Cella Space (BOM:532701) Beneish M-Score: -1.39 (As of Jul. 27, 2026)

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BOM:532701 Cella Space Ltd BOM:532701
65 GF Score
Price ₹29.27
GF Value ₹48.95
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Cella Space Beneish M-Score?

Cella Space BOM:532701 +4.99% 65 Beneish M-Score is -1.39 as of Jul. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates BOM:532701 with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹48.95 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,020 Business Services companies, Cella Space ranks worse than 88.73% 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.

Warning Sign:

Beneish M-Score -1.39 higher than -1.78, which implies that the company might have manipulated its financial results.

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

BOM:532701' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -16.7   Med: -1.77   Max: 123.51
Current: -1.39

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Cella Space was 123.51. The lowest was -16.70. And the median was -1.77.


Cella Space Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Cella Space'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.

Cella Space Beneish M-Score Chart

Cella Space 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 -1.85 -2.07 -3.12 123.51 -1.39

Cella Space Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 0.00 0.00 0.00 -1.39 0.00

BOM:532701 vs CTAS, CPRT, GPN: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Cella Space'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.


Cella Space Beneish M-Score vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Cella Space's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Cella Space 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 Cella Space 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 * 0.0011+0.528 * 1.3203+0.404 * 0.9775+0.892 * 3.0315+0.115 * 1
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0+4.679 * 0.138152-0.327 * 3.3946
=-1.39

* 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 ₹0.5 Mil.
Revenue was ₹74.6 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹51.2 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹142.3 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹478.7 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹333.6 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹0.0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹0.0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹26.3 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹99.8 Mil.
Net Income was ₹45.4 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹0.0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was ₹-20.7 Mil.
Total Receivables was ₹152.3 Mil.
Revenue was ₹24.6 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹22.3 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹429.8 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹432.6 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹0.3 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹5.8 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹1.9 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹33.6 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹0.0 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)
=(0.527 / 74.633) / (152.29 / 24.619)
=0.007061 / 6.185873
=0.0011

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)
=(22.289 / 24.619) / (51.178 / 74.633)
=0.905358 / 0.685729
=1.3203

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 - (142.279 + 333.644) / 478.667) / (1 - (429.767 + 0.263) / 432.567)
=0.005733 / 0.005865
=0.9775

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
=74.633 / 24.619
=3.0315

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))
=(5.766 / (5.766 + 0.263)) / (0 / (0 + 333.644))
=0.956378 / 0
=1

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 / 74.633) / (1.916 / 24.619)
=0 / 0.077826
=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)
=((99.813 + 26.309) / 478.667) / ((0 + 33.576) / 432.567)
=0.263486 / 0.07762
=3.3946

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
=(45.39 - 0 - -20.739) / 478.667
=0.138152

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.

Cella Space has a M-score of -1.39 signals that the company is likely to be a manipulator.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Beneish M-Score →
What does a Beneish M-Score of -1.39 mean?
Cella Space (BOM:532701) has a Beneish M-Score of -1.39 as of Jul. 27, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Cella Space and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Cella Space ranks #905 out of 1020 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 88.7%.
Is Cella Space's Beneish M-Score too high?
Cella Space's current Beneish M-Score is -1.39. Based on the distribution chart, Cella Space ranks #905 out of 1020 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Cella Space has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cella Space's Beneish M-Score compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Cella Space ranks #905 out of 1020 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Cella Space 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 Business Services company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Business Services 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 Cella Space and its competitors. Cella Space's current Beneish M-Score is -1.39. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cella Space stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cella Space (BOM:532701) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹48.95, compared to a current price of ₹29.27 — trading 40.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -1.39. Cella Space's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 6 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 Cella Space (BOM:532701), the current Beneish M-Score is -1.39 as of Jul. 27, 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 Cella Space (BOM:532701) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cella Space stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹29.27 is trading 40.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹48.95. GuruFocus considers Cella Space to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for BOM:532701:

  • Beneish M-Score: -1.39
  • GF Value™: ₹48.95 vs. price of ₹29.27 (40.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:532701 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Cella Space Business Description

Address Paliam Road, 57/2993-94, Sree Kailas, Ernakulam, Cochin, KL, IND, 682016
Cella Space Ltd is engaged in dealing in the business of logistics, Industrial Parks, and Logistics Parks. The company converted its factory building at Edayar, Kochi into a warehouse that has been let out to commercial parties. The company has earned lease rent from the properties rented out as a part of logistics operations. The company has also generates revenue from Sale of Paper and Paper Products.
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