Eimskipafelag Islands ehf (OISE:EIM) Beneish M-Score: -2.74 (As of Jul. 15, 2026)

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OISE:EIM Eimskipafelag Islands ehf OISE:EIM
62 GF Score
Price kr254.00
GF Value kr384.59
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is Eimskipafelag Islands ehf Beneish M-Score?

Eimskipafelag Islands ehf OISE:EIM -1.55% 62 Beneish M-Score is -2.74 as of Jul. 15, 2026. GuruFocus rates OISE:EIM with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of kr384.59 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 965 Transportation companies, Eimskipafelag Islands ehf ranks better than 64.56% 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 -2.74 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

OISE:EIM' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.03   Med: -2.72   Max: -2.25
Current: -2.74

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Eimskipafelag Islands ehf was -2.25. The lowest was -3.03. And the median was -2.72.


Eimskipafelag Islands ehf Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Eimskipafelag Islands ehf'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.

Eimskipafelag Islands ehf Beneish M-Score Chart

Eimskipafelag Islands ehf 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 -2.65 -2.94 -2.74 -2.68 -2.74

Eimskipafelag Islands ehf 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 -2.74 0.00

OISE:EIM vs UPS, FDX, JBHT: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Integrated Freight & Logistics subindustry, Eimskipafelag Islands ehf'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.


Eimskipafelag Islands ehf Beneish M-Score vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Eimskipafelag Islands ehf's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Eimskipafelag Islands ehf's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Eimskipafelag Islands ehf 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 Eimskipafelag Islands ehf 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 * 1.0091+0.528 * 1.0285+0.404 * 1.0304+0.892 * 1.0658+0.115 * 0.9953
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.073744-0.327 * 1.0205
=-2.74

* 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 kr20,059 Mil.
Revenue was kr118,411 Mil.
Gross Profit was kr87,950 Mil.
Total Current Assets was kr25,397 Mil.
Total Assets was kr93,816 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was kr50,105 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was kr8,888 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was kr0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was kr18,515 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was kr30,541 Mil.
Net Income was kr1,421 Mil.
Gross Profit was kr0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was kr8,340 Mil.
Total Receivables was kr18,652 Mil.
Revenue was kr111,104 Mil.
Gross Profit was kr84,878 Mil.
Total Current Assets was kr24,181 Mil.
Total Assets was kr87,619 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was kr46,839 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was kr8,262 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was kr0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was kr22,969 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was kr21,928 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)
=(20059.139 / 118411.149) / (18652.016 / 111104.289)
=0.169402 / 0.167878
=1.0091

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)
=(84878.305 / 111104.289) / (87950.355 / 118411.149)
=0.763952 / 0.742754
=1.0285

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 - (25396.819 + 50105.411) / 93816.061) / (1 - (24181.126 + 46838.556) / 87619.488)
=0.19521 / 0.189453
=1.0304

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
=118411.149 / 111104.289
=1.0658

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))
=(8262.02 / (8262.02 + 46838.556)) / (8887.616 / (8887.616 + 50105.411))
=0.149944 / 0.150655
=0.9953

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 / 118411.149) / (0 / 111104.289)
=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)
=((30540.82 + 18514.558) / 93816.061) / ((21927.884 + 22968.63) / 87619.488)
=0.522889 / 0.512403
=1.0205

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
=(1421.384 - 0 - 8339.767) / 93816.061
=-0.073744

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.

Eimskipafelag Islands ehf has a M-score of -2.74 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 -2.74 mean?
Eimskipafelag Islands ehf (OISE:EIM) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.74 as of Jul. 15, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Eimskipafelag Islands ehf and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Eimskipafelag Islands ehf ranks #342 out of 965 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 35.4%.
Is Eimskipafelag Islands ehf's Beneish M-Score too high?
Eimskipafelag Islands ehf's current Beneish M-Score is -2.74. Based on the distribution chart, Eimskipafelag Islands ehf ranks #342 out of 965 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Eimskipafelag Islands ehf has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Eimskipafelag Islands ehf's Beneish M-Score compare to UPS and FDX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Eimskipafelag Islands ehf ranks #342 out of 965 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Eimskipafelag Islands ehf 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 Transportation company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Transportation 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 Eimskipafelag Islands ehf and its competitors. Eimskipafelag Islands ehf's current Beneish M-Score is -2.74. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Eimskipafelag Islands ehf stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Eimskipafelag Islands ehf (OISE:EIM) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr384.59, compared to a current price of kr254.00 — trading 34% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.74. Eimskipafelag Islands ehf's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 10 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 Eimskipafelag Islands ehf (OISE:EIM), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.74 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 Eimskipafelag Islands ehf (OISE:EIM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Eimskipafelag Islands ehf stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of kr254.00 is trading 34% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr384.59. GuruFocus considers Eimskipafelag Islands ehf to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for OISE:EIM:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.74
  • GF Value™: kr384.59 vs. price of kr254.00 (34% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100 with 10 warning signs

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


Eimskipafelag Islands ehf Business Description

Address Sundabakki 2, Reykjavik, ISL, 104
Eimskipafelag Islands ehf provides shipping, logistics, and supply chain services. The company's operations are divided into two market segments namely Liner services and Forwarding services. The liner services segment includes operations such as port operations, cold storage facilities, warehousing, trucking and distribution, air freight, and agency services in Iceland and Norway. The forwarding services segment includes reefer forwarding, a system based on a network of own offices, association with deep-sea lines, and associates. The company earns the majority of its revenues from Iceland, the Faroe Islands, and Asia.
62GF Score

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