Lakshmi Mills Co (BOM:502958) Beneish M-Score: -2.32 (As of Aug. 18, 2026)

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BOM:502958 Lakshmi Mills Co Ltd BOM:502958
52 GF Score
Price ₹8,175.00
GF Value ₹6,093.93
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Lakshmi Mills Co Beneish M-Score?

Lakshmi Mills Co BOM:502958 +1.34% 52 Beneish M-Score is -2.32 as of Aug. 18, 2026. GuruFocus rates BOM:502958 with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹6,093.93 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 996 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Lakshmi Mills Co ranks worse than 64.06% 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 -2.32 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

BOM:502958' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.4   Med: -2.32   Max: -1.84
Current: -2.32

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Lakshmi Mills Co was -1.84. The lowest was -3.40. And the median was -2.32.


Lakshmi Mills Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Lakshmi Mills Co'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.

Lakshmi Mills Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Lakshmi Mills Co 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 -1.98 -3.40 -1.85 -2.74 -2.32

Lakshmi Mills Co 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 -2.74 0.00 0.00 0.00 -2.32

Lakshmi Mills Co Beneish M-Score Competitor Comparison

For the Textile Manufacturing subindustry, Lakshmi Mills Co'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.


Lakshmi Mills Co Beneish M-Score vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry

For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Lakshmi Mills Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Lakshmi Mills Co's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Lakshmi Mills Co 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 Lakshmi Mills Co 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 * 1.2297+0.528 * 0.8472+0.404 * 0.9656+0.892 * 0.919+0.115 * 1.0799
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0+4.679 * -0.026136-0.327 * 0.8173
=-2.32

* 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 ₹277 Mil.
Revenue was ₹2,418 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹1,290 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹720 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹8,984 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹450 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹138 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹680 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹484 Mil.
Net Income was ₹-155 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was ₹79 Mil.
Total Receivables was ₹245 Mil.
Revenue was ₹2,632 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹1,189 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹626 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹11,523 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹518 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹175 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹47 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹1,209 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹618 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)
=(277.098 / 2418.348) / (245.217 / 2631.627)
=0.114582 / 0.093181
=1.2297

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)
=(1188.817 / 2631.627) / (1289.52 / 2418.348)
=0.451742 / 0.533224
=0.8472

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 - (719.961 + 450.223) / 8983.999) / (1 - (625.534 + 518.226) / 11523.412)
=0.869748 / 0.900745
=0.9656

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
=2418.348 / 2631.627
=0.919

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))
=(175.305 / (175.305 + 518.226)) / (137.586 / (137.586 + 450.223))
=0.252772 / 0.234066
=1.0799

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 / 2418.348) / (46.784 / 2631.627)
=0 / 0.017778
=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)
=((484.416 + 679.844) / 8983.999) / ((617.711 + 1209.433) / 11523.412)
=0.129593 / 0.158559
=0.8173

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
=(-155.494 - 0 - 79.312) / 8983.999
=-0.026136

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.

Lakshmi Mills Co has a M-score of -2.32 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 -2.32 mean?
Lakshmi Mills Co (BOM:502958) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.32 as of Aug. 18, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Lakshmi Mills Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Lakshmi Mills Co ranks #638 out of 996 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 64.1%.
Is Lakshmi Mills Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Lakshmi Mills Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.32. Based on the distribution chart, Lakshmi Mills Co ranks #638 out of 996 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Lakshmi Mills Co has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lakshmi Mills Co's Beneish M-Score compare to competitors?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Lakshmi Mills Co ranks #638 out of 996 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Lakshmi Mills Co 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories 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 Lakshmi Mills Co and its competitors. Lakshmi Mills Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.32. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lakshmi Mills Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lakshmi Mills Co (BOM:502958) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹6,093.93, compared to a current price of ₹8,175.00 — trading 34.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.32. Lakshmi Mills Co's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 4 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 Lakshmi Mills Co (BOM:502958), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.32 as of Aug. 18, 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 Lakshmi Mills Co (BOM:502958) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lakshmi Mills Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₹8,175.00 is trading 34.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹6,093.93. GuruFocus considers Lakshmi Mills Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for BOM:502958:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.32
  • GF Value™: ₹6,093.93 vs. price of ₹8,175.00 (34.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 52/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:502958 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Lakshmi Mills Co Business Description

Address 686, Avanashi Road, Post Box No. 6301, Pappanaickenpalayam, Coimbatore, TN, IND, 641 037
Lakshmi Mills Co Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing and trading of yarn. The company's operating segment includes Textiles and Rental services. It generates maximum revenue from the Textiles segment. Textiles segment consist of manufacturing and sale of yarn and trading in cloth and garments. It's Rental Services segment consist of letting out of properties. Geographically, it derives a majority of revenue from India.
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