Welspun Specialty Solutions (BOM:500365) Beneish M-Score: -2.86 (As of Jul. 26, 2026)

Author: Vera Yuan Vera Yuan
Vera Yuan
Vera Yuan
Director of Data and Quant Analytics at GuruFocus
Focused on building reliable datasets, financial models, and research tools for value-minded investors. Committed to turning complex data into practical guidance for value-investing and long-term wealth.
Reviewed by: Charlie Tian Charlie Tian
Charlie Tian
Charlie Tian
Founder & CEO of GuruFocus
Dr. Charlie Tian is the founder and CEO of GuruFocus.com, a leading global investment research platform established in 2004. With a Ph.D. in physics, Dr. Tian transitioned from science to finance, applying a data-driven, disciplined approach to value investing.

BOM:500365 Welspun Specialty Solutions Ltd BOM:500365
56 GF Score
Price ₹51.25
GF Value ₹40.29
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
View Full Analysis

What is Welspun Specialty Solutions Beneish M-Score?

Welspun Specialty Solutions BOM:500365 +3.74% 56 Beneish M-Score is -2.86 as of Jul. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates BOM:500365 with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹40.29 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 587 Steel companies, Welspun Specialty Solutions ranks better than 74.79% 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 -2.86 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

BOM:500365' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.57   Med: -1.82   Max: 2.43
Current: -2.86

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Welspun Specialty Solutions was 2.43. The lowest was -4.57. And the median was -1.82.


Welspun Specialty Solutions Beneish M-Score Historical Data

* Premium members only.

The historical data trend for Welspun Specialty Solutions'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.

Welspun Specialty Solutions Beneish M-Score Chart

Welspun Specialty Solutions 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 -1.70 -1.94 2.43 -1.48 -2.86

Welspun Specialty Solutions Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 0.00 0.00 -2.86 0.00

BOM:500365 vs NUE, STLD, RS: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, Welspun Specialty Solutions'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.


Welspun Specialty Solutions Beneish M-Score vs Steel Industry

For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Welspun Specialty Solutions's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


BOM:500365
56GF Score
Welspun Specialty Solutions Ltd BOM:500365
Beneish M-Score is just one metric. See GF Score™, valuation, warning signs, and more.
View Full Analysis

Welspun Specialty Solutions 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 Welspun Specialty Solutions 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 * 0.9276+0.528 * 1.1556+0.404 * 0.9158+0.892 * 1.2207+0.115 * 1.174
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.5841+4.679 * -0.121093-0.327 * 1.2692
=-2.86

* 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 ₹1,461 Mil.
Revenue was ₹8,705 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹1,961 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹5,823 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹8,709 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹2,496 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹167 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹201 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹4,093 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹0 Mil.
Net Income was ₹227 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was ₹1,281 Mil.
Total Receivables was ₹1,290 Mil.
Revenue was ₹7,131 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹1,857 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹4,887 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹7,279 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹2,036 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹162 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹281 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹2,695 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹0 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)
=(1460.8 / 8704.9) / (1290.1 / 7130.9)
=0.167814 / 0.180917
=0.9276

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)
=(1856.5 / 7130.9) / (1961.2 / 8704.9)
=0.260346 / 0.225298
=1.1556

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 - (5823.2 + 2495.6) / 8709) / (1 - (4886.9 + 2035.6) / 7278.6)
=0.044804 / 0.048924
=0.9158

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
=8704.9 / 7130.9
=1.2207

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))
=(161.9 / (161.9 + 2035.6)) / (167.1 / (167.1 + 2495.6))
=0.073675 / 0.062756
=1.174

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)
=(200.5 / 8704.9) / (281.2 / 7130.9)
=0.023033 / 0.039434
=0.5841

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)
=((0 + 4092.7) / 8709) / ((0 + 2695.1) / 7278.6)
=0.469939 / 0.370277
=1.2692

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
=(226.7 - 0 - 1281.3) / 8709
=-0.121093

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.

Welspun Specialty Solutions has a M-score of -2.86 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 -2.86 mean?
Welspun Specialty Solutions (BOM:500365) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.86 as of Jul. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Welspun Specialty Solutions and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Welspun Specialty Solutions ranks #148 out of 587 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 25.2%.
Is Welspun Specialty Solutions' Beneish M-Score too high?
Welspun Specialty Solutions' current Beneish M-Score is -2.86. Based on the distribution chart, Welspun Specialty Solutions ranks #148 out of 587 companies in the Steel industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Welspun Specialty Solutions has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Welspun Specialty Solutions' Beneish M-Score compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Welspun Specialty Solutions ranks #148 out of 587 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Welspun Specialty Solutions 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 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 Welspun Specialty Solutions and its competitors. Welspun Specialty Solutions's current Beneish M-Score is -2.86. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Welspun Specialty Solutions stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Welspun Specialty Solutions (BOM:500365) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹40.29, compared to a current price of ₹51.25 — trading 27.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.86. Welspun Specialty Solutions' overall GF Score™ is 56/100 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 Welspun Specialty Solutions (BOM:500365), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.86 as of Jul. 26, 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 Welspun Specialty Solutions (BOM:500365) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Welspun Specialty Solutions stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₹51.25 is trading 27.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹40.29. GuruFocus considers Welspun Specialty Solutions to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for BOM:500365:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.86
  • GF Value™: ₹40.29 vs. price of ₹51.25 (27.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 56/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:500365 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Welspun Specialty Solutions Business Description

Address Senapati Bapat Marg, Kamala Mills Compound, 5th Floor, Welspun House, Lower Parel (West), Mumbai, MH, IND, 400013
Welspun Specialty Solutions Ltd is involved in the production of alloy and stainless steel products. The company operates in a single reportable segment, which encompasses the manufacturing and sale of steel and steel products. Geographically, the company generates the majority of its revenue from operations within India.
56GF Score

Get the complete analysis for BOM:500365

Beneish M-Score is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.

₹51.25
Price
₹40.29
GF Value