Bata India (BOM:500043) Beneish M-Score: -2.83 (As of Jun. 27, 2026)


BOM:500043 Bata India Ltd BOM:500043
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Price ₹715.90
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What is Bata India Beneish M-Score?

Bata India BOM:500043 +0.09% 74 Beneish M-Score is -2.83 as of Jun. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates BOM:500043 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹1,394.45 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,001 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Bata India ranks better than 72.93% 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 -2.83 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

BOM:500043' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.25   Med: -2.73   Max: -1.81
Current: -2.83

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Bata India was -1.81. The lowest was -3.25. And the median was -2.73.


Bata India Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Bata India'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.

Bata India Beneish M-Score Chart

Bata India Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.53 -2.89 -2.71 -2.51 -2.83

Bata India 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 -2.51 0.00 0.00 0.00 -2.83

BOM:500043 vs NKE, DECK, ONON: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Footwear & Accessories subindustry, Bata India'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.


Bata India Beneish M-Score vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry

For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Bata India's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Bata India 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 Bata India 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 * 0.935+0.528 * 1.028+0.404 * 1.2501+0.892 * 1.0077+0.115 * 0.8582
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0+4.679 * -0.121921-0.327 * 0.9867
=-2.83

* 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 (Mar26) TTM:Last Year (Mar25) TTM:
Total Receivables was ₹1,841 Mil.
Revenue was ₹35,155 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹19,438 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹16,518 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹37,785 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹14,441 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹4,201 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹9,599 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹10,325 Mil.
Net Income was ₹1,342 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was ₹5,949 Mil.
Total Receivables was ₹1,954 Mil.
Revenue was ₹34,888 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹19,830 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹17,216 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹38,228 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹15,488 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹3,713 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹3,216 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹9,380 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹11,051 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)
=(1840.57 / 35154.99) / (1953.63 / 34887.86)
=0.052356 / 0.055997
=0.935

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)
=(19829.54 / 34887.86) / (19437.85 / 35154.99)
=0.568379 / 0.552919
=1.028

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 - (16518.21 + 14440.8) / 37784.5) / (1 - (17216.31 + 15487.83) / 38228.44)
=0.180643 / 0.144508
=1.2501

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
=35154.99 / 34887.86
=1.0077

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))
=(3713.01 / (3713.01 + 15487.83)) / (4200.68 / (4200.68 + 14440.8))
=0.193377 / 0.22534
=0.8582

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)
=(0 / 35154.99) / (3215.56 / 34887.86)
=0 / 0.092168
=0

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)
=((10325.04 + 9599.39) / 37784.5) / ((11051.34 + 9379.53) / 38228.44)
=0.527318 / 0.534442
=0.9867

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
=(1342.04 - 0 - 5948.76) / 37784.5
=-0.121921

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.

Bata India has a M-score of -2.83 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 -2.83 mean?
Bata India (BOM:500043) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.83 as of Jun. 27, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Bata India and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Bata India ranks #271 out of 1001 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 27.1%.
Is Bata India's Beneish M-Score too high?
Bata India's current Beneish M-Score is -2.83. Based on the distribution chart, Bata India ranks #271 out of 1001 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Bata India has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bata India's Beneish M-Score compare to NKE and DECK?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Bata India ranks #271 out of 1001 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Bata India in the upper 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories 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 Bata India and its competitors. Bata India's current Beneish M-Score is -2.83. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bata India stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bata India (BOM:500043) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹1,394.45, compared to a current price of ₹715.90 — trading 48.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.83. Bata India's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 2 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 Bata India (BOM:500043), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.83 as of Jun. 27, 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 Bata India (BOM:500043) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bata India stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹715.90 is trading 48.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹1,394.45. GuruFocus considers Bata India to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for BOM:500043:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.83
  • GF Value™: ₹1,394.45 vs. price of ₹715.90 (48.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:500043 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Bata India Business Description

Other Exchanges BATAINDIA:India
Address 418/02, M.G. Road, Sector - 17, Bata House, Opposite MDI, Gurgaon, HR, IND, 122001
Bata India Ltd is a manufacturer and retailer of footwear and accessories, such as bags, belts, wallets, and shoe care products. It has only one reportable segment which is Footwear and Accessories. The company sells footwear under brand names including Bata, Bubblegummers, Hush Puppies, Power, Weinbrenner, and Naturalizer. Bata manufactures shoes in multiple manufacturing plants across India, and it sells its products through its retail stores and e-commerce channels. Bata generates all its sales in India, mostly from footwear.
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