Hindustan Oil Exploration Co (BOM:500186) Beneish M-Score: -3.74 (As of Jul. 01, 2026)


BOM:500186 Hindustan Oil Exploration Co Ltd BOM:500186
69 GF Score
Price ₹158.50
GF Value ₹72.85
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Hindustan Oil Exploration Co Beneish M-Score?

Hindustan Oil Exploration Co BOM:500186 -1.83% 69 Beneish M-Score is -3.74 as of Jul. 01, 2026. GuruFocus rates BOM:500186 with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹72.85 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 824 Oil & Gas companies, Hindustan Oil Exploration Co ranks better than 90.41% 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 -3.74 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

The historical rank and industry rank for Hindustan Oil Exploration Co's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

BOM:500186' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.83   Med: -1.72   Max: 0.92
Current: -3.74

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Hindustan Oil Exploration Co was 0.92. The lowest was -3.83. And the median was -1.72.


Hindustan Oil Exploration Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hindustan Oil Exploration Co'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.

Hindustan Oil Exploration Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Hindustan Oil Exploration Co 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 -2.93 -0.37 -0.88 -2.80 -3.74

Hindustan Oil Exploration Co 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 -2.80 0.00 0.00 0.00 -3.74

BOM:500186 vs COP, EOG, FANG: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Hindustan Oil Exploration Co'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.


Hindustan Oil Exploration Co Beneish M-Score vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Hindustan Oil Exploration Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Hindustan Oil Exploration Co's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Hindustan Oil Exploration Co 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 Hindustan Oil Exploration Co 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 * 0.1874+0.528 * 0.9234+0.404 * 0.8867+0.892 * 0.6253+0.115 * 1.2627
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0+4.679 * -0.053019-0.327 * 1.1477
=-3.74

* 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 ₹302 Mil.
Revenue was ₹2,632 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹825 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹5,334 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹21,708 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹15,353 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹754 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹4,830 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹133 Mil.
Net Income was ₹627 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was ₹1,778 Mil.
Total Receivables was ₹2,574 Mil.
Revenue was ₹4,209 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹1,218 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹6,223 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹19,624 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹12,359 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹776 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹28 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹3,433 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹476 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)
=(301.585 / 2631.545) / (2574.058 / 4208.699)
=0.114604 / 0.611604
=0.1874

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)
=(1217.875 / 4208.699) / (824.691 / 2631.545)
=0.289371 / 0.313387
=0.9234

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 - (5333.526 + 15352.704) / 21707.935) / (1 - (6223.256 + 12358.906) / 19623.734)
=0.047066 / 0.053077
=0.8867

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
=2631.545 / 4208.699
=0.6253

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))
=(776.187 / (776.187 + 12358.906)) / (753.77 / (753.77 + 15352.704))
=0.059093 / 0.046799
=1.2627

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 / 2631.545) / (27.629 / 4208.699)
=0 / 0.006565
=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)
=((133.333 + 4829.821) / 21707.935) / ((476.426 + 3432.888) / 19623.734)
=0.228633 / 0.199214
=1.1477

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
=(627.453 - 0 - 1778.384) / 21707.935
=-0.053019

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.

Hindustan Oil Exploration Co has a M-score of -3.74 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 -3.74 mean?
Hindustan Oil Exploration Co (BOM:500186) has a Beneish M-Score of -3.74 as of Jul. 01, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Hindustan Oil Exploration Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Hindustan Oil Exploration Co ranks #79 out of 824 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 9.6%.
Is Hindustan Oil Exploration Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Hindustan Oil Exploration Co's current Beneish M-Score is -3.74. Based on the distribution chart, Hindustan Oil Exploration Co ranks #79 out of 824 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Hindustan Oil Exploration Co has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hindustan Oil Exploration Co's Beneish M-Score compare to COP and EOG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Hindustan Oil Exploration Co ranks #79 out of 824 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Hindustan Oil Exploration Co in the top 10% 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 an Oil & Gas company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Oil & Gas 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 Hindustan Oil Exploration Co and its competitors. Hindustan Oil Exploration Co's current Beneish M-Score is -3.74. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hindustan Oil Exploration Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hindustan Oil Exploration Co (BOM:500186) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹72.85, compared to a current price of ₹158.50 — trading 117.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -3.74. Hindustan Oil Exploration Co's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 8 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 Hindustan Oil Exploration Co (BOM:500186), the current Beneish M-Score is -3.74 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 Hindustan Oil Exploration Co (BOM:500186) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hindustan Oil Exploration Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₹158.50 is trading 117.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹72.85. GuruFocus considers Hindustan Oil Exploration Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for BOM:500186:

  • Beneish M-Score: -3.74
  • GF Value™: ₹72.85 vs. price of ₹158.50 (117.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 8 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:500186 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Hindustan Oil Exploration Co Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Other Exchanges HINDOILEXP:India
Address No.192, St. Mary’s Road, Lakshmi Chambers, Alwarpet, Chennai, TN, IND, 600 018
Hindustan Oil Exploration Co Ltd is engaged in the exploration, development, and production of crude oil and natural gas in India. Its business falls under the reportable segment of Oil and Gas. The group derives revenue from the sale of its products which includes Crude oil, Condensate and Natural gas. Key revenue is derived from the sale of natural gas. Geographically, the group's operations are principally carried in India.
69GF Score

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