Festi hf (OISE:FESTI) Beneish M-Score: -2.84 (As of Jun. 29, 2026)


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What is Festi hf Beneish M-Score?

Festi hf OISE:FESTI 100 Beneish M-Score is -2.84 as of Jun. 29, 2026. GuruFocus rates OISE:FESTI with a GF Score™ of 100/100 and a GF Value™ of kr316.05 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,084 Retail - Cyclical companies, Festi hf ranks better than 69.93% 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 -2.84 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

OISE:FESTI' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.35   Med: -2.56   Max: -0.27
Current: -2.84

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Festi hf was -0.27. The lowest was -3.35. And the median was -2.56.


Festi hf Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Festi hf'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.

Festi hf Beneish M-Score Chart

Festi hf 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 -2.70 -2.29 -2.78 -2.49 -3.09

Festi hf 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 -2.85 -2.76 -3.03 -3.09 -2.84

OISE:FESTI vs CASY, WSM, DKS: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Festi hf'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.


Festi hf Beneish M-Score vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Festi hf's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Festi hf 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 Festi hf 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 * 0.8629+0.528 * 0.9657+0.404 * 0.953+0.892 * 1.0979+0.115 * 0.9448
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.0003+4.679 * -0.061839-0.327 * 0.9704
=-2.84

* 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 kr6,367 Mil.
Revenue was 40061.023 + 44955.559 + 47093.027 + 43579.093 = kr175,689 Mil.
Gross Profit was 9746.928 + 11414.613 + 12057.012 + 11007.981 = kr44,227 Mil.
Total Current Assets was kr26,769 Mil.
Total Assets was kr116,210 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was kr54,366 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was kr6,157 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was kr4,235 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was kr30,202 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was kr33,424 Mil.
Net Income was 218.046 + 1870.178 + 2650.864 + 1419.366 = kr6,158 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = kr0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was -31.779 + 1507.535 + 6664.055 + 5204.915 = kr13,345 Mil.
Total Receivables was kr6,721 Mil.
Revenue was 37785.855 + 41945.805 + 44256.657 + 36037.111 = kr160,025 Mil.
Gross Profit was 9212.059 + 10266.957 + 10829.175 + 8592.871 = kr38,901 Mil.
Total Current Assets was kr27,112 Mil.
Total Assets was kr115,253 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was kr51,639 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was kr5,491 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was kr3,857 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was kr25,833 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was kr39,193 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)
=(6366.914 / 175688.702) / (6720.645 / 160025.428)
=0.03624 / 0.041997
=0.8629

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)
=(38901.062 / 160025.428) / (44226.534 / 175688.702)
=0.243093 / 0.251732
=0.9657

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 - (26768.683 + 54365.721) / 116209.601) / (1 - (27111.656 + 51639.021) / 115252.949)
=0.301827 / 0.316714
=0.953

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
=175688.702 / 160025.428
=1.0979

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))
=(5490.976 / (5490.976 + 51639.021)) / (6156.686 / (6156.686 + 54365.721))
=0.096114 / 0.101726
=0.9448

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)
=(4235.359 / 175688.702) / (3856.514 / 160025.428)
=0.024107 / 0.024099
=1.0003

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)
=((33423.914 + 30202.194) / 116209.601) / ((39193.461 + 25833.116) / 115252.949)
=0.547512 / 0.564207
=0.9704

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
=(6158.454 - 0 - 13344.726) / 116209.601
=-0.061839

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.

Festi hf has a M-score of -2.84 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 -2.84 mean?
Festi hf (OISE:FESTI) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.84 as of Jun. 29, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Festi hf and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Festi hf ranks #326 out of 1084 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 30.1%.
Is Festi hf's Beneish M-Score too high?
Festi hf's current Beneish M-Score is -2.84. Based on the distribution chart, Festi hf ranks #326 out of 1084 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Festi hf has a GF Score™ of 100/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Festi hf's Beneish M-Score compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Festi hf ranks #326 out of 1084 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Festi hf 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Retail - Cyclical 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 Festi hf and its competitors. Festi hf's current Beneish M-Score is -2.84. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Festi hf stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Festi hf (OISE:FESTI) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr316.05, compared to a current price of kr315.00 — trading 0.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.84. Festi hf's overall GF Score™ is 100/100 with 2 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 Festi hf (OISE:FESTI), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.84 as of Jun. 29, 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 Festi hf (OISE:FESTI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Festi hf stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of kr315.00 is trading 0.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr316.05. GuruFocus considers Festi hf to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for OISE:FESTI:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.84
  • GF Value™: kr316.05 vs. price of kr315.00 (0.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 100/100 with 2 warning signs

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


Festi hf Business Description

Other Exchanges 0QIS:UK
Address Dalvegur 10-14, Kopavogur, ISL, 201
Festi hf is an Iceland-based company that operates retail companies. Its operations consist of the food market, fuel, and service station market, and electronic equipment and smart devices market. The parent company Festi owns the subsidiaries Kronuna, which operates grocery stores of the same name, N1, which operates fuel and electricity sales service stations and various services related to lubrication and automotive services, ELKO, which is an electronics store, Lyfja, which operates 45 pharmacies and branches, Yrkir, which owns and operates the group's real estate, and Bakkann varuhotel, which specializes in warehouse services and distribution. Maximum of revenue is from Kronuna sector.
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