Hafnia (FRA:RE0) Beneish M-Score: -1.70 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


FRA:RE0 Hafnia Ltd FRA:RE0
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What is Hafnia Beneish M-Score?

Hafnia FRA:RE0 -5.85% 84 Beneish M-Score is -1.70 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:RE0 with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of €4.40 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 966 Transportation companies, Hafnia ranks worse than 84.37% 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 -1.7 higher than -1.78, which implies that the company might have manipulated its financial results.

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

FRA:RE0' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.23   Med: -2.23   Max: 1.72
Current: -1.7

During the past 11 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Hafnia was 1.72. The lowest was -3.23. And the median was -2.23.


Hafnia Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hafnia'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.

Hafnia Beneish M-Score Chart

Hafnia 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 0.21 -0.90 -2.20 -2.86 -2.25

Hafnia 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 -3.03 -3.23 -2.85 -2.25 -1.70

Hafnia Beneish M-Score Competitor Comparison

For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Hafnia'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.


Hafnia Beneish M-Score vs Transportation Industry

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

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


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Hafnia 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 Hafnia 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 * 1.4187+0.528 * 1.2567+0.404 * 2.6976+0.892 * 0.8486+0.115 * 0.9457
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.0991+4.679 * -0.050214-0.327 * 0.9625
=-1.65

* 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 €586 Mil.
Revenue was 580.607 + 506.39 + 500.023 + 480.452 = €2,067 Mil.
Gross Profit was 137.793 + 110.033 + 96.889 + 89.513 = €434 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €981 Mil.
Total Assets was €3,485 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €1,994 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €172 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €18 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €613 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €674 Mil.
Net Income was 155.466 + 93.645 + 77.961 + 65.315 = €392 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 36.259 + 13.59 + 4.764 + 2.559 = €57 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 110.447 + 136.39 + 100.658 + 162.72 = €510 Mil.
Total Receivables was €486 Mil.
Revenue was 506.817 + 508.882 + 648.478 + 772.149 = €2,436 Mil.
Gross Profit was 85.47 + 95.574 + 200.25 + 261.78 = €643 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €834 Mil.
Total Assets was €3,419 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €2,400 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €195 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €19 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €670 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €641 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)
=(585.666 / 2067.472) / (486.453 / 2436.326)
=0.283276 / 0.199667
=1.4187

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)
=(643.074 / 2436.326) / (434.228 / 2067.472)
=0.263952 / 0.210028
=1.2567

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 - (981.447 + 1993.857) / 3485.107) / (1 - (833.661 + 2400.129) / 3419.201)
=0.14628 / 0.054226
=2.6976

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
=2067.472 / 2436.326
=0.8486

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))
=(195.324 / (195.324 + 2400.129)) / (172.374 / (172.374 + 1993.857))
=0.075256 / 0.079573
=0.9457

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)
=(17.866 / 2067.472) / (19.155 / 2436.326)
=0.008641 / 0.007862
=1.0991

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)
=((674.271 + 612.521) / 3485.107) / ((641.499 + 670.149) / 3419.201)
=0.369226 / 0.383612
=0.9625

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
=(392.387 - 57.172 - 510.215) / 3485.107
=-0.050214

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.

Hafnia has a M-score of -1.65 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?
Hafnia (FRA:RE0) has a Beneish M-Score of -1.70 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Hafnia and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Hafnia ranks #815 out of 966 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 84.4%.
Is Hafnia's Beneish M-Score too high?
Hafnia's current Beneish M-Score is -1.70. Based on the distribution chart, Hafnia ranks #815 out of 966 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Hafnia has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hafnia's Beneish M-Score compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Hafnia ranks #815 out of 966 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Hafnia 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 Hafnia and its competitors. Hafnia'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 Hafnia stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hafnia (FRA:RE0) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €4.40, compared to a current price of €6.36 — trading 44.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -1.70. Hafnia's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 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 Hafnia (FRA:RE0), the current Beneish M-Score is -1.70 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 Hafnia (FRA:RE0) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hafnia stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €6.36 is trading 44.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €4.40. GuruFocus considers Hafnia to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:RE0:

  • Beneish M-Score: -1.70
  • GF Value™: €4.40 vs. price of €6.36 (44.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:RE0 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Hafnia Business Description

Address c/o Hafnia SG Pte Ltd, 10 Pasir Panjang Road, No.18-01 Mapletree Business City, Singapore, SGP, 117438
Hafnia Ltd is one of the tanker owners, transporting oil, oil products and chemicals for national and international oil companies, chemical companies, as well as trading and utility companies. As owners and operators of around 200 vessels, It offers a fully integrated shipping platform, including technical management, commercial and chartering services, pool management, and a large-scale bunker procurement desk. Company manages it's business through the following reporting segments: LR2 tankers, LR1 tankers, MR tankers, Handy tankers.
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