T.V. Today Network (BOM:532515) Beneish M-Score: -2.00 (As of Jul. 13, 2026)

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BOM:532515 T.V. Today Network Ltd BOM:532515
74 GF Score
Price ₹122.00
GF Value ₹173.45
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is T.V. Today Network Beneish M-Score?

T.V. Today Network BOM:532515 -2.44% 74 Beneish M-Score is -2.00 as of Jul. 13, 2026. GuruFocus rates BOM:532515 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹173.45 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 976 Media - Diversified companies, T.V. Today Network ranks worse than 77.97% 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 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

The historical rank and industry rank for T.V. Today Network's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

BOM:532515' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.91   Med: -2.37   Max: -2
Current: -2

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of T.V. Today Network was -2.00. The lowest was -2.91. And the median was -2.37.


T.V. Today Network Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for T.V. Today Network'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.

T.V. Today Network Beneish M-Score Chart

T.V. Today Network 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 -2.91 -2.34 -2.13 -2.03 -2.00

T.V. Today Network 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 -2.03 0.00 0.00 0.00 -2.00

BOM:532515 vs NXST: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Broadcasting subindustry, T.V. Today Network'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.


T.V. Today Network Beneish M-Score vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, T.V. Today Network's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where T.V. Today Network's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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T.V. Today Network 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 T.V. Today Network 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 * 1.391+0.528 * 0.9726+0.404 * 0.8966+0.892 * 0.8144+0.115 * 2.2109
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0+4.679 * 0.003472-0.327 * 0.9535
=-2.00

* 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 ₹2,630 Mil.
Revenue was ₹8,087 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹7,030 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹6,310 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹11,292 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹3,420 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹305 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹2,181 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹87 Mil.
Net Income was ₹144 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was ₹104 Mil.
Total Receivables was ₹2,322 Mil.
Revenue was ₹9,930 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹8,396 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹8,125 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹11,331 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹1,458 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹322 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹2,752 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹2,259 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹128 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)
=(2630.3 / 8087) / (2322 / 9930.2)
=0.32525 / 0.233832
=1.391

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)
=(8396.2 / 9930.2) / (7030.4 / 8087)
=0.845522 / 0.869346
=0.9726

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 - (6309.6 + 3419.5) / 11291.6) / (1 - (8124.5 + 1457.8) / 11331.1)
=0.138377 / 0.154336
=0.8966

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
=8087 / 9930.2
=0.8144

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))
=(322.4 / (322.4 + 1457.8)) / (305.1 / (305.1 + 3419.5))
=0.181103 / 0.081915
=2.2109

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)
=(0 / 8087) / (2751.7 / 9930.2)
=0 / 0.277104
=0

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)
=((86.7 + 2180.9) / 11291.6) / ((127.9 + 2258.6) / 11331.1)
=0.200822 / 0.210615
=0.9535

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
=(143.5 - 0 - 104.3) / 11291.6
=0.003472

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.

T.V. Today Network has a M-score of -2.00 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 -2.00 mean?
T.V. Today Network (BOM:532515) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.00 as of Jul. 13, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on T.V. Today Network and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, T.V. Today Network ranks #761 out of 976 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 78%.
Is T.V. Today Network's Beneish M-Score too high?
T.V. Today Network's current Beneish M-Score is -2.00. Based on the distribution chart, T.V. Today Network ranks #761 out of 976 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, T.V. Today Network has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does T.V. Today Network's Beneish M-Score compare to NXST?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, T.V. Today Network ranks #761 out of 976 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places T.V. Today Network 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 Media - Diversified company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Media - Diversified 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 T.V. Today Network and its competitors. T.V. Today Network's current Beneish M-Score is -2.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is T.V. Today Network stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, T.V. Today Network (BOM:532515) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹173.45, compared to a current price of ₹122.00 — trading 29.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.00. T.V. Today Network's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 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 T.V. Today Network (BOM:532515), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.00 as of Jul. 13, 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 T.V. Today Network (BOM:532515) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, T.V. Today Network stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹122.00 is trading 29.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹173.45. GuruFocus considers T.V. Today Network to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for BOM:532515:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.00
  • GF Value™: ₹173.45 vs. price of ₹122.00 (29.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:532515 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


T.V. Today Network Business Description

Other Exchanges TVTODAY:India
Address India Today Group Mediaplex, FC-8, Sector 16A, Film City, Noida, UP, IND, 201301
T.V. Today Network Ltd is engaged in Television programming and broadcasting activities. The company operates in various markets, such as Television, Digital Media, and Radio. The group provides advertisement space on its television news channels Aaj Tak, India Today, Good News Today, and Aaj Tak HD (India and overseas), various websites, mobile apps, social media platforms, and radio 104.8 Ishq FM. The activity of the group is functioned in India and derives key revenue through Advertisement and other related operations.
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