Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA (STU:NWC) Beneish M-Score: -3.09 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


STU:NWC Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA STU:NWC
67 GF Score
Price €1.44
GF Value €1.49
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA Beneish M-Score?

Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA STU:NWC +1.48% 67 Beneish M-Score is -3.09 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:NWC with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.49 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 966 Transportation companies, Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA ranks better than 87.06% 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 -3.09 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

STU:NWC' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -5.22   Med: -2.49   Max: -1.17
Current: -3.09

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA was -1.17. The lowest was -5.22. And the median was -2.49.


Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Norwegian Air Shuttle 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.

Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA Beneish M-Score Chart

Norwegian Air Shuttle 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 -1.36 -3.26 -3.26 -2.91 -3.09

Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA 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 0.00 0.00 0.00 -3.09 0.00

STU:NWC vs DAL, UAL, LUV: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Airlines subindustry, Norwegian Air Shuttle 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.


Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA Beneish M-Score vs Transportation Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Norwegian Air Shuttle 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 Norwegian Air Shuttle 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 * 1.0125+0.528 * 0.8845+0.404 * 0.8292+0.892 * 1.0583+0.115 * 1.3619
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.0208+4.679 * -0.1221-0.327 * 1.0485
=-3.10

* 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 €264 Mil.
Revenue was €3,181 Mil.
Gross Profit was €733 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €1,226 Mil.
Total Assets was €3,551 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €2,095 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €358 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €205 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €1,185 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €1,328 Mil.
Net Income was €229 Mil.
Gross Profit was €0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was €662 Mil.
Total Receivables was €247 Mil.
Revenue was €3,006 Mil.
Gross Profit was €613 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €1,298 Mil.
Total Assets was €3,200 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €1,651 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €409 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €190 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €1,117 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €1,043 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)
=(264.39 / 3180.964) / (246.742 / 3005.845)
=0.083116 / 0.082087
=1.0125

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)
=(612.812 / 3005.845) / (733.178 / 3180.964)
=0.203873 / 0.230489
=0.8845

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 - (1226.301 + 2094.674) / 3551.482) / (1 - (1298.311 + 1651.444) / 3200.242)
=0.064904 / 0.078271
=0.8292

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
=3180.964 / 3005.845
=1.0583

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))
=(409.137 / (409.137 + 1651.444)) / (357.506 / (357.506 + 2094.674))
=0.198554 / 0.145791
=1.3619

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)
=(205.496 / 3180.964) / (190.227 / 3005.845)
=0.064602 / 0.063286
=1.0208

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)
=((1327.613 + 1185.32) / 3551.482) / ((1042.547 + 1117.106) / 3200.242)
=0.707573 / 0.674841
=1.0485

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
=(228.817 - 0 - 662.454) / 3551.482
=-0.1221

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.

Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA has a M-score of -3.10 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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What does a Beneish M-Score of -3.09 mean?
Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA (STU:NWC) has a Beneish M-Score of -3.09 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA ranks #125 out of 966 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 12.9%.
Is Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA's Beneish M-Score too high?
Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA's current Beneish M-Score is -3.09. Based on the distribution chart, Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA ranks #125 out of 966 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA's Beneish M-Score compare to DAL and UAL?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA ranks #125 out of 966 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA in the top 13% 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 Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA and its competitors. Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA's current Beneish M-Score is -3.09. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA (STU:NWC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.49, compared to a current price of €1.44 — trading 3.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -3.09. Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 4 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 Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA (STU:NWC), the current Beneish M-Score is -3.09 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 Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA (STU:NWC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €1.44 is trading 3.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €1.49. GuruFocus considers Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for STU:NWC:

  • Beneish M-Score: -3.09
  • GF Value™: €1.49 vs. price of €1.44 (3.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 4 warning signs

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


Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA Business Description

Address Oksenoyveien 3, Fornebu, P.O. Box 115, Lysaker, NOR, NO-1366
Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA is an airline that operates short-haul flights across the Nordic countries and to destinations in Europe. The company has organized its operations into four functional business areas, including Commercial, Operations, Wideroe and Support Functions. With over three hundred routes in its network, Norwegian Air Shuttle provides passengers with quality flights at affordable fares. The company's focus is on low-cost air travel for passengers, and it believes in offering friendly and helpful service while maintaining operational excellence.
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