SpareBank 1 Ostlandet (OSL:SPOL) Beneish M-Score: -2.40 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


OSL:SPOL SpareBank 1 Ostlandet OSL:SPOL
65 GF Score
Price kr188.24
GF Value kr165.16
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is SpareBank 1 Ostlandet Beneish M-Score?

SpareBank 1 Ostlandet OSL:SPOL +0.29% 65 Beneish M-Score is -2.40 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates OSL:SPOL with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of kr165.16 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,396 Banks companies, SpareBank 1 Ostlandet ranks better than 50.64% on this metric.

Note: Financial institutions were excluded from the sample in Beneish paper when calculating Beneish M-Score. Thus, the prediction might not fit banks and insurance companies.

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 -2.4 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

The historical rank and industry rank for SpareBank 1 Ostlandet's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

OSL:SPOL' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -5.08   Med: -2.31   Max: -1.97
Current: -2.4

During the past 12 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of SpareBank 1 Ostlandet was -1.97. The lowest was -5.08. And the median was -2.31.

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SpareBank 1 Ostlandet 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 SpareBank 1 Ostlandet 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+0.528 * 1+0.404 * 1.0006+0.892 * 1.0832+0.115 * 0.8571
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9891+4.679 * 0.000148-0.327 * 0.9298
=-2.40

* 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 kr0 Mil.
Revenue was 1598 + 1753 + 1813 + 1826 = kr6,990 Mil.
Gross Profit was 1598 + 1753 + 1813 + 1826 = kr6,990 Mil.
Total Current Assets was kr0 Mil.
Total Assets was kr215,536 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was kr622 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was kr167 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was kr120 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was kr0 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was kr49,802 Mil.
Net Income was 790 + 882 + 867 + 908 = kr3,447 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = kr0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 1343 + -489 + 668 + 1893 = kr3,415 Mil.
 Total Receivables was kr0 Mil.
Revenue was 1657 + 1670 + 1586 + 1540 = kr6,453 Mil.
Gross Profit was 1657 + 1670 + 1586 + 1540 = kr6,453 Mil.
Total Current Assets was kr0 Mil.
Total Assets was kr211,657 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was kr740 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was kr164 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was kr112 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was kr0 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was kr52,599 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)
=(0 / 6990) / (0 / 6453)
=0 / 0
=1

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)
=(6453 / 6453) / (6990 / 6990)
=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 - (0 + 622) / 215536) / (1 - (0 + 740) / 211657)
=0.997114 / 0.996504
=1.0006

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
=6990 / 6453
=1.0832

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))
=(164 / (164 + 740)) / (167 / (167 + 622))
=0.181416 / 0.21166
=0.8571

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)
=(120 / 6990) / (112 / 6453)
=0.017167 / 0.017356
=0.9891

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)
=((49802 + 0) / 215536) / ((52599 + 0) / 211657)
=0.231061 / 0.248511
=0.9298

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
=(3447 - 0 - 3415) / 215536
=0.000148

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.

SpareBank 1 Ostlandet has a M-score of -2.40 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 -2.40 mean?
SpareBank 1 Ostlandet (OSL:SPOL) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.40 as of Jun. 25, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on SpareBank 1 Ostlandet and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, SpareBank 1 Ostlandet ranks #689 out of 1396 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 49.4%.
Is SpareBank 1 Ostlandet's Beneish M-Score too high?
SpareBank 1 Ostlandet's current Beneish M-Score is -2.40. Based on the distribution chart, SpareBank 1 Ostlandet ranks #689 out of 1396 companies in the Banks industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, SpareBank 1 Ostlandet has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SpareBank 1 Ostlandet's Beneish M-Score compare to competitors?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, SpareBank 1 Ostlandet ranks #689 out of 1396 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts SpareBank 1 Ostlandet in the upper 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 Banks company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Banks 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 SpareBank 1 Ostlandet and its competitors. SpareBank 1 Ostlandet's current Beneish M-Score is -2.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SpareBank 1 Ostlandet stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SpareBank 1 Ostlandet (OSL:SPOL) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr165.16, compared to a current price of kr188.24 — trading 14% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.40. SpareBank 1 Ostlandet's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 5 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 SpareBank 1 Ostlandet (OSL:SPOL), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.40 as of Jun. 25, 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 SpareBank 1 Ostlandet (OSL:SPOL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SpareBank 1 Ostlandet stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of kr188.24 is trading 14% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr165.16. GuruFocus considers SpareBank 1 Ostlandet to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for OSL:SPOL:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.40
  • GF Value™: kr165.16 vs. price of kr188.24 (14% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 5 warning signs

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

SpareBank 1 Ostlandet Business Description

Other Exchanges 0RU6:UK
Address Strandgata 15, Postbox 203, Hamar, NOR, N-2302
SpareBank 1 Ostlandet is a savings bank and regional financial institution. The bank offers financial products and services, including savings, financing, payment processing, insurance, capital management, investments, loans and credits, advisory services, foreign exchange and interest rate hedging, and pension solutions. The Group reports the following operating segments: Retail Banking (PM), Corporate Banking (BM), Real Estate Agency, Financing/Leasing, Accounting Services, and Unallocated operations. The bank mainly operates in Eastern Norway with a presence in Innlandet, Oslo, Akershus, and Buskerud through a branch network, digital channels, and customer centres.
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