Byggma ASA (OSL:BMA) Beneish M-Score: -3.03 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


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What is Byggma ASA Beneish M-Score?

Byggma ASA OSL:BMA -1.82% 62 Beneish M-Score is -3.03 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates OSL:BMA with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of kr15.71 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,704 Construction companies, Byggma ASA ranks better than 83.1% 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 -3.03 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

OSL:BMA' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.54   Med: -2.44   Max: 6.08
Current: -3.03

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Byggma ASA was 6.08. The lowest was -3.54. And the median was -2.44.


Byggma ASA Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Byggma ASA'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.

Byggma ASA Beneish M-Score Chart

Byggma ASA 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 0.92 -1.42 -3.27 -2.76 -2.97

Byggma ASA 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 -2.16 -2.39 -2.46 -2.97 -3.03

OSL:BMA vs TT, JCI, CARR: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Building Products & Equipment subindustry, Byggma ASA'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.


Byggma ASA Beneish M-Score vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Byggma ASA's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Byggma ASA 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 Byggma ASA 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 * 0.5502+0.528 * 1.0412+0.404 * 1.076+0.892 * 1.0357+0.115 * 1.0337
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.0181+4.679 * -0.053808-0.327 * 0.9192
=-3.03

* 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 kr246 Mil.
Revenue was 652.5 + 589.7 + 537.8 + 6.2 = kr1,786 Mil.
Gross Profit was 302.1 + 356.3 + 245.6 + -311.5 = kr593 Mil.
Total Current Assets was kr676 Mil.
Total Assets was kr2,950 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was kr814 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was kr87 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was kr151 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was kr944 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was kr802 Mil.
Net Income was 114.8 + -65.2 + 59.8 + 22.1 = kr132 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = kr0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 36.8 + 225.449 + 29 + -1 = kr290 Mil.
Total Receivables was kr432 Mil.
Revenue was 636 + 579.6 + 503.1 + 6 = kr1,725 Mil.
Gross Profit was 293.9 + 357.9 + 224.9 + -281 = kr596 Mil.
Total Current Assets was kr846 Mil.
Total Assets was kr3,038 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was kr795 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was kr88 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was kr143 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was kr1,089 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was kr867 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)
=(246 / 1786.2) / (431.7 / 1724.7)
=0.137723 / 0.250304
=0.5502

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)
=(595.7 / 1724.7) / (592.5 / 1786.2)
=0.345393 / 0.33171
=1.0412

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 - (675.9 + 814.1) / 2950.3) / (1 - (845.8 + 794.7) / 3038.1)
=0.494967 / 0.460024
=1.076

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
=1786.2 / 1724.7
=1.0357

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))
=(87.6 / (87.6 + 794.7)) / (86.5 / (86.5 + 814.1))
=0.099286 / 0.096047
=1.0337

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)
=(151.1 / 1786.2) / (143.3 / 1724.7)
=0.084593 / 0.083087
=1.0181

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)
=((801.8 + 943.7) / 2950.3) / ((866.9 + 1088.5) / 3038.1)
=0.591635 / 0.643626
=0.9192

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
=(131.5 - 0 - 290.249) / 2950.3
=-0.053808

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.

Byggma ASA has a M-score of -3.03 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 -3.03 mean?
Byggma ASA (OSL:BMA) has a Beneish M-Score of -3.03 as of Jun. 25, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Byggma ASA and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Byggma ASA ranks #288 out of 1704 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 16.9%.
Is Byggma ASA's Beneish M-Score too high?
Byggma ASA's current Beneish M-Score is -3.03. Based on the distribution chart, Byggma ASA ranks #288 out of 1704 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Byggma ASA has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Byggma ASA's Beneish M-Score compare to TT and JCI?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Byggma ASA ranks #288 out of 1704 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Byggma ASA in the top 17% 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 a Construction company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Construction 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 Byggma ASA and its competitors. Byggma ASA's current Beneish M-Score is -3.03. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Byggma ASA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Byggma ASA (OSL:BMA) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr15.71, compared to a current price of kr21.60 — trading 37.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -3.03. Byggma ASA's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 9 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 Byggma ASA (OSL:BMA), the current Beneish M-Score is -3.03 as of Jun. 25, 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 Byggma ASA (OSL:BMA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Byggma ASA stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of kr21.60 is trading 37.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr15.71. GuruFocus considers Byggma ASA to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for OSL:BMA:

  • Beneish M-Score: -3.03
  • GF Value™: kr15.71 vs. price of kr21.60 (37.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100 with 9 warning signs

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


Byggma ASA Business Description

Address Venneslaveien 233, P.O. Box 21, Vennesla, NOR, 4701
Byggma ASA is a supplier of building materials in the Nordic countries. Its operating segment includes Panels; Lighting; Windows; Beams and Byggma other. It generates maximum revenue from the Panels segment. The company's brands include Huntonit, Manonite, Forestia, Uldal, Scan Lamps and Aneta. It is involved in projects ranging from public buildings, commercial and private homes. Geographically, it derives a majority of revenue from Norway.
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