SVMRF (Magnora ASA) Beneish M-Score: 34.53 (As of Jul. 13, 2026) — 3695% Above Median

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What is Magnora ASA Beneish M-Score?

Magnora ASA SVMRF 76 Beneish M-Score is 34.53 as of Jul. 13, 2026, which is 3695% above its 10-year median of 0.91. GuruFocus rates SVMRF with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.07. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 393 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, Magnora ASA ranks worse than 98.73% 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 34.53 higher than -1.78, which implies that the company might have manipulated its financial results.

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

SVMRF' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -5.26   Med: 0.91   Max: 34.53
Current: 34.53

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Magnora ASA was 34.53. The lowest was -5.26. And the median was 0.91.


Magnora ASA Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Magnora 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.

Magnora ASA Beneish M-Score Chart

Magnora 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 -2.87 3.55 -3.82 4.05 34.53

Magnora 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 34.53 0.00

Magnora ASA Beneish M-Score Competitor Comparison

For the Utilities - Renewable subindustry, Magnora 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.


Magnora ASA Beneish M-Score vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry

For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Magnora ASA's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Magnora 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 Magnora 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 * 0.0566+0.528 * 1+0.404 * 1.0911+0.892 * 47.1561+0.115 * 2.8552
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.0175+4.679 * 0.067379-0.327 * 0.5716
=38.70

* 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 $0.71 Mil.
Revenue was $9.67 Mil.
Gross Profit was $9.67 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $18.91 Mil.
Total Assets was $44.20 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $0.93 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $0.15 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $4.60 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $6.99 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $0.59 Mil.
Net Income was $1.99 Mil.
Gross Profit was $0.00 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was $-0.99 Mil.
Total Receivables was $0.27 Mil.
Revenue was $0.21 Mil.
Gross Profit was $0.21 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $25.22 Mil.
Total Assets was $51.27 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $0.15 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $0.10 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $5.59 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $15.38 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $0.00 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)
=(0.712 / 9.667) / (0.267 / 0.205)
=0.073653 / 1.302439
=0.0566

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)
=(0.205 / 0.205) / (9.667 / 9.667)
=1 / 1
=1

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 - (18.908 + 0.93) / 44.198) / (1 - (25.222 + 0.152) / 51.273)
=0.551156 / 0.50512
=1.0911

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
=9.667 / 0.205
=47.1561

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))
=(0.098 / (0.098 + 0.152)) / (0.148 / (0.148 + 0.93))
=0.392 / 0.137291
=2.8552

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)
=(4.601 / 9.667) / (5.588 / 0.205)
=0.475949 / 27.258537
=0.0175

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)
=((0.594 + 6.985) / 44.198) / ((0 + 15.383) / 51.273)
=0.171478 / 0.300021
=0.5716

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
=(1.989 - 0 - -0.989) / 44.198
=0.067379

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.

Magnora ASA has a M-score of 38.70 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 34.53 mean?
Magnora ASA (SVMRF) has a Beneish M-Score of 34.53 as of Jul. 13, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Magnora ASA and its competitors. This is 3695% above median its historical median of 0.91. According to the industry distribution chart, Magnora ASA ranks #388 out of 393 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 98.7%.
Is Magnora ASA's Beneish M-Score too high?
Magnora ASA's current Beneish M-Score of 34.53 is 3695% above median its 10-year median of 0.91. Based on the distribution chart, Magnora ASA ranks #388 out of 393 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Magnora ASA has a GF Score™ of 76/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Magnora ASA's Beneish M-Score compare to competitors?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Magnora ASA ranks #388 out of 393 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Magnora ASA 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 Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Utilities - Independent Power Producers 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 Magnora ASA and its competitors. Magnora ASA's current Beneish M-Score is 34.53, which is 3695% above median its own 10-year median of 0.91. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Magnora ASA stock overvalued right now?
Magnora ASA (SVMRF) has a current Beneish M-Score of 34.53. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.07, compared to a current price of $2.25 — trading 8.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is 34.53, which is 3695% above median its 10-year median of 0.91. Magnora ASA's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 6 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 Magnora ASA (SVMRF), the current Beneish M-Score is 34.53 as of Jul. 13, 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 Magnora ASA (SVMRF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Magnora ASA stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $2.25 is trading 8.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.07.

Key valuation signals for SVMRF:

  • Beneish M-Score: 34.53 (3695% above median its 10-year median of 0.91)
  • GF Value™: $2.07 vs. price of $2.25 (8.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 6 warning signs

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


Magnora ASA Business Description

Address Karenslyst Alle 6, 1st floor, Oslo, NOR, 0278
Magnora ASA is a renewable energy development company, focusing on the development of wind and Solar PV projects. The group has one operating segment, which is the development of renewable projects that includes four segments: Onshore solar photovoltaic (PV) energy, Onshore wind energy, Battery energy storage systems (BESS), and Offshore wind energy.
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