Solstad Offshore ASA (OSTO:SOFFO) Beneish M-Score: -2.64 (As of Jun. 28, 2026)


OSTO:SOFFO Solstad Offshore ASA OSTO:SOFFO
59 GF Score
Price kr56.00
GF Value kr24.87
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Solstad Offshore ASA Beneish M-Score?

Solstad Offshore ASA OSTO:SOFFO 59 Beneish M-Score is -2.64 as of Jun. 28, 2026. GuruFocus rates OSTO:SOFFO with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of kr24.87 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 960 Transportation companies, Solstad Offshore ASA ranks better than 54.27% 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 -2.64 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

OSTO:SOFFO' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.47   Med: -2.64   Max: 6.92
Current: -2.64

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Solstad Offshore ASA was 6.92. The lowest was -3.47. And the median was -2.64.


Solstad Offshore ASA Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Solstad Offshore ASA'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.

Solstad Offshore ASA Beneish M-Score Chart

Solstad Offshore ASA 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 -2.93 -2.29 -3.27 6.92 -2.64

Solstad Offshore ASA Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 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 Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -3.27 2.40 6.92 8.84 -2.64

Solstad Offshore ASA Beneish M-Score Competitor Comparison

For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Solstad Offshore ASA'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.


Solstad Offshore ASA Beneish M-Score vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Solstad Offshore ASA's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Solstad Offshore ASA 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 Solstad Offshore ASA 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 * 0.9375+0.528 * 0.6823+0.404 * 1.133+0.892 * 1.0086+0.115 * 0.6765
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.8594+4.679 * -0.009579-0.327 * 0.8126
=-2.64

* 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 kr822 Mil.
Revenue was kr2,935 Mil.
Gross Profit was kr1,232 Mil.
Total Current Assets was kr1,764 Mil.
Total Assets was kr8,879 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was kr4,137 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was kr477 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was kr166 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was kr1,595 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was kr2,986 Mil.
Net Income was kr1,409 Mil.
Gross Profit was kr0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was kr1,494 Mil.
Total Receivables was kr869 Mil.
Revenue was kr2,909 Mil.
Gross Profit was kr834 Mil.
Total Current Assets was kr1,448 Mil.
Total Assets was kr8,875 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was kr4,799 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was kr361 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was kr191 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was kr1,646 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was kr3,989 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)
=(821.731 / 2934.538) / (868.986 / 2909.45)
=0.280021 / 0.298677
=0.9375

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)
=(833.642 / 2909.45) / (1232.425 / 2934.538)
=0.286529 / 0.419972
=0.6823

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 - (1764.038 + 4136.562) / 8878.669) / (1 - (1448.273 + 4799.347) / 8874.966)
=0.335418 / 0.29604
=1.133

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
=2934.538 / 2909.45
=1.0086

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))
=(361.218 / (361.218 + 4799.347)) / (477.399 / (477.399 + 4136.562))
=0.069996 / 0.103468
=0.6765

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)
=(165.632 / 2934.538) / (191.083 / 2909.45)
=0.056442 / 0.065677
=0.8594

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)
=((2986.063 + 1594.636) / 8878.669) / ((3989.29 + 1645.775) / 8874.966)
=0.515922 / 0.634939
=0.8126

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
=(1408.882 - 0 - 1493.931) / 8878.669
=-0.009579

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.

Solstad Offshore ASA has a M-score of -2.64 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 -2.64 mean?
Solstad Offshore ASA (OSTO:SOFFO) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.64 as of Jun. 28, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Solstad Offshore ASA and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Solstad Offshore ASA ranks #439 out of 960 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 45.7%.
Is Solstad Offshore ASA's Beneish M-Score too high?
Solstad Offshore ASA's current Beneish M-Score is -2.64. Based on the distribution chart, Solstad Offshore ASA ranks #439 out of 960 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Solstad Offshore ASA has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Solstad Offshore ASA's Beneish M-Score compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Solstad Offshore ASA ranks #439 out of 960 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Solstad Offshore ASA 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 Transportation company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Transportation 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 Solstad Offshore ASA and its competitors. Solstad Offshore ASA's current Beneish M-Score is -2.64. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Solstad Offshore ASA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Solstad Offshore ASA (OSTO:SOFFO) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr24.87, compared to a current price of kr56.00 — trading 125.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.64. Solstad Offshore ASA's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 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 Solstad Offshore ASA (OSTO:SOFFO), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.64 as of Jun. 28, 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 Solstad Offshore ASA (OSTO:SOFFO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Solstad Offshore ASA stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of kr56.00 is trading 125.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr24.87. GuruFocus considers Solstad Offshore ASA to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for OSTO:SOFFO:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.64
  • GF Value™: kr24.87 vs. price of kr56.00 (125.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 3 warning signs

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


Solstad Offshore ASA Business Description

Address Nesavegen 39, Skudeneshavn, NOR, 4280
Solstad Offshore ASA is an owner and operator of offshore service vessels, offering maritime services to the petroleum and renewable energy industries. Its operating segments include AHTS: Anchor handling tug supply vessels; and CSV: Construction service vessels operating subsea construction contracts. Key revenue is generated from South America.
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