Steel Authority Of India (BOM:500113) Beneish M-Score: -3.02 (As of Jul. 06, 2026)


BOM:500113 Steel Authority Of India Ltd BOM:500113
78 GF Score
Price ₹169.20
GF Value ₹140.78
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Steel Authority Of India Beneish M-Score?

Steel Authority Of India BOM:500113 -0.47% 78 Beneish M-Score is -3.02 as of Jul. 06, 2026. GuruFocus rates BOM:500113 with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹140.78 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 588 Steel companies, Steel Authority Of India ranks better than 81.8% 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 -3.02 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

BOM:500113' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.11   Med: -2.7   Max: -1.84
Current: -3.02

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Steel Authority Of India was -1.84. The lowest was -3.11. And the median was -2.70.


Steel Authority Of India Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Steel Authority Of 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.

Steel Authority Of India Beneish M-Score Chart

Steel Authority Of 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 -3.03 -2.06 -2.11 -2.95 -3.02

Steel Authority Of 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 -2.95 0.00 0.00 0.00 -3.02

BOM:500113 vs NUE, STLD, RS: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, Steel Authority Of 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.


Steel Authority Of India Beneish M-Score vs Steel Industry

For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Steel Authority Of India's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Steel Authority Of 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 Steel Authority Of 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 * 0.6869+0.528 * 0.9989+0.404 * 1.0834+0.892 * 1.0813+0.115 * 0.9954
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0+4.679 * -0.115283-0.327 * 0.9641
=-3.02

* 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 ₹65,277 Mil.
Revenue was ₹1,108,108 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹557,290 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹359,197 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹1,358,961 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹851,504 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹59,877 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹436,205 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹167,557 Mil.
Net Income was ₹33,728 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was ₹190,393 Mil.
Total Receivables was ₹87,891 Mil.
Revenue was ₹1,024,791 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹514,819 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹418,884 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹1,363,709 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹807,505 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹56,507 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹33,653 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹461,901 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹166,544 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)
=(65276.5 / 1108108.4) / (87891.2 / 1024790.6)
=0.058908 / 0.085765
=0.6869

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)
=(514818.7 / 1024790.6) / (557289.6 / 1108108.4)
=0.502365 / 0.50292
=0.9989

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 - (359197.3 + 851503.7) / 1358961.1) / (1 - (418883.6 + 807505) / 1363709.4)
=0.109098 / 0.100697
=1.0834

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
=1108108.4 / 1024790.6
=1.0813

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))
=(56506.8 / (56506.8 + 807505)) / (59876.8 / (59876.8 + 851503.7))
=0.0654 / 0.065699
=0.9954

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 / 1108108.4) / (33652.5 / 1024790.6)
=0 / 0.032838
=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)
=((167556.7 + 436204.9) / 1358961.1) / ((166543.7 + 461900.9) / 1363709.4)
=0.444282 / 0.460835
=0.9641

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
=(33728 - 0 - 190393) / 1358961.1
=-0.115283

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.

Steel Authority Of India has a M-score of -3.02 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 -3.02 mean?
Steel Authority Of India (BOM:500113) has a Beneish M-Score of -3.02 as of Jul. 06, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Steel Authority Of India and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Steel Authority Of India ranks #107 out of 588 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 18.2%.
Is Steel Authority Of India's Beneish M-Score too high?
Steel Authority Of India's current Beneish M-Score is -3.02. Based on the distribution chart, Steel Authority Of India ranks #107 out of 588 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Steel Authority Of India has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Steel Authority Of India's Beneish M-Score compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Steel Authority Of India ranks #107 out of 588 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Steel Authority Of India in the top 18% 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 Steel company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Steel 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 Steel Authority Of India and its competitors. Steel Authority Of India's current Beneish M-Score is -3.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Steel Authority Of India stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Steel Authority Of India (BOM:500113) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹140.78, compared to a current price of ₹169.20 — trading 20.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -3.02. Steel Authority Of India's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 3 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 Steel Authority Of India (BOM:500113), the current Beneish M-Score is -3.02 as of Jul. 06, 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 Steel Authority Of India (BOM:500113) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Steel Authority Of India stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₹169.20 is trading 20.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹140.78. GuruFocus considers Steel Authority Of India to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for BOM:500113:

  • Beneish M-Score: -3.02
  • GF Value™: ₹140.78 vs. price of ₹169.20 (20.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:500113 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Steel Authority Of India Business Description

Other Exchanges SAIL:India
Address Lodi Road, Ispat Bhawan, New Delhi, IND, 110003
Steel Authority Of India Ltd is a steelmaker. The company produces flat steel products (including plates, sheets, coils, and galvanized plain), long steel products (rails, structural, wire rods, and merchant products), electric-resistance-welded pipes, and silicon steel sheets. Flat and long products account for the majority of the company's sales. The company runs five integrated steel plants and three alloy steel plants. The segments of the company include BSP, DSP, RSP, BSL, ISP, ASP, SSP, VISL and Others. It generates maximum of its revenue from the Indian domestic market.
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