of 1849 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 1.9%.
Is Atlanticpphire ASA's Beneish M-Score too high?
Atlanticpphire ASA's current Beneish M-Score is -5.94. Based on the distribution chart, Atlanticpphire ASA ranks #36 out of 1849 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Atlanticpphire ASA has a GF Score™ of 34/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Atlanticpphire ASA's Beneish M-Score compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Atlanticpphire ASA ranks #36 out of 1849 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Atlanticpphire ASA in the top 2% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Atlanticpphire ASA and its competitors. Atlanticpphire ASA's current Beneish M-Score is -5.94. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Atlanticpphire ASA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Atlanticpphire ASA (FRA:4AS) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.64, compared to a current price of €0.10 — trading 84.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -5.94. Atlanticpphire ASA's overall GF Score™ is 34/100 with 8 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 Atlanticpphire ASA (FRA:4AS), the current Beneish M-Score is -5.94 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 Atlanticpphire ASA (FRA:4AS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Atlanticpphire ASA stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €0.10 is trading 84.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.64. GuruFocus considers Atlanticpphire ASA to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for FRA:4AS:

  • Beneish M-Score: -5.94
  • GF Value™: €0.64 vs. price of €0.10 (84.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 34/100 with 8 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:4AS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Atlanticpphire ASA Business Description

Address Daugstadvegen 445, Vikebukt, NOR, 6392
Atlantic Sapphire ASA is a land-based aquaculture company. It owns and operates a land-based Atlantic salmon farm in Homestead, Florida, United States (the Miami Bluehouse facility), and derives revenue from the sale of salmon. The company's reportable segments comprise U.S. Operations, which generates a majority of its revenue, and Denmark Operations.
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