Napatech AS (OSL:NAPA) Beneish M-Score: -3.24 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


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What is Napatech AS Beneish M-Score?

Napatech AS OSL:NAPA +2.11% 47 Beneish M-Score is -3.24 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates OSL:NAPA with a GF Score™ of 47/100 and a GF Value™ of kr24.62 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 2,404 Hardware companies, Napatech AS ranks better than 88.56% 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 -3.24 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

OSL:NAPA' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -7.82   Med: -2.99   Max: -0.47
Current: -3.24

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Napatech AS was -0.47. The lowest was -7.82. And the median was -2.99.


Napatech AS Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Napatech 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.

Napatech AS Beneish M-Score Chart

Napatech AS 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 -0.47 -2.64 -3.31 -2.80 -3.24

Napatech AS 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 -3.24 0.00

OSL:NAPA vs CSCO, CIEN, MSI: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Communication Equipment subindustry, Napatech 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.


Napatech AS Beneish M-Score vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Napatech AS's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Napatech 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 Napatech 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 * 0.9217+0.528 * 0.9811+0.404 * 0.5674+0.892 * 1.2667+0.115 * 0.9853
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.17544-0.327 * 0.7356
=-3.24

* 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 kr79.4 Mil.
Revenue was kr232.3 Mil.
Gross Profit was kr161.4 Mil.
Total Current Assets was kr385.8 Mil.
Total Assets was kr430.9 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was kr18.4 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was kr35.1 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was kr0.0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was kr84.4 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was kr12.7 Mil.
Net Income was kr-127.8 Mil.
Gross Profit was kr0.0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was kr-52.2 Mil.
Total Receivables was kr68.0 Mil.
Revenue was kr183.4 Mil.
Gross Profit was kr125.0 Mil.
Total Current Assets was kr297.5 Mil.
Total Assets was kr362.2 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was kr25.2 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was kr46.0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was kr0.0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was kr90.1 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was kr20.8 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)
=(79.359 / 232.309) / (67.969 / 183.393)
=0.34161 / 0.370619
=0.9217

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)
=(125.025 / 183.393) / (161.428 / 232.309)
=0.681733 / 0.694885
=0.9811

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 - (385.849 + 18.414) / 430.927) / (1 - (297.533 + 25.196) / 362.233)
=0.061876 / 0.109057
=0.5674

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
=232.309 / 183.393
=1.2667

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))
=(45.992 / (45.992 + 25.196)) / (35.069 / (35.069 + 18.414))
=0.646064 / 0.655704
=0.9853

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 / 232.309) / (0 / 183.393)
=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)
=((12.719 + 84.36) / 430.927) / ((20.815 + 90.116) / 362.233)
=0.225279 / 0.306242
=0.7356

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
=(-127.802 - 0 - -52.2) / 430.927
=-0.17544

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.

Napatech AS has a M-score of -3.24 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 -3.24 mean?
Napatech AS (OSL:NAPA) has a Beneish M-Score of -3.24 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Napatech AS and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Napatech AS ranks #275 out of 2404 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 11.4%.
Is Napatech AS's Beneish M-Score too high?
Napatech AS's current Beneish M-Score is -3.24. Based on the distribution chart, Napatech AS ranks #275 out of 2404 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Napatech AS has a GF Score™ of 47/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Napatech AS's Beneish M-Score compare to CSCO and CIEN?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Napatech AS ranks #275 out of 2404 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Napatech AS in the top 11% 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 Hardware company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Hardware 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 Napatech AS and its competitors. Napatech AS's current Beneish M-Score is -3.24. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Napatech AS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Napatech AS (OSL:NAPA) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr24.62, compared to a current price of kr48.45 — trading 96.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -3.24. Napatech AS's overall GF Score™ is 47/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Napatech AS (OSL:NAPA), the current Beneish M-Score is -3.24 as of Jun. 26, 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 Napatech AS (OSL:NAPA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Napatech AS stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of kr48.45 is trading 96.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr24.62. GuruFocus considers Napatech AS to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for OSL:NAPA:

  • Beneish M-Score: -3.24
  • GF Value™: kr24.62 vs. price of kr48.45 (96.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 47/100 with 1 warning sign

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


Napatech AS Business Description

Address Tobaksvejen 23A, Soeborg, Copenhagen, DNK, DK-2860
Napatech AS is a tech company. It enhances open and standard virtualized servers to boost innovation and release valuable computing resources that improve services and increase revenue. The Group manufactures and sells network adapters to end-users and through third-party channel partners. It derives the maximum of its revenue from the Americas.
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