Blue Owl Technology Finance (FRA:F4G) Beneish M-Score: -1.70 (As of Sep. 11, 2026)

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What is Blue Owl Technology Finance Beneish M-Score?

Blue Owl Technology Finance FRA:F4G +3.78% 33 Beneish M-Score is -1.70 as of Sep. 11, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:F4G with a GF Score™ of 33/100. The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 946 Asset Management companies, Blue Owl Technology Finance ranks worse than 67.65% on this metric.

Note: Financial institutions were excluded from the sample in Beneish paper when calculating Beneish M-Score. Thus, the prediction might not fit banks and insurance companies.

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 -1.7 higher than -1.78, which implies that the company might have manipulated its financial results.

The historical rank and industry rank for Blue Owl Technology Finance's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:F4G' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.35   Med: -0.99   Max: 3.74
Current: -1.7

During the past 8 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Blue Owl Technology Finance was 3.74. The lowest was -2.35. And the median was -0.99.

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Blue Owl Technology Finance 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 Blue Owl Technology Finance 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 * 1.7261+0.528 * 1+0.404 * 1+0.892 * 0.7608+0.115 * 1
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.7391+4.679 * 0.127064-0.327 * 1.3049
=-1.66

* 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 (Jun26) TTM:Last Year (Jun25) TTM:
Total Receivables was €100.6 Mil.
Revenue was 146.971 + -176.796 + 191.084 + 212.346 = €373.6 Mil.
Gross Profit was 146.971 + -176.796 + 191.084 + 212.346 = €373.6 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €0.0 Mil.
Total Assets was €13,067.7 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €0.0 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €0.0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €22.0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €0.0 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €6,212.7 Mil.
Net Income was 133.865 + -190.206 + 175.768 + 200.165 = €319.6 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = €0.0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was -274.896 + -170.628 + -1030.518 + 135.2 = €-1,340.8 Mil.
 Total Receivables was €76.6 Mil.
Revenue was 186.782 + 84.104 + 105.146 + 115.054 = €491.1 Mil.
Gross Profit was 186.782 + 84.104 + 105.146 + 115.054 = €491.1 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €0.0 Mil.
Total Assets was €11,308.2 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €0.0 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €0.0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €16.6 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €0.0 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €4,120.2 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)
=(100.57 / 373.605) / (76.586 / 491.086)
=0.269188 / 0.155952
=1.7261

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)
=(491.086 / 491.086) / (373.605 / 373.605)
=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 - (0 + 0) / 13067.654) / (1 - (0 + 0) / 11308.222)
=1 / 1
=1

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
=373.605 / 491.086
=0.7608

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))
=(0 / (0 + 0)) / (0 / (0 + 0))
= /
=1

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)
=(22.008 / 373.605) / (16.634 / 491.086)
=0.058907 / 0.033872
=1.7391

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)
=((6212.734 + 0) / 13067.654) / ((4120.179 + 0) / 11308.222)
=0.475428 / 0.364353
=1.3049

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
=(319.592 - 0 - -1340.842) / 13067.654
=0.127064

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.

Blue Owl Technology Finance has a M-score of -1.66 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 -1.70 mean?
Blue Owl Technology Finance (FRA:F4G) has a Beneish M-Score of -1.70 as of Sep. 11, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Blue Owl Technology Finance and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Blue Owl Technology Finance ranks #640 out of 946 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 67.7%.
Is Blue Owl Technology Finance's Beneish M-Score too high?
Blue Owl Technology Finance's current Beneish M-Score is -1.70. Based on the distribution chart, Blue Owl Technology Finance ranks #640 out of 946 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Blue Owl Technology Finance has a GF Score™ of 33/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Blue Owl Technology Finance's Beneish M-Score compare to HASI and MAIN?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Blue Owl Technology Finance ranks #640 out of 946 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Blue Owl Technology Finance 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 Asset Management company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Asset Management 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 Blue Owl Technology Finance and its competitors. Blue Owl Technology Finance's current Beneish M-Score is -1.70. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Blue Owl Technology Finance stock overvalued right now?
Blue Owl Technology Finance (FRA:F4G) has a current Beneish M-Score of -1.70. The current Beneish M-Score is -1.70. Blue Owl Technology Finance's overall GF Score™ is 33/100 with 9 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 Blue Owl Technology Finance (FRA:F4G), the current Beneish M-Score is -1.70 as of Sep. 11, 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.

Blue Owl Technology Finance Business Description

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Address 399 Park Avenue, New York, MD, USA, 10022
Blue Owl Technology Finance Corp is an externally managed business development company mainly formed to originate and make debt and equity investments in a broad range of established and high-growth technology-related companies based mainly in the United States. Its investment objective is to maximize total return by generating current income from debt investments and other income-producing securities, and capital appreciation from its equity and equity-linked investments. The company originates and invests in senior secured or unsecured loans; subordinated loans or mezzanine loans; and equity-related securities, including common equity, warrants,preferred stock, and similar forms of senior equity, which may or may not be convertible into a portfolio company's common equity.
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