Sri Chakra Cement (BOM:518053) Beneish M-Score: -3.92 (As of Aug. 02, 2026)

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BOM:518053 Sri Chakra Cement Ltd BOM:518053
27 GF Score
Price ₹33.07
GF Value ₹4.18
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Sri Chakra Cement Beneish M-Score?

Sri Chakra Cement BOM:518053 -2.71% 27 Beneish M-Score is -3.92 as of Aug. 02, 2026. GuruFocus rates BOM:518053 with a GF Score™ of 27/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹4.18 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 385 Building Materials companies, Sri Chakra Cement ranks better than 96.1% 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 -3.92 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

BOM:518053' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.88   Med: -2.18   Max: -0.8
Current: -3.92

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Sri Chakra Cement was -0.80. The lowest was -4.88. And the median was -2.18.


Sri Chakra Cement Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sri Chakra Cement'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.

Sri Chakra Cement Beneish M-Score Chart

Sri Chakra Cement 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 -1.94 -2.16 -4.88 -1.61 -3.92

Sri Chakra Cement 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 -1.61 0.00 0.00 0.00 -3.92

BOM:518053 vs CRH, VMC, MLM: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Building Materials subindustry, Sri Chakra Cement'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.


Sri Chakra Cement Beneish M-Score vs Building Materials Industry

For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Sri Chakra Cement's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Sri Chakra Cement's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Sri Chakra Cement 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 Sri Chakra Cement 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 * 0.4595+0.528 * 0.3681+0.404 * 1.4223+0.892 * 1.196+0.115 * 1.0487
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.4971+4.679 * -0.212065-0.327 * 1.1606
=-3.92

* 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 ₹17 Mil.
Revenue was ₹1,286 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹133 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹251 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹1,342 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹779 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹108 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹103 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹948 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹573 Mil.
Net Income was ₹-231 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was ₹54 Mil.
Total Receivables was ₹31 Mil.
Revenue was ₹1,075 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹41 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹336 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹1,422 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹853 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹125 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹173 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹768 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹621 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)
=(17.276 / 1285.526) / (31.433 / 1074.851)
=0.013439 / 0.029244
=0.4595

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)
=(40.851 / 1074.851) / (132.716 / 1285.526)
=0.038006 / 0.103239
=0.3681

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 - (250.748 + 778.712) / 1342.341) / (1 - (335.781 + 852.99) / 1421.78)
=0.233086 / 0.163885
=1.4223

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
=1285.526 / 1074.851
=1.196

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))
=(124.653 / (124.653 + 852.99)) / (107.785 / (107.785 + 778.712))
=0.127504 / 0.121585
=1.0487

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)
=(102.701 / 1285.526) / (172.757 / 1074.851)
=0.07989 / 0.160726
=0.4971

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)
=((573.144 + 948.317) / 1342.341) / ((620.596 + 767.86) / 1421.78)
=1.133439 / 0.976562
=1.1606

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
=(-230.884 - 0 - 53.779) / 1342.341
=-0.212065

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.

Sri Chakra Cement has a M-score of -3.92 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 -3.92 mean?
Sri Chakra Cement (BOM:518053) has a Beneish M-Score of -3.92 as of Aug. 02, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Sri Chakra Cement and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Sri Chakra Cement ranks #15 out of 385 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 3.9%.
Is Sri Chakra Cement's Beneish M-Score too high?
Sri Chakra Cement's current Beneish M-Score is -3.92. Based on the distribution chart, Sri Chakra Cement ranks #15 out of 385 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Sri Chakra Cement has a GF Score™ of 27/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sri Chakra Cement's Beneish M-Score compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Sri Chakra Cement ranks #15 out of 385 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Sri Chakra Cement in the top 4% 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 Building Materials company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Building Materials 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 Sri Chakra Cement and its competitors. Sri Chakra Cement's current Beneish M-Score is -3.92. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sri Chakra Cement stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sri Chakra Cement (BOM:518053) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹4.18, compared to a current price of ₹33.07 — trading 691.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -3.92. Sri Chakra Cement's overall GF Score™ is 27/100 with 4 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 Sri Chakra Cement (BOM:518053), the current Beneish M-Score is -3.92 as of Aug. 02, 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 Sri Chakra Cement (BOM:518053) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sri Chakra Cement stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₹33.07 is trading 691.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹4.18. GuruFocus considers Sri Chakra Cement to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for BOM:518053:

  • Beneish M-Score: -3.92
  • GF Value™: ₹4.18 vs. price of ₹33.07 (691.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 27/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:518053 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Sri Chakra Cement Business Description

Address 6-3-668/10/66, Concrete House, Durganagar Colony, Punjagutta, Hyderabad, TG, IND, 500 082
Sri Chakra Cement Ltd is engaged in the business of manufacturing OPC 53/ 43 and PPC grade cement and captive solar power generation. The Company has a single reportable segment: Cement. The firm earns its revenue through the sale of cement.
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