Apollo Tyres (BOM:500877) Beneish M-Score: -2.74 (As of Jul. 26, 2026)

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BOM:500877 Apollo Tyres Ltd BOM:500877
84 GF Score
Price ₹419.45
GF Value ₹539.17
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Apollo Tyres Beneish M-Score?

Apollo Tyres BOM:500877 -1.06% 84 Beneish M-Score is -2.74 as of Jul. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates BOM:500877 with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹539.17 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,271 Vehicles & Parts companies, Apollo Tyres ranks better than 68.84% 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 -2.74 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

BOM:500877' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.36   Med: -2.5   Max: -2.33
Current: -2.74

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Apollo Tyres was -2.33. The lowest was -3.36. And the median was -2.50.


Apollo Tyres Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Apollo Tyres'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.

Apollo Tyres Beneish M-Score Chart

Apollo Tyres 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 -2.50 -2.47 -2.74 -2.43 -2.74

Apollo Tyres 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 -2.43 0.00 0.00 0.00 -2.74

BOM:500877 vs ORLY, AZO: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Auto Parts subindustry, Apollo Tyres'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.


Apollo Tyres Beneish M-Score vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Apollo Tyres's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Apollo Tyres 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 Apollo Tyres 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 * 0.949+0.528 * 0.9579+0.404 * 1.2154+0.892 * 1.0944+0.115 * 1.0051
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.0464+4.679 * -0.078487-0.327 * 0.9693
=-2.74

* 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 ₹33,770 Mil.
Revenue was ₹282,145 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹125,112 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹106,983 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹292,397 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹164,402 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹15,430 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹25,700 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹80,838 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹22,718 Mil.
Net Income was ₹13,724 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was ₹36,674 Mil.
Total Receivables was ₹32,518 Mil.
Revenue was ₹257,810 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹109,507 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹98,153 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹273,060 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹158,762 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹14,984 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹22,441 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹73,603 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹26,168 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)
=(33770.33 / 282144.67) / (32517.52 / 257809.73)
=0.119692 / 0.12613
=0.949

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)
=(109507.24 / 257809.73) / (125112.45 / 282144.67)
=0.42476 / 0.443434
=0.9579

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 - (106983.27 + 164401.78) / 292397.17) / (1 - (98153.32 + 158762.39) / 273060.2)
=0.071862 / 0.059124
=1.2154

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
=282144.67 / 257809.73
=1.0944

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))
=(14983.72 / (14983.72 + 158762.39)) / (15430.15 / (15430.15 + 164401.78))
=0.086239 / 0.085803
=1.0051

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)
=(25699.51 / 282144.67) / (22440.54 / 257809.73)
=0.091086 / 0.087043
=1.0464

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)
=((22717.72 + 80837.52) / 292397.17) / ((26168.3 + 73603.05) / 273060.2)
=0.35416 / 0.365382
=0.9693

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
=(13724.16 - 0 - 36673.68) / 292397.17
=-0.078487

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.

Apollo Tyres has a M-score of -2.74 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 -2.74 mean?
Apollo Tyres (BOM:500877) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.74 as of Jul. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Apollo Tyres and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Apollo Tyres ranks #396 out of 1271 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 31.2%.
Is Apollo Tyres' Beneish M-Score too high?
Apollo Tyres' current Beneish M-Score is -2.74. Based on the distribution chart, Apollo Tyres ranks #396 out of 1271 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Apollo Tyres has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Apollo Tyres' Beneish M-Score compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Apollo Tyres ranks #396 out of 1271 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Apollo Tyres 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Vehicles & Parts 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 Apollo Tyres and its competitors. Apollo Tyres's current Beneish M-Score is -2.74. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Apollo Tyres stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Apollo Tyres (BOM:500877) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹539.17, compared to a current price of ₹419.45 — trading 22.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.74. Apollo Tyres' overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 2 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 Apollo Tyres (BOM:500877), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.74 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 Apollo Tyres (BOM:500877) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Apollo Tyres stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹419.45 is trading 22.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹539.17. GuruFocus considers Apollo Tyres to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for BOM:500877:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.74
  • GF Value™: ₹539.17 vs. price of ₹419.45 (22.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:500877 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Apollo Tyres Business Description

Other Exchanges APOLLOTYRE:India
Address 7 Institutional Area, Apollo House, Sector 32, Gurugram, HR, IND, 122001
Apollo Tyres Ltd manufactures and sells tires. The company's geographical segments are the Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Africa (APMEA), Europe, and Others. The firm's two key brands are Apollo and Vredestein. The product portfolio comprises tires for Passenger, Commercial, Off-highway vehicles, and Two-wheelers.
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