Indian Toners & Developers (BOM:523586) Beneish M-Score: -2.63 (As of Jul. 03, 2026)


BOM:523586 Indian Toners & Developers Ltd BOM:523586
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What is Indian Toners & Developers Beneish M-Score?

Indian Toners & Developers BOM:523586 -0.39% 80 Beneish M-Score is -2.63 as of Jul. 03, 2026. GuruFocus rates BOM:523586 with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹301.16 (Fairly Valued). Among 1,527 Chemicals companies, Indian Toners & Developers ranks better than 61.3% 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 -2.63 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

The historical rank and industry rank for Indian Toners & Developers's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

BOM:523586' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.66   Med: -2.48   Max: -1.65
Current: -2.63

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Indian Toners & Developers was -1.65. The lowest was -2.66. And the median was -2.48.


Indian Toners & Developers Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Indian Toners & Developers'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.

Indian Toners & Developers Beneish M-Score Chart

Indian Toners & Developers 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 -2.66 -1.93 -2.38 -2.65 -2.63

Indian Toners & Developers 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 -2.65 0.00 0.00 0.00 -2.63

BOM:523586 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Indian Toners & Developers'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.


Indian Toners & Developers Beneish M-Score vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Indian Toners & Developers's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Indian Toners & Developers's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Indian Toners & Developers 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 Indian Toners & Developers 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 * 1.0617+0.528 * 1.0249+0.404 * 0.478+0.892 * 1.0837+0.115 * 1.1342
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.93+4.679 * -0.033253-0.327 * 0.8725
=-2.63

* 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 ₹278 Mil.
Revenue was ₹1,653 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹809 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹1,651 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹2,611 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹893 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹53 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹52 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹159 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹6 Mil.
Net Income was ₹272 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was ₹359 Mil.
Total Receivables was ₹242 Mil.
Revenue was ₹1,525 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹765 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹1,368 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹2,296 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹804 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹54 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹51 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹155 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹11 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)
=(277.994 / 1652.622) / (241.619 / 1524.96)
=0.168214 / 0.158443
=1.0617

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)
=(765.248 / 1524.96) / (809.149 / 1652.622)
=0.501815 / 0.489615
=1.0249

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 - (1650.592 + 892.773) / 2610.652) / (1 - (1367.69 + 804.233) / 2295.723)
=0.025774 / 0.053926
=0.478

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
=1652.622 / 1524.96
=1.0837

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))
=(54.157 / (54.157 + 804.233)) / (52.587 / (52.587 + 892.773))
=0.063091 / 0.055626
=1.1342

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)
=(51.896 / 1652.622) / (51.488 / 1524.96)
=0.031402 / 0.033764
=0.93

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)
=((5.948 + 159.405) / 2610.652) / ((11.196 + 155.452) / 2295.723)
=0.063338 / 0.072591
=0.8725

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
=(272.33 - 0 - 359.143) / 2610.652
=-0.033253

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.

Indian Toners & Developers has a M-score of -2.63 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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What does a Beneish M-Score of -2.63 mean?
Indian Toners & Developers (BOM:523586) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.63 as of Jul. 03, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Indian Toners & Developers and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Indian Toners & Developers ranks #591 out of 1527 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 38.7%.
Is Indian Toners & Developers' Beneish M-Score too high?
Indian Toners & Developers' current Beneish M-Score is -2.63. Based on the distribution chart, Indian Toners & Developers ranks #591 out of 1527 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Indian Toners & Developers has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Indian Toners & Developers' Beneish M-Score compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Indian Toners & Developers ranks #591 out of 1527 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Indian Toners & Developers 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 Chemicals company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Chemicals 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 Indian Toners & Developers and its competitors. Indian Toners & Developers's current Beneish M-Score is -2.63. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Indian Toners & Developers stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Indian Toners & Developers (BOM:523586) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹301.16, compared to a current price of ₹295.60 — trading 1.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.63. Indian Toners & Developers' overall GF Score™ is 80/100. 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 Indian Toners & Developers (BOM:523586), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.63 as of Jul. 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 Indian Toners & Developers (BOM:523586) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Indian Toners & Developers stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹295.60 is trading 1.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹301.16. GuruFocus considers Indian Toners & Developers to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for BOM:523586:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.63
  • GF Value™: ₹301.16 vs. price of ₹295.60 (1.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100

No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:523586 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Indian Toners & Developers Business Description

Address 1223, DLF Tower - B, Jasola, New Delhi, IND, 110 025
Indian Toners & Developers Ltd is a manufacturer of toners and developers. The company is engaged in the business of producing and exporting compatible toners for use in laser printers, the new age digital machines, multi-function printers, analogue copiers as well as wide-format printers and copiers. The only reporting segment of the company is a manufacturer of compatible toner. Its geographical segment includes Domestic sales and Export sales. The company's product consists of chemical color toner, laser toner, copier or digital toner, wide format copiers and printer toner and packaging.
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