Tata Consumer Products (BOM:500800) Beneish M-Score: -2.41 (As of Jul. 02, 2026)


BOM:500800 Tata Consumer Products Ltd BOM:500800
92 GF Score
Price ₹1,091.10
GF Value ₹1,277.05
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Tata Consumer Products Beneish M-Score?

Tata Consumer Products BOM:500800 +1.50% 92 Beneish M-Score is -2.41 as of Jul. 02, 2026. GuruFocus rates BOM:500800 with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹1,277.05 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,847 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Tata Consumer Products ranks worse than 59.39% 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 -2.41 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

BOM:500800' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.86   Med: -2.44   Max: -2.16
Current: -2.41

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Tata Consumer Products was -2.16. The lowest was -2.86. And the median was -2.44.


Tata Consumer Products Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Tata Consumer Products'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 Consumer Products Beneish M-Score Chart

Tata Consumer Products 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 -2.16 -2.63 -2.70 -2.47 -2.41

Tata Consumer Products 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 -2.47 0.00 0.00 0.00 -2.41

BOM:500800 vs KHC, GIS: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Tata Consumer Products'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 Consumer Products Beneish M-Score vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Tata Consumer Products's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Tata Consumer Products 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 Consumer Products 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 * 1.0503+0.528 * 1.0361+0.404 * 0.9602+0.892 * 1.1521+0.115 * 1.0826
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9218+4.679 * -0.025529-0.327 * 1.0679
=-2.41

* 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 ₹17,780 Mil.
Revenue was ₹201,706 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹79,783 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹103,171 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹344,530 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹34,114 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹6,267 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹23,059 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹66,056 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹9,108 Mil.
Net Income was ₹15,423 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was ₹24,219 Mil.
Total Receivables was ₹14,694 Mil.
Revenue was ₹175,084 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹71,753 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹89,697 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹319,777 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹29,750 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹6,007 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹21,714 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹58,683 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹6,643 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)
=(17780.3 / 201706.1) / (14694.2 / 175084.1)
=0.08815 / 0.083927
=1.0503

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)
=(71752.5 / 175084.1) / (79782.5 / 201706.1)
=0.409817 / 0.395538
=1.0361

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 - (103170.9 + 34113.7) / 344529.6) / (1 - (89696.5 + 29749.6) / 319776.8)
=0.60153 / 0.62647
=0.9602

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
=201706.1 / 175084.1
=1.1521

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))
=(6007.4 / (6007.4 + 29749.6)) / (6266.8 / (6266.8 + 34113.7))
=0.168006 / 0.155194
=1.0826

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)
=(23059.1 / 201706.1) / (21714 / 175084.1)
=0.11432 / 0.12402
=0.9218

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)
=((9107.8 + 66056.3) / 344529.6) / ((6643.1 + 58683) / 319776.8)
=0.218164 / 0.204287
=1.0679

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
=(15423 - 0 - 24218.5) / 344529.6
=-0.025529

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 Consumer Products has a M-score of -2.41 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 -2.41 mean?
Tata Consumer Products (BOM:500800) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.41 as of Jul. 02, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Tata Consumer Products and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Tata Consumer Products ranks #1097 out of 1847 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 59.4%.
Is Tata Consumer Products' Beneish M-Score too high?
Tata Consumer Products' current Beneish M-Score is -2.41. Based on the distribution chart, Tata Consumer Products ranks #1097 out of 1847 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Tata Consumer Products has a GF Score™ of 92/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tata Consumer Products' Beneish M-Score compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Tata Consumer Products ranks #1097 out of 1847 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Tata Consumer Products 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Consumer Products and its competitors. Tata Consumer Products's current Beneish M-Score is -2.41. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tata Consumer Products stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tata Consumer Products (BOM:500800) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹1,277.05, compared to a current price of ₹1,091.10 — trading 14.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.41. Tata Consumer Products' overall GF Score™ is 92/100 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 Tata Consumer Products (BOM:500800), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.41 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 Tata Consumer Products (BOM:500800) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tata Consumer Products stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹1,091.10 is trading 14.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹1,277.05. GuruFocus considers Tata Consumer Products to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for BOM:500800:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.41
  • GF Value™: ₹1,277.05 vs. price of ₹1,091.10 (14.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 92/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:500800 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Tata Consumer Products Business Description

Other Exchanges TATACONSUM:India
Address Office No 2-6 Horniman Circle, 11/13 Botawala Building 1st Floor, Fort, Mumbai, MH, IND, 400 001
Tata Consumer Products Ltd is engaged in the trading, manufacturing and distribution of Consumer products Tea, Coffee, Water, Salt, Pulses, Spices, Snacks, Ready-to-Eat packaged food products, processed food products, collectively termed as branded business. It has branded business mainly in India, Europe, USA, Canada, South Africa and Australia. The non-branded plantation business is in India and tea and coffee extraction businesses are mainly in India, Vietnam and the USA. Its segments include Branded business and Non-Branded Business: Plantation and Extraction business for tea, coffee and other produce. It derives majority of revenue from Branded business in India and international which includes sale of branded tea, coffee & water and sale of food products in various value-added forms.
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