Divi's Laboratories (BOM:532488) Beneish M-Score: -2.48 (As of Aug. 02, 2026)

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BOM:532488 Divi's Laboratories Ltd BOM:532488
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Price ₹8,056.65
GF Value ₹6,796.35
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Divi's Laboratories Beneish M-Score?

Divi's Laboratories BOM:532488 +2.76% 93 Beneish M-Score is -2.48 as of Aug. 02, 2026. GuruFocus rates BOM:532488 with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹6,796.35 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 912 Drug Manufacturers companies, Divi's Laboratories ranks worse than 52.19% 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 -2.48 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

BOM:532488' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.92   Med: -2.34   Max: 1.08
Current: -2.48

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Divi's Laboratories was 1.08. The lowest was -2.92. And the median was -2.34.


Divi's Laboratories Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Divi's Laboratories'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.

Divi's Laboratories Beneish M-Score Chart

Divi's Laboratories 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 -1.68 -2.92 -2.25 -2.18 -2.48

Divi's Laboratories 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 -2.18 0.00 0.00 0.00 -2.48

BOM:532488 vs ZTS: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic subindustry, Divi's Laboratories'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.


Divi's Laboratories Beneish M-Score vs Drug Manufacturers Industry

For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, Divi's Laboratories's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Divi's Laboratories 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 Divi's Laboratories 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 * 1.0133+0.528 * 0.9892+0.404 * 0.9281+0.892 * 1.1234+0.115 * 1.129
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.0082+4.679 * -0.008486-0.327 * 1.1905
=-2.48

* 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 ₹31,100 Mil.
Revenue was ₹104,760 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹61,950 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹110,960 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹200,330 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹87,690 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹4,630 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹3,160 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹20,430 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹50 Mil.
Net Income was ₹25,680 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was ₹27,380 Mil.
Total Receivables was ₹27,320 Mil.
Revenue was ₹93,250 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹54,550 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹100,810 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹169,320 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹66,980 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹4,020 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹2,790 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹14,520 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹20 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)
=(31100 / 104760) / (27320 / 93250)
=0.296869 / 0.292976
=1.0133

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)
=(54550 / 93250) / (61950 / 104760)
=0.584987 / 0.591352
=0.9892

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 - (110960 + 87690) / 200330) / (1 - (100810 + 66980) / 169320)
=0.008386 / 0.009036
=0.9281

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
=104760 / 93250
=1.1234

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))
=(4020 / (4020 + 66980)) / (4630 / (4630 + 87690))
=0.05662 / 0.050152
=1.129

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)
=(3160 / 104760) / (2790 / 93250)
=0.030164 / 0.02992
=1.0082

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)
=((50 + 20430) / 200330) / ((20 + 14520) / 169320)
=0.102231 / 0.085873
=1.1905

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
=(25680 - 0 - 27380) / 200330
=-0.008486

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.

Divi's Laboratories has a M-score of -2.48 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 -2.48 mean?
Divi's Laboratories (BOM:532488) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.48 as of Aug. 02, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Divi's Laboratories and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Divi's Laboratories ranks #476 out of 912 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 52.2%.
Is Divi's Laboratories' Beneish M-Score too high?
Divi's Laboratories' current Beneish M-Score is -2.48. Based on the distribution chart, Divi's Laboratories ranks #476 out of 912 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Divi's Laboratories has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Divi's Laboratories' Beneish M-Score compare to ZTS?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, Divi's Laboratories ranks #476 out of 912 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Divi's Laboratories 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 a Drug Manufacturers company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Drug Manufacturers 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 Divi's Laboratories and its competitors. Divi's Laboratories's current Beneish M-Score is -2.48. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Divi's Laboratories stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Divi's Laboratories (BOM:532488) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹6,796.35, compared to a current price of ₹8,056.65 — trading 18.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.48. Divi's Laboratories' overall GF Score™ is 93/100 with 7 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 Divi's Laboratories (BOM:532488), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.48 as of Aug. 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 Divi's Laboratories (BOM:532488) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Divi's Laboratories stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₹8,056.65 is trading 18.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹6,796.35. GuruFocus considers Divi's Laboratories to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for BOM:532488:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.48
  • GF Value™: ₹6,796.35 vs. price of ₹8,056.65 (18.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 93/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:532488 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Divi's Laboratories Business Description

Other Exchanges DIVISLAB:India
Address Cyber Hills, Divi Towers, 1-72/23(P)/DIVIS/303, Gachibowli, Hyderabad, TG, IND, 500032
Divi's Laboratories Ltd is a specialty and generic drug manufacturing company. It is engaged in the manufacture of Active Pharmaceutical ingredients (API), Intermediates, and Nutraceutical ingredients, with a predominance in exports. It also, through its custom synthesis, supports pharma companies for their patented products business from gram-scale requirements for clinical trials to launch, as well as late-life cycle management. Geographically, the company derives maximum revenue from Europe, and the rest from America, India, Asia (excluding India), and the Rest of the world.
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