Frontline (HAM:HF6) Beneish M-Score: -2.48 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


HAM:HF6 Frontline PLC HAM:HF6
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Price €35.27
GF Value €22.18
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Frontline Beneish M-Score?

Frontline HAM:HF6 -4.80% 60 Beneish M-Score is -2.48 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates HAM:HF6 with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of €22.18 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 822 Oil & Gas companies, Frontline ranks worse than 61.8% 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 -2.48 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

HAM:HF6' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.7   Med: -2.48   Max: 5.08
Current: -2.48

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Frontline was 5.08. The lowest was -3.70. And the median was -2.48.


Frontline Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Frontline'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.

Frontline Beneish M-Score Chart

Frontline 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 3.61 -2.03 -2.38 -2.88 -2.65

Frontline 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 -2.63 -2.82 -2.77 -2.65 -2.48

HAM:HF6 vs VNOM, AM, GLNG: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Midstream subindustry, Frontline'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.


Frontline Beneish M-Score vs Oil & Gas Industry

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

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


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Frontline 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 Frontline 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+0.528 * 0.7461+0.404 * 1.0903+0.892 * 1.0996+0.115 * 1
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.5667+4.679 * -0.007021-0.327 * 0.803
=-2.55

* 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 €0 Mil.
Revenue was 617.819 + 533.329 + 368.621 + 416.227 = €1,936 Mil.
Gross Profit was 342.504 + 246.727 + 89.736 + 124.441 = €803 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €830 Mil.
Total Assets was €4,901 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €3,951 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €55 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €408 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €2,034 Mil.
Net Income was 483.639 + 194.654 + 34.352 + 67.23 = €780 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 10.473 + 4.276 + 0.494 + 1.37 = €17 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 330.859 + 241.983 + 91.703 + 133.125 = €798 Mil.
Total Receivables was €0 Mil.
Revenue was 395.776 + 406.49 + 441.777 + 516.548 = €1,761 Mil.
Gross Profit was 98.316 + 108.467 + 136.71 + 201.591 = €545 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €773 Mil.
Total Assets was €5,678 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €4,778 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €32 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €424 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €3,100 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)
=(0 / 1935.996) / (0 / 1760.591)
=0 / 0
=1

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)
=(545.084 / 1760.591) / (803.408 / 1935.996)
=0.309603 / 0.414984
=0.7461

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 - (829.658 + 3951.487) / 4900.657) / (1 - (772.897 + 4778.099) / 5678.001)
=0.024387 / 0.022368
=1.0903

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
=1935.996 / 1760.591
=1.0996

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 + 4778.099)) / (0 / (0 + 3951.487))
=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)
=(55.006 / 1935.996) / (31.928 / 1760.591)
=0.028412 / 0.018135
=1.5667

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)
=((2034.042 + 407.85) / 4900.657) / ((3099.835 + 423.556) / 5678.001)
=0.498278 / 0.620534
=0.803

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
=(779.875 - 16.613 - 797.67) / 4900.657
=-0.007021

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.

Frontline has a M-score of -2.55 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 -2.48 mean?
Frontline (HAM:HF6) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.48 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Frontline and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Frontline ranks #508 out of 822 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 61.8%.
Is Frontline's Beneish M-Score too high?
Frontline's current Beneish M-Score is -2.48. Based on the distribution chart, Frontline ranks #508 out of 822 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Frontline has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Frontline's Beneish M-Score compare to VNOM and AM?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Frontline ranks #508 out of 822 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Frontline 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 Frontline and its competitors. Frontline's current Beneish M-Score is -2.48. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Frontline stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Frontline (HAM:HF6) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €22.18, compared to a current price of €35.27 — trading 59% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.48. Frontline's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 2 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 Frontline (HAM:HF6), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.48 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 Frontline (HAM:HF6) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Frontline stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €35.27 is trading 59% above its estimated GF Value™ of €22.18. GuruFocus considers Frontline to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HAM:HF6:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.48
  • GF Value™: €22.18 vs. price of €35.27 (59% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the HAM:HF6 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Frontline Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address 8, John Kennedy Street, Office 740B, 7th Floor, Iris House, Limassol, CYP, 3106
Frontline PLC is an international shipping company engaged in the seaborne transportation of crude oil and oil products. It owns and operates modern fleets in the industry, consisting of VLCCs, Suezmax tankers, LR2, and Aframax tankers, which operate in the spot and time charter markets. The vessels normally trade between the larger refinery centers around the world, such as the Gulf of Mexico, the Middle East, Rotterdam, and Singapore. The company generates the majority of its revenue from voyage and time charters. It has only one reportable segment: tankers.
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