FOM Technologies AS (OCSE:FOM) Beneish M-Score: -2.93 (As of Aug. 05, 2026)

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OCSE:FOM FOM Technologies AS OCSE:FOM
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What is FOM Technologies AS Beneish M-Score?

FOM Technologies AS OCSE:FOM -6.85% 49 Beneish M-Score is -2.93 as of Aug. 05, 2026. GuruFocus rates OCSE:FOM with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of kr6.80 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,907 Industrial Products companies, FOM Technologies AS ranks better than 85.21% 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 -2.93 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

OCSE:FOM' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.93   Med: -1.65   Max: 3.06
Current: -2.93

During the past 8 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of FOM Technologies AS was 3.06. The lowest was -2.93. And the median was -1.65.


FOM Technologies AS Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for FOM Technologies 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.

FOM Technologies AS Beneish M-Score Chart

FOM Technologies AS Annual Data
Trend Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 1.14 -1.95 -1.34 -2.43 -2.93

FOM Technologies AS Semi-Annual Data
Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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 -1.34 0.00 -2.43 0.00 -2.93

OCSE:FOM vs GEV, ETN, PH: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, FOM Technologies 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.


FOM Technologies AS Beneish M-Score vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, FOM Technologies AS's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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FOM Technologies AS 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 FOM Technologies 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 * 0.9567+0.528 * 1.3615+0.404 * 1.4121+0.892 * 0.8064+0.115 * 0.8582
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.3343+4.679 * -0.114719-0.327 * 0.9486
=-2.93

* 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 kr12.54 Mil.
Revenue was kr41.61 Mil.
Gross Profit was kr8.91 Mil.
Total Current Assets was kr59.92 Mil.
Total Assets was kr76.69 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was kr9.90 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was kr3.93 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was kr6.36 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was kr17.19 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was kr3.95 Mil.
Net Income was kr-30.66 Mil.
Gross Profit was kr0.00 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was kr-21.86 Mil.
Total Receivables was kr16.26 Mil.
Revenue was kr51.60 Mil.
Gross Profit was kr15.05 Mil.
Total Current Assets was kr74.85 Mil.
Total Assets was kr89.97 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was kr9.41 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was kr3.03 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was kr5.91 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was kr19.93 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was kr6.22 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)
=(12.54 / 41.611) / (16.255 / 51.6)
=0.301363 / 0.315019
=0.9567

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)
=(15.048 / 51.6) / (8.913 / 41.611)
=0.291628 / 0.214198
=1.3615

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 - (59.92 + 9.897) / 76.692) / (1 - (74.849 + 9.413) / 89.974)
=0.089644 / 0.063485
=1.4121

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
=41.611 / 51.6
=0.8064

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))
=(3.033 / (3.033 + 9.413)) / (3.925 / (3.925 + 9.897))
=0.243693 / 0.283968
=0.8582

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)
=(6.356 / 41.611) / (5.907 / 51.6)
=0.152748 / 0.114477
=1.3343

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)
=((3.949 + 17.189) / 76.692) / ((6.215 + 19.927) / 89.974)
=0.275622 / 0.290551
=0.9486

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
=(-30.658 - 0 - -21.86) / 76.692
=-0.114719

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.

FOM Technologies AS has a M-score of -2.93 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 -2.93 mean?
FOM Technologies AS (OCSE:FOM) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.93 as of Aug. 05, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on FOM Technologies AS and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, FOM Technologies AS ranks #430 out of 2907 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 14.8%.
Is FOM Technologies AS's Beneish M-Score too high?
FOM Technologies AS's current Beneish M-Score is -2.93. Based on the distribution chart, FOM Technologies AS ranks #430 out of 2907 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, FOM Technologies AS has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does FOM Technologies AS's Beneish M-Score compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, FOM Technologies AS ranks #430 out of 2907 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places FOM Technologies AS in the top 15% 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 Industrial Products company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Industrial Products 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 FOM Technologies AS and its competitors. FOM Technologies AS's current Beneish M-Score is -2.93. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is FOM Technologies AS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, FOM Technologies AS (OCSE:FOM) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is kr6.80, compared to a current price of kr2.31 — trading 66% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.93. FOM Technologies AS's overall GF Score™ is 49/100 with 5 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 FOM Technologies AS (OCSE:FOM), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.93 as of Aug. 05, 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 FOM Technologies AS (OCSE:FOM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, FOM Technologies AS stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of kr2.31 is trading 66% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr6.80. GuruFocus considers FOM Technologies AS to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for OCSE:FOM:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.93
  • GF Value™: kr6.80 vs. price of kr2.31 (66% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 49/100 with 5 warning signs

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


FOM Technologies AS Business Description

Address Bryggergarden 2-12, Kastrup, DNK, 2770
FOM Technologies AS is engaged in the development and sale of machinery and equipment for material production and research. The company is a supplier of lab and pilot-scale slot die coating tools for material R&D and upscaling to commercial production. The company's products include Machine rolls, Machine sheets, Machine rolls-to-rolls, and Slot-die heads.
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