Welspun Living (BOM:514162) Beneish M-Score: -3.05 (As of Jul. 26, 2026)

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BOM:514162 Welspun Living Ltd BOM:514162
82 GF Score
Price ₹161.90
GF Value ₹154.10
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 9 Warning Signs
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What is Welspun Living Beneish M-Score?

Welspun Living BOM:514162 -1.88% 82 Beneish M-Score is -3.05 as of Jul. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates BOM:514162 with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹154.10 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,000 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Welspun Living ranks better than 82.6% 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 -3.05 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

BOM:514162' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.05   Med: -2.56   Max: -2.1
Current: -3.05

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Welspun Living was -2.10. The lowest was -3.05. And the median was -2.56.


Welspun Living Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Welspun Living'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.

Welspun Living Beneish M-Score Chart

Welspun Living 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 -2.44 -2.71 -2.10 -2.37 -3.05

Welspun Living 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 -2.37 0.00 0.00 0.00 -3.05

Welspun Living Beneish M-Score Competitor Comparison

For the Textile Manufacturing subindustry, Welspun Living'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.


Welspun Living Beneish M-Score vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry

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

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


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Welspun Living 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 Welspun Living 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 * 0.7045+0.528 * 0.9987+0.404 * 1.1823+0.892 * 0.8913+0.115 * 1.015
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0+4.679 * -0.09283-0.327 * 1.0341
=-3.05

* 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 ₹13,130 Mil.
Revenue was ₹93,991 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹43,459 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹51,811 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹104,551 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹44,820 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹3,941 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹32,710 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹13,445 Mil.
Net Income was ₹2,044 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was ₹11,750 Mil.
Total Receivables was ₹20,909 Mil.
Revenue was ₹105,451 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹48,696 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹54,686 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹103,071 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹41,782 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹3,734 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹6,957 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹32,529 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹11,473 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)
=(13129.9 / 93991.1) / (20908.5 / 105450.9)
=0.139693 / 0.198277
=0.7045

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)
=(48695.5 / 105450.9) / (43459.4 / 93991.1)
=0.461784 / 0.462378
=0.9987

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 - (51811.4 + 44820.3) / 104550.6) / (1 - (54685.9 + 41782) / 103070.7)
=0.075742 / 0.064061
=1.1823

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
=93991.1 / 105450.9
=0.8913

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))
=(3733.9 / (3733.9 + 41782)) / (3940.9 / (3940.9 + 44820.3))
=0.082035 / 0.08082
=1.015

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 / 93991.1) / (6956.9 / 105450.9)
=0 / 0.065973
=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)
=((13444.6 + 32709.8) / 104550.6) / ((11473.4 + 32528.6) / 103070.7)
=0.441455 / 0.426911
=1.0341

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
=(2044.4 - 0 - 11749.8) / 104550.6
=-0.09283

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.

Welspun Living has a M-score of -3.05 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 -3.05 mean?
Welspun Living (BOM:514162) has a Beneish M-Score of -3.05 as of Jul. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Welspun Living and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Welspun Living ranks #174 out of 1000 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 17.4%.
Is Welspun Living's Beneish M-Score too high?
Welspun Living's current Beneish M-Score is -3.05. Based on the distribution chart, Welspun Living ranks #174 out of 1000 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Welspun Living has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Welspun Living's Beneish M-Score compare to competitors?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Welspun Living ranks #174 out of 1000 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Welspun Living in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. 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 Welspun Living and its competitors. Welspun Living's current Beneish M-Score is -3.05. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Welspun Living stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Welspun Living (BOM:514162) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹154.10, compared to a current price of ₹161.90 — trading 5.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -3.05. Welspun Living's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 9 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 Welspun Living (BOM:514162), the current Beneish M-Score is -3.05 as of Jul. 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 Welspun Living (BOM:514162) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Welspun Living stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₹161.90 is trading 5.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹154.10. GuruFocus considers Welspun Living to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for BOM:514162:

  • Beneish M-Score: -3.05
  • GF Value™: ₹154.10 vs. price of ₹161.90 (5.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 9 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:514162 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Welspun Living Business Description

Other Exchanges WELSPUNLIV:India
Address Senapati Bapat Marg, Welspun House, 6th Floor, Kamala Mills Compound, Lower Parel (West), Mumbai, MH, IND, 400013
Welspun Living Ltd Formerly Welspun India Ltd is an India-based company that makes and sells home textiles. The company's products consist of towels, bath robes, bath rugs and mats, area rugs, carpets, bed sheets, utility bedding, and fashion bedding. The company owns several brands, including Christy, Spaces, Welhome, and Others. The company has a world-wide distribution network, with the United States, the United Kingdom, and Europe.
82GF Score

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