North Media AS (OCSE:NORTHM) Beneish M-Score: -2.55 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


OCSE:NORTHM North Media AS OCSE:NORTHM
78 GF Score
Price kr44.00
GF Value kr55.18
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is North Media AS Beneish M-Score?

North Media AS OCSE:NORTHM +0.46% 78 Beneish M-Score is -2.55 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates OCSE:NORTHM with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of kr55.18 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 989 Media - Diversified companies, North Media AS ranks worse than 51.97% 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 -2.55 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

OCSE:NORTHM' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.17   Med: -2.35   Max: 0.05
Current: -2.55

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of North Media AS was 0.05. The lowest was -3.17. And the median was -2.35.


North Media AS Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for North Media 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.

North Media AS Beneish M-Score Chart

North Media AS 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 -2.08 -3.06 -0.71 -2.43 -2.55

North Media AS 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 -2.55 0.00

OCSE:NORTHM vs NYT, WLY: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Publishing subindustry, North Media 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.


North Media AS Beneish M-Score vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, North Media AS's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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North Media 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 North Media 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 * 0.94+0.528 * 1.0298+0.404 * 0.9186+0.892 * 0.9959+0.115 * 0.959
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.008694-0.327 * 0.8311
=-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 (Dec25) TTM:Last Year (Dec24) TTM:
Total Receivables was kr84 Mil.
Revenue was kr1,296 Mil.
Gross Profit was kr604 Mil.
Total Current Assets was kr1,045 Mil.
Total Assets was kr1,541 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was kr319 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was kr61 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was kr0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was kr190 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was kr112 Mil.
Net Income was kr66 Mil.
Gross Profit was kr0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was kr80 Mil.
Total Receivables was kr89 Mil.
Revenue was kr1,301 Mil.
Gross Profit was kr625 Mil.
Total Current Assets was kr1,021 Mil.
Total Assets was kr1,540 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was kr325 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was kr59 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was kr0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was kr231 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was kr132 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)
=(83.5 / 1296) / (89.2 / 1301.4)
=0.064429 / 0.068542
=0.94

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)
=(624.7 / 1301.4) / (604.1 / 1296)
=0.480022 / 0.466127
=1.0298

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 - (1045.4 + 318.5) / 1541.3) / (1 - (1021.2 + 325.4) / 1539.5)
=0.115098 / 0.1253
=0.9186

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
=1296 / 1301.4
=0.9959

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))
=(59.3 / (59.3 + 325.4)) / (61 / (61 + 318.5))
=0.154146 / 0.160738
=0.959

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)
=(0 / 1296) / (0 / 1301.4)
=0 / 0
=1

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)
=((111.9 + 189.8) / 1541.3) / ((131.9 + 230.7) / 1539.5)
=0.195744 / 0.235531
=0.8311

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
=(66.2 - 0 - 79.6) / 1541.3
=-0.008694

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.

North Media AS 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 -2.55 mean?
North Media AS (OCSE:NORTHM) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.55 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on North Media AS and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, North Media AS ranks #514 out of 989 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 52%.
Is North Media AS's Beneish M-Score too high?
North Media AS's current Beneish M-Score is -2.55. Based on the distribution chart, North Media AS ranks #514 out of 989 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, North Media AS has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does North Media AS's Beneish M-Score compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, North Media AS ranks #514 out of 989 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places North Media AS 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 a Media - Diversified company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Media - Diversified 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 North Media AS and its competitors. North Media AS's current Beneish M-Score is -2.55. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is North Media AS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, North Media AS (OCSE:NORTHM) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr55.18, compared to a current price of kr44.00 — trading 20.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.55. North Media AS's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 6 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 North Media AS (OCSE:NORTHM), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.55 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 North Media AS (OCSE:NORTHM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, North Media AS stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of kr44.00 is trading 20.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr55.18. GuruFocus considers North Media AS to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for OCSE:NORTHM:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.55
  • GF Value™: kr55.18 vs. price of kr44.00 (20.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 6 warning signs

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


North Media AS Business Description

Other Exchanges 0MQ0:UK
Address Gladsaxe Mollevej 28, Soborg, DNK, DK-2860
North Media AS develops and operates platforms for transactions. These platforms help consumers find the right products, whether looking for groceries, rental housing or digital access management solutions. The company has two core business areas: Last Mile: FK Distribution and SDR Svensk Direktreklam Svensk Direktreklam are the distributors of leaflets and local newspapers in Denmark and Sweden, respectively. Digital Services includes three businesses: BoligPortal is Denmark's home rentals platform, offering services to both landlords and tenants. (Dayli) MineTilbudis a digital offer platform. Bekey provides digital access solutions for secured stairwells and private homes for the use of home care services and companies delivering parcels, groceries, meal services.
78GF Score

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