Shree Krishna Paper Mills & Industries (BOM:500388) Beneish M-Score: -0.97 (As of Jul. 02, 2026)


BOM:500388 Shree Krishna Paper Mills & Industries Ltd BOM:500388
60 GF Score
Price ₹101.00
GF Value ₹68.16
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Shree Krishna Paper Mills & Industries Beneish M-Score?

Shree Krishna Paper Mills & Industries BOM:500388 +4.23% 60 Beneish M-Score is -0.97 as of Jul. 02, 2026. GuruFocus rates BOM:500388 with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹68.16 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 273 Forest Products companies, Shree Krishna Paper Mills & Industries ranks worse than 95.97% 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 -0.97 higher than -1.78, which implies that the company might have manipulated its financial results.

The historical rank and industry rank for Shree Krishna Paper Mills & Industries's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

BOM:500388' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.71   Med: -2.37   Max: -0.97
Current: -0.97

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Shree Krishna Paper Mills & Industries was -0.97. The lowest was -3.71. And the median was -2.37.


Shree Krishna Paper Mills & Industries Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Shree Krishna Paper Mills & Industries'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.

Shree Krishna Paper Mills & Industries Beneish M-Score Chart

Shree Krishna Paper Mills & Industries 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 -2.29 -1.70 -3.71 -2.23 -0.97

Shree Krishna Paper Mills & Industries 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 -2.23 0.00 0.00 0.00 -0.97

Shree Krishna Paper Mills & Industries Beneish M-Score Competitor Comparison

For the Paper & Paper Products subindustry, Shree Krishna Paper Mills & Industries'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.


Shree Krishna Paper Mills & Industries Beneish M-Score vs Forest Products Industry

For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Shree Krishna Paper Mills & Industries's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Shree Krishna Paper Mills & Industries's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Shree Krishna Paper Mills & Industries 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 Shree Krishna Paper Mills & Industries 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 * 1.3976+0.528 * 1.1298+0.404 * 0.7656+0.892 * 1.3519+0.115 * 1.055
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0+4.679 * 0.141837-0.327 * 0.9442
=-0.97

* 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 ₹174 Mil.
Revenue was ₹2,281 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹747 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹899 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹1,367 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹369 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹41 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹650 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹150 Mil.
Net Income was ₹194 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was ₹1 Mil.
Total Receivables was ₹92 Mil.
Revenue was ₹1,687 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹625 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹558 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹989 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹337 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹40 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹3 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹517 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹95 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)
=(174.432 / 2280.836) / (92.317 / 1687.084)
=0.076477 / 0.05472
=1.3976

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)
=(624.678 / 1687.084) / (747.47 / 2280.836)
=0.370271 / 0.327718
=1.1298

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 - (899.039 + 368.993) / 1367.425) / (1 - (558.353 + 336.689) / 988.928)
=0.072686 / 0.094937
=0.7656

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
=2280.836 / 1687.084
=1.3519

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))
=(39.688 / (39.688 + 336.689)) / (40.976 / (40.976 + 368.993))
=0.105447 / 0.099949
=1.055

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 / 2280.836) / (2.537 / 1687.084)
=0 / 0.001504
=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)
=((149.969 + 649.696) / 1367.425) / ((95.326 + 517.187) / 988.928)
=0.584796 / 0.619371
=0.9442

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
=(194.469 - 0 - 0.517) / 1367.425
=0.141837

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.

Shree Krishna Paper Mills & Industries has a M-score of -0.97 signals that the company is likely to be a manipulator.

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What does a Beneish M-Score of -0.97 mean?
Shree Krishna Paper Mills & Industries (BOM:500388) has a Beneish M-Score of -0.97 as of Jul. 02, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Shree Krishna Paper Mills & Industries and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Shree Krishna Paper Mills & Industries ranks #262 out of 273 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 96%.
Is Shree Krishna Paper Mills & Industries' Beneish M-Score too high?
Shree Krishna Paper Mills & Industries' current Beneish M-Score is -0.97. Based on the distribution chart, Shree Krishna Paper Mills & Industries ranks #262 out of 273 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Shree Krishna Paper Mills & Industries has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shree Krishna Paper Mills & Industries' Beneish M-Score compare to competitors?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Shree Krishna Paper Mills & Industries ranks #262 out of 273 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Shree Krishna Paper Mills & Industries 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 Forest Products company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Forest Products 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 Shree Krishna Paper Mills & Industries and its competitors. Shree Krishna Paper Mills & Industries's current Beneish M-Score is -0.97. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shree Krishna Paper Mills & Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shree Krishna Paper Mills & Industries (BOM:500388) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹68.16, compared to a current price of ₹101.00 — trading 48.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -0.97. Shree Krishna Paper Mills & Industries' overall GF Score™ is 60/100 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 Shree Krishna Paper Mills & Industries (BOM:500388), the current Beneish M-Score is -0.97 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 Shree Krishna Paper Mills & Industries (BOM:500388) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shree Krishna Paper Mills & Industries stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₹101.00 is trading 48.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹68.16. GuruFocus considers Shree Krishna Paper Mills & Industries to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for BOM:500388:

  • Beneish M-Score: -0.97
  • GF Value™: ₹68.16 vs. price of ₹101.00 (48.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:500388 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Shree Krishna Paper Mills & Industries Business Description

Address 4830/24, Prahlad Street, Ansari Road, Darya Ganj, New Delhi, IND, 110002
Shree Krishna Paper Mills & Industries Ltd is an Indian company engaged in the manufacturing, marketing, and trading of paper. The product line of the company includes newsprint, coated paper, thermal paper, cast-coated paper, carbonless paper, pearl graphic paper, cup stock paper, color craft paper, absorbent kraft paper, and other types of paper and paper products. The company operates its business through a single segment, which is the manufacturing and sale of Paper. Geographically, the company derives a majority of its revenue from its customers within India.
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