Shriram Asset Management Co (BOM:531359) Beneish M-Score: -1.97 (As of Aug. 04, 2026)

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BOM:531359 Shriram Asset Management Co Ltd BOM:531359
59 GF Score
Price ₹311.30
GF Value ₹487.12
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is Shriram Asset Management Co Beneish M-Score?

Shriram Asset Management Co BOM:531359 +2.74% 59 Beneish M-Score is -1.97 as of Aug. 04, 2026. GuruFocus rates BOM:531359 with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹487.12 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 952 Asset Management companies, Shriram Asset Management Co ranks worse than 60.4% 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 -1.97 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

BOM:531359' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -5.39   Med: -2.76   Max: 70.9
Current: -1.97

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Shriram Asset Management Co was 70.90. The lowest was -5.39. And the median was -2.76.


Shriram Asset Management Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Shriram Asset Management 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.

Shriram Asset Management Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Shriram Asset Management 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 -3.85 -4.46 -2.39 -2.60 -1.97

Shriram Asset Management 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 -1.97

BOM:531359 vs BLK, BX, KKR: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Shriram Asset Management 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.


Shriram Asset Management Co Beneish M-Score vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Shriram Asset Management Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Shriram Asset Management 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 Shriram Asset Management 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 * 1.1303+0.528 * 1.1012+0.404 * 0.1619+0.892 * 1.4993+0.115 * 1.7013
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.737+4.679 * -0.008055-0.327 * 0.5688
=-1.97

* 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 ₹3.20 Mil.
Revenue was ₹29.52 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹-137.61 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹1,508.13 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹1,571.90 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹5.39 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹4.23 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹22.85 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹32.54 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹0.00 Mil.
Net Income was ₹-203.10 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹0.00 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was ₹-190.44 Mil.
Total Receivables was ₹1.89 Mil.
Revenue was ₹19.69 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹-101.07 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹513.27 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹669.41 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹2.59 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹7.70 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹20.68 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹24.36 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹0.00 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)
=(3.203 / 29.517) / (1.89 / 19.687)
=0.108514 / 0.096002
=1.1303

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)
=(-101.07 / 19.687) / (-137.612 / 29.517)
=-5.133845 / -4.662127
=1.1012

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 - (1508.134 + 5.385) / 1571.896) / (1 - (513.27 + 2.59) / 669.41)
=0.037138 / 0.229381
=0.1619

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
=29.517 / 19.687
=1.4993

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))
=(7.698 / (7.698 + 2.59)) / (4.228 / (4.228 + 5.385))
=0.74825 / 0.439821
=1.7013

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)
=(22.847 / 29.517) / (20.675 / 19.687)
=0.774029 / 1.050185
=0.737

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)
=((0 + 32.54) / 1571.896) / ((0 + 24.363) / 669.41)
=0.020701 / 0.036395
=0.5688

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
=(-203.099 - 0 - -190.437) / 1571.896
=-0.008055

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.

Shriram Asset Management Co has a M-score of -1.97 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 -1.97 mean?
Shriram Asset Management Co (BOM:531359) has a Beneish M-Score of -1.97 as of Aug. 04, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Shriram Asset Management Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Shriram Asset Management Co ranks #575 out of 952 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 60.4%.
Is Shriram Asset Management Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Shriram Asset Management Co's current Beneish M-Score is -1.97. Based on the distribution chart, Shriram Asset Management Co ranks #575 out of 952 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Shriram Asset Management Co has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shriram Asset Management Co's Beneish M-Score compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Shriram Asset Management Co ranks #575 out of 952 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Shriram Asset Management Co 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 Asset Management company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Asset Management 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 Shriram Asset Management Co and its competitors. Shriram Asset Management Co's current Beneish M-Score is -1.97. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shriram Asset Management Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shriram Asset Management Co (BOM:531359) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹487.12, compared to a current price of ₹311.30 — trading 36.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -1.97. Shriram Asset Management Co's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 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 Shriram Asset Management Co (BOM:531359), the current Beneish M-Score is -1.97 as of Aug. 04, 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 Shriram Asset Management Co (BOM:531359) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shriram Asset Management Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹311.30 is trading 36.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹487.12. GuruFocus considers Shriram Asset Management Co to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for BOM:531359:

  • Beneish M-Score: -1.97
  • GF Value™: ₹487.12 vs. price of ₹311.30 (36.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:531359 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Shriram Asset Management Co Business Description

Address Sahar Plaza, J. B. Nagar, 511-512, 5th Floor, Meadows, Andheri (East), Mumbai, MH, IND, 400 059
Shriram Asset Management Co Ltd is an Indian financial services company. The investment objective of the company is to generate long-term capital appreciation and current income with reduced volatility by investing in equity and equity-related securities as well as fixed-income securities.
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