Ventura Offshore Holding (OSL:VTURA) Beneish M-Score: -2.12 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


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What is Ventura Offshore Holding Beneish M-Score?

Ventura Offshore Holding OSL:VTURA +0.72% 9 Beneish M-Score is -2.12 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates OSL:VTURA with a GF Score™ of 9/100. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 822 Oil & Gas companies, Ventura Offshore Holding ranks worse than 80.05% 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 -2.12 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

OSL:VTURA' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.12   Med: -1.64   Max: 2.09
Current: -2.12

During the past 5 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Ventura Offshore Holding was 2.09. The lowest was -2.12. And the median was -1.64.


Ventura Offshore Holding Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ventura Offshore Holding'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.

Ventura Offshore Holding Beneish M-Score Chart

Ventura Offshore Holding Annual Data
Trend Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beneish M-Score
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 -1.96

Ventura Offshore Holding Quarterly Data
Dec21 Dec22 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 0.00 2.09 -1.31 -1.96 -2.12

OSL:VTURA vs NE, RIG, VAL: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Drilling subindustry, Ventura Offshore Holding'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.


Ventura Offshore Holding Beneish M-Score vs Oil & Gas Industry

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

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


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Ventura Offshore Holding 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 Ventura Offshore Holding 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 * 1.2715+0.528 * 1.0666+0.404 * 0.502+0.892 * 1.0072+0.115 * 0.799
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.7527+4.679 * 0.033409-0.327 * 0.7161
=-2.12

* 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 kr756 Mil.
Revenue was 880.14 + 921.628 + 956.516 + 919.789 = kr3,678 Mil.
Gross Profit was 516.977 + 536.474 + 549.187 + 506.173 = kr2,109 Mil.
Total Current Assets was kr1,458 Mil.
Total Assets was kr6,193 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was kr4,618 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was kr349 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was kr208 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was kr1,042 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was kr1,234 Mil.
Net Income was 248.96 + 279.749 + 222.129 + 241.497 = kr992 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = kr0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 36.625 + 206.292 + 154.396 + 388.124 = kr785 Mil.
Total Receivables was kr590 Mil.
Revenue was 1024.808 + 1077.506 + 928.883 + 620.47 = kr3,652 Mil.
Gross Profit was 595.427 + 597.498 + 574.353 + 465.825 = kr2,233 Mil.
Total Current Assets was kr1,229 Mil.
Total Assets was kr6,798 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was kr5,313 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was kr316 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was kr274 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was kr1,999 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was kr1,491 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)
=(755.544 / 3678.073) / (589.949 / 3651.667)
=0.205418 / 0.161556
=1.2715

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)
=(2233.103 / 3651.667) / (2108.811 / 3678.073)
=0.61153 / 0.573347
=1.0666

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 - (1457.608 + 4618.008) / 6192.853) / (1 - (1229.242 + 5312.789) / 6798.393)
=0.018931 / 0.037709
=0.502

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
=3678.073 / 3651.667
=1.0072

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))
=(315.902 / (315.902 + 5312.789)) / (348.899 / (348.899 + 4618.008))
=0.056124 / 0.070245
=0.799

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)
=(207.673 / 3678.073) / (273.921 / 3651.667)
=0.056462 / 0.075013
=0.7527

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)
=((1234.147 + 1042.308) / 6192.853) / ((1490.826 + 1998.874) / 6798.393)
=0.367594 / 0.513312
=0.7161

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
=(992.335 - 0 - 785.437) / 6192.853
=0.033409

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.

Ventura Offshore Holding has a M-score of -2.12 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 -2.12 mean?
Ventura Offshore Holding (OSL:VTURA) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.12 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Ventura Offshore Holding and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Ventura Offshore Holding ranks #658 out of 822 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 80%.
Is Ventura Offshore Holding's Beneish M-Score too high?
Ventura Offshore Holding's current Beneish M-Score is -2.12. Based on the distribution chart, Ventura Offshore Holding ranks #658 out of 822 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Ventura Offshore Holding has a GF Score™ of 9/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ventura Offshore Holding's Beneish M-Score compare to NE and RIG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Ventura Offshore Holding ranks #658 out of 822 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Ventura Offshore Holding 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 Ventura Offshore Holding and its competitors. Ventura Offshore Holding's current Beneish M-Score is -2.12. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ventura Offshore Holding stock overvalued right now?
Ventura Offshore Holding (OSL:VTURA) has a current Beneish M-Score of -2.12. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.12. Ventura Offshore Holding's overall GF Score™ is 9/100 with 7 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 Ventura Offshore Holding (OSL:VTURA), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.12 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.

Ventura Offshore Holding Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Other Exchanges G4C:Germany
Address Avenida Lacerda Agostinho, 1205 - Virgem Santa, Macae, RJ, BRA, CEP: 27948-005
Ventura Offshore Holding Ltd is a deep-water drilling contractor providing offshore drilling services to the oil and gas industry. The group specializes in deepwater drilling, mainly operating in the offshore oil and gas sector in Brazil. Also, the group owns and operates the drillship Carolina and the semisubmersible rig Victoria (the Owned Rigs), and manages the drillship Zonda and semisubmersible rig Catarina (the Managed Rigs, and together with the Owned Rigs, the Rigs), all of which are drilling rigs capable of drilling in ultra-deep waters. The company operates in two reportable segments: the Operations of owned vessels and the Operations of managed vessels.
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