KMC Speciality Hospitals (India) (BOM:524520) Beneish M-Score: -3.05 (As of Aug. 02, 2026)

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BOM:524520 KMC Speciality Hospitals (India) Ltd BOM:524520
84 GF Score
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What is KMC Speciality Hospitals (India) Beneish M-Score?

KMC Speciality Hospitals (India) BOM:524520 -0.12% 84 Beneish M-Score is -3.05 as of Aug. 02, 2026. GuruFocus rates BOM:524520 with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹126.93 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 625 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, KMC Speciality Hospitals (India) ranks better than 81.6% 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 -3.05 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

The historical rank and industry rank for KMC Speciality Hospitals (India)'s Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

BOM:524520' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.45   Med: -2.78   Max: -2.33
Current: -3.05

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of KMC Speciality Hospitals (India) was -2.33. The lowest was -3.45. And the median was -2.78.


KMC Speciality Hospitals (India) Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for KMC Speciality Hospitals (India)'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.

KMC Speciality Hospitals (India) Beneish M-Score Chart

KMC Speciality Hospitals (India) 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 -2.33 -2.49 -2.74 -2.86 -3.05

KMC Speciality Hospitals (India) 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 -2.86 0.00 0.00 0.00 -3.05

BOM:524520 vs HCA, THC, DVA: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Medical Care Facilities subindustry, KMC Speciality Hospitals (India)'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.


KMC Speciality Hospitals (India) Beneish M-Score vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry

For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, KMC Speciality Hospitals (India)'s Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where KMC Speciality Hospitals (India)'s Beneish M-Score falls into.


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KMC Speciality Hospitals (India) 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 KMC Speciality Hospitals (India) 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 * 0.5365+0.528 * 1.0021+0.404 * 0.5577+0.892 * 1.3203+0.115 * 0.8836
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0+4.679 * -0.09745-0.327 * 0.847
=-3.05

* 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 ₹76 Mil.
Revenue was ₹3,058 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹2,608 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹812 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹3,321 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹2,474 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹217 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹427 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹712 Mil.
Net Income was ₹467 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was ₹791 Mil.
Total Receivables was ₹108 Mil.
Revenue was ₹2,316 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹1,979 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹332 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹2,860 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹2,474 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹190 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹634 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹379 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹778 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)
=(76.465 / 3057.682) / (107.956 / 2315.976)
=0.025008 / 0.046614
=0.5365

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)
=(1979.211 / 2315.976) / (2607.571 / 3057.682)
=0.85459 / 0.852793
=1.0021

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 - (812.074 + 2474.378) / 3321.176) / (1 - (332.414 + 2473.956) / 2859.986)
=0.010455 / 0.018747
=0.5577

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
=3057.682 / 2315.976
=1.3203

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))
=(189.525 / (189.525 + 2473.956)) / (216.709 / (216.709 + 2474.378))
=0.071157 / 0.080528
=0.8836

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 / 3057.682) / (633.897 / 2315.976)
=0 / 0.273706
=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)
=((712.1 + 426.709) / 3321.176) / ((778.476 + 379.406) / 2859.986)
=0.342893 / 0.404856
=0.847

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
=(467.344 - 0 - 790.992) / 3321.176
=-0.09745

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.

KMC Speciality Hospitals (India) has a M-score of -3.05 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 -3.05 mean?
KMC Speciality Hospitals (India) (BOM:524520) has a Beneish M-Score of -3.05 as of Aug. 02, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on KMC Speciality Hospitals (India) and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, KMC Speciality Hospitals (India) ranks #115 out of 625 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 18.4%.
Is KMC Speciality Hospitals (India)'s Beneish M-Score too high?
KMC Speciality Hospitals (India)'s current Beneish M-Score is -3.05. Based on the distribution chart, KMC Speciality Hospitals (India) ranks #115 out of 625 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, KMC Speciality Hospitals (India) has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does KMC Speciality Hospitals (India)'s Beneish M-Score compare to HCA and THC?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, KMC Speciality Hospitals (India) ranks #115 out of 625 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places KMC Speciality Hospitals (India) in the top 18% 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 Healthcare Providers & Services company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Healthcare Providers & Services 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 KMC Speciality Hospitals (India) and its competitors. KMC Speciality Hospitals (India)'s current Beneish M-Score is -3.05. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is KMC Speciality Hospitals (India) stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KMC Speciality Hospitals (India) (BOM:524520) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹126.93, compared to a current price of ₹127.60 — trading 0.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -3.05. KMC Speciality Hospitals (India)'s overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 5 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 KMC Speciality Hospitals (India) (BOM:524520), the current Beneish M-Score is -3.05 as of Aug. 02, 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 KMC Speciality Hospitals (India) (BOM:524520) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KMC Speciality Hospitals (India) stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₹127.60 is trading 0.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹126.93. GuruFocus considers KMC Speciality Hospitals (India) to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for BOM:524520:

  • Beneish M-Score: -3.05
  • GF Value™: ₹126.93 vs. price of ₹127.60 (0.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:524520 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


KMC Speciality Hospitals (India) Business Description

Address 6, Royal Road, Cantonment, Trichy, TN, IND, 620 001
KMC Speciality Hospitals (India) Ltd is a healthcare services and pharmacy company. It is engaged in the business of rendering medical and healthcare services. The company offers varieties of departments and care centers such as cardiac science, neurology and neuroscience, orthopedics, spine surgery, gastroenterology, liver diseases, and transplantation and vascular surgery. The company's sole operating segment is Medical and Healthcare Services. The company operates solely in India.
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