Tata Communications (BOM:500483) Beneish M-Score: -2.93 (As of Aug. 13, 2026)

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BOM:500483 Tata Communications Ltd BOM:500483
67 GF Score
Price ₹1,735.50
GF Value ₹2,033.51
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Tata Communications Beneish M-Score?

Tata Communications BOM:500483 -0.65% 67 Beneish M-Score is -2.93 as of Aug. 13, 2026. GuruFocus rates BOM:500483 with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹2,033.51 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 350 Telecommunication Services companies, Tata Communications ranks better than 64% 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 -2.93 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

BOM:500483' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.15   Med: -2.93   Max: -2.37
Current: -2.93

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Tata Communications was -2.37. The lowest was -3.15. And the median was -2.93.


Tata Communications Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Tata Communications'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.

Tata Communications Beneish M-Score Chart

Tata Communications 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 -3.15 -3.06 -2.45 -2.56 -2.93

Tata Communications Quarterly Data
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BOM:500483 vs VZ, TMUS, T: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, Tata Communications'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.


Tata Communications Beneish M-Score vs Telecommunication Services Industry

For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Tata Communications's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Tata Communications 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 Tata Communications 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 * 0.9656+0.528 * 1.0395+0.404 * 1.1145+0.892 * 1.0781+0.115 * 0.9755
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9414+4.679 * -0.122431-0.327 * 0.9719
=-2.93

* 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 ₹41,744 Mil.
Revenue was ₹247,831 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹134,167 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹68,629 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹284,039 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹104,997 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹28,267 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹6,235 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹140,180 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹74,393 Mil.
Net Income was ₹10,016 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was ₹44,791 Mil.
Total Receivables was ₹40,102 Mil.
Revenue was ₹229,887 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹129,368 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹72,387 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹265,846 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹100,735 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹26,283 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹6,143 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹125,039 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹81,593 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)
=(41743.7 / 247830.7) / (40101.8 / 229886.6)
=0.168436 / 0.174442
=0.9656

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)
=(129367.7 / 229886.6) / (134167.4 / 247830.7)
=0.562746 / 0.541367
=1.0395

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 - (68629.1 + 104997.4) / 284039.4) / (1 - (72386.8 + 100734.8) / 265845.8)
=0.388724 / 0.348789
=1.1145

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
=247830.7 / 229886.6
=1.0781

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))
=(26283.2 / (26283.2 + 100734.8)) / (28267.4 / (28267.4 + 104997.4))
=0.206925 / 0.212115
=0.9755

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)
=(6234.8 / 247830.7) / (6143.1 / 229886.6)
=0.025157 / 0.026722
=0.9414

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)
=((74393.1 + 140180.1) / 284039.4) / ((81593.1 + 125039.1) / 265845.8)
=0.755435 / 0.777263
=0.9719

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
=(10015.7 - 0 - 44791) / 284039.4
=-0.122431

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.

Tata Communications has a M-score of -2.93 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 -2.93 mean?
Tata Communications (BOM:500483) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.93 as of Aug. 13, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Tata Communications and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Tata Communications ranks #126 out of 350 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 36%.
Is Tata Communications' Beneish M-Score too high?
Tata Communications' current Beneish M-Score is -2.93. Based on the distribution chart, Tata Communications ranks #126 out of 350 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Tata Communications has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tata Communications' Beneish M-Score compare to VZ and TMUS?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Tata Communications ranks #126 out of 350 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Tata Communications 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 Telecommunication Services company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Telecommunication Services 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 Tata Communications and its competitors. Tata Communications's current Beneish M-Score is -2.93. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tata Communications stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tata Communications (BOM:500483) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹2,033.51, compared to a current price of ₹1,735.50 — trading 14.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.93. Tata Communications' overall GF Score™ is 67/100 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 Tata Communications (BOM:500483), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.93 as of Aug. 13, 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 Tata Communications (BOM:500483) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tata Communications stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹1,735.50 is trading 14.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹2,033.51. GuruFocus considers Tata Communications to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for BOM:500483:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.93
  • GF Value™: ₹2,033.51 vs. price of ₹1,735.50 (14.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:500483 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Tata Communications Business Description

Other Exchanges TATACOMM:India
Address Plot No. C21 & C36, ‘G’ Block, 7th Floor, Bandra Kurla Complex, Mumbai, MH, IND, 400 098
Tata Communications Ltd offers international and national voice and data transmission services, selling and leasing of bandwidth on undersea cable systems, internet connectivity services, and other value-added services comprising unified conferencing and collaboration services, managed hosting, mobile roaming and signalling services, transponder lease, television uplinking and other managed services, data center colocation services, network management and support, and other related services. The Group also undertakes leasing, letting out, licensing or developing immovable properties to earn income, including rental, lease and license income from land and buildings. Its segments are Data Services, Voice Solutions, and Real Estate, with Data Services generating maximum revenue.
67GF Score

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