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Aeries TechnologyAERT +0.28%36 Beneish M-Score is -2.95 as of Aug. 16, 2026. GuruFocus rates AERT with a GF Score™ of 36/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.87 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,018 Business Services companies, Aeries Technology ranks better than 78.29% 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 -2.95 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.
The historical rank and industry rank for Aeries Technology's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:
AERT'
s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -5.88 Med: -3.68 Max: -2.73
Current: -2.95
During the past 5 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Aeries Technology was -2.73. The lowest was -5.88. And the median was -3.68.
The historical data trend for Aeries Technology'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.
AERT vs ZTG, DGNX, NORD: Beneish M-Score Comparison
For the Consulting Services subindustry, Aeries Technology'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.
Aeries Technology Beneish M-Score vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Aeries Technology's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Aeries Technology's Beneish M-Score falls into.
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 Aeries Technology 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 * 1.1704
+
0.528 * 0.9217
+
0.404 * 0.8934
+
0.892 * 1.1124
+
0.115 * 1.1208
-
0.172 * SGAI
+
4.679 * TATA
-
0.327 * LVGI
-
0.172 * 0.4121
+
4.679 * -0.169564
-
0.327 * 0.8901
=
-2.95
* 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.
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.
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))
=
(1.215 / (1.215 + 10.621))
/
(0.856 / (0.856 + 8.49))
=
0.102653
/
0.09159
=
1.1208
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
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
=
(2.819 - -0.424
-
10.227)
/
41.188
=
-0.169564
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.
Aeries Technology has a M-score of -2.95 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.
Aeries Technology (AERT) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.95 as of Aug. 16, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Aeries Technology and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Aeries Technology ranks #221 out of 1018 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 21.7%.
Is Aeries Technology's Beneish M-Score too high?
Aeries Technology's current Beneish M-Score is -2.95. Based on the distribution chart, Aeries Technology ranks #221 out of 1018 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Aeries Technology has a GF Score™ of 36/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Aeries Technology's Beneish M-Score compare to ZTG and DGNX?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Aeries Technology ranks #221 out of 1018 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Aeries Technology in the top 22% 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 Business Services company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Business Services 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 Aeries Technology and its competitors. Aeries Technology's current Beneish M-Score is -2.95. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Aeries Technology stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aeries Technology (AERT) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.87, compared to a current price of $7.06 — trading 45% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.95. Aeries Technology's overall GF Score™ is 36/100 with 5 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 Aeries Technology (AERT), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.95 as of Aug. 16, 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 Aeries Technology (AERT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aeries Technology stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $7.06 is trading 45% above its estimated GF Value™ of $4.87.
GuruFocus considers Aeries Technology to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for AERT:
Beneish M-Score: -2.95
GF Value™: $4.87 vs. price of $7.06 (45% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the AERT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Aeries Technology Inc is a professional and management services partner offering a range of management consultancy services for private equity sponsors and their portfolio companies with engagement models that are designed to provide a mix of deep vertical specialty, functional expertise, and digital systems and solutions to scale, optimize and transform a client's business operations. It supports and drives its client's growth across the globe by providing a range of management consultancy services involving professional advisory services and operations management services to build and manage dedicated delivery centers in appropriate locations based on customer business needs. It has more than 40 clients spanning across industry segments.
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