Permanent Magnets (BOM:504132) Beneish M-Score: -2.52 (As of Aug. 16, 2026)

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BOM:504132 Permanent Magnets Ltd BOM:504132
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What is Permanent Magnets Beneish M-Score?

Permanent Magnets BOM:504132 -0.16% 44 Beneish M-Score is -2.52 as of Aug. 16, 2026. GuruFocus rates BOM:504132 with a GF Score™ of 44/100. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 2,907 Industrial Products companies, Permanent Magnets ranks better than 56.17% 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 -2.52 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

BOM:504132' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.11   Med: -2.27   Max: -1.76
Current: -2.52

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Permanent Magnets was -1.76. The lowest was -3.11. And the median was -2.27.


Permanent Magnets Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Permanent Magnets'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.

Permanent Magnets Beneish M-Score Chart

Permanent Magnets 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 -1.81 0.00 0.00 -2.92 -2.52

Permanent Magnets Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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BOM:504132 vs VRT, BE: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Permanent Magnets'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.


Permanent Magnets Beneish M-Score vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Permanent Magnets's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Permanent Magnets 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 Permanent Magnets 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 * 1.2101+0.528 * 0.983+0.404 * 0.7807+0.892 * 1.1007+0.115 * 1.2349
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.8754+4.679 * -0.009995-0.327 * 1.7042
=-2.52

* 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 ₹561 Mil.
Revenue was ₹2,172 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹673 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹1,728 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹2,822 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹1,016 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹145 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹156 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹426 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹795 Mil.
Net Income was ₹148 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was ₹176 Mil.
Total Receivables was ₹422 Mil.
Revenue was ₹1,973 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹601 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹1,247 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹1,942 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹627 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹114 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹162 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹327 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹166 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)
=(561.4 / 2171.8) / (421.5 / 1973.1)
=0.258495 / 0.213623
=1.2101

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)
=(601.3 / 1973.1) / (673.3 / 2171.8)
=0.304749 / 0.310019
=0.983

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 - (1728.3 + 1016.4) / 2821.5) / (1 - (1247.3 + 626.6) / 1941.6)
=0.02722 / 0.034868
=0.7807

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
=2171.8 / 1973.1
=1.1007

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))
=(114.3 / (114.3 + 626.6)) / (145.1 / (145.1 + 1016.4))
=0.154272 / 0.124925
=1.2349

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)
=(156 / 2171.8) / (161.9 / 1973.1)
=0.07183 / 0.082054
=0.8754

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)
=((794.7 + 426) / 2821.5) / ((165.7 + 327.2) / 1941.6)
=0.432642 / 0.253863
=1.7042

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
=(147.7 - 0 - 175.9) / 2821.5
=-0.009995

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.

Permanent Magnets has a M-score of -2.52 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 -2.52 mean?
Permanent Magnets (BOM:504132) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.52 as of Aug. 16, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Permanent Magnets and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Permanent Magnets ranks #1274 out of 2907 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 43.8%.
Is Permanent Magnets' Beneish M-Score too high?
Permanent Magnets' current Beneish M-Score is -2.52. Based on the distribution chart, Permanent Magnets ranks #1274 out of 2907 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Permanent Magnets has a GF Score™ of 44/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Permanent Magnets' Beneish M-Score compare to VRT and BE?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Permanent Magnets ranks #1274 out of 2907 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Permanent Magnets 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 an Industrial Products company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Industrial Products 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 Permanent Magnets and its competitors. Permanent Magnets's current Beneish M-Score is -2.52. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Permanent Magnets stock overvalued right now?
Permanent Magnets (BOM:504132) has a current Beneish M-Score of -2.52. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.52. Permanent Magnets' overall GF Score™ is 44/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Permanent Magnets (BOM:504132), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.52 as of Aug. 16, 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.

Permanent Magnets Business Description

Address MIDC Industrial Area, Plot No. B-3, Village Mira, Mira Road (East), Thane, MH, IND, 401107
Permanent Magnets Ltd is an Indian based company. It is engaged in the manufacturing of cast alloy magnets, parts, and accessories for electricity and electric vehicle parts in the world. PML also supplies Gas meter parts and accessories. The assembly includes die-cast parts, plastic parts, brass parts, bi-metal parts, stainless steel parts, and special copper alloy and nickel alloy parts. Its products are used in electronics, electricity meters, the automobile industry, telecommunication, defense, space research, aeronautics, railways, and electricity generation industries. The company derives the majority of its revenue from sales of parts and accessories of the electricity meter. It operates in a single segment, which is Engineering and Current Sensing applications.
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