Competent Automobiles Co (BOM:531041) Beneish M-Score: -2.75 (As of Jul. 02, 2026)


BOM:531041 Competent Automobiles Co Ltd BOM:531041
73 GF Score
Price ₹381.40
GF Value ₹571.49
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Competent Automobiles Co Beneish M-Score?

Competent Automobiles Co BOM:531041 -0.90% 73 Beneish M-Score is -2.75 as of Jul. 02, 2026. GuruFocus rates BOM:531041 with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹571.49 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,275 Vehicles & Parts companies, Competent Automobiles Co ranks better than 70.59% 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 -2.75 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

BOM:531041' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.88   Med: -2.24   Max: -0.35
Current: -2.75

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Competent Automobiles Co was -0.35. The lowest was -3.88. And the median was -2.24.


Competent Automobiles Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Competent Automobiles Co'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.

Competent Automobiles Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Competent Automobiles Co 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 -2.22 -1.85 -2.26 -2.60 -2.75

Competent Automobiles Co 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 -2.60 0.00 0.00 0.00 -2.75

BOM:531041 vs CVNA, PAG, ALTB: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Auto & Truck Dealerships subindustry, Competent Automobiles Co'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.


Competent Automobiles Co Beneish M-Score vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Competent Automobiles Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Competent Automobiles Co's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Competent Automobiles Co 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 Competent Automobiles Co 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 * 0.6827+0.528 * 1.0183+0.404 * 1.1027+0.892 * 1.1378+0.115 * 0.9337
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0+4.679 * -0.069313-0.327 * 0.9876
=-2.75

* 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 ₹934 Mil.
Revenue was ₹24,336 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹2,654 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹4,301 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹8,587 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹3,144 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹329 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹3,739 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹867 Mil.
Net Income was ₹206 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was ₹801 Mil.
Total Receivables was ₹1,202 Mil.
Revenue was ₹21,388 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹2,375 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹4,152 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹8,144 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹3,010 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹293 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹411 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹3,670 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹753 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)
=(933.792 / 24336.031) / (1202.114 / 21387.927)
=0.038371 / 0.056205
=0.6827

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)
=(2374.957 / 21387.927) / (2653.793 / 24336.031)
=0.111042 / 0.109048
=1.0183

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 - (4301.439 + 3143.614) / 8586.773) / (1 - (4151.949 + 3010.071) / 8144.002)
=0.132963 / 0.120577
=1.1027

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
=24336.031 / 21387.927
=1.1378

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))
=(292.502 / (292.502 + 3010.071)) / (329.438 / (329.438 + 3143.614))
=0.088568 / 0.094855
=0.9337

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 / 24336.031) / (410.77 / 21387.927)
=0 / 0.019206
=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)
=((867.109 + 3739.277) / 8586.773) / ((753.225 + 3670.364) / 8144.002)
=0.536451 / 0.543171
=0.9876

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
=(205.628 - 0 - 800.803) / 8586.773
=-0.069313

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.

Competent Automobiles Co has a M-score of -2.75 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 -2.75 mean?
Competent Automobiles Co (BOM:531041) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.75 as of Jul. 02, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Competent Automobiles Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Competent Automobiles Co ranks #375 out of 1275 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 29.4%.
Is Competent Automobiles Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Competent Automobiles Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.75. Based on the distribution chart, Competent Automobiles Co ranks #375 out of 1275 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Competent Automobiles Co has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Competent Automobiles Co's Beneish M-Score compare to CVNA and PAG?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Competent Automobiles Co ranks #375 out of 1275 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Competent Automobiles Co 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Vehicles & Parts 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 Competent Automobiles Co and its competitors. Competent Automobiles Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.75. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Competent Automobiles Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Competent Automobiles Co (BOM:531041) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹571.49, compared to a current price of ₹381.40 — trading 33.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.75. Competent Automobiles Co's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 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 Competent Automobiles Co (BOM:531041), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.75 as of Jul. 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 Competent Automobiles Co (BOM:531041) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Competent Automobiles Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹381.40 is trading 33.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹571.49. GuruFocus considers Competent Automobiles Co to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for BOM:531041:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.75
  • GF Value™: ₹571.49 vs. price of ₹381.40 (33.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:531041 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Competent Automobiles Co Business Description

Address Connaught Place, Competent House, F-14, New Delhi, IND, 110001
Competent Automobiles Co Ltd is an authorised Maruti and Nexa dealership across different regions in India. It is mainly in the business of trading and servicing of Maruti Suzuki vehicles. The company operates in two segments, the Showroom segment and the Services & Spares segment. It receives maximum revenue from the Showroom segment, which deals with the purchase and sale of vehicles manufactured by Maruti Suzuki India Limited.
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