Bristow Group (FRA:ERG1) Beneish M-Score: -2.63 (As of Jul. 05, 2026)


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What is Bristow Group Beneish M-Score?

Bristow Group FRA:ERG1 +1.69% 60 Beneish M-Score is -2.63 as of Jul. 05, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:ERG1 with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of €32.57. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 824 Oil & Gas companies, Bristow Group ranks worse than 53.03% 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 -2.63 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

FRA:ERG1' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.16   Med: -2.76   Max: -2.22
Current: -2.63

During the past 7 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Bristow Group was -2.22. The lowest was -3.16. And the median was -2.76.


Bristow Group Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Bristow Group'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.

Bristow Group Beneish M-Score Chart

Bristow Group Annual Data
Trend Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.00 -2.94 -2.22 -3.16 -2.58

Bristow Group 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 -2.76 -2.88 -2.58 -2.58 -2.63

FRA:ERG1 vs RES, HLX, ACDC: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Equipment & Services subindustry, Bristow Group'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.


Bristow Group Beneish M-Score vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Bristow Group's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Bristow Group 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 Bristow Group 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 * 0.9711+0.528 * 0.9537+0.404 * 1.1145+0.892 * 0.9916+0.115 * 0.9662
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.0224+4.679 * -0.04383-0.327 * 0.9611
=-2.69

* 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 €226 Mil.
Revenue was 336.23 + 322.183 + 329.118 + 326.364 = €1,314 Mil.
Gross Profit was 213.703 + 218.199 + 225.697 + 214.509 = €872 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €685 Mil.
Total Assets was €2,081 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €1,205 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €75 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €512 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €318 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €777 Mil.
Net Income was 11.337 + 15.733 + 43.915 + 27.526 = €99 Mil.
Non Operating Income was -0.049 + 0.52 + 4.393 + 20.779 = €26 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was -7.136 + 65.684 + 19.645 + 85.867 = €164 Mil.
Total Receivables was €235 Mil.
Revenue was 324.24 + 337.617 + 328.975 + 334.207 = €1,325 Mil.
Gross Profit was 210.391 + 212.904 + 206.091 + 209.427 = €839 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €569 Mil.
Total Assets was €2,009 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €1,275 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €77 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €505 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €310 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €790 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)
=(226.165 / 1313.895) / (234.882 / 1325.039)
=0.172133 / 0.177264
=0.9711

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)
=(838.813 / 1325.039) / (872.108 / 1313.895)
=0.633048 / 0.663758
=0.9537

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 - (684.718 + 1204.997) / 2080.571) / (1 - (568.876 + 1275.025) / 2009.278)
=0.091733 / 0.082307
=1.1145

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
=1313.895 / 1325.039
=0.9916

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))
=(76.535 / (76.535 + 1275.025)) / (75.015 / (75.015 + 1204.997))
=0.056627 / 0.058605
=0.9662

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)
=(511.509 / 1313.895) / (504.549 / 1325.039)
=0.389307 / 0.38078
=1.0224

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)
=((776.871 + 317.836) / 2080.571) / ((790.432 + 309.577) / 2009.278)
=0.526157 / 0.547465
=0.9611

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
=(98.511 - 25.643 - 164.06) / 2080.571
=-0.04383

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.

Bristow Group has a M-score of -2.69 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 -2.63 mean?
Bristow Group (FRA:ERG1) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.63 as of Jul. 05, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Bristow Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Bristow Group ranks #437 out of 824 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 53%.
Is Bristow Group's Beneish M-Score too high?
Bristow Group's current Beneish M-Score is -2.63. Based on the distribution chart, Bristow Group ranks #437 out of 824 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Bristow Group has a GF Score™ of 60/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bristow Group's Beneish M-Score compare to RES and HLX?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Bristow Group ranks #437 out of 824 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Bristow Group 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 Oil & Gas company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Oil & Gas 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 Bristow Group and its competitors. Bristow Group's current Beneish M-Score is -2.63. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bristow Group stock overvalued right now?
Bristow Group (FRA:ERG1) has a current Beneish M-Score of -2.63. The stock's GF Value™ is €32.57, compared to a current price of €36.00 — trading 10.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.63. Bristow Group's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 3 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 Bristow Group (FRA:ERG1), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.63 as of Jul. 05, 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 Bristow Group (FRA:ERG1) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bristow Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €36.00 is trading 10.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €32.57.

Key valuation signals for FRA:ERG1:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.63
  • GF Value™: €32.57 vs. price of €36.00 (10.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:ERG1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Bristow Group Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Other Exchanges VTOL:USA
Address 3151 Briarpark Drive, 7th Floor, Suite 700, Houston, TX, USA, 77042
Bristow Group Inc is the provider of vertical flight solutions. The group provides aviation services to a broad base of offshore energy companies and government entities. Its business comprises three reportable segments: Offshore Energy Services, Government Services, and Other Services. Its customers are in the UK, Norway, the USA, Nigeria, and Others. The offshore energy customers use services to transport personnel to, from and between offshore energy installations. The majority of revenue is generated from Offshore Energy Services.
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