DCM Shriram (BOM:523367) Beneish M-Score: -2.22 (As of Jun. 27, 2026)


BOM:523367 DCM Shriram Ltd BOM:523367
72 GF Score
Price ₹1,044.95
GF Value ₹1,244.80
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is DCM Shriram Beneish M-Score?

DCM Shriram BOM:523367 +0.47% 72 Beneish M-Score is -2.22 as of Jun. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates BOM:523367 with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹1,244.80 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 537 Conglomerates companies, DCM Shriram ranks worse than 73.37% 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 -2.22 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

BOM:523367' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.66   Med: -2.56   Max: -2.07
Current: -2.22

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of DCM Shriram was -2.07. The lowest was -3.66. And the median was -2.56.


DCM Shriram Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for DCM Shriram'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.

DCM Shriram Beneish M-Score Chart

DCM Shriram 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 -2.07 -2.51 -2.69 -2.45 -2.22

DCM Shriram 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 -2.45 0.00 0.00 0.00 -2.22

BOM:523367 vs HON, MMM: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Conglomerates subindustry, DCM Shriram'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.


DCM Shriram Beneish M-Score vs Conglomerates Industry

For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, DCM Shriram's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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DCM Shriram 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 DCM Shriram 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 * 0.8324+0.528 * 0.9767+0.404 * 1.7354+0.892 * 1.1221+0.115 * 0.8919
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0+4.679 * -0.026906-0.327 * 1.0311
=-2.22

* 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 ₹10,944 Mil.
Revenue was ₹134,605 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹45,935 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹55,813 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹141,368 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹78,914 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹5,024 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹37,345 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹16,860 Mil.
Net Income was ₹8,534 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was ₹12,338 Mil.
Total Receivables was ₹11,716 Mil.
Revenue was ₹119,955 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹39,981 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹51,136 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹127,322 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹72,740 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹4,102 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹5,577 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹32,432 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹14,915 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)
=(10943.9 / 134605.3) / (11716.3 / 119954.9)
=0.081304 / 0.097673
=0.8324

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)
=(39981.1 / 119954.9) / (45935.4 / 134605.3)
=0.333301 / 0.34126
=0.9767

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 - (55813.4 + 78913.6) / 141367.5) / (1 - (51136.3 + 72739.6) / 127322.3)
=0.046973 / 0.027068
=1.7354

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
=134605.3 / 119954.9
=1.1221

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))
=(4101.7 / (4101.7 + 72739.6)) / (5023.6 / (5023.6 + 78913.6))
=0.053379 / 0.05985
=0.8919

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 / 134605.3) / (5577.2 / 119954.9)
=0 / 0.046494
=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)
=((16860.3 + 37344.9) / 141367.5) / ((14915.3 + 32431.6) / 127322.3)
=0.383435 / 0.371867
=1.0311

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
=(8534.4 - 0 - 12338) / 141367.5
=-0.026906

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.

DCM Shriram has a M-score of -2.22 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 -2.22 mean?
DCM Shriram (BOM:523367) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.22 as of Jun. 27, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on DCM Shriram and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, DCM Shriram ranks #394 out of 537 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 73.4%.
Is DCM Shriram's Beneish M-Score too high?
DCM Shriram's current Beneish M-Score is -2.22. Based on the distribution chart, DCM Shriram ranks #394 out of 537 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, DCM Shriram has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does DCM Shriram's Beneish M-Score compare to HON and MMM?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, DCM Shriram ranks #394 out of 537 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places DCM Shriram 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 a Conglomerates company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Conglomerates 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 DCM Shriram and its competitors. DCM Shriram's current Beneish M-Score is -2.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is DCM Shriram stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DCM Shriram (BOM:523367) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹1,244.80, compared to a current price of ₹1,044.95 — trading 16.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.22. DCM Shriram's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 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 DCM Shriram (BOM:523367), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.22 as of Jun. 27, 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 DCM Shriram (BOM:523367) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DCM Shriram stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹1,044.95 is trading 16.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹1,244.80. GuruFocus considers DCM Shriram to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for BOM:523367:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.22
  • GF Value™: ₹1,244.80 vs. price of ₹1,044.95 (16.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:523367 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


DCM Shriram Business Description

Other Exchanges DCMSHRIRAM:India
Address Aerocity, 2 Floor (West Wing), World Mark-1, New Delhi, IND, 110037
DCM Shriram Ltd is an Indian conglomerate company which comprises of Agri-Rural, Chlor-Vinyl and value-added businesses. The company's business activities include the manufacture of fertilisers and pesticides, basic inorganic chemicals N.E.C and refining sugar. The company produces Urea & SSP fertilisers, sugar, farm inputs such as DAP, caustic soda, chlorine, calcium carbide, PVC resins, PVC compounds, power, and cement. Its Agri-input business produces hybrid seeds, pesticides, Bulk fertilizers, micro-nutrients and other value-added inputs. In addition, company engaged in research, production, processing, extension activities and marketing. The company manages its business in six segments; Fertilisers, Chloro-Vinyl, Shriram Farm solution, Bioseed, Sugar, and others.
72GF Score

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