Spicejet (BOM:500285) Beneish M-Score: -1.32 (As of Jul. 02, 2026)


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What is Spicejet Beneish M-Score?

Spicejet BOM:500285 -0.24% 51 Beneish M-Score is -1.32 as of Jul. 02, 2026. GuruFocus rates BOM:500285 with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹24.59 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 964 Transportation companies, Spicejet ranks worse than 89.73% 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.

Warning Sign:

Beneish M-Score -1.32 higher than -1.78, which implies that the company might have manipulated its financial results.

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

BOM:500285' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.97   Med: -2.12   Max: 0.39
Current: -1.32

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Spicejet was 0.39. The lowest was -3.97. And the median was -2.12.


Spicejet Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Spicejet'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.

Spicejet Beneish M-Score Chart

Spicejet Annual Data
Trend Mar16 Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.14 -3.97 -2.86 -2.11 -1.32

Spicejet Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25
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 0.00 -1.32 0.00 0.00 0.00

BOM:500285 vs DAL, UAL, LUV: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Airlines subindustry, Spicejet'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.


Spicejet Beneish M-Score vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Spicejet's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Spicejet 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 Spicejet 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 * 1.2103+0.528 * 0.5789+0.404 * 1.2319+0.892 * 0.7484+0.115 * 0.97
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.0891+4.679 * 0.265694-0.327 * 0.7197
=-1.32

* 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 (Mar25) TTM:Last Year (Mar24) TTM:
Total Receivables was ₹9,452 Mil.
Revenue was ₹50,737 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹-5,000 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹27,295 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹65,945 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹21,094 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹6,448 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹3,768 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹66,719 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹17,553 Mil.
Net Income was ₹628 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was ₹-16,893 Mil.
Total Receivables was ₹10,434 Mil.
Revenue was ₹67,790 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹-3,867 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹25,100 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹64,722 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹25,634 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹7,531 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹4,622 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹90,993 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹23,924 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)
=(9451.84 / 50737.15) / (10434.38 / 67789.64)
=0.18629 / 0.153923
=1.2103

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)
=(-3867.23 / 67789.64) / (-4999.77 / 50737.15)
=-0.057048 / -0.098543
=0.5789

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 - (27294.66 + 21093.78) / 65944.99) / (1 - (25100.17 + 25634.39) / 64721.71)
=0.26623 / 0.216112
=1.2319

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
=50737.15 / 67789.64
=0.7484

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))
=(7531.17 / (7531.17 + 25634.39)) / (6447.85 / (6447.85 + 21093.78))
=0.227078 / 0.234113
=0.97

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)
=(3767.84 / 50737.15) / (4622.33 / 67789.64)
=0.074262 / 0.068186
=1.0891

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)
=((17552.63 + 66719.14) / 65944.99) / ((23924.17 + 90992.57) / 64721.71)
=1.27791 / 1.775552
=0.7197

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
=(627.68 - 0 - -16893.48) / 65944.99
=0.265694

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.

Spicejet has a M-score of -1.32 signals that the company is likely to be a manipulator.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Beneish M-Score →
What does a Beneish M-Score of -1.32 mean?
Spicejet (BOM:500285) has a Beneish M-Score of -1.32 as of Jul. 02, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Spicejet and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Spicejet ranks #865 out of 964 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 89.7%.
Is Spicejet's Beneish M-Score too high?
Spicejet's current Beneish M-Score is -1.32. Based on the distribution chart, Spicejet ranks #865 out of 964 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Spicejet has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Spicejet's Beneish M-Score compare to DAL and UAL?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Spicejet ranks #865 out of 964 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Spicejet in the lower 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 Transportation company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Transportation 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 Spicejet and its competitors. Spicejet's current Beneish M-Score is -1.32. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Spicejet stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Spicejet (BOM:500285) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹24.59, compared to a current price of ₹12.30 — trading 50% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -1.32. Spicejet's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 with 6 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 Spicejet (BOM:500285), the current Beneish M-Score is -1.32 as of Jul. 02, 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 Spicejet (BOM:500285) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Spicejet stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹12.30 is trading 50% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹24.59. GuruFocus considers Spicejet to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for BOM:500285:

  • Beneish M-Score: -1.32
  • GF Value™: ₹24.59 vs. price of ₹12.30 (50% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 51/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:500285 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Spicejet Business Description

Address 319, Udyog Vihar, Phase IV, Gurugram, HR, IND, 122016
Spicejet Ltd is an India based airline company. It offers both domestic as well as international air travel services. The operating segments of the company are Airline Transport and Freighter and Logistics Services. Its primary revenue source is derived from passenger air travel with ancillary sources comprising Spice max, insurance, preferred seating, Spice vacations, lounge, visa, cab, cargo and onboard merchandise. In addition, it also offers charter services.
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