WLHSF (Wilh. Wilhelmsen Holding ASA) Beneish M-Score: -2.02 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


WLHSF Wilh. Wilhelmsen Holding ASA WLHSF
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Price $74.35
GF Value $20.49
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What is Wilh. Wilhelmsen Holding ASA Beneish M-Score?

Wilh. Wilhelmsen Holding ASA WLHSF +128.87% 74 Beneish M-Score is -2.02 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates WLHSF with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of $20.49 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 966 Transportation companies, Wilh. Wilhelmsen Holding ASA ranks worse than 79.19% 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 -2.02 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

WLHSF' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.86   Med: -2.2   Max: -1.65
Current: -2.02

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Wilh. Wilhelmsen Holding ASA was -1.65. The lowest was -2.86. And the median was -2.20.


Wilh. Wilhelmsen Holding ASA Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Wilh. Wilhelmsen Holding 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.

Wilh. Wilhelmsen Holding ASA Beneish M-Score Chart

Wilh. Wilhelmsen Holding 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 -2.45 -1.65 -2.05 -1.85 -2.02

Wilh. Wilhelmsen Holding ASA Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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Wilh. Wilhelmsen Holding ASA Beneish M-Score Competitor Comparison

For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Wilh. Wilhelmsen Holding 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.


Wilh. Wilhelmsen Holding ASA Beneish M-Score vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Wilh. Wilhelmsen Holding ASA's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Wilh. Wilhelmsen Holding 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 Wilh. Wilhelmsen Holding 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 * 0.9942+0.528 * 0.9638+0.404 * 0.9611+0.892 * 1.0862+0.115 * 1.2544
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.0253+4.679 * 0.098617-0.327 * 0.9128
=-1.93

* 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 $284 Mil.
Revenue was $1,235 Mil.
Gross Profit was $355 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $1,011 Mil.
Total Assets was $4,411 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $803 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $67 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $49 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $728 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $367 Mil.
Net Income was $652 Mil.
Gross Profit was $0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was $217 Mil.
Total Receivables was $263 Mil.
Revenue was $1,137 Mil.
Gross Profit was $315 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $764 Mil.
Total Assets was $3,758 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $692 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $74 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $44 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $637 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $385 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)
=(284 / 1235) / (263 / 1137)
=0.22996 / 0.23131
=0.9942

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)
=(315 / 1137) / (355 / 1235)
=0.277045 / 0.287449
=0.9638

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 - (1011 + 803) / 4411) / (1 - (764 + 692) / 3758)
=0.588755 / 0.61256
=0.9611

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
=1235 / 1137
=1.0862

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))
=(74 / (74 + 692)) / (67 / (67 + 803))
=0.096606 / 0.077011
=1.2544

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)
=(49 / 1235) / (44 / 1137)
=0.039676 / 0.038698
=1.0253

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)
=((367 + 728) / 4411) / ((385 + 637) / 3758)
=0.248243 / 0.271953
=0.9128

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
=(652 - 0 - 217) / 4411
=0.098617

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.

Wilh. Wilhelmsen Holding ASA has a M-score of -1.93 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 -2.02 mean?
Wilh. Wilhelmsen Holding ASA (WLHSF) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.02 as of Jun. 25, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Wilh. Wilhelmsen Holding ASA and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Wilh. Wilhelmsen Holding ASA ranks #765 out of 966 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 79.2%.
Is Wilh. Wilhelmsen Holding ASA's Beneish M-Score too high?
Wilh. Wilhelmsen Holding ASA's current Beneish M-Score is -2.02. Based on the distribution chart, Wilh. Wilhelmsen Holding ASA ranks #765 out of 966 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Wilh. Wilhelmsen Holding ASA has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Wilh. Wilhelmsen Holding ASA's Beneish M-Score compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Wilh. Wilhelmsen Holding ASA ranks #765 out of 966 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Wilh. Wilhelmsen Holding 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 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 Wilh. Wilhelmsen Holding ASA and its competitors. Wilh. Wilhelmsen Holding ASA's current Beneish M-Score is -2.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Wilh. Wilhelmsen Holding ASA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wilh. Wilhelmsen Holding ASA (WLHSF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $20.49, compared to a current price of $74.35 — trading 262.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.02. Wilh. Wilhelmsen Holding ASA's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 7 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 Wilh. Wilhelmsen Holding ASA (WLHSF), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.02 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 Wilh. Wilhelmsen Holding ASA (WLHSF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wilh. Wilhelmsen Holding ASA stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $74.35 is trading 262.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $20.49. GuruFocus considers Wilh. Wilhelmsen Holding ASA to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for WLHSF:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.02
  • GF Value™: $20.49 vs. price of $74.35 (262.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 7 warning signs

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


Wilh. Wilhelmsen Holding ASA Business Description

Address Strandveien 20, Lysaker, NOR, NO-1366
Wilh. Wilhelmsen Holding ASA operates in the maritime industry and offers shipping and logistics services. The operating segments of the group are Maritime Services, New Energy, and Strategic Holdings and Investments. It derives key revenue from the Maritime Services segment which offers marine products, ship agency services and logistics to the merchant fleet and ship management including manning for all vessel types. The group has a business presence in Europe, Oceania, America, and Asia and Africa.
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