Kongsberg Gruppen ASA (OSL:KOG) Beneish M-Score: -3.06 (As of Jun. 24, 2026)


OSL:KOG Kongsberg Gruppen ASA OSL:KOG
91 GF Score
Price kr301.40
GF Value kr191.39
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Kongsberg Gruppen ASA Beneish M-Score?

Kongsberg Gruppen ASA OSL:KOG +2.73% 91 Beneish M-Score is -3.06 as of Jun. 24, 2026. GuruFocus rates OSL:KOG with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of kr191.39 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 326 Aerospace & Defense companies, Kongsberg Gruppen ASA ranks better than 85.58% 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 -3.06 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

OSL:KOG' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.06   Med: -2.57   Max: -1.82
Current: -3.06

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Kongsberg Gruppen ASA was -1.82. The lowest was -3.06. And the median was -2.57.


Kongsberg Gruppen ASA Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kongsberg Gruppen 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.

Kongsberg Gruppen ASA Beneish M-Score Chart

Kongsberg Gruppen 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 -2.82 -2.00 -2.45 -2.53 -3.06

Kongsberg Gruppen 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 0.00 0.00 0.00 -3.06 0.00

OSL:KOG vs GE, RTX, BA: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Kongsberg Gruppen 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.


Kongsberg Gruppen ASA Beneish M-Score vs Aerospace & Defense Industry

For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Kongsberg Gruppen ASA's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Kongsberg Gruppen 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 Kongsberg Gruppen 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 * 0.5082+0.528 * 1.0633+0.404 * 0.6772+0.892 * 1.2805+0.115 * 0.9427
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.057908-0.327 * 1.005
=-3.06

* 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 kr16,433 Mil.
Revenue was kr31,562 Mil.
Gross Profit was kr18,689 Mil.
Total Current Assets was kr64,001 Mil.
Total Assets was kr82,527 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was kr9,283 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was kr1,728 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was kr0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was kr53,936 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was kr3,365 Mil.
Net Income was kr7,953 Mil.
Gross Profit was kr0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was kr12,732 Mil.
Total Receivables was kr25,251 Mil.
Revenue was kr24,648 Mil.
Gross Profit was kr15,519 Mil.
Total Current Assets was kr49,174 Mil.
Total Assets was kr69,414 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was kr8,760 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was kr1,521 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was kr0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was kr43,696 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was kr4,262 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)
=(16433 / 31562) / (25251 / 24648)
=0.520658 / 1.024464
=0.5082

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)
=(15519 / 24648) / (18689 / 31562)
=0.629625 / 0.592136
=1.0633

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 - (64001 + 9283) / 82527) / (1 - (49174 + 8760) / 69414)
=0.112 / 0.165385
=0.6772

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
=31562 / 24648
=1.2805

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))
=(1521 / (1521 + 8760)) / (1728 / (1728 + 9283))
=0.147943 / 0.156934
=0.9427

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 / 31562) / (0 / 24648)
=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)
=((3365 + 53936) / 82527) / ((4262 + 43696) / 69414)
=0.69433 / 0.690898
=1.005

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
=(7953 - 0 - 12732) / 82527
=-0.057908

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.

Kongsberg Gruppen ASA has a M-score of -3.06 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 -3.06 mean?
Kongsberg Gruppen ASA (OSL:KOG) has a Beneish M-Score of -3.06 as of Jun. 24, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Kongsberg Gruppen ASA and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Kongsberg Gruppen ASA ranks #47 out of 326 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 14.4%.
Is Kongsberg Gruppen ASA's Beneish M-Score too high?
Kongsberg Gruppen ASA's current Beneish M-Score is -3.06. Based on the distribution chart, Kongsberg Gruppen ASA ranks #47 out of 326 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Kongsberg Gruppen ASA has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kongsberg Gruppen ASA's Beneish M-Score compare to GE and RTX?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Kongsberg Gruppen ASA ranks #47 out of 326 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Kongsberg Gruppen ASA in the top 14% 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 Aerospace & Defense company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Aerospace & Defense 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 Kongsberg Gruppen ASA and its competitors. Kongsberg Gruppen ASA's current Beneish M-Score is -3.06. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kongsberg Gruppen ASA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kongsberg Gruppen ASA (OSL:KOG) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr191.39, compared to a current price of kr301.40 — trading 57.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -3.06. Kongsberg Gruppen ASA's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 with 3 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 Kongsberg Gruppen ASA (OSL:KOG), the current Beneish M-Score is -3.06 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 Kongsberg Gruppen ASA (OSL:KOG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kongsberg Gruppen ASA stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of kr301.40 is trading 57.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr191.39. GuruFocus considers Kongsberg Gruppen ASA to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for OSL:KOG:

  • Beneish M-Score: -3.06
  • GF Value™: kr191.39 vs. price of kr301.40 (57.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 91/100 with 3 warning signs

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


Kongsberg Gruppen ASA Business Description

Address Kirkegardsveien 45, Kongsberg, NOR, N-3616
Kongsberg Gruppen is an international technology company focused on defense, aerospace, and advanced sensing and surveillance solutions following the spinoff of its maritime business. The group's activities are centered on Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace and Kongsberg Discovery, providing defense systems, missiles, air defense, and subsea and monitoring technologies.
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