Asian Tea & Exports (BOM:519532) Beneish M-Score: -2.82 (As of Aug. 03, 2026)

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BOM:519532 Asian Tea & Exports Ltd BOM:519532
51 GF Score
Price ₹9.18
GF Value ₹18.81
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Asian Tea & Exports Beneish M-Score?

Asian Tea & Exports BOM:519532 +2.00% 51 Beneish M-Score is -2.82 as of Aug. 03, 2026. GuruFocus rates BOM:519532 with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹18.81 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 294 Retail - Defensive companies, Asian Tea & Exports ranks better than 70.75% 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 -2.82 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

The historical rank and industry rank for Asian Tea & Exports's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

BOM:519532' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.75   Med: -1.51   Max: 10.77
Current: -2.82

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Asian Tea & Exports was 10.77. The lowest was -3.75. And the median was -1.51.


Asian Tea & Exports Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Asian Tea & Exports'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.

Asian Tea & Exports Beneish M-Score Chart

Asian Tea & Exports 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 1.25 -1.97 1.10 -2.70 -2.82

Asian Tea & Exports 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 -2.70 0.00 0.00 0.00 -2.82

BOM:519532 vs SYY, USFD, PFGC: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Food Distribution subindustry, Asian Tea & Exports'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.


Asian Tea & Exports Beneish M-Score vs Retail - Defensive Industry

For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Asian Tea & Exports's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Asian Tea & Exports's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Asian Tea & Exports 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 Asian Tea & Exports 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 * 0.6218+0.528 * 0.9557+0.404 * 1.2619+0.892 * 1.2796+0.115 * 1.4279
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0+4.679 * -0.13396-0.327 * 0.764
=-2.82

* 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 ₹302.1 Mil.
Revenue was ₹685.2 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹33.2 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹447.5 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹923.5 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹140.6 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹3.1 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹0.0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹217.5 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹0.6 Mil.
Net Income was ₹5.7 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹0.0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was ₹129.4 Mil.
Total Receivables was ₹379.7 Mil.
Revenue was ₹535.5 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹24.8 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹617.4 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹1,014.9 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹105.4 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹3.3 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹3.2 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹303.3 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹10.4 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)
=(302.112 / 685.246) / (379.681 / 535.503)
=0.440881 / 0.709018
=0.6218

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)
=(24.828 / 535.503) / (33.243 / 685.246)
=0.046364 / 0.048513
=0.9557

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 - (447.463 + 140.644) / 923.494) / (1 - (617.428 + 105.394) / 1014.924)
=0.363172 / 0.287807
=1.2619

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
=685.246 / 535.503
=1.2796

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))
=(3.305 / (3.305 + 105.394)) / (3.06 / (3.06 + 140.644))
=0.030405 / 0.021294
=1.4279

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 / 685.246) / (3.178 / 535.503)
=0 / 0.005935
=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)
=((0.562 + 217.515) / 923.494) / ((10.385 + 303.33) / 1014.924)
=0.236143 / 0.309102
=0.764

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
=(5.716 - 0 - 129.427) / 923.494
=-0.13396

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.

Asian Tea & Exports has a M-score of -2.82 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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What does a Beneish M-Score of -2.82 mean?
Asian Tea & Exports (BOM:519532) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.82 as of Aug. 03, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Asian Tea & Exports and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Asian Tea & Exports ranks #86 out of 294 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 29.3%.
Is Asian Tea & Exports' Beneish M-Score too high?
Asian Tea & Exports' current Beneish M-Score is -2.82. Based on the distribution chart, Asian Tea & Exports ranks #86 out of 294 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Asian Tea & Exports has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Asian Tea & Exports' Beneish M-Score compare to SYY and USFD?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Asian Tea & Exports ranks #86 out of 294 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Asian Tea & Exports in the upper 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 Retail - Defensive company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Retail - Defensive 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 Asian Tea & Exports and its competitors. Asian Tea & Exports's current Beneish M-Score is -2.82. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Asian Tea & Exports stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Asian Tea & Exports (BOM:519532) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹18.81, compared to a current price of ₹9.18 — trading 51.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.82. Asian Tea & Exports' overall GF Score™ is 51/100 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 Asian Tea & Exports (BOM:519532), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.82 as of Aug. 03, 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 Asian Tea & Exports (BOM:519532) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Asian Tea & Exports stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹9.18 is trading 51.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹18.81. GuruFocus considers Asian Tea & Exports to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for BOM:519532:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.82
  • GF Value™: ₹18.81 vs. price of ₹9.18 (51.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 51/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:519532 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Asian Tea & Exports Business Description

Address 4/1, Middleton Street, 5th Floor, Sikkim Commerce House, Kolkata, WB, IND, 700071
Asian Tea & Exports Ltd is an India-based company engaged in the Business of the sale of made tea, Peas, Rice, Pulses, etc. The company caters to both domestic and international markets. It generates a vast majority of the revenue from the sales of pulses domestically, followed by the sale of White raw Rice.
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