Indbank Merchant Banking Services (BOM:511473) Beneish M-Score: -1.54 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


BOM:511473 Indbank Merchant Banking Services Ltd BOM:511473
76 GF Score
Price ₹33.57
GF Value ₹32.01
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Indbank Merchant Banking Services Beneish M-Score?

Indbank Merchant Banking Services BOM:511473 +0.54% 76 Beneish M-Score is -1.54 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates BOM:511473 with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹32.01 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 702 Capital Markets companies, Indbank Merchant Banking Services ranks worse than 67.95% 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 -1.54 higher than -1.78, which implies that the company might have manipulated its financial results.

The historical rank and industry rank for Indbank Merchant Banking Services's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

BOM:511473' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.89   Med: -1.99   Max: -1.54
Current: -1.54

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Indbank Merchant Banking Services was -1.54. The lowest was -3.89. And the median was -1.99.


Indbank Merchant Banking Services Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Indbank Merchant Banking Services'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.

Indbank Merchant Banking Services Beneish M-Score Chart

Indbank Merchant Banking Services 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 -1.61 0.00 -1.98 -2.02 -1.54

Indbank Merchant Banking Services 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 -2.02 0.00 0.00 0.00 -1.54

BOM:511473 vs MS, GS, SCHW: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Capital Markets subindustry, Indbank Merchant Banking Services'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.


Indbank Merchant Banking Services Beneish M-Score vs Capital Markets Industry

For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Indbank Merchant Banking Services's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Indbank Merchant Banking Services's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Indbank Merchant Banking Services 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 Indbank Merchant Banking Services 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 * 1.2162+0.528 * 1.1407+0.404 * 1.0364+0.892 * 0.9046+0.115 * 1.4549
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0+4.679 * 0.041241-0.327 * 0.0198
=-1.54

* 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 ₹67.5 Mil.
Revenue was ₹181.9 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹75.8 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹1,045.7 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹1,231.4 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹5.3 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹2.4 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹0.0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹5.1 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹0.0 Mil.
Net Income was ₹71.2 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹0.0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was ₹20.5 Mil.
Total Receivables was ₹61.3 Mil.
Revenue was ₹201.1 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹95.6 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹1,008.7 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹1,180.9 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹5.3 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹4.4 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹4.0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹247.2 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹0.0 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)
=(67.451 / 181.889) / (61.305 / 201.062)
=0.370836 / 0.304906
=1.2162

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)
=(95.563 / 201.062) / (75.79 / 181.889)
=0.475291 / 0.416683
=1.1407

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 - (1045.688 + 5.345) / 1231.393) / (1 - (1008.671 + 5.345) / 1180.901)
=0.146468 / 0.14132
=1.0364

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
=181.889 / 201.062
=0.9046

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))
=(4.379 / (4.379 + 5.345)) / (2.396 / (2.396 + 5.345))
=0.450329 / 0.309521
=1.4549

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 / 181.889) / (3.989 / 201.062)
=0 / 0.01984
=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)
=((0 + 5.09) / 1231.393) / ((0 + 247.151) / 1180.901)
=0.004134 / 0.20929
=0.0198

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
=(71.248 - 0 - 20.464) / 1231.393
=0.041241

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.

Indbank Merchant Banking Services has a M-score of -1.54 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 -1.54 mean?
Indbank Merchant Banking Services (BOM:511473) has a Beneish M-Score of -1.54 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Indbank Merchant Banking Services and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Indbank Merchant Banking Services ranks #477 out of 702 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 67.9%.
Is Indbank Merchant Banking Services' Beneish M-Score too high?
Indbank Merchant Banking Services' current Beneish M-Score is -1.54. Based on the distribution chart, Indbank Merchant Banking Services ranks #477 out of 702 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Indbank Merchant Banking Services has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Indbank Merchant Banking Services' Beneish M-Score compare to MS and GS?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, Indbank Merchant Banking Services ranks #477 out of 702 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Indbank Merchant Banking Services 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 Capital Markets company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Capital Markets 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 Indbank Merchant Banking Services and its competitors. Indbank Merchant Banking Services's current Beneish M-Score is -1.54. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Indbank Merchant Banking Services stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Indbank Merchant Banking Services (BOM:511473) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹32.01, compared to a current price of ₹33.57 — trading 4.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -1.54. Indbank Merchant Banking Services' overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 5 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 Indbank Merchant Banking Services (BOM:511473), the current Beneish M-Score is -1.54 as of Jun. 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 Indbank Merchant Banking Services (BOM:511473) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Indbank Merchant Banking Services stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₹33.57 is trading 4.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹32.01. GuruFocus considers Indbank Merchant Banking Services to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for BOM:511473:

  • Beneish M-Score: -1.54
  • GF Value™: ₹32.01 vs. price of ₹33.57 (4.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:511473 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Indbank Merchant Banking Services Business Description

Other Exchanges INDBANK:India
Address Number 480, Anna Salai, First Floor, Khivraj Complex 1, Nandanam, Chennai, TN, IND, 600 035
Indbank Merchant Banking Services Ltd is an India based company engaged in merchant banking activities. It is involved in providing fee-based services which include operations like merchant banking, stock broking, depository participant services, distribution of financial products and allied activities. The company carries its operations in India and generates the majority of the revenue from the stock broking membership operations.
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