Kalpataru Projects International (BOM:522287) Beneish M-Score: -2.52 (As of Jul. 07, 2026)


BOM:522287 Kalpataru Projects International Ltd BOM:522287
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What is Kalpataru Projects International Beneish M-Score?

Kalpataru Projects International BOM:522287 -0.15% 90 Beneish M-Score is -2.52 as of Jul. 07, 2026. GuruFocus rates BOM:522287 with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹1,335.28 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,700 Construction companies, Kalpataru Projects International ranks better than 52.24% 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 -2.52 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

BOM:522287' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.65   Med: -2.52   Max: -2.38
Current: -2.52

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Kalpataru Projects International was -2.38. The lowest was -2.65. And the median was -2.52.


Kalpataru Projects International Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kalpataru Projects International'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.

Kalpataru Projects International Beneish M-Score Chart

Kalpataru Projects International 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 -2.39 -2.51 -2.45 -2.38 -2.52

Kalpataru Projects International 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 -2.38 0.00 0.00 0.00 -2.52

BOM:522287 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Kalpataru Projects International'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.


Kalpataru Projects International Beneish M-Score vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Kalpataru Projects International's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Kalpataru Projects International's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Kalpataru Projects International 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 Kalpataru Projects International 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 * 0.9194+0.528 * 0.9535+0.404 * 0.8117+0.892 * 1.2174+0.115 * 1.1717
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.0207+4.679 * -0.017838-0.327 * 0.9676
=-2.52

* 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 ₹166,049 Mil.
Revenue was ₹269,111 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹64,675 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹232,543 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹277,129 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹30,266 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹5,101 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹5,352 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹185,903 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹7,768 Mil.
Net Income was ₹10,401 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was ₹15,344 Mil.
Total Receivables was ₹148,350 Mil.
Revenue was ₹221,060 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹50,655 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹215,104 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹255,841 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹24,450 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹4,973 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹4,307 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹169,434 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹15,355 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)
=(166049.4 / 269111.2) / (148350.4 / 221060.2)
=0.617029 / 0.671086
=0.9194

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)
=(50654.5 / 221060.2) / (64674.9 / 269111.2)
=0.229143 / 0.240328
=0.9535

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 - (232542.7 + 30265.6) / 277128.5) / (1 - (215103.8 + 24450.2) / 255840.9)
=0.051674 / 0.06366
=0.8117

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
=269111.2 / 221060.2
=1.2174

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))
=(4972.7 / (4972.7 + 24450.2)) / (5101.2 / (5101.2 + 30265.6))
=0.169008 / 0.144237
=1.1717

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)
=(5351.9 / 269111.2) / (4306.9 / 221060.2)
=0.019887 / 0.019483
=1.0207

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)
=((7768.1 + 185902.6) / 277128.5) / ((15355.2 + 169434) / 255840.9)
=0.698848 / 0.722282
=0.9676

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
=(10400.5 - 0 - 15343.8) / 277128.5
=-0.017838

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.

Kalpataru Projects International has a M-score of -2.52 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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What does a Beneish M-Score of -2.52 mean?
Kalpataru Projects International (BOM:522287) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.52 as of Jul. 07, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Kalpataru Projects International and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Kalpataru Projects International ranks #812 out of 1700 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 47.8%.
Is Kalpataru Projects International's Beneish M-Score too high?
Kalpataru Projects International's current Beneish M-Score is -2.52. Based on the distribution chart, Kalpataru Projects International ranks #812 out of 1700 companies in the Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Kalpataru Projects International has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kalpataru Projects International's Beneish M-Score compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Kalpataru Projects International ranks #812 out of 1700 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Kalpataru Projects International 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 Construction company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Construction 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 Kalpataru Projects International and its competitors. Kalpataru Projects International's current Beneish M-Score is -2.52. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kalpataru Projects International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kalpataru Projects International (BOM:522287) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹1,335.28, compared to a current price of ₹1,380.85 — trading 3.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.52. Kalpataru Projects International's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 7 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 Kalpataru Projects International (BOM:522287), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.52 as of Jul. 07, 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 Kalpataru Projects International (BOM:522287) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kalpataru Projects International stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₹1,380.85 is trading 3.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹1,335.28. GuruFocus considers Kalpataru Projects International to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for BOM:522287:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.52
  • GF Value™: ₹1,335.28 vs. price of ₹1,380.85 (3.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 90/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:522287 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Kalpataru Projects International Business Description

Other Exchanges KPIL:India
Address Kalpataru Synergy, 7th Floor, Opposite Grand Hyatt Hotel, Vakola, Santa Cruz (East), Mumbai, MH, IND, 400055
Kalpataru Projects International Ltd is a construction company headquartered in India, with activities in the power transmission and infrastructure space. Kalpataru is organized into two operating units: Engineering, Procurement and Construction, or EPC, and Developmental Project businesses. In its EPC business, Kalpataru undertakes infrastructure projects, including power transmission and distribution, civil construction, and the placement of oil and gas pipelines. The EPC operating unit generates the majority of the company's revenue. The firm's developmental project business consists of developing, operating, and maintaining infrastructure projects.
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