Ambica Agarbathies & Aroma Industries (BOM:532335) Beneish M-Score: -2.78 (As of Aug. 23, 2026)

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BOM:532335 Ambica Agarbathies & Aroma Industries Ltd BOM:532335
67 GF Score
Price ₹24.45
GF Value ₹38.01
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Ambica Agarbathies & Aroma Industries Beneish M-Score?

Ambica Agarbathies & Aroma Industries BOM:532335 67 Beneish M-Score is -2.78 as of Aug. 23, 2026. GuruFocus rates BOM:532335 with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹38.01 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,864 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Ambica Agarbathies & Aroma Industries ranks better than 71.67% 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 -2.78 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

The historical rank and industry rank for Ambica Agarbathies & Aroma Industries's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

BOM:532335' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.23   Med: -2.63   Max: -0.39
Current: -2.78

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Ambica Agarbathies & Aroma Industries was -0.39. The lowest was -3.23. And the median was -2.63.


Ambica Agarbathies & Aroma Industries Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ambica Agarbathies & Aroma Industries'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.

Ambica Agarbathies & Aroma Industries Beneish M-Score Chart

Ambica Agarbathies & Aroma Industries 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 -2.67 -2.58 -2.72 -2.97 -2.78

Ambica Agarbathies & Aroma Industries 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 -2.97 0.00 0.00 0.00 -2.78

BOM:532335 vs PG, CL, KVUE: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, Ambica Agarbathies & Aroma Industries'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.


Ambica Agarbathies & Aroma Industries Beneish M-Score vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Ambica Agarbathies & Aroma Industries's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Ambica Agarbathies & Aroma Industries's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Ambica Agarbathies & Aroma Industries 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 Ambica Agarbathies & Aroma Industries 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 * 0.2965+0.528 * 1.0539+0.404 * 1.06+0.892 * 1.1413+0.115 * 0.8477
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9347+4.679 * 0.04234-0.327 * 1.0774
=-2.78

* 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 ₹236 Mil.
Revenue was ₹1,411 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹424 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹1,008 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹2,449 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹1,280 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹23 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹227 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹384 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹756 Mil.
Net Income was ₹34 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was ₹-69 Mil.
Total Receivables was ₹698 Mil.
Revenue was ₹1,236 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹391 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹800 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹2,235 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹1,297 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹20 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹213 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹297 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹670 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)
=(236.092 / 1410.825) / (697.779 / 1236.159)
=0.167343 / 0.564474
=0.2965

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)
=(391.08 / 1236.159) / (423.507 / 1410.825)
=0.316367 / 0.300184
=1.0539

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 - (1008.223 + 1279.686) / 2448.502) / (1 - (799.877 + 1297.146) / 2235.339)
=0.065588 / 0.061877
=1.06

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
=1410.825 / 1236.159
=1.1413

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))
=(19.949 / (19.949 + 1297.146)) / (23.281 / (23.281 + 1279.686))
=0.015146 / 0.017868
=0.8477

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)
=(227.382 / 1410.825) / (213.144 / 1236.159)
=0.16117 / 0.172424
=0.9347

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)
=((756.475 + 384.125) / 2448.502) / ((669.564 + 296.975) / 2235.339)
=0.465836 / 0.43239
=1.0774

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
=(34.474 - 0 - -69.195) / 2448.502
=0.04234

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.

Ambica Agarbathies & Aroma Industries has a M-score of -2.78 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 -2.78 mean?
Ambica Agarbathies & Aroma Industries (BOM:532335) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.78 as of Aug. 23, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Ambica Agarbathies & Aroma Industries and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Ambica Agarbathies & Aroma Industries ranks #528 out of 1864 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 28.3%.
Is Ambica Agarbathies & Aroma Industries' Beneish M-Score too high?
Ambica Agarbathies & Aroma Industries' current Beneish M-Score is -2.78. Based on the distribution chart, Ambica Agarbathies & Aroma Industries ranks #528 out of 1864 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Ambica Agarbathies & Aroma Industries has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ambica Agarbathies & Aroma Industries' Beneish M-Score compare to PG and CL?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Ambica Agarbathies & Aroma Industries ranks #528 out of 1864 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Ambica Agarbathies & Aroma Industries 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Ambica Agarbathies & Aroma Industries and its competitors. Ambica Agarbathies & Aroma Industries's current Beneish M-Score is -2.78. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ambica Agarbathies & Aroma Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ambica Agarbathies & Aroma Industries (BOM:532335) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹38.01, compared to a current price of ₹24.45 — trading 35.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.78. Ambica Agarbathies & Aroma Industries' overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 2 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 Ambica Agarbathies & Aroma Industries (BOM:532335), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.78 as of Aug. 23, 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 Ambica Agarbathies & Aroma Industries (BOM:532335) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ambica Agarbathies & Aroma Industries stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹24.45 is trading 35.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹38.01. GuruFocus considers Ambica Agarbathies & Aroma Industries to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for BOM:532335:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.78
  • GF Value™: ₹38.01 vs. price of ₹24.45 (35.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:532335 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Ambica Agarbathies & Aroma Industries Business Description

Other Exchanges AMBICAAGAR:India
Address 100 FT Road, Ambica Empire, 57, Vadapalani, Chennai, TN, IND
Ambica Agarbathies & Aroma Industries Ltd is an Indian manufacturer and seller of incense sticks. In addition, it is also involved in the business activities of operating hotels in Chennai and Vishakapatnam, Film production and distribution activities, and wind power generation activities. The operating segments of the company are the Agarbathies division and the Hotel division. The company derives a majority of its revenue from the Agarbathies division segment which involves manufacturing and selling varieties of incense sticks. The products offered by the entity are Durbar Bathi, Kumkum, Dhoops & Cones, Fruit (Natural Bathies), Sun Moon (incense sticks), Amrutham (herbal bathies), and Athjisaya Dhoop.
67GF Score

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