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 -2.96 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.
The historical rank and industry rank for Tallink Grupp AS's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:T5N'
s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -11.07 Med: -2.86 Max: 7.72
Current: -2.96
During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Tallink Grupp AS was 7.72. The lowest was -11.07. And the median was -2.86.
Tallink Grupp AS Beneish M-Score Related Terms
Tallink Grupp AS Beneish M-Score Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Tallink Grupp AS'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.
Tallink Grupp AS Beneish M-Score Competitor Comparison
For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Tallink Grupp AS'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.
Tallink Grupp AS Beneish M-Score vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Tallink Grupp AS's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Tallink Grupp AS's Beneish M-Score falls into.
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 Tallink Grupp AS 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 * 0.9416
+
0.528 * 0.8934
+
0.404 * 1.0297
+
0.892 * 1.0192
+
0.115 * 1
-
0.172 * SGAI
+
4.679 * TATA
-
0.327 * LVGI
-
0.172 * 0.9784
+
4.679 * -0.091492
-
0.327 * 0.9209
=
-2.96
* 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.
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.
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 + 1304.584))
/
(0 / (0 + 1178.704))
=
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
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
=
(28.502 - 0
-
150.07)
/
1328.726
=
-0.091492
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.
Tallink Grupp AS has a M-score of -2.96 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.
Tallink Grupp AS (FRA:T5N) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.96 as of Jun. 27, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Tallink Grupp AS and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Tallink Grupp AS ranks #167 out of 966 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 17.3%.
Is Tallink Grupp AS's Beneish M-Score too high?
Tallink Grupp AS's current Beneish M-Score is -2.96. Based on the distribution chart, Tallink Grupp AS ranks #167 out of 966 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Tallink Grupp AS has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tallink Grupp AS's Beneish M-Score compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Tallink Grupp AS ranks #167 out of 966 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Tallink Grupp AS in the top 17% 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 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 Tallink Grupp AS and its competitors. Tallink Grupp AS's current Beneish M-Score is -2.96. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tallink Grupp AS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tallink Grupp AS (FRA:T5N) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.60, compared to a current price of €0.60 — trading 0.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.96. Tallink Grupp AS's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 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 Tallink Grupp AS (FRA:T5N), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.96 as of Jun. 27, 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 Tallink Grupp AS (FRA:T5N) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tallink Grupp AS stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €0.60 is trading 0.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.60.
GuruFocus considers Tallink Grupp AS to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:T5N:
Beneish M-Score: -2.96
GF Value™: €0.60 vs. price of €0.60 (0.7% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:T5N stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Tallink Grupp AS is engaged in providing marine passenger and cargo transportation services in the Baltic Sea. The Group operates a fleet of cruise ferries, ro-pax ferries, and ro-ro cargo vessels, and also operates hotels, shops, and restaurants in the Baltic region. The Group has four reportable segments: Estonia-Finland, Finland-Sweden, Estonia-Sweden, and Other. The route segments relate to passenger and cargo transport services, while the Other segment includes chartered vessels and hospitality and retail operations such as hotels, shops, and restaurants in Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania.
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