Norconsult ASA (OSL:NORCO) Beneish M-Score: -2.24 (As of Aug. 04, 2026)

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OSL:NORCO Norconsult ASA OSL:NORCO
62 GF Score
Price kr38.85
GF Value kr43.21
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Norconsult ASA Beneish M-Score?

Norconsult ASA OSL:NORCO 62 Beneish M-Score is -2.24 as of Aug. 04, 2026. GuruFocus rates OSL:NORCO with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of kr43.21 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,696 Construction companies, Norconsult ASA ranks worse than 66.1% 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 -2.24 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

OSL:NORCO' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.21   Med: -2.67   Max: -2.24
Current: -2.24

During the past 7 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Norconsult ASA was -2.24. The lowest was -4.21. And the median was -2.67.


Norconsult ASA Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Norconsult 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.

Norconsult ASA Beneish M-Score Chart

Norconsult ASA Annual Data
Trend Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -2.66 -4.21 -2.67 -3.13 -2.24

Norconsult ASA Quarterly Data
Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Jun22 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 0.00 0.00 0.00 -2.24 0.00

OSL:NORCO vs PWR, FIX, EME: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Norconsult 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.


Norconsult ASA Beneish M-Score vs Construction Industry

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

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


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Norconsult 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 Norconsult 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 * 1.0235+0.528 * 1+0.404 * 1.9481+0.892 * 1.0946+0.115 * 0.9406
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9452+4.679 * -0.050213-0.327 * 1.0397
=-2.24

* 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 kr2,598 Mil.
Revenue was kr11,399 Mil.
Gross Profit was kr11,399 Mil.
Total Current Assets was kr4,318 Mil.
Total Assets was kr9,400 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was kr1,804 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was kr552 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was kr1,018 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was kr3,760 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was kr2,355 Mil.
Net Income was kr651 Mil.
Gross Profit was kr0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was kr1,123 Mil.
Total Receivables was kr2,319 Mil.
Revenue was kr10,414 Mil.
Gross Profit was kr10,414 Mil.
Total Current Assets was kr4,113 Mil.
Total Assets was kr7,117 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was kr1,730 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was kr489 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was kr984 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was kr3,187 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was kr1,266 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)
=(2598 / 11399) / (2319 / 10414)
=0.227915 / 0.222681
=1.0235

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)
=(10414 / 10414) / (11399 / 11399)
=1 / 1
=1

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 - (4318 + 1804) / 9400) / (1 - (4113 + 1730) / 7117)
=0.348723 / 0.179008
=1.9481

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
=11399 / 10414
=1.0946

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))
=(489 / (489 + 1730)) / (552 / (552 + 1804))
=0.22037 / 0.234295
=0.9406

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)
=(1018 / 11399) / (984 / 10414)
=0.089306 / 0.094488
=0.9452

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)
=((2355 + 3760) / 9400) / ((1266 + 3187) / 7117)
=0.650532 / 0.625685
=1.0397

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
=(651 - 0 - 1123) / 9400
=-0.050213

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.

Norconsult ASA has a M-score of -2.24 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 -2.24 mean?
Norconsult ASA (OSL:NORCO) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.24 as of Aug. 04, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Norconsult ASA and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Norconsult ASA ranks #1121 out of 1696 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 66.1%.
Is Norconsult ASA's Beneish M-Score too high?
Norconsult ASA's current Beneish M-Score is -2.24. Based on the distribution chart, Norconsult ASA ranks #1121 out of 1696 companies in the Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Norconsult ASA has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Norconsult ASA's Beneish M-Score compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Norconsult ASA ranks #1121 out of 1696 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Norconsult 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 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 Norconsult ASA and its competitors. Norconsult ASA's current Beneish M-Score is -2.24. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Norconsult ASA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Norconsult ASA (OSL:NORCO) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr43.21, compared to a current price of kr38.85 — trading 10.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.24. Norconsult ASA's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 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 Norconsult ASA (OSL:NORCO), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.24 as of Aug. 04, 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 Norconsult ASA (OSL:NORCO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Norconsult ASA stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of kr38.85 is trading 10.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr43.21. GuruFocus considers Norconsult ASA to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for OSL:NORCO:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.24
  • GF Value™: kr43.21 vs. price of kr38.85 (10.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100 with 3 warning signs

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


Norconsult ASA Business Description

Other Exchanges NORCOo:UKJL80:Germany
Address Vestfjordgaten 4, Sandvika, NOR, 1338
Norconsult ASA is principally engaged in the provision of planning and consultancy services for all phases of social planning, engineering design, and architecture projects. The Group also develops and distributes complete IT solutions for project, building, and facility management for infrastructure and property and follow up on clients all the way from the development of ideas and concepts, through planning and engineering design to operation and monitoring. Geographically , the company operates in Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Iceland, Poland and Finland regions.
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