Cloudberry Clean Energy ASA (FRA:52K) Beneish M-Score: -2.16 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


FRA:52K Cloudberry Clean Energy ASA FRA:52K
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What is Cloudberry Clean Energy ASA Beneish M-Score?

Cloudberry Clean Energy ASA FRA:52K -2.17% 71 Beneish M-Score is -2.16 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:52K with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.58 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 390 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, Cloudberry Clean Energy ASA ranks worse than 74.1% 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 -2.16 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

FRA:52K' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.55   Med: -2.16   Max: 5.46
Current: -2.16

During the past 8 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Cloudberry Clean Energy ASA was 5.46. The lowest was -2.55. And the median was -2.16.


Cloudberry Clean Energy ASA Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Cloudberry Clean Energy 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.

Cloudberry Clean Energy ASA Beneish M-Score Chart

Cloudberry Clean Energy ASA Annual Data
Trend Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 5.46 1.73 -2.46 -2.55 -2.16

Cloudberry Clean Energy 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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Cloudberry Clean Energy ASA Beneish M-Score Competitor Comparison

For the Utilities - Renewable subindustry, Cloudberry Clean Energy 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.


Cloudberry Clean Energy ASA Beneish M-Score vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry

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

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


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Cloudberry Clean Energy 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 Cloudberry Clean Energy 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 * 1.2297+0.528 * 1.0163+0.404 * 0.8134+0.892 * 1.3271+0.115 * 1.2262
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.901+4.679 * -0.01537-0.327 * 1.2831
=-2.17

* 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 €8.20 Mil.
Revenue was €43.26 Mil.
Gross Profit was €33.12 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €109.25 Mil.
Total Assets was €797.14 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €527.26 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €16.98 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €4.48 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €24.00 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €267.94 Mil.
Net Income was €5.66 Mil.
Gross Profit was €0.00 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was €17.91 Mil.
Total Receivables was €5.02 Mil.
Revenue was €32.60 Mil.
Gross Profit was €25.36 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €94.90 Mil.
Total Assets was €598.17 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €355.09 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €14.13 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €3.75 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €17.36 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €153.37 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)
=(8.196 / 43.262) / (5.022 / 32.598)
=0.18945 / 0.154059
=1.2297

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)
=(25.364 / 32.598) / (33.123 / 43.262)
=0.778085 / 0.765637
=1.0163

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 - (109.254 + 527.26) / 797.142) / (1 - (94.901 + 355.091) / 598.173)
=0.201505 / 0.247723
=0.8134

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
=43.262 / 32.598
=1.3271

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))
=(14.129 / (14.129 + 355.091)) / (16.984 / (16.984 + 527.26))
=0.038267 / 0.031207
=1.2262

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)
=(4.478 / 43.262) / (3.745 / 32.598)
=0.103509 / 0.114884
=0.901

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)
=((267.939 + 23.997) / 797.142) / ((153.373 + 17.363) / 598.173)
=0.366228 / 0.285429
=1.2831

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
=(5.661 - 0 - 17.913) / 797.142
=-0.01537

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.

Cloudberry Clean Energy ASA has a M-score of -2.17 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 -2.16 mean?
Cloudberry Clean Energy ASA (FRA:52K) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.16 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Cloudberry Clean Energy ASA and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Cloudberry Clean Energy ASA ranks #289 out of 390 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 74.1%.
Is Cloudberry Clean Energy ASA's Beneish M-Score too high?
Cloudberry Clean Energy ASA's current Beneish M-Score is -2.16. Based on the distribution chart, Cloudberry Clean Energy ASA ranks #289 out of 390 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Cloudberry Clean Energy ASA has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cloudberry Clean Energy ASA's Beneish M-Score compare to competitors?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Cloudberry Clean Energy ASA ranks #289 out of 390 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Cloudberry Clean Energy 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 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 Cloudberry Clean Energy ASA and its competitors. Cloudberry Clean Energy ASA's current Beneish M-Score is -2.16. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cloudberry Clean Energy ASA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cloudberry Clean Energy ASA (FRA:52K) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.58, compared to a current price of €0.95 — trading 40.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.16. Cloudberry Clean Energy ASA's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 6 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 Cloudberry Clean Energy ASA (FRA:52K), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.16 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 Cloudberry Clean Energy ASA (FRA:52K) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cloudberry Clean Energy ASA stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €0.95 is trading 40.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €1.58. GuruFocus considers Cloudberry Clean Energy ASA to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for FRA:52K:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.16
  • GF Value™: €1.58 vs. price of €0.95 (40.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:52K stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Cloudberry Clean Energy ASA Business Description

Address Froyas gate 15, Oslo, NOR, NO-0273
Cloudberry Clean Energy ASA is an independent power producer, developing, owning and operating renewable assets in the Nordics. The company is focused on developing, owning, and operating hydropower plants, wind farms, BESS and solar plants across Norway, Sweden, and Denmark. The company has four segments: Projects, Commercial, Asset Management and Corporate. The majority of revenue is derived from the Commercial segment, which owns and manages renewable power assets with long-term cash flows in the Nordics. Geographically, it generates the maximum revenue from Denmark, followed by Norway and Sweden.
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