Sea1 Offshore (OSL:SEA1) Beneish M-Score: -2.28 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


OSL:SEA1 Sea1 Offshore Inc OSL:SEA1
77 GF Score
Price kr24.90
GF Value kr28.86
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Sea1 Offshore Beneish M-Score?

Sea1 Offshore OSL:SEA1 -0.40% 77 Beneish M-Score is -2.28 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates OSL:SEA1 with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of kr28.86 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 822 Oil & Gas companies, Sea1 Offshore ranks worse than 73.6% 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 -2.28 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

The historical rank and industry rank for Sea1 Offshore's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

OSL:SEA1' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.41   Med: -2.63   Max: 3.73
Current: -2.28

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Sea1 Offshore was 3.73. The lowest was -4.41. And the median was -2.63.


Sea1 Offshore Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sea1 Offshore'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.

Sea1 Offshore Beneish M-Score Chart

Sea1 Offshore 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 -2.19 -2.74 -2.08 -2.32 -2.59

Sea1 Offshore 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 -2.63 -3.04 -2.84 -2.59 -2.28

OSL:SEA1 vs SLB, BKR, HAL: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Equipment & Services subindustry, Sea1 Offshore'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.


Sea1 Offshore Beneish M-Score vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Sea1 Offshore's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Sea1 Offshore's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Sea1 Offshore 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 Sea1 Offshore 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 * 1.4157+0.528 * 1.0271+0.404 * 0.9754+0.892 * 0.7788+0.115 * 0.9963
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.3896+4.679 * 0.009138-0.327 * 0.8804
=-2.28

* 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 kr837 Mil.
Revenue was 695.352 + 689.654 + 630.76 + 716.982 = kr2,733 Mil.
Gross Profit was 568.215 + 557.769 + 507.247 + 593.072 = kr2,226 Mil.
Total Current Assets was kr1,496 Mil.
Total Assets was kr7,847 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was kr6,020 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was kr506 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was kr285 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was kr1,598 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was kr2,211 Mil.
Net Income was 273.068 + 146.035 + 121.833 + 652.006 = kr1,193 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = kr0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 180.374 + 217.228 + 372.28 + 351.354 = kr1,121 Mil.
Total Receivables was kr759 Mil.
Revenue was 731.969 + 768.003 + 867.303 + 1141.782 = kr3,509 Mil.
Gross Profit was 587.472 + 618.065 + 714.019 + 1016.732 = kr2,936 Mil.
Total Current Assets was kr1,321 Mil.
Total Assets was kr8,526 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was kr6,836 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was kr573 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was kr264 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was kr1,091 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was kr3,609 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)
=(836.715 / 2732.748) / (758.932 / 3509.057)
=0.306181 / 0.216278
=1.4157

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)
=(2936.288 / 3509.057) / (2226.303 / 2732.748)
=0.836774 / 0.814676
=1.0271

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 - (1495.934 + 6019.925) / 7847.081) / (1 - (1321.054 + 6836.184) / 8526.212)
=0.04221 / 0.043275
=0.9754

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
=2732.748 / 3509.057
=0.7788

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))
=(572.779 / (572.779 + 6836.184)) / (506.444 / (506.444 + 6019.925))
=0.077309 / 0.0776
=0.9963

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)
=(285.237 / 2732.748) / (263.574 / 3509.057)
=0.104377 / 0.075112
=1.3896

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)
=((2210.506 + 1597.89) / 7847.081) / ((3609.007 + 1090.96) / 8526.212)
=0.485326 / 0.551237
=0.8804

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
=(1192.942 - 0 - 1121.236) / 7847.081
=0.009138

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.

Sea1 Offshore has a M-score of -2.28 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 -2.28 mean?
Sea1 Offshore (OSL:SEA1) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.28 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Sea1 Offshore and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Sea1 Offshore ranks #605 out of 822 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 73.6%.
Is Sea1 Offshore's Beneish M-Score too high?
Sea1 Offshore's current Beneish M-Score is -2.28. Based on the distribution chart, Sea1 Offshore ranks #605 out of 822 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Sea1 Offshore has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sea1 Offshore's Beneish M-Score compare to SLB and BKR?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Sea1 Offshore ranks #605 out of 822 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Sea1 Offshore 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 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 Sea1 Offshore and its competitors. Sea1 Offshore's current Beneish M-Score is -2.28. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sea1 Offshore stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sea1 Offshore (OSL:SEA1) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr28.86, compared to a current price of kr24.90 — trading 13.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.28. Sea1 Offshore's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 4 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 Sea1 Offshore (OSL:SEA1), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.28 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 Sea1 Offshore (OSL:SEA1) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sea1 Offshore stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of kr24.90 is trading 13.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr28.86. GuruFocus considers Sea1 Offshore to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for OSL:SEA1:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.28
  • GF Value™: kr28.86 vs. price of kr24.90 (13.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the OSL:SEA1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Sea1 Offshore Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Other Exchanges SIOFFO:SwedenS5H0:Germany
Address Kjoita 18, Kristiansand, NOR, 4630
Sea1 Offshore Inc is a vessel provider to the offshore oil and gas and renewable industry. It provides a wide range of services with its vessels, equipment and an experienced crew. The fleet consists of various vessels and includes platform supply vessels, anchor handling tug and supply as well as offshore subsea construction and well intervention vessels. The reportable segments are Subsea Vessels, Anchor-Handling Tug Supply (AHTS) Vessels, Platform Supply Vessels (PSVs), Fast Crew & Oil Spill Recovery Vessels, and Other. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Subsea Vessels segment.
77GF Score

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