Dolphin Drilling AS (OSL:DDRIL) Beneish M-Score: -3.36 (As of Jun. 24, 2026)


OSL:DDRIL Dolphin Drilling AS OSL:DDRIL
64 GF Score
Price kr2.49
GF Value kr4.08
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Dolphin Drilling AS Beneish M-Score?

Dolphin Drilling AS OSL:DDRIL -0.80% 64 Beneish M-Score is -3.36 as of Jun. 24, 2026. GuruFocus rates OSL:DDRIL with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of kr4.08 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 822 Oil & Gas companies, Dolphin Drilling AS ranks better than 84.43% 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 -3.36 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

OSL:DDRIL' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -5.5   Med: -3.89   Max: 10.21
Current: -3.36

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Dolphin Drilling AS was 10.21. The lowest was -5.50. And the median was -3.89.


Dolphin Drilling AS Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Dolphin Drilling 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.

Dolphin Drilling AS Beneish M-Score Chart

Dolphin Drilling AS Annual Data
Trend Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beneish M-Score
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Dolphin Drilling AS Quarterly Data
Dec17 Mar18 Jun18 Sep18 Dec18 Dec21 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 -2.16 -4.29 -3.36

OSL:DDRIL vs NE, RIG, VAL: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Drilling subindustry, Dolphin Drilling 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.


Dolphin Drilling AS Beneish M-Score vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Dolphin Drilling AS's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Dolphin Drilling 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 Dolphin Drilling 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 * 1.2081+0.528 * 0.0954+0.404 * 0.5823+0.892 * 1.2256+0.115 * 1.2644
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.6313+4.679 * -0.153178-0.327 * 1.0151
=-3.36

* 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 kr266 Mil.
Revenue was 431.739 + 475.024 + 374.855 + 476.46 = kr1,758 Mil.
Gross Profit was 226.011 + 179.903 + 136.22 + 254.313 = kr796 Mil.
Total Current Assets was kr861 Mil.
Total Assets was kr1,778 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was kr809 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was kr213 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was kr164 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was kr662 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was kr737 Mil.
Net Income was -59.883 + -16.171 + -180.964 + -263.36 = kr-520 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = kr0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was -146.811 + 33.393 + -9.943 + -124.644 = kr-248 Mil.
Total Receivables was kr179 Mil.
Revenue was 486.926 + 561.02 + 175.273 + 211.246 = kr1,434 Mil.
Gross Profit was 263.752 + -256.947 + -5.311 + 60.508 = kr62 Mil.
Total Current Assets was kr1,001 Mil.
Total Assets was kr1,911 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was kr711 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was kr255 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was kr212 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was kr1,054 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was kr427 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)
=(265.611 / 1758.078) / (179.394 / 1434.465)
=0.15108 / 0.12506
=1.2081

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)
=(62.002 / 1434.465) / (796.447 / 1758.078)
=0.043223 / 0.453021
=0.0954

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 - (860.581 + 809.391) / 1778.148) / (1 - (1000.547 + 711.168) / 1911.398)
=0.060836 / 0.10447
=0.5823

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
=1758.078 / 1434.465
=1.2256

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))
=(254.824 / (254.824 + 711.168)) / (213.384 / (213.384 + 809.391))
=0.263795 / 0.208632
=1.2644

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)
=(163.918 / 1758.078) / (211.849 / 1434.465)
=0.093237 / 0.147685
=0.6313

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)
=((736.951 + 661.614) / 1778.148) / ((427.128 + 1053.938) / 1911.398)
=0.786529 / 0.77486
=1.0151

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
=(-520.378 - 0 - -248.005) / 1778.148
=-0.153178

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.

Dolphin Drilling AS has a M-score of -3.36 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 -3.36 mean?
Dolphin Drilling AS (OSL:DDRIL) has a Beneish M-Score of -3.36 as of Jun. 24, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Dolphin Drilling AS and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Dolphin Drilling AS ranks #128 out of 822 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 15.6%.
Is Dolphin Drilling AS's Beneish M-Score too high?
Dolphin Drilling AS's current Beneish M-Score is -3.36. Based on the distribution chart, Dolphin Drilling AS ranks #128 out of 822 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Dolphin Drilling AS has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dolphin Drilling AS's Beneish M-Score compare to NE and RIG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Dolphin Drilling AS ranks #128 out of 822 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Dolphin Drilling AS in the top 16% 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 Oil & Gas company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Oil & Gas 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 Dolphin Drilling AS and its competitors. Dolphin Drilling AS's current Beneish M-Score is -3.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Dolphin Drilling AS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dolphin Drilling AS (OSL:DDRIL) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is kr4.08, compared to a current price of kr2.49 — trading 39% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -3.36. Dolphin Drilling AS's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 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 Dolphin Drilling AS (OSL:DDRIL), the current Beneish M-Score is -3.36 as of Jun. 24, 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 Dolphin Drilling AS (OSL:DDRIL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dolphin Drilling AS stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of kr2.49 is trading 39% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr4.08. GuruFocus considers Dolphin Drilling AS to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for OSL:DDRIL:

  • Beneish M-Score: -3.36
  • GF Value™: kr4.08 vs. price of kr2.49 (39% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 2 warning signs

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


Dolphin Drilling AS Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Other Exchanges 5DP:Germany
Address Vestre Svanholmen 12, Sandnes, NOR, 4313
Dolphin Drilling AS is organised into one segment; drilling services to the offshore oil and gas offshore industry. The company has presence in United Kingdom, India, Nigeria, Norway, and Others. The company generates majority of revenue from India.
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