IDBI Bank (BOM:500116) Beneish M-Score: -2.54 (As of Jul. 01, 2026)


BOM:500116 IDBI Bank Ltd BOM:500116
56 GF Score
Price ₹83.95
GF Value ₹93.70
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is IDBI Bank Beneish M-Score?

IDBI Bank BOM:500116 -2.40% 56 Beneish M-Score is -2.54 as of Jul. 01, 2026. GuruFocus rates BOM:500116 with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹93.70 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,397 Banks companies, IDBI Bank ranks better than 75.59% on this metric.

Note: Financial institutions were excluded from the sample in Beneish paper when calculating Beneish M-Score. Thus, the prediction might not fit banks and insurance companies.

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 -2.54 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

BOM:500116' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.7   Med: -2.4   Max: -2.15
Current: -2.54

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of IDBI Bank was -2.15. The lowest was -2.70. And the median was -2.40.

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IDBI Bank 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 IDBI Bank 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+0.528 * 1+0.404 * 1.0089+0.892 * 1.0473+0.115 * 0.7116
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9093+4.679 * -0.016157-0.327 * 1.0243
=-2.54

* 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 ₹0 Mil.
Revenue was ₹188,451 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹188,451 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹0 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹4,673,861 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹97,755 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹6,169 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹1,165 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹0 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹231,037 Mil.
Net Income was ₹92,100 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was ₹167,618 Mil.
 Total Receivables was ₹0 Mil.
Revenue was ₹179,937 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹179,937 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹0 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹4,130,077 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹122,000 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹5,381 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹1,223 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹0 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹199,320 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)
=(0 / 188450.898) / (0 / 179937.321)
=0 / 0
=1

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)
=(179937.321 / 179937.321) / (188450.898 / 188450.898)
=1 / 1
=1

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 - (0 + 97754.71) / 4673861.179) / (1 - (0 + 122000.161) / 4130076.825)
=0.979085 / 0.970461
=1.0089

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
=188450.898 / 179937.321
=1.0473

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))
=(5381.181 / (5381.181 + 122000.161)) / (6169.196 / (6169.196 + 97754.71))
=0.042245 / 0.059363
=0.7116

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)
=(1164.525 / 188450.898) / (1222.722 / 179937.321)
=0.006179 / 0.006795
=0.9093

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)
=((231037.485 + 0) / 4673861.179) / ((199319.942 + 0) / 4130076.825)
=0.049432 / 0.048261
=1.0243

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
=(92099.668 - 0 - 167617.535) / 4673861.179
=-0.016157

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.

IDBI Bank has a M-score of -2.54 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 -2.54 mean?
IDBI Bank (BOM:500116) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.54 as of Jul. 01, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on IDBI Bank and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, IDBI Bank ranks #341 out of 1397 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 24.4%.
Is IDBI Bank's Beneish M-Score too high?
IDBI Bank's current Beneish M-Score is -2.54. Based on the distribution chart, IDBI Bank ranks #341 out of 1397 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, IDBI Bank has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does IDBI Bank's Beneish M-Score compare to competitors?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, IDBI Bank ranks #341 out of 1397 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places IDBI Bank in the top 24% 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 Banks company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Banks 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 IDBI Bank and its competitors. IDBI Bank's current Beneish M-Score is -2.54. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is IDBI Bank stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IDBI Bank (BOM:500116) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹93.70, compared to a current price of ₹83.95 — trading 10.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.54. IDBI Bank's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 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 IDBI Bank (BOM:500116), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.54 as of Jul. 01, 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 IDBI Bank (BOM:500116) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IDBI Bank stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹83.95 is trading 10.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹93.70. GuruFocus considers IDBI Bank to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for BOM:500116:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.54
  • GF Value™: ₹93.70 vs. price of ₹83.95 (10.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 56/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:500116 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

IDBI Bank Business Description

Other Exchanges IDBI:India
Address Cuffe Parade, IDBI Tower, WTC Complex, Colaba, Mumbai, MH, IND, 400005
IDBI Bank Ltd is an India-based company that is principally engaged in providing banking services. The company's business segments include wholesale banking, retail banking, and treasury services, with wholesale banking and retail banking jointly contributing the majority of total revenue. In addition to its banking business, the company is also involved in capital markets, investment banking, and mutual fund businesses. The company operates through a branch network across India. Its operations are concentrated in India, with a presence in overseas markets as well.
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