Meren Energy (OSTO:MER) Beneish M-Score: 2.36 (As of Jun. 25, 2026) — Near Median


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What is Meren Energy Beneish M-Score?

Meren Energy OSTO:MER -1.65% 24 Beneish M-Score is 2.36 as of Jun. 25, 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 2.36. GuruFocus rates OSTO:MER with a GF Score™ of 24/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 822 Oil & Gas companies, Meren Energy ranks worse than 96.47% 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.

Warning Sign:

Beneish M-Score 2.36 higher than -1.78, which implies that the company might have manipulated its financial results.

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

OSTO:MER' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.36   Med: 2.36   Max: 2.36
Current: 2.36

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Meren Energy was 2.36. The lowest was 2.36. And the median was 2.36.


Meren Energy Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Meren Energy'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.

Meren Energy Beneish M-Score Chart

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OSTO:MER vs COP, EOG, OXY: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Meren Energy'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.


Meren Energy Beneish M-Score vs Oil & Gas Industry

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

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


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Meren Energy 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 Meren Energy 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 * 0.0833+0.528 * 1.6976+0.404 * 1.3583+0.892 * 7.2514+0.115 * 0.0495
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.094+4.679 * -0.163384-0.327 * 0.9134
=2.08

* 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 kr1,297 Mil.
Revenue was 1064.956 + 1855.912 + 2031.064 + 661.69 = kr5,614 Mil.
Gross Profit was 338.214 + -726.752 + 522.059 + 433.488 = kr567 Mil.
Total Current Assets was kr3,723 Mil.
Total Assets was kr18,379 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was kr13,232 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was kr2,315 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was kr292 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was kr2,953 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was kr3,473 Mil.
Net Income was -393.186 + -843.85 + 48.738 + 29.599 = kr-1,159 Mil.
Non Operating Income was -101.557 + -4.647 + -3.749 + 0 = kr-110 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was -255.291 + 735.116 + 1374.975 + 99.301 = kr1,954 Mil.
Total Receivables was kr2,147 Mil.
Revenue was 774.146 + 0 + 0 + 0 = kr774 Mil.
Gross Profit was 132.74 + 0 + 0 + 0 = kr133 Mil.
Total Current Assets was kr7,449 Mil.
Total Assets was kr25,425 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was kr16,527 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was kr123 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was kr429 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was kr5,589 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was kr4,142 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)
=(1296.954 / 5613.622) / (2147.14 / 774.146)
=0.231037 / 2.77356
=0.0833

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)
=(132.74 / 774.146) / (567.009 / 5613.622)
=0.171466 / 0.101006
=1.6976

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 - (3723.153 + 13232.287) / 18379.109) / (1 - (7448.621 + 16526.597) / 25425.222)
=0.077461 / 0.05703
=1.3583

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
=5613.622 / 774.146
=7.2514

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))
=(122.607 / (122.607 + 16526.597)) / (2314.802 / (2314.802 + 13232.287))
=0.007364 / 0.14889
=0.0495

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)
=(292.166 / 5613.622) / (428.783 / 774.146)
=0.052046 / 0.553879
=0.094

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)
=((3472.52 + 2952.621) / 18379.109) / ((4142.289 + 5589.252) / 25425.222)
=0.349589 / 0.382751
=0.9134

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
=(-1158.699 - -109.953 - 1954.101) / 18379.109
=-0.163384

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.

Meren Energy has a M-score of 2.08 signals that the company is likely to be a manipulator.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Beneish M-Score →
What does a Beneish M-Score of 2.36 mean?
Meren Energy (OSTO:MER) has a Beneish M-Score of 2.36 as of Jun. 25, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Meren Energy and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 2.36. Over the past decade, Meren Energy's Beneish M-Score has ranged from 2.36 to 2.36. According to the industry distribution chart, Meren Energy ranks #793 out of 822 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 96.5%.
Is Meren Energy's Beneish M-Score too high?
Meren Energy's current Beneish M-Score of 2.36 is near median its 10-year median of 2.36. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.36 to a high of 2.36. Based on the distribution chart, Meren Energy ranks #793 out of 822 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Meren Energy has a GF Score™ of 24/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Meren Energy's Beneish M-Score compare to COP and EOG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Meren Energy ranks #793 out of 822 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Meren Energy in the lower half of its industry. Historically, Meren Energy's own Beneish M-Score has ranged from 2.36 to 2.36 over the past decade. 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 Meren Energy and its competitors. Meren Energy's current Beneish M-Score is 2.36, which is near median its own 10-year median of 2.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Meren Energy stock overvalued right now?
Meren Energy (OSTO:MER) has a current Beneish M-Score of 2.36. The current Beneish M-Score is 2.36, which is near median its 10-year median of 2.36. Meren Energy's overall GF Score™ is 24/100 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 Meren Energy (OSTO:MER), the current Beneish M-Score is 2.36 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.

Meren Energy Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address 666 Burrard Street, Suite 2500, 25th Floor, Vancouver, BC, CAN, V6C 2X8
Meren Energy Inc is an Independent upstream oil and gas company with interests offshore Nigeria, Namibia, South Africa, and Equatorial Guinea. The development assets of the company are in deepwater Nigeria operated by Majors. The Company holds a forward position in the Orange Basin, including its interest in the Venus light oil project, offshore Namibia, and its direct interest in Block 3B/4B, offshore South Africa.
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