Shalimar Wires Industries (BOM:532455) Beneish M-Score: -2.98 (As of Jul. 01, 2026)


BOM:532455 Shalimar Wires Industries Ltd BOM:532455
67 GF Score
Price ₹17.71
GF Value ₹23.96
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Shalimar Wires Industries Beneish M-Score?

Shalimar Wires Industries BOM:532455 67 Beneish M-Score is -2.98 as of Jul. 01, 2026. GuruFocus rates BOM:532455 with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹23.96 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 273 Forest Products companies, Shalimar Wires Industries ranks better than 83.52% 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 -2.98 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

BOM:532455' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.6   Med: -3.15   Max: -2.25
Current: -2.98

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Shalimar Wires Industries was -2.25. The lowest was -3.60. And the median was -3.15.


Shalimar Wires Industries Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Shalimar Wires 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.

Shalimar Wires Industries Beneish M-Score Chart

Shalimar Wires 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 -3.20 -2.88 -3.00 -3.40 -2.98

Shalimar Wires 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 -3.40 0.00 0.00 0.00 -2.98

Shalimar Wires Industries Beneish M-Score Competitor Comparison

For the Paper & Paper Products subindustry, Shalimar Wires 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.


Shalimar Wires Industries Beneish M-Score vs Forest Products Industry

For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Shalimar Wires Industries's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Shalimar Wires Industries's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Shalimar Wires 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 Shalimar Wires 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 * 1.0093+0.528 * 0.9755+0.404 * 0.9107+0.892 * 1.0777+0.115 * 1.0677
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.108+4.679 * -0.110843-0.327 * 1.0079
=-2.98

* 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 ₹318 Mil.
Revenue was ₹1,421 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹936 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹943 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹2,098 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹1,104 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹115 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹49 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹714 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹719 Mil.
Net Income was ₹58 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was ₹291 Mil.
Total Receivables was ₹292 Mil.
Revenue was ₹1,319 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹847 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹798 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹1,976 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹1,124 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹126 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹41 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹614 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹725 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)
=(317.725 / 1421.106) / (292.088 / 1318.596)
=0.223576 / 0.221514
=1.0093

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)
=(846.991 / 1318.596) / (935.732 / 1421.106)
=0.642343 / 0.658453
=0.9755

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 - (943.162 + 1103.602) / 2098.449) / (1 - (798.423 + 1124.051) / 1975.913)
=0.02463 / 0.027045
=0.9107

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
=1421.106 / 1318.596
=1.0777

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))
=(126.014 / (126.014 + 1124.051)) / (115.055 / (115.055 + 1103.602))
=0.100806 / 0.094411
=1.0677

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)
=(49.495 / 1421.106) / (41.45 / 1318.596)
=0.034829 / 0.031435
=1.108

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)
=((719.09 + 714.395) / 2098.449) / ((724.746 + 614.405) / 1975.913)
=0.683116 / 0.677738
=1.0079

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
=(58.198 - 0 - 290.796) / 2098.449
=-0.110843

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.

Shalimar Wires Industries has a M-score of -2.98 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 -2.98 mean?
Shalimar Wires Industries (BOM:532455) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.98 as of Jul. 01, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Shalimar Wires Industries and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Shalimar Wires Industries ranks #45 out of 273 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 16.5%.
Is Shalimar Wires Industries' Beneish M-Score too high?
Shalimar Wires Industries' current Beneish M-Score is -2.98. Based on the distribution chart, Shalimar Wires Industries ranks #45 out of 273 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Shalimar Wires Industries has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shalimar Wires Industries' Beneish M-Score compare to competitors?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Shalimar Wires Industries ranks #45 out of 273 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Shalimar Wires Industries in the top 17% 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 Forest Products company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Forest Products 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 Shalimar Wires Industries and its competitors. Shalimar Wires Industries's current Beneish M-Score is -2.98. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shalimar Wires Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shalimar Wires Industries (BOM:532455) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹23.96, compared to a current price of ₹17.71 — trading 26.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.98. Shalimar Wires Industries' overall GF Score™ is 67/100 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 Shalimar Wires Industries (BOM:532455), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.98 as of Jul. 01, 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 Shalimar Wires Industries (BOM:532455) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shalimar Wires Industries stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹17.71 is trading 26.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹23.96. GuruFocus considers Shalimar Wires Industries to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for BOM:532455:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.98
  • GF Value™: ₹23.96 vs. price of ₹17.71 (26.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:532455 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Shalimar Wires Industries Business Description

Address 25, Ganesh Chandra Avenue, 2nd Floor, Kolkata, WB, IND, 700013
Shalimar Wires Industries Ltd manufactures paper mill products. The product portfolio of the company includes Forming Fabric, Metallic Wire Cloth, Dandy Roll, Synthetic Woven Fabrics, and Accessories etc. The company also provides stainless steel sieve mesh used in cylinder mould paper machines, fiber cement mills, and pulp mills.
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