AKVA Group ASA (LTS:0DIP) Beneish M-Score: -2.66 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


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66 GF Score
Price kr134.00
GF Value kr88.37
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What is AKVA Group ASA Beneish M-Score?

AKVA Group ASA LTS:0DIP +6.14% 66 Beneish M-Score is -2.66 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates LTS:0DIP with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of kr88.37 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 205 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies, AKVA Group ASA ranks better than 66.83% 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 -2.66 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

LTS:0DIP' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.11   Med: -2.62   Max: -1.97
Current: -2.66

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of AKVA Group ASA was -1.97. The lowest was -3.11. And the median was -2.62.


AKVA Group ASA Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for AKVA Group ASA'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.

AKVA Group ASA Beneish M-Score Chart

AKVA Group ASA 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 -2.42 -2.93 -3.00 -2.51 -2.66

AKVA Group ASA 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 0.00 0.00 0.00 -2.66 0.00

LTS:0DIP vs CAT, DE, PCAR: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery subindustry, AKVA Group ASA'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.


AKVA Group ASA Beneish M-Score vs Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery Industry

For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry and Industrials sector, AKVA Group ASA's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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AKVA Group ASA 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 AKVA Group ASA 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 * 0.9318+0.528 * 1.0573+0.404 * 0.9262+0.892 * 1.2442+0.115 * 0.9503
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9912+4.679 * -0.069856-0.327 * 1.0042
=-2.66

* 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 (Dec25) TTM:Last Year (Dec24) TTM:
Total Receivables was kr642 Mil.
Revenue was kr4,377 Mil.
Gross Profit was kr1,863 Mil.
Total Current Assets was kr1,558 Mil.
Total Assets was kr4,146 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was kr695 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was kr229 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was kr58 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was kr1,237 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was kr1,366 Mil.
Net Income was kr184 Mil.
Gross Profit was kr0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was kr474 Mil.
Total Receivables was kr554 Mil.
Revenue was kr3,518 Mil.
Gross Profit was kr1,584 Mil.
Total Current Assets was kr1,415 Mil.
Total Assets was kr4,054 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was kr640 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was kr197 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was kr47 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was kr1,117 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was kr1,418 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)
=(641.972 / 4376.617) / (553.739 / 3517.542)
=0.146682 / 0.157422
=0.9318

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)
=(1583.539 / 3517.542) / (1863.482 / 4376.617)
=0.450183 / 0.425781
=1.0573

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 - (1557.608 + 695.253) / 4146.121) / (1 - (1414.898 + 640.446) / 4053.925)
=0.456634 / 0.492999
=0.9262

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
=4376.617 / 3517.542
=1.2442

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))
=(196.947 / (196.947 + 640.446)) / (228.647 / (228.647 + 695.253))
=0.235191 / 0.24748
=0.9503

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)
=(57.524 / 4376.617) / (46.642 / 3517.542)
=0.013143 / 0.01326
=0.9912

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)
=((1366.482 + 1236.733) / 4146.121) / ((1417.65 + 1117.077) / 4053.925)
=0.627868 / 0.625253
=1.0042

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
=(184.386 - 0 - 474.018) / 4146.121
=-0.069856

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.

AKVA Group ASA has a M-score of -2.66 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 -2.66 mean?
AKVA Group ASA (LTS:0DIP) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.66 as of Jun. 25, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on AKVA Group ASA and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, AKVA Group ASA ranks #68 out of 205 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, placing it in the top 33.2%.
Is AKVA Group ASA's Beneish M-Score too high?
AKVA Group ASA's current Beneish M-Score is -2.66. Based on the distribution chart, AKVA Group ASA ranks #68 out of 205 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, AKVA Group ASA has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AKVA Group ASA's Beneish M-Score compare to CAT and DE?
According to the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry distribution chart, AKVA Group ASA ranks #68 out of 205 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts AKVA Group ASA in the upper 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 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery 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 AKVA Group ASA and its competitors. AKVA Group ASA's current Beneish M-Score is -2.66. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is AKVA Group ASA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AKVA Group ASA (LTS:0DIP) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr88.37, compared to a current price of kr134.00 — trading 51.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.66. AKVA Group ASA's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 8 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 AKVA Group ASA (LTS:0DIP), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.66 as of Jun. 25, 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 AKVA Group ASA (LTS:0DIP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AKVA Group ASA stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of kr134.00 is trading 51.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr88.37. GuruFocus considers AKVA Group ASA to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LTS:0DIP:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.66
  • GF Value™: kr88.37 vs. price of kr134.00 (51.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 8 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0DIP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


AKVA Group ASA Business Description

Address Svanavagveien 30, Egersund, NOR, N-4374
AKVA Group ASA is a technology and service partner in the aquaculture industry. The company has three operating segments; Sea-Based Technology includes products like feed barges, fish farming cages, feed systems, nets, sensors, cameras, light systems, net cleaning systems, and remotely operating vehicles, Land Based Technology includes Recirculation technology that allows re-use of the water by cleaning the water and restoring important water quality parameters, using water treatment technology, and Digital includes products like FishtalkTM, AKVAconnect, and Observe. The FishtalkTM software includes brands such as Production control, planning, traceability, and ERP software for both the aquaculture and the fishing industry.
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