Sogn Sparebank (LTS:0EW2) Beneish M-Score: -2.47 (As of Jul. 15, 2026)

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LTS:0EW2 Sogn Sparebank LTS:0EW2
62 GF Score
Price kr320.10
GF Value kr236.60
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What is Sogn Sparebank Beneish M-Score?

Sogn Sparebank LTS:0EW2 62 Beneish M-Score is -2.47 as of Jul. 15, 2026. GuruFocus rates LTS:0EW2 with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of kr236.60. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,396 Banks companies, Sogn Sparebank ranks better than 64.47% 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.

Good Sign:

Beneish M-Score -2.47 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

LTS:0EW2' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -5.95   Med: -2.38   Max: -1.91
Current: -2.47

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Sogn Sparebank was -1.91. The lowest was -5.95. And the median was -2.38.

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Sogn Sparebank 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 Sogn Sparebank 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 * 1+0.404 * 0.9991+0.892 * 1.0427+0.115 * 0.858
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.8189+4.679 * -0.009493-0.327 * 0.9962
=-2.47

* 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 kr0.0 Mil.
Revenue was kr257.2 Mil.
Gross Profit was kr257.2 Mil.
Total Current Assets was kr0.0 Mil.
Total Assets was kr8,292.4 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was kr94.2 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was kr7.7 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was kr5.1 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was kr0.0 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was kr6,861.5 Mil.
Net Income was kr113.1 Mil.
Gross Profit was kr0.0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was kr191.8 Mil.
 Total Receivables was kr0.0 Mil.
Revenue was kr246.6 Mil.
Gross Profit was kr246.6 Mil.
Total Current Assets was kr0.0 Mil.
Total Assets was kr8,229.6 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was kr86.6 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was kr6.0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was kr6.0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was kr0.0 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was kr6,835.3 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 / 257.158) / (0 / 246.629)
=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)
=(246.629 / 246.629) / (257.158 / 257.158)
=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 + 94.228) / 8292.426) / (1 - (0 + 86.558) / 8229.585)
=0.988637 / 0.989482
=0.9991

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
=257.158 / 246.629
=1.0427

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))
=(5.993 / (5.993 + 86.558)) / (7.692 / (7.692 + 94.228))
=0.064753 / 0.075471
=0.858

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)
=(5.093 / 257.158) / (5.965 / 246.629)
=0.019805 / 0.024186
=0.8189

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)
=((6861.52 + 0) / 8292.426) / ((6835.348 + 0) / 8229.585)
=0.827444 / 0.830582
=0.9962

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
=(113.067 - 0 - 191.785) / 8292.426
=-0.009493

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.

Sogn Sparebank has a M-score of -2.47 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 -2.47 mean?
Sogn Sparebank (LTS:0EW2) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.47 as of Jul. 15, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Sogn Sparebank and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Sogn Sparebank ranks #496 out of 1396 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 35.5%.
Is Sogn Sparebank's Beneish M-Score too high?
Sogn Sparebank's current Beneish M-Score is -2.47. Based on the distribution chart, Sogn Sparebank ranks #496 out of 1396 companies in the Banks industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Sogn Sparebank has a GF Score™ of 62/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sogn Sparebank's Beneish M-Score compare to competitors?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Sogn Sparebank ranks #496 out of 1396 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Sogn Sparebank 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 Banks company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Banks 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 Sogn Sparebank and its competitors. Sogn Sparebank's current Beneish M-Score is -2.47. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sogn Sparebank stock overvalued right now?
Sogn Sparebank (LTS:0EW2) has a current Beneish M-Score of -2.47. The stock's GF Value™ is kr236.60, compared to a current price of kr320.10 — trading 35.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.47. Sogn Sparebank's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 3 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 Sogn Sparebank (LTS:0EW2), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.47 as of Jul. 15, 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 Sogn Sparebank (LTS:0EW2) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sogn Sparebank stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of kr320.10 is trading 35.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr236.60.

Key valuation signals for LTS:0EW2:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.47
  • GF Value™: kr236.60 vs. price of kr320.10 (35.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0EW2 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Sogn Sparebank Business Description

Other Exchanges SOGN:NorwayY6M:Germany
Address State Council Evensensveg 8, Ardalstangen, NOR, 6885
Sogn Sparebank operates as a local bank. It offers a range of financial services including loans, savings, advice, insurance and pensions to personal and corporate customers. The Bank also offers credit cards, debit cards, structured products, stock savings, mobile banking and online banking services.
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