Panama Petrochem (BOM:524820) Beneish M-Score: -1.41 (As of Jun. 29, 2026)


BOM:524820 Panama Petrochem Ltd BOM:524820
79 GF Score
Price ₹405.30
GF Value ₹424.88
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Panama Petrochem Beneish M-Score?

Panama Petrochem BOM:524820 -9.88% 79 Beneish M-Score is -1.41 as of Jun. 29, 2026. GuruFocus rates BOM:524820 with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹424.88 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 825 Oil & Gas companies, Panama Petrochem ranks worse than 89.7% 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.

Warning Sign:

Beneish M-Score -1.41 higher than -1.78, which implies that the company might have manipulated its financial results.

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

BOM:524820' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.37   Med: -1.81   Max: -0.95
Current: -1.41

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Panama Petrochem was -0.95. The lowest was -3.37. And the median was -1.81.


Panama Petrochem Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Panama Petrochem'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.

Panama Petrochem Beneish M-Score Chart

Panama Petrochem 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 -1.79 -2.16 -1.38 -1.83 -1.41

Panama Petrochem 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 -1.83 0.00 0.00 0.00 -1.41

BOM:524820 vs VLO, MPC, PSX: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing subindustry, Panama Petrochem'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.


Panama Petrochem Beneish M-Score vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Panama Petrochem's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Panama Petrochem 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 Panama Petrochem 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 * 1.0448+0.528 * 0.9454+0.404 * 1.5816+0.892 * 1.0972+0.115 * 0.9705
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0+4.679 * 0.14691-0.327 * 1.3574
=-1.41

* 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 ₹5,899 Mil.
Revenue was ₹30,643 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹5,154 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹14,926 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹19,187 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹3,329 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹138 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹4,040 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹325 Mil.
Net Income was ₹2,125 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was ₹-694 Mil.
Total Receivables was ₹5,146 Mil.
Revenue was ₹27,929 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹4,441 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹11,691 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹15,240 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹3,081 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹124 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹399 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹2,257 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹297 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)
=(5898.7 / 30642.6) / (5145.7 / 27928.9)
=0.1925 / 0.184243
=1.0448

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)
=(4440.9 / 27928.9) / (5153.9 / 30642.6)
=0.159007 / 0.168194
=0.9454

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 - (14926.3 + 3328.9) / 19187.3) / (1 - (11690.6 + 3080.8) / 15239.5)
=0.048579 / 0.030716
=1.5816

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
=30642.6 / 27928.9
=1.0972

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))
=(123.7 / (123.7 + 3080.8)) / (137.9 / (137.9 + 3328.9))
=0.038602 / 0.039777
=0.9705

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 / 30642.6) / (398.7 / 27928.9)
=0 / 0.014276
=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)
=((324.9 + 4040.1) / 19187.3) / ((296.7 + 2257.3) / 15239.5)
=0.227494 / 0.167591
=1.3574

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
=(2125 - 0 - -693.8) / 19187.3
=0.14691

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.

Panama Petrochem has a M-score of -1.41 signals that the company is likely to be a manipulator.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Beneish M-Score →
What does a Beneish M-Score of -1.41 mean?
Panama Petrochem (BOM:524820) has a Beneish M-Score of -1.41 as of Jun. 29, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Panama Petrochem and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Panama Petrochem ranks #740 out of 825 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 89.7%.
Is Panama Petrochem's Beneish M-Score too high?
Panama Petrochem's current Beneish M-Score is -1.41. Based on the distribution chart, Panama Petrochem ranks #740 out of 825 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Panama Petrochem has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Panama Petrochem's Beneish M-Score compare to VLO and MPC?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Panama Petrochem ranks #740 out of 825 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Panama Petrochem 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 Oil & Gas company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Oil & Gas 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 Panama Petrochem and its competitors. Panama Petrochem's current Beneish M-Score is -1.41. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Panama Petrochem stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Panama Petrochem (BOM:524820) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹424.88, compared to a current price of ₹405.30 — trading 4.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -1.41. Panama Petrochem's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 3 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 Panama Petrochem (BOM:524820), the current Beneish M-Score is -1.41 as of Jun. 29, 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 Panama Petrochem (BOM:524820) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Panama Petrochem stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹405.30 is trading 4.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹424.88. GuruFocus considers Panama Petrochem to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for BOM:524820:

  • Beneish M-Score: -1.41
  • GF Value™: ₹424.88 vs. price of ₹405.30 (4.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:524820 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Panama Petrochem Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Other Exchanges PANAMAPET:India
Address 24, Turner Road, No. 401, Aza House, Next to Andhra Bank, Bandra (West), Mumbai, MH, IND, 400 050
Panama Petrochem Ltd manufactures and exports petroleum specialty products. Its products are white oil/liquid paraffin oil, petroleum jelly, transformer oil, rubber process oil, industrial oils and greases, drilling fluids, and others. The products are used in inks and resins, printing, textiles, rubber, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, power, cables, and for other industrial purposes. The geographical segment of the sales is divided into two segments Domestic and Overseas.
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