VKGLF (Viking Line Abp) Beneish M-Score: -2.90 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


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What is Viking Line Abp Beneish M-Score?

Viking Line Abp VKGLF 69 Beneish M-Score is -2.90 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates VKGLF with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of $22.07. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 966 Transportation companies, Viking Line Abp ranks better than 78.78% 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 -2.9 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

VKGLF' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.24   Med: -2.48   Max: 8.29
Current: -2.9

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Viking Line Abp was 8.29. The lowest was -4.24. And the median was -2.48.


Viking Line Abp Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Viking Line Abp'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.

Viking Line Abp Beneish M-Score Chart

Viking Line Abp 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 -4.24 -2.16 -2.68 -2.56 -2.90

Viking Line Abp 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 -2.50 -2.72 -2.96 -2.90 0.00

Viking Line Abp Beneish M-Score Competitor Comparison

For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Viking Line Abp'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.


Viking Line Abp Beneish M-Score vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Viking Line Abp's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Viking Line Abp's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Viking Line Abp 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 Viking Line Abp 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 * 0.8377+0.528 * 1.0272+0.404 * 1.1274+0.892 * 1.1197+0.115 * 0.9158
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.0037+4.679 * -0.071221-0.327 * 0.9696
=-2.79

* 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 $39.6 Mil.
Revenue was $563.2 Mil.
Gross Profit was $108.5 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $110.2 Mil.
Total Assets was $687.2 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $497.1 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $36.7 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $23.8 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $129.4 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $117.2 Mil.
Net Income was $18.7 Mil.
Gross Profit was $0.0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was $67.7 Mil.
Total Receivables was $42.2 Mil.
Revenue was $503.0 Mil.
Gross Profit was $99.6 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $114.8 Mil.
Total Assets was $636.0 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $455.6 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $30.6 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $21.2 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $114.1 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $121.3 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)
=(39.578 / 563.232) / (42.199 / 503.037)
=0.070269 / 0.083888
=0.8377

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)
=(99.581 / 503.037) / (108.548 / 563.232)
=0.19796 / 0.192723
=1.0272

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 - (110.187 + 497.073) / 687.237) / (1 - (114.764 + 455.602) / 636.021)
=0.116375 / 0.103228
=1.1274

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
=563.232 / 503.037
=1.1197

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))
=(30.576 / (30.576 + 455.602)) / (36.651 / (36.651 + 497.073))
=0.062891 / 0.06867
=0.9158

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)
=(23.77 / 563.232) / (21.152 / 503.037)
=0.042203 / 0.042049
=1.0037

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)
=((117.213 + 129.391) / 687.237) / ((121.257 + 114.136) / 636.021)
=0.358834 / 0.370103
=0.9696

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
=(18.735 - 0 - 67.681) / 687.237
=-0.071221

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.

Viking Line Abp has a M-score of -2.79 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 -2.90 mean?
Viking Line Abp (VKGLF) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.90 as of Jun. 25, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Viking Line Abp and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Viking Line Abp ranks #205 out of 966 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 21.2%.
Is Viking Line Abp's Beneish M-Score too high?
Viking Line Abp's current Beneish M-Score is -2.90. Based on the distribution chart, Viking Line Abp ranks #205 out of 966 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Viking Line Abp has a GF Score™ of 69/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Viking Line Abp's Beneish M-Score compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Viking Line Abp ranks #205 out of 966 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Viking Line Abp in the top 21% 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 Viking Line Abp and its competitors. Viking Line Abp's current Beneish M-Score is -2.90. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Viking Line Abp stock overvalued right now?
Viking Line Abp (VKGLF) has a current Beneish M-Score of -2.90. The stock's GF Value™ is $22.07, compared to a current price of $21.85 — trading 1% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.90. Viking Line Abp's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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 Viking Line Abp (VKGLF), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.90 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.

Is Viking Line Abp (VKGLF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Viking Line Abp stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $21.85 is trading 1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $22.07.

Key valuation signals for VKGLF:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.90
  • GF Value™: $22.07 vs. price of $21.85 (1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 4 warning signs

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


Viking Line Abp Business Description

Address Norragatan 4, P.O. Box 166, Aland, Mariehamn, FIN, AX-22101
Viking Line Abp is a Finland-based company engaged in providing passenger and cargo carrier services in the northern Baltic Sea. The group's operations are divided into two operating segments: Vessels and Unallocated. The Vessel operating segment, which is the key revenue driver, comprises direct revenue and expenses, including depreciation and amortization that are attributable to vessel operations. The Unallocated operating segment mainly comprises unallocated marketing and administrative expenses. The business of the group is mainly operated in Finland.
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