LINK Mobility Group Holding ASA (OSL:LINK) Beneish M-Score: -2.73 (As of Jul. 31, 2026)

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OSL:LINK LINK Mobility Group Holding ASA OSL:LINK
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Price kr25.66
GF Value kr24.62
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What is LINK Mobility Group Holding ASA Beneish M-Score?

LINK Mobility Group Holding ASA OSL:LINK -0.39% 90 Beneish M-Score is -2.73 as of Jul. 31, 2026. GuruFocus rates OSL:LINK with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of kr24.62 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 350 Telecommunication Services companies, LINK Mobility Group Holding ASA ranks worse than 56.86% 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 -2.73 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

OSL:LINK' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.73   Med: -2.49   Max: 0.19
Current: -2.73

During the past 10 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of LINK Mobility Group Holding ASA was 0.19. The lowest was -2.73. And the median was -2.49.


LINK Mobility Group Holding ASA Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for LINK Mobility Group Holding 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.

LINK Mobility Group Holding ASA Beneish M-Score Chart

LINK Mobility Group Holding 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 -2.55 -2.28 -2.67 -2.42 -2.73

LINK Mobility Group Holding 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 -2.73 0.00

OSL:LINK vs VZ, TMUS, T: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, LINK Mobility Group Holding 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.


LINK Mobility Group Holding ASA Beneish M-Score vs Telecommunication Services Industry

For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, LINK Mobility Group Holding ASA's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where LINK Mobility Group Holding ASA's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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LINK Mobility Group Holding 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 LINK Mobility Group Holding 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 * 0.9249+0.528 * 0.9133+0.404 * 1.2312+0.892 * 1.0128+0.115 * 0.9565
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9992+4.679 * -0.056186-0.327 * 0.908
=-2.73

* 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 kr1,482 Mil.
Revenue was kr7,083 Mil.
Gross Profit was kr1,694 Mil.
Total Current Assets was kr2,637 Mil.
Total Assets was kr10,965 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was kr42 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was kr400 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was kr98 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was kr2,068 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was kr2,647 Mil.
Net Income was kr85 Mil.
Gross Profit was kr0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was kr701 Mil.
Total Receivables was kr1,583 Mil.
Revenue was kr6,994 Mil.
Gross Profit was kr1,528 Mil.
Total Current Assets was kr4,089 Mil.
Total Assets was kr10,722 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was kr52 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was kr335 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was kr97 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was kr3,600 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was kr1,477 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)
=(1482.454 / 7083.091) / (1582.577 / 6993.807)
=0.209295 / 0.226283
=0.9249

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)
=(1527.641 / 6993.807) / (1693.967 / 7083.091)
=0.218428 / 0.239156
=0.9133

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 - (2636.535 + 42.3) / 10965.227) / (1 - (4088.725 + 52.263) / 10722.163)
=0.755697 / 0.613792
=1.2312

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
=7083.091 / 6993.807
=1.0128

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))
=(334.983 / (334.983 + 52.263)) / (400.203 / (400.203 + 42.3))
=0.865039 / 0.904407
=0.9565

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)
=(98.401 / 7083.091) / (97.234 / 6993.807)
=0.013892 / 0.013903
=0.9992

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)
=((2646.606 + 2068.184) / 10965.227) / ((1477.128 + 3600.257) / 10722.163)
=0.429977 / 0.473541
=0.908

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
=(84.646 - 0 - 700.734) / 10965.227
=-0.056186

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.

LINK Mobility Group Holding ASA has a M-score of -2.73 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 -2.73 mean?
LINK Mobility Group Holding ASA (OSL:LINK) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.73 as of Jul. 31, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on LINK Mobility Group Holding ASA and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, LINK Mobility Group Holding ASA ranks #199 out of 350 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 56.9%.
Is LINK Mobility Group Holding ASA's Beneish M-Score too high?
LINK Mobility Group Holding ASA's current Beneish M-Score is -2.73. Based on the distribution chart, LINK Mobility Group Holding ASA ranks #199 out of 350 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, LINK Mobility Group Holding ASA has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does LINK Mobility Group Holding ASA's Beneish M-Score compare to VZ and TMUS?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, LINK Mobility Group Holding ASA ranks #199 out of 350 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places LINK Mobility Group Holding ASA in the lower 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 Telecommunication Services company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Telecommunication Services 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 LINK Mobility Group Holding ASA and its competitors. LINK Mobility Group Holding ASA's current Beneish M-Score is -2.73. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is LINK Mobility Group Holding ASA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LINK Mobility Group Holding ASA (OSL:LINK) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr24.62, compared to a current price of kr25.66 — trading 4.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.73. LINK Mobility Group Holding ASA's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 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 LINK Mobility Group Holding ASA (OSL:LINK), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.73 as of Jul. 31, 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 LINK Mobility Group Holding ASA (OSL:LINK) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LINK Mobility Group Holding ASA stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of kr25.66 is trading 4.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr24.62. GuruFocus considers LINK Mobility Group Holding ASA to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for OSL:LINK:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.73
  • GF Value™: kr24.62 vs. price of kr25.66 (4.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 90/100 with 3 warning signs

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


LINK Mobility Group Holding ASA Business Description

Address Gullhaug Torg 5, Oslo, NOR, 0484
LINK Mobility Group Holding ASA is a provider of mobile and CPaaS solutions specializing in messaging, digital services, and intelligent data usage. The company's segment include Northern Europe comprising of enterprise traffic in Norway, Sweden, Denmark, and Finland; Central Europe comprising of enterprise traffic in Italy, Bulgaria, Romania, North Macedonia, Poland, Hungary, Germany, and Austria; Western Europe comprising of enterprise traffic in Spain (including subsidiaries in Colombia and Mexico), France, the United Kingdom, and Portugal; and Rest of the World comprising of enterprise traffic in South Africa and it's international business.
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