NTNOF (Northern Ocean) Beneish M-Score: -5.08 (As of Jun. 27, 2026)


NTNOF Northern Ocean Ltd NTNOF
44 GF Score
Price $0.82
GF Value $0.40
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Northern Ocean Beneish M-Score?

Northern Ocean NTNOF 44 Beneish M-Score is -5.08 as of Jun. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates NTNOF with a GF Score™ of 44/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.40 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 822 Oil & Gas companies, Northern Ocean ranks better than 96.23% 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 -5.08 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

NTNOF' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -5.08   Med: -3.31   Max: 25.52
Current: -5.08

During the past 7 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Northern Ocean was 25.52. The lowest was -5.08. And the median was -3.31.


Northern Ocean Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Northern Ocean'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.

Northern Ocean Beneish M-Score Chart

Northern Ocean Annual Data
Trend Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -4.45 24.94 24.68 0.00 0.00

Northern Ocean Quarterly Data
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NTNOF vs NE, RIG, VAL: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Drilling subindustry, Northern Ocean'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.


Northern Ocean Beneish M-Score vs Oil & Gas Industry

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

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


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Northern Ocean 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 Northern Ocean 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 * 0.1022+0.528 * 0.0303+0.404 * 0+0.892 * 0.9927+0.115 * 0.5152
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9153+4.679 * -0.184525-0.327 * 0.5584
=-4.99

* 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 $3.7 Mil.
Revenue was 13.273 + 111.303 + 57.366 + 52.641 = $234.6 Mil.
Gross Profit was -20.499 + -24.538 + -6.502 + -0.158 = $-51.7 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $37.1 Mil.
Total Assets was $471.9 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $434.8 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $49.3 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $7.2 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $149.4 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $0.0 Mil.
Net Income was -23.138 + -50.472 + -25.888 + -15.061 = $-114.6 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = $0.0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was -6.911 + -28.774 + 28.836 + -20.641 = $-27.5 Mil.
Total Receivables was $36.8 Mil.
Revenue was 57.986 + 65.324 + 39.837 + 73.172 = $236.3 Mil.
Gross Profit was 6.228 + 2.259 + -18.968 + 8.903 = $-1.6 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $103.0 Mil.
Total Assets was $1,047.8 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $933.8 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $51.7 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $7.9 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $77.0 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $516.9 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)
=(3.731 / 234.583) / (36.795 / 236.319)
=0.015905 / 0.155701
=0.1022

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)
=(-1.578 / 236.319) / (-51.697 / 234.583)
=-0.006677 / -0.220378
=0.0303

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 - (37.05 + 434.806) / 471.856) / (1 - (103.006 + 933.772) / 1047.836)
=0 / 0.010553
=0

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
=234.583 / 236.319
=0.9927

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))
=(51.696 / (51.696 + 933.772)) / (49.293 / (49.293 + 434.806))
=0.052458 / 0.101824
=0.5152

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)
=(7.175 / 234.583) / (7.897 / 236.319)
=0.030586 / 0.033417
=0.9153

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)
=((0 + 149.356) / 471.856) / ((516.927 + 77.017) / 1047.836)
=0.316529 / 0.566829
=0.5584

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
=(-114.559 - 0 - -27.49) / 471.856
=-0.184525

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.

Northern Ocean has a M-score of -4.99 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 -5.08 mean?
Northern Ocean (NTNOF) has a Beneish M-Score of -5.08 as of Jun. 27, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Northern Ocean and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Northern Ocean ranks #31 out of 822 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 3.8%.
Is Northern Ocean's Beneish M-Score too high?
Northern Ocean's current Beneish M-Score is -5.08. Based on the distribution chart, Northern Ocean ranks #31 out of 822 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Northern Ocean has a GF Score™ of 44/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Northern Ocean's Beneish M-Score compare to NE and RIG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Northern Ocean ranks #31 out of 822 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Northern Ocean in the top 4% 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 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 Northern Ocean and its competitors. Northern Ocean's current Beneish M-Score is -5.08. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Northern Ocean stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Northern Ocean (NTNOF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.40, compared to a current price of $0.82 — trading 105% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -5.08. Northern Ocean's overall GF Score™ is 44/100 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 Northern Ocean (NTNOF), the current Beneish M-Score is -5.08 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 Northern Ocean (NTNOF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Northern Ocean stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $0.82 is trading 105% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.40. GuruFocus considers Northern Ocean to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NTNOF:

  • Beneish M-Score: -5.08
  • GF Value™: $0.40 vs. price of $0.82 (105% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 44/100 with 4 warning signs

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


Northern Ocean Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Other Exchanges NOLo:SwedenNOL:Norway
Address 14 Par La Ville Road, Par La Ville Place, PO Box HM 1593, Hamilton, BMU, HM08
Northern Ocean Ltd is an international offshore drilling contractor for the oil and gas industry. The company acquires and operates modern drilling assets and is engaged in offshore contract drilling in benign and harsh environments, including ultra-deep-water environments. It owns a semi-submersible rig, Deepsea Mira. The company earns revenue mainly from drilling contracts for rigs.
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