Orient Beverages (BOM:507690) Beneish M-Score: -1.61 (As of Jun. 29, 2026)


BOM:507690 Orient Beverages Ltd BOM:507690
63 GF Score
Price ₹188.65
GF Value ₹279.54
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 6 Warning Signs
View Full Analysis

What is Orient Beverages Beneish M-Score?

Orient Beverages BOM:507690 -2.83% 63 Beneish M-Score is -1.61 as of Jun. 29, 2026. GuruFocus rates BOM:507690 with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹279.54 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 109 Beverages - Non-Alcoholic companies, Orient Beverages ranks worse than 88.07% 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.

Warning Sign:

Beneish M-Score -1.61 higher than -1.78, which implies that the company might have manipulated its financial results.

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

BOM:507690' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.95   Med: -2.41   Max: -1.61
Current: -1.61

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Orient Beverages was -1.61. The lowest was -2.95. And the median was -2.41.


Orient Beverages Beneish M-Score Historical Data

* Premium members only.

The historical data trend for Orient Beverages'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.

Orient Beverages Beneish M-Score Chart

Orient Beverages 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 -2.30 -2.50 -2.95 -2.32 -1.61

Orient Beverages 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 -2.32 0.00 0.00 0.00 -1.61

BOM:507690 vs KO, PEP, MNST: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic subindustry, Orient Beverages'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.


Orient Beverages Beneish M-Score vs Beverages - Non-Alcoholic Industry

For the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Orient Beverages's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


BOM:507690
63GF Score
Orient Beverages Ltd BOM:507690
Beneish M-Score is just one metric. See GF Score™, valuation, warning signs, and more.
View Full Analysis

Orient Beverages 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 Orient Beverages 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 * 1.0281+0.528 * 0.9984+0.404 * 2.184+0.892 * 1.0865+0.115 * 1.4223
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0+4.679 * 0.017061-0.327 * 1.0217
=-1.61

* 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 ₹589 Mil.
Revenue was ₹1,778 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹958 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹1,000 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹1,741 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹540 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹27 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹814 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹624 Mil.
Net Income was ₹38 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was ₹9 Mil.
Total Receivables was ₹527 Mil.
Revenue was ₹1,637 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹881 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹891 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹1,315 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹355 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹26 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹283 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹673 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹390 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)
=(588.7 / 1778.1) / (527.051 / 1636.6)
=0.331084 / 0.32204
=1.0281

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)
=(880.5 / 1636.6) / (958.2 / 1778.1)
=0.538006 / 0.53889
=0.9984

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 - (1000.3 + 540.3) / 1740.8) / (1 - (890.811 + 355.262) / 1315.334)
=0.115005 / 0.052657
=2.184

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
=1778.1 / 1636.6
=1.0865

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))
=(25.6 / (25.6 + 355.262)) / (26.8 / (26.8 + 540.3))
=0.067216 / 0.047258
=1.4223

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 / 1778.1) / (282.647 / 1636.6)
=0 / 0.172704
=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)
=((623.7 + 814.1) / 1740.8) / ((389.884 + 673.466) / 1315.334)
=0.825942 / 0.808426
=1.0217

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
=(38.4 - 0 - 8.7) / 1740.8
=0.017061

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.

Orient Beverages has a M-score of -1.61 signals that the company is likely to be a manipulator.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Beneish M-Score →
What does a Beneish M-Score of -1.61 mean?
Orient Beverages (BOM:507690) has a Beneish M-Score of -1.61 as of Jun. 29, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Orient Beverages and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Orient Beverages ranks #96 out of 109 companies in the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 88.1%.
Is Orient Beverages' Beneish M-Score too high?
Orient Beverages' current Beneish M-Score is -1.61. Based on the distribution chart, Orient Beverages ranks #96 out of 109 companies in the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Orient Beverages has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Orient Beverages' Beneish M-Score compare to KO and PEP?
According to the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry distribution chart, Orient Beverages ranks #96 out of 109 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Orient Beverages 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 Beverages - Non-Alcoholic company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic 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 Orient Beverages and its competitors. Orient Beverages's current Beneish M-Score is -1.61. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Orient Beverages stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Orient Beverages (BOM:507690) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹279.54, compared to a current price of ₹188.65 — trading 32.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -1.61. Orient Beverages' overall GF Score™ is 63/100 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 Orient Beverages (BOM:507690), the current Beneish M-Score is -1.61 as of Jun. 29, 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 Orient Beverages (BOM:507690) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Orient Beverages stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹188.65 is trading 32.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹279.54. GuruFocus considers Orient Beverages to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for BOM:507690:

  • Beneish M-Score: -1.61
  • GF Value™: ₹279.54 vs. price of ₹188.65 (32.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:507690 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Orient Beverages Business Description

Address 225C, A. J. C Bose Road, 3rd Floor, Aelpe Court, Kolkata, WB, IND, 700020
Orient Beverages Ltd operates in the beverages industry. The principal business activities of the company include the manufacturing of soft drinks; the production of mineral waters and other bottled waters. The company markets its packaged drinking water under the trade brand BISLERI. The company operates in one segment only, i.e., Beverage.
63GF Score

Get the complete analysis for BOM:507690

Beneish M-Score is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.

₹188.65
Price
₹279.54
GF Value