Hindustan Organic Chemicals (BOM:500449) Beneish M-Score: -2.91 (As of Jun. 29, 2026)


BOM:500449 Hindustan Organic Chemicals Ltd BOM:500449
57 GF Score
Price ₹37.60
GF Value ₹33.41
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Hindustan Organic Chemicals Beneish M-Score?

Hindustan Organic Chemicals BOM:500449 -1.80% 57 Beneish M-Score is -2.91 as of Jun. 29, 2026. GuruFocus rates BOM:500449 with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹33.41 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,526 Chemicals companies, Hindustan Organic Chemicals ranks better than 81.13% 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 -2.91 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

BOM:500449' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.74   Med: -2.83   Max: -0.66
Current: -2.91

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Hindustan Organic Chemicals was -0.66. The lowest was -3.74. And the median was -2.83.


Hindustan Organic Chemicals Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hindustan Organic Chemicals'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 Organic Chemicals Beneish M-Score Chart

Hindustan Organic Chemicals 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 -1.67 -1.69 -2.32 -2.83 -2.91

Hindustan Organic Chemicals 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 -2.83 0.00 0.00 0.00 -2.91

BOM:500449 vs DOW: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Chemicals subindustry, Hindustan Organic Chemicals'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 Organic Chemicals Beneish M-Score vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Hindustan Organic Chemicals's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Hindustan Organic Chemicals 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 Organic Chemicals 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 * 0.2583+0.528 * 0.7671+0.404 * 0.9557+0.892 * 1.0707+0.115 * 0.85
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0+4.679 * 0.037449-0.327 * 1.0007
=-2.91

* 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 ₹85 Mil.
Revenue was ₹5,738 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹1,629 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹13,046 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹15,420 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹2,310 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹19 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹3,626 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹23 Mil.
Net Income was ₹-127 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was ₹-705 Mil.
Total Receivables was ₹308 Mil.
Revenue was ₹5,359 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹1,167 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹13,272 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹15,644 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹2,303 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹16 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹64 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹3,674 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹26 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)
=(85.203 / 5737.613) / (308.086 / 5358.676)
=0.01485 / 0.057493
=0.2583

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)
=(1167.086 / 5358.676) / (1629.019 / 5737.613)
=0.217794 / 0.283919
=0.7671

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 - (13045.552 + 2309.696) / 15419.748) / (1 - (13271.825 + 2303.457) / 15643.747)
=0.004183 / 0.004377
=0.9557

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
=5737.613 / 5358.676
=1.0707

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))
=(16.418 / (16.418 + 2303.457)) / (19.391 / (19.391 + 2309.696))
=0.007077 / 0.008326
=0.85

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 / 5737.613) / (63.892 / 5358.676)
=0 / 0.011923
=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)
=((23.107 + 3626.356) / 15419.748) / ((25.782 + 3673.933) / 15643.747)
=0.236675 / 0.236498
=1.0007

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
=(-127.297 - 0 - -704.75) / 15419.748
=0.037449

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 Organic Chemicals has a M-score of -2.91 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 -2.91 mean?
Hindustan Organic Chemicals (BOM:500449) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.91 as of Jun. 29, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Hindustan Organic Chemicals and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Hindustan Organic Chemicals ranks #288 out of 1526 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 18.9%.
Is Hindustan Organic Chemicals' Beneish M-Score too high?
Hindustan Organic Chemicals' current Beneish M-Score is -2.91. Based on the distribution chart, Hindustan Organic Chemicals ranks #288 out of 1526 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Hindustan Organic Chemicals has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hindustan Organic Chemicals' Beneish M-Score compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Hindustan Organic Chemicals ranks #288 out of 1526 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Hindustan Organic Chemicals in the top 19% 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 Chemicals company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Chemicals 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 Organic Chemicals and its competitors. Hindustan Organic Chemicals's current Beneish M-Score is -2.91. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hindustan Organic Chemicals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hindustan Organic Chemicals (BOM:500449) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹33.41, compared to a current price of ₹37.60 — trading 12.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.91. Hindustan Organic Chemicals' overall GF Score™ is 57/100 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 Hindustan Organic Chemicals (BOM:500449), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.91 as of Jun. 29, 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 Organic Chemicals (BOM:500449) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hindustan Organic Chemicals stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₹37.60 is trading 12.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹33.41. GuruFocus considers Hindustan Organic Chemicals to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for BOM:500449:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.91
  • GF Value™: ₹33.41 vs. price of ₹37.60 (12.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 57/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:500449 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Hindustan Organic Chemicals Business Description

Address Ambalamugal PO, Post Bag: No: 18, Kunnathunad, Ernakulam, KL, IND, 682302
Hindustan Organic Chemicals Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing of bulk industrial chemicals and chemical intermediates. It has manufacturing units in Kochi, Kerala. The company produces Phenol, Acetone, and Hydrogen Peroxide using Benzene and LPG from petroleum refineries. These chemicals are essential for industries such as resins, pharmaceuticals, dyes, rubber chemicals, paints, and pesticides. Phenol is used in resins, plasticizers, and pharmaceuticals; Acetone serves as a solvent and chemical intermediate in explosives and lacquers; Hydrogen Peroxide is an eco-friendly bleaching agent used in textiles, paper, electronics, and environmental applications. The company also produces polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) plastic through its subsidiary and focuses on quality and safety.
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