Skandia GreenPower AS (OSL:SKAND) Beneish M-Score: -2.58 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


OSL:SKAND Skandia GreenPower AS OSL:SKAND
61 GF Score
Price kr1.65
GF Value kr1.16
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Skandia GreenPower AS Beneish M-Score?

Skandia GreenPower AS OSL:SKAND 61 Beneish M-Score is -2.58 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates OSL:SKAND with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of kr1.16 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 390 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, Skandia GreenPower AS ranks worse than 52.56% 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 -2.58 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

OSL:SKAND' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.71   Med: -2.67   Max: 1.52
Current: -2.58

During the past 9 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Skandia GreenPower AS was 1.52. The lowest was -4.71. And the median was -2.67.


Skandia GreenPower AS Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Skandia GreenPower 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.

Skandia GreenPower AS Beneish M-Score Chart

Skandia GreenPower AS Annual Data
Trend Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only 1.52 -4.71 0.72 -2.67 -2.58

Skandia GreenPower AS Semi-Annual Data
Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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 0.72 0.00 -2.67 0.00 -2.58

Skandia GreenPower AS Beneish M-Score Competitor Comparison

For the Utilities - Renewable subindustry, Skandia GreenPower 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.


Skandia GreenPower AS Beneish M-Score vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry

For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Skandia GreenPower AS's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Skandia GreenPower 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 Skandia GreenPower 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 * 1.0903+0.528 * 1.4257+0.404 * 0.7697+0.892 * 1.7624+0.115 * 0.9986
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.206495-0.327 * 1.0933
=-2.58

* 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 kr81.4 Mil.
Revenue was kr538.4 Mil.
Gross Profit was kr56.2 Mil.
Total Current Assets was kr179.0 Mil.
Total Assets was kr287.3 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was kr0.0 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was kr17.1 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was kr0.0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was kr182.8 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was kr0.0 Mil.
Net Income was kr10.2 Mil.
Gross Profit was kr0.0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was kr69.5 Mil.
Total Receivables was kr42.3 Mil.
Revenue was kr305.5 Mil.
Gross Profit was kr45.4 Mil.
Total Current Assets was kr128.4 Mil.
Total Assets was kr251.6 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was kr0.1 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was kr44.8 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was kr0.0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was kr146.4 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was kr0.0 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)
=(81.38 / 538.431) / (42.349 / 305.504)
=0.151143 / 0.13862
=1.0903

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)
=(45.438 / 305.504) / (56.169 / 538.431)
=0.148731 / 0.10432
=1.4257

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 - (179.047 + 0) / 287.271) / (1 - (128.395 + 0.062) / 251.593)
=0.376731 / 0.489425
=0.7697

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
=538.431 / 305.504
=1.7624

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))
=(44.786 / (44.786 + 0.062)) / (17.057 / (17.057 + 0))
=0.998618 / 1
=0.9986

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 / 538.431) / (0 / 305.504)
=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)
=((0 + 182.814) / 287.271) / ((0 + 146.449) / 251.593)
=0.636382 / 0.582087
=1.0933

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
=(10.165 - 0 - 69.485) / 287.271
=-0.206495

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.

Skandia GreenPower AS has a M-score of -2.58 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 -2.58 mean?
Skandia GreenPower AS (OSL:SKAND) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.58 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Skandia GreenPower AS and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Skandia GreenPower AS ranks #205 out of 390 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 52.6%.
Is Skandia GreenPower AS's Beneish M-Score too high?
Skandia GreenPower AS's current Beneish M-Score is -2.58. Based on the distribution chart, Skandia GreenPower AS ranks #205 out of 390 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Skandia GreenPower AS has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Skandia GreenPower AS's Beneish M-Score compare to competitors?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Skandia GreenPower AS ranks #205 out of 390 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Skandia GreenPower AS 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 Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Utilities - Independent Power Producers 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 Skandia GreenPower AS and its competitors. Skandia GreenPower AS's current Beneish M-Score is -2.58. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Skandia GreenPower AS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Skandia GreenPower AS (OSL:SKAND) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr1.16, compared to a current price of kr1.65 — trading 42.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.58. Skandia GreenPower AS's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 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 Skandia GreenPower AS (OSL:SKAND), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.58 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 Skandia GreenPower AS (OSL:SKAND) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Skandia GreenPower AS stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of kr1.65 is trading 42.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr1.16. GuruFocus considers Skandia GreenPower AS to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for OSL:SKAND:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.58
  • GF Value™: kr1.16 vs. price of kr1.65 (42.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 3 warning signs

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


Skandia GreenPower AS Business Description

Other Exchanges 0RQ:Germany
Address Henrik Wergelands Gate 29, Kristiansand, NOR, 4612
Skandia GreenPower AS is a provider of electricity in the private retail market. It also offers end-to-end solar cell solutions for roofs. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the domestic market.
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