Zodiac Clothing Co (BOM:521163) Beneish M-Score: -3.21 (As of Jul. 06, 2026)


BOM:521163 Zodiac Clothing Co Ltd BOM:521163
61 GF Score
Price ₹78.71
GF Value ₹105.55
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Zodiac Clothing Co Beneish M-Score?

Zodiac Clothing Co BOM:521163 +0.50% 61 Beneish M-Score is -3.21 as of Jul. 06, 2026. GuruFocus rates BOM:521163 with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹105.55 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 994 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Zodiac Clothing Co ranks better than 87.73% 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 -3.21 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

BOM:521163' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.5   Med: -2.62   Max: -1.92
Current: -3.21

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Zodiac Clothing Co was -1.92. The lowest was -3.50. And the median was -2.62.


Zodiac Clothing Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Zodiac Clothing Co'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.

Zodiac Clothing Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Zodiac Clothing Co 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 -2.53 -2.12 -3.15 -2.92 -3.21

Zodiac Clothing Co 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 -2.92 0.00 0.00 0.00 -3.21

BOM:521163 vs RL, LEVI, VFC: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Apparel Manufacturing subindustry, Zodiac Clothing Co'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.


Zodiac Clothing Co Beneish M-Score vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Zodiac Clothing Co's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Zodiac Clothing Co 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 Zodiac Clothing Co 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 * 0.8979+0.528 * 0.919+0.404 * 0.8991+0.892 * 0.9261+0.115 * 0.9085
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0+4.679 * -0.129914-0.327 * 1.1332
=-3.21

* 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 ₹191 Mil.
Revenue was ₹1,615 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹1,005 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹1,257 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹3,421 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹1,386 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹238 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹1,144 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹446 Mil.
Net Income was ₹-350 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was ₹94 Mil.
Total Receivables was ₹230 Mil.
Revenue was ₹1,744 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹997 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹1,286 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹3,500 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹1,329 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹204 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹304 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹1,048 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹387 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)
=(191.3 / 1615.136) / (230.058 / 1744.025)
=0.118442 / 0.131912
=0.8979

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)
=(996.967 / 1744.025) / (1004.658 / 1615.136)
=0.571647 / 0.622027
=0.919

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 - (1256.714 + 1386.318) / 3421.11) / (1 - (1286.051 + 1328.876) / 3500.367)
=0.227434 / 0.252956
=0.8991

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
=1615.136 / 1744.025
=0.9261

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))
=(204.002 / (204.002 + 1328.876)) / (237.919 / (237.919 + 1386.318))
=0.133084 / 0.14648
=0.9085

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 / 1615.136) / (303.803 / 1744.025)
=0 / 0.174196
=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)
=((446.153 + 1143.504) / 3421.11) / ((387.301 + 1048.037) / 3500.367)
=0.464661 / 0.410054
=1.1332

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
=(-350.401 - 0 - 94.048) / 3421.11
=-0.129914

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.

Zodiac Clothing Co has a M-score of -3.21 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 -3.21 mean?
Zodiac Clothing Co (BOM:521163) has a Beneish M-Score of -3.21 as of Jul. 06, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Zodiac Clothing Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Zodiac Clothing Co ranks #122 out of 994 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 12.3%.
Is Zodiac Clothing Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Zodiac Clothing Co's current Beneish M-Score is -3.21. Based on the distribution chart, Zodiac Clothing Co ranks #122 out of 994 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Zodiac Clothing Co has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Zodiac Clothing Co's Beneish M-Score compare to RL and LEVI?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Zodiac Clothing Co ranks #122 out of 994 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Zodiac Clothing Co in the top 12% 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 Zodiac Clothing Co and its competitors. Zodiac Clothing Co's current Beneish M-Score is -3.21. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Zodiac Clothing Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zodiac Clothing Co (BOM:521163) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹105.55, compared to a current price of ₹78.71 — trading 25.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -3.21. Zodiac Clothing Co's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 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 Zodiac Clothing Co (BOM:521163), the current Beneish M-Score is -3.21 as of Jul. 06, 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 Zodiac Clothing Co (BOM:521163) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zodiac Clothing Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹78.71 is trading 25.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹105.55. GuruFocus considers Zodiac Clothing Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for BOM:521163:

  • Beneish M-Score: -3.21
  • GF Value™: ₹105.55 vs. price of ₹78.71 (25.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:521163 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Zodiac Clothing Co Business Description

Other Exchanges ZODIACLOTH:India
Address Dr. Annie Besant Road, Nyloc House, 254, D-2, Worli, Mumbai, MH, IND, 400 030
Zodiac Clothing Co Ltd manufactures men's fine clothing and accessories. The products manufactured by the company are shirts, trousers, ties, suits, and accessories. Nearly half of the revenue is generated from India and the rest from other countries. Its brand includes Zodiac, ZOD!, and Z3.
61GF Score

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