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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 -2.63 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.
The historical rank and industry rank for Maruti Suzuki India's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:532500'
s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.94 Med: -2.46 Max: -1.62
Current: -2.63
During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Maruti Suzuki India was -1.62. The lowest was -2.94. And the median was -2.46.
Maruti Suzuki India Beneish M-Score Related Terms
Maruti Suzuki India Beneish M-Score Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Maruti Suzuki India'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.
BOM:532500 vs TSLA, GM, F: Beneish M-Score Comparison
For the Auto Manufacturers subindustry, Maruti Suzuki India'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.
Maruti Suzuki India Beneish M-Score vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Maruti Suzuki India's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Maruti Suzuki India's Beneish M-Score falls into.
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 Maruti Suzuki India 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 * 0.6157
+
0.528 * 1.0827
+
0.404 * 0.9648
+
0.892 * 1.1979
+
0.115 * 0.8887
-
0.172 * SGAI
+
4.679 * TATA
-
0.327 * LVGI
-
0.172 * 0
+
4.679 * -0.029691
-
0.327 * 1.0576
=
-2.63
* 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.
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.
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))
=
(56082 / (56082 + 413491))
/
(67417 / (67417 + 434257))
=
0.119432
/
0.134384
=
0.8887
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
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
=
(146795 - 0
-
190999)
/
1488810
=
-0.029691
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.
Maruti Suzuki India has a M-score of -2.63 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.
Maruti Suzuki India (BOM:532500) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.63 as of Jul. 21, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Maruti Suzuki India and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Maruti Suzuki India ranks #540 out of 1274 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 42.4%.
Is Maruti Suzuki India's Beneish M-Score too high?
Maruti Suzuki India's current Beneish M-Score is -2.63. Based on the distribution chart, Maruti Suzuki India ranks #540 out of 1274 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Maruti Suzuki India has a GF Score™ of 92/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Maruti Suzuki India's Beneish M-Score compare to TSLA and GM?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Maruti Suzuki India ranks #540 out of 1274 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Maruti Suzuki India 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 Maruti Suzuki India and its competitors. Maruti Suzuki India's current Beneish M-Score is -2.63. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Maruti Suzuki India stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Maruti Suzuki India (BOM:532500) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹16,288.87, compared to a current price of ₹13,507.45 — trading 17.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.63. Maruti Suzuki India's overall GF Score™ is 92/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Maruti Suzuki India (BOM:532500), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.63 as of Jul. 21, 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 Maruti Suzuki India (BOM:532500) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Maruti Suzuki India stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹13,507.45 is trading 17.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹16,288.87.
GuruFocus considers Maruti Suzuki India to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:532500:
Beneish M-Score: -2.63
GF Value™: ₹16,288.87 vs. price of ₹13,507.45 (17.1% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:532500 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Maruti Suzuki India Ltd, a subsidiary of Suzuki Motor Corp. The company is engaged in the manufacturing, purchase, and sale of motor vehicles, components, and spare parts. Its other activities include the facilitation of pre-owned car sales, fleet management, and car financing. The company manufactures various types of passenger vehicles and light commercial vehicles for its customers belonging to different income categories. Some of the vehicles manufactured by it are: WagonR, Dzire, Ertiga, Fronx (SUV), and others. Geographically, the company generates a majority of its revenue from its business in India and also engages in exports of its products to countries like Chile, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Japan, Mexico, and others.
92GF Score
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