Dampskibsselskabet Norden AS (STU:D69) Beneish M-Score: -4.01 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


STU:D69 Dampskibsselskabet Norden AS STU:D69
58 GF Score
Price €40.64
GF Value €32.09
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Dampskibsselskabet Norden AS Beneish M-Score?

Dampskibsselskabet Norden AS STU:D69 -0.83% 58 Beneish M-Score is -4.01 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:D69 with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of €32.09 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 966 Transportation companies, Dampskibsselskabet Norden AS ranks better than 96.79% 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 -4.01 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

STU:D69' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -6.8   Med: -2.81   Max: 6.52
Current: -4.01

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Dampskibsselskabet Norden AS was 6.52. The lowest was -6.80. And the median was -2.81.


Dampskibsselskabet Norden AS Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Dampskibsselskabet Norden 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.

Dampskibsselskabet Norden AS Beneish M-Score Chart

Dampskibsselskabet Norden AS 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 -2.63 -3.38 -0.42 -1.42 -3.86

Dampskibsselskabet Norden AS Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 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 Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.67 -2.73 -2.88 -3.86 -4.01

Dampskibsselskabet Norden AS Beneish M-Score Competitor Comparison

For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Dampskibsselskabet Norden 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.


Dampskibsselskabet Norden AS Beneish M-Score vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Dampskibsselskabet Norden AS's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Dampskibsselskabet Norden 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 Dampskibsselskabet Norden 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 * 1.2906+0.528 * 1.1699+0.404 * 0.767+0.892 * 0.7417+0.115 * 1
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 6.0883+4.679 * -0.134126-0.327 * 1.1597
=-4.00

* 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 €358 Mil.
Revenue was 703.677 + 691.313 + 627.924 + 676.433 = €2,699 Mil.
Gross Profit was 21.625 + 32.708 + 27.264 + 37.281 = €119 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €1,047 Mil.
Total Assets was €2,171 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €1,018 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €-5 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €616 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €423 Mil.
Net Income was 9.688 + 8.369 + 22.152 + 45.084 = €85 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = €0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 148.52 + 51.411 + 81.622 + 94.936 = €376 Mil.
Total Receivables was €374 Mil.
Revenue was 739.075 + 982.122 + 958.844 + 959.193 = €3,639 Mil.
Gross Profit was 52.077 + 38.105 + 40.275 + 57.041 = €187 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €890 Mil.
Total Assets was €2,013 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €995 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €-1 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €601 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €230 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)
=(358.369 / 2699.347) / (374.347 / 3639.234)
=0.132761 / 0.102864
=1.2906

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)
=(187.498 / 3639.234) / (118.878 / 2699.347)
=0.051521 / 0.04404
=1.1699

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 - (1046.65 + 1018.451) / 2171.063) / (1 - (889.665 + 995.392) / 2013.17)
=0.048807 / 0.063637
=0.767

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
=2699.347 / 3639.234
=0.7417

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))
=(0 / (0 + 995.392)) / (0 / (0 + 1018.451))
=0 / 0
=1

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)
=(-4.652 / 2699.347) / (-1.03 / 3639.234)
=-0.001723 / -0.000283
=6.0883

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)
=((422.985 + 615.534) / 2171.063) / ((229.677 + 600.695) / 2013.17)
=0.478346 / 0.41247
=1.1597

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
=(85.293 - 0 - 376.489) / 2171.063
=-0.134126

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.

Dampskibsselskabet Norden AS has a M-score of -4.00 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 -4.01 mean?
Dampskibsselskabet Norden AS (STU:D69) has a Beneish M-Score of -4.01 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Dampskibsselskabet Norden AS and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Dampskibsselskabet Norden AS ranks #31 out of 966 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 3.2%.
Is Dampskibsselskabet Norden AS's Beneish M-Score too high?
Dampskibsselskabet Norden AS's current Beneish M-Score is -4.01. Based on the distribution chart, Dampskibsselskabet Norden AS ranks #31 out of 966 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Dampskibsselskabet Norden AS has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dampskibsselskabet Norden AS's Beneish M-Score compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Dampskibsselskabet Norden AS ranks #31 out of 966 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Dampskibsselskabet Norden AS in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. 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 Dampskibsselskabet Norden AS and its competitors. Dampskibsselskabet Norden AS's current Beneish M-Score is -4.01. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Dampskibsselskabet Norden AS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dampskibsselskabet Norden AS (STU:D69) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €32.09, compared to a current price of €40.64 — trading 26.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -4.01. Dampskibsselskabet Norden AS's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 10 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 Dampskibsselskabet Norden AS (STU:D69), the current Beneish M-Score is -4.01 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 Dampskibsselskabet Norden AS (STU:D69) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dampskibsselskabet Norden AS stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €40.64 is trading 26.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €32.09. GuruFocus considers Dampskibsselskabet Norden AS to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:D69:

  • Beneish M-Score: -4.01
  • GF Value™: €32.09 vs. price of €40.64 (26.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 58/100 with 10 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:D69 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Dampskibsselskabet Norden AS Business Description

Address 52, Strandvejen, Hellerup, DNK, DK-2900
Dampskibsselskabet Norden AS is an independent shipping company. The company's operating segments include Assets & Logistics and Freight Services & Trading. It generates maximum revenue from Freight Services & Trading segment which offers transport of bulk commodities such as grain, coal, iron ore and sugar, and of fuel oil and refined oil products. Geographically, it generates revenue from China, Singapore, United States of America, Mexico and Other regions.
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