HLE Glascoat (BOM:522215) Beneish M-Score: -2.32 (As of Aug. 12, 2026)

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BOM:522215 HLE Glascoat Ltd BOM:522215
85 GF Score
Price ₹379.75
GF Value ₹621.46
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is HLE Glascoat Beneish M-Score?

HLE Glascoat BOM:522215 -19.99% 85 Beneish M-Score is -2.32 as of Aug. 12, 2026. GuruFocus rates BOM:522215 with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹621.46 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,907 Industrial Products companies, HLE Glascoat ranks worse than 61.13% 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 -2.32 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

BOM:522215' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.01   Med: -1.89   Max: 0.34
Current: -2.32

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of HLE Glascoat was 0.34. The lowest was -3.01. And the median was -1.89.


HLE Glascoat Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for HLE Glascoat'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.

HLE Glascoat Beneish M-Score Chart

HLE Glascoat 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 -1.40 -1.43 0.34 -3.01 -2.32

HLE Glascoat 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 -3.01 0.00 0.00 0.00 -2.32

BOM:522215 vs GEV, ETN, PH: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, HLE Glascoat'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.


HLE Glascoat Beneish M-Score vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, HLE Glascoat's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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HLE Glascoat 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 HLE Glascoat 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 * 1.1044+0.528 * 1.0564+0.404 * 0.8957+0.892 * 1.3167+0.115 * 0.886
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0+4.679 * -0.080909-0.327 * 0.9728
=-2.32

* 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 ₹2,703 Mil.
Revenue was ₹13,530 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹7,193 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹7,163 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹13,818 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹4,330 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹365 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹6,037 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹1,281 Mil.
Net Income was ₹494 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was ₹1,612 Mil.
Total Receivables was ₹1,859 Mil.
Revenue was ₹10,275 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹5,771 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹6,488 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹12,934 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹4,017 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹297 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹584 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹5,684 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹1,357 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)
=(2702.739 / 13529.794) / (1858.547 / 10275.333)
=0.199762 / 0.180875
=1.1044

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)
=(5771.488 / 10275.333) / (7193.496 / 13529.794)
=0.561684 / 0.531678
=1.0564

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 - (7163.288 + 4330.43) / 13817.992) / (1 - (6488.135 + 4016.573) / 12933.632)
=0.168206 / 0.187799
=0.8957

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
=13529.794 / 10275.333
=1.3167

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))
=(296.728 / (296.728 + 4016.573)) / (364.536 / (364.536 + 4330.43))
=0.068794 / 0.077644
=0.886

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 / 13529.794) / (583.855 / 10275.333)
=0 / 0.056821
=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)
=((1281.204 + 6037.265) / 13817.992) / ((1357.376 + 5684.048) / 12933.632)
=0.529633 / 0.544427
=0.9728

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
=(494.241 - 0 - 1612.238) / 13817.992
=-0.080909

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.

HLE Glascoat has a M-score of -2.32 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 -2.32 mean?
HLE Glascoat (BOM:522215) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.32 as of Aug. 12, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on HLE Glascoat and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, HLE Glascoat ranks #1777 out of 2907 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 61.1%.
Is HLE Glascoat's Beneish M-Score too high?
HLE Glascoat's current Beneish M-Score is -2.32. Based on the distribution chart, HLE Glascoat ranks #1777 out of 2907 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, HLE Glascoat has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HLE Glascoat's Beneish M-Score compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, HLE Glascoat ranks #1777 out of 2907 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places HLE Glascoat 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 an Industrial Products company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Industrial Products 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 HLE Glascoat and its competitors. HLE Glascoat's current Beneish M-Score is -2.32. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HLE Glascoat stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HLE Glascoat (BOM:522215) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹621.46, compared to a current price of ₹379.75 — trading 38.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.32. HLE Glascoat's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 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 HLE Glascoat (BOM:522215), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.32 as of Aug. 12, 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 HLE Glascoat (BOM:522215) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HLE Glascoat stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹379.75 is trading 38.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹621.46. GuruFocus considers HLE Glascoat to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for BOM:522215:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.32
  • GF Value™: ₹621.46 vs. price of ₹379.75 (38.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 85/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:522215 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


HLE Glascoat Business Description

Other Exchanges HLEGLAS:India
Address Vitthal Udyognagar, Phase - IV, H - 106, G.I.D.C. Estate, District Anand, Anand, GJ, IND, 388121
HLE Glascoat Ltd is a process equipment manufacturer and a solution provider to the chemical and pharmaceutical industries. The company mainly manufactures filtration, glass-lined, and drying equipment. Its product portfolio comprises reactors, receivers, storage tanks, columns, agitators, agitated filters and dryers, rotary vacuum paddle dryers, other chemical process equipment, and related spares and accessories. The company's operating segments are: Filtration, drying and other equipment; Glass-lined equipment; and Heat transfer equipment. Maximum revenue is generated from its glass-lined equipment business. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from its business in India, and also exports its products to other markets.
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