Hindustan Composites (BOM:509635) Beneish M-Score: -2.16 (As of Aug. 24, 2026)

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BOM:509635 Hindustan Composites Ltd BOM:509635
74 GF Score
Price ₹410.00
GF Value ₹456.07
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Hindustan Composites Beneish M-Score?

Hindustan Composites BOM:509635 -4.14% 74 Beneish M-Score is -2.16 as of Aug. 24, 2026. GuruFocus rates BOM:509635 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹456.07 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,281 Vehicles & Parts companies, Hindustan Composites ranks worse than 75.96% 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 -2.16 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

BOM:509635' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.61   Med: -2.39   Max: -2.1
Current: -2.16

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Hindustan Composites was -2.10. The lowest was -2.61. And the median was -2.39.


Hindustan Composites Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hindustan Composites'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.

Hindustan Composites Beneish M-Score Chart

Hindustan Composites 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 -2.42 -2.41 -2.59 -2.28 -2.16

Hindustan Composites 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:509635 vs ORLY, AZO: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Auto Parts subindustry, Hindustan Composites'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.


Hindustan Composites Beneish M-Score vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

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

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


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Hindustan Composites 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 Hindustan Composites 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 * 0.9491+0.528 * 1.0696+0.404 * 1.0024+0.892 * 1.1536+0.115 * 0.9442
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0+4.679 * 0.007893-0.327 * 1.0187
=-2.16

* 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 ₹663 Mil.
Revenue was ₹3,750 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹1,964 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹1,380 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹12,644 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹1,501 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹120 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹615 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹8 Mil.
Net Income was ₹311 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was ₹211 Mil.
Total Receivables was ₹605 Mil.
Revenue was ₹3,251 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹1,821 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹1,371 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹11,961 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹1,376 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹103 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹199 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹579 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹0 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)
=(662.5 / 3750.1) / (605.073 / 3250.8)
=0.176662 / 0.18613
=0.9491

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)
=(1821.2 / 3250.8) / (1964.3 / 3750.1)
=0.560231 / 0.523799
=1.0696

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 - (1379.8 + 1500.6) / 12644.3) / (1 - (1370.813 + 1376.43) / 11960.738)
=0.772198 / 0.770312
=1.0024

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
=3750.1 / 3250.8
=1.1536

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))
=(103.3 / (103.3 + 1376.43)) / (119.8 / (119.8 + 1500.6))
=0.06981 / 0.073932
=0.9442

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 / 3750.1) / (198.592 / 3250.8)
=0 / 0.06109
=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)
=((7.8 + 615.3) / 12644.3) / ((0 + 578.575) / 11960.738)
=0.049279 / 0.048373
=1.0187

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
=(311.1 - 0 - 211.3) / 12644.3
=0.007893

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.

Hindustan Composites has a M-score of -2.16 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 -2.16 mean?
Hindustan Composites (BOM:509635) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.16 as of Aug. 24, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Hindustan Composites and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Hindustan Composites ranks #973 out of 1281 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 76%.
Is Hindustan Composites' Beneish M-Score too high?
Hindustan Composites' current Beneish M-Score is -2.16. Based on the distribution chart, Hindustan Composites ranks #973 out of 1281 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Hindustan Composites has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hindustan Composites' Beneish M-Score compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Hindustan Composites ranks #973 out of 1281 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Hindustan Composites 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 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 Hindustan Composites and its competitors. Hindustan Composites's current Beneish M-Score is -2.16. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hindustan Composites stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hindustan Composites (BOM:509635) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹456.07, compared to a current price of ₹410.00 — trading 10.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.16. Hindustan Composites' overall GF Score™ is 74/100 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 Hindustan Composites (BOM:509635), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.16 as of Aug. 24, 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 Hindustan Composites (BOM:509635) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hindustan Composites stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹410.00 is trading 10.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹456.07. GuruFocus considers Hindustan Composites to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for BOM:509635:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.16
  • GF Value™: ₹456.07 vs. price of ₹410.00 (10.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:509635 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Hindustan Composites Business Description

Other Exchanges HINDCOMPOS:India
Address Senapati Bapat Marg, 8th Floor, 801, Peninsula Business Park, ‘A’ Tower, Lower Parel, Mumbai, IND, 400013
Hindustan Composites Ltd is engaged in the business of manufacturing and marketing fiber-based friction materials. The company serves various industries, such as automotive, railways, engineering, mining, aerospace, steel, chemicals, oil exploration, and others. It offers friction materials such as Brake lining, Roll lining, Clutch facing, Disc Brake Pad, Brake Block, and others. It also offers industrial thrust bearing and insulation products comprising Millboard sheets, Millboard discs, and Competitors. Geographically, the group operates throughout the regions of India and derives revenue through the sale of its products. The group has two segments: Composite products and Investments. Composite product is the key revenue-generating segment.
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