Kaveri Seed Co (BOM:532899) Beneish M-Score: -1.40 (As of Jul. 25, 2026)

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BOM:532899 Kaveri Seed Co Ltd BOM:532899
87 GF Score
Price ₹834.10
GF Value ₹1,130.99
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Kaveri Seed Co Beneish M-Score?

Kaveri Seed Co BOM:532899 +0.50% 87 Beneish M-Score is -1.40 as of Jul. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates BOM:532899 with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹1,130.99 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 243 Agriculture companies, Kaveri Seed Co ranks worse than 85.6% 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 -1.4 higher than -1.78, which implies that the company might have manipulated its financial results.

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

BOM:532899' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.77   Med: -2.26   Max: -1.04
Current: -1.4

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Kaveri Seed Co was -1.04. The lowest was -2.77. And the median was -2.26.


Kaveri Seed Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kaveri Seed Co'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.

Kaveri Seed Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Kaveri Seed Co 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 -1.98 -2.45 -2.77 -2.65 -1.40

Kaveri Seed Co 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 -2.65 0.00 0.00 0.00 -1.40

BOM:532899 vs CTVA, CF, MOS: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Agricultural Inputs subindustry, Kaveri Seed Co'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.


Kaveri Seed Co Beneish M-Score vs Agriculture Industry

For the Agriculture industry and Basic Materials sector, Kaveri Seed Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Kaveri Seed Co's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Kaveri Seed Co 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 Kaveri Seed Co 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 * 1.0503+0.528 * 1.0256+0.404 * 1.4181+0.892 * 1.1575+0.115 * 0.7566
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0+4.679 * 0.109576-0.327 * 0.8395
=-1.40

* 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 ₹1,124 Mil.
Revenue was ₹13,948 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹6,682 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹20,495 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹27,589 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹5,609 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹600 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹9,587 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹0 Mil.
Net Income was ₹2,958 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was ₹-65 Mil.
Total Receivables was ₹924 Mil.
Revenue was ₹12,050 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹5,920 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹20,478 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹26,534 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹5,049 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹398 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹1,035 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹10,984 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹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)
=(1123.75 / 13947.626) / (924.377 / 12049.704)
=0.080569 / 0.076714
=1.0503

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)
=(5920.103 / 12049.704) / (6681.777 / 13947.626)
=0.491307 / 0.479062
=1.0256

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 - (20494.719 + 5609.153) / 27588.906) / (1 - (20477.651 + 5049.362) / 26534.205)
=0.053827 / 0.037958
=1.4181

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
=13947.626 / 12049.704
=1.1575

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))
=(398.311 / (398.311 + 5049.362)) / (600.063 / (600.063 + 5609.153))
=0.073116 / 0.096641
=0.7566

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 / 13947.626) / (1034.74 / 12049.704)
=0 / 0.085873
=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)
=((0 + 9587.192) / 27588.906) / ((0 + 10983.517) / 26534.205)
=0.347502 / 0.413938
=0.8395

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
=(2958.415 - 0 - -64.673) / 27588.906
=0.109576

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.

Kaveri Seed Co has a M-score of -1.40 signals that the company is likely to be a manipulator.

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What does a Beneish M-Score of -1.40 mean?
Kaveri Seed Co (BOM:532899) has a Beneish M-Score of -1.40 as of Jul. 25, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Kaveri Seed Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Kaveri Seed Co ranks #208 out of 243 companies in the Agriculture industry, placing it in the top 85.6%.
Is Kaveri Seed Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Kaveri Seed Co's current Beneish M-Score is -1.40. Based on the distribution chart, Kaveri Seed Co ranks #208 out of 243 companies in the Agriculture industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Kaveri Seed Co has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kaveri Seed Co's Beneish M-Score compare to CTVA and CF?
According to the Agriculture industry distribution chart, Kaveri Seed Co ranks #208 out of 243 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Kaveri Seed Co 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 an Agriculture company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Agriculture 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 Kaveri Seed Co and its competitors. Kaveri Seed Co's current Beneish M-Score is -1.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kaveri Seed Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kaveri Seed Co (BOM:532899) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹1,130.99, compared to a current price of ₹834.10 — trading 26.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -1.40. Kaveri Seed Co's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 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 Kaveri Seed Co (BOM:532899), the current Beneish M-Score is -1.40 as of Jul. 25, 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 Kaveri Seed Co (BOM:532899) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kaveri Seed Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹834.10 is trading 26.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹1,130.99. GuruFocus considers Kaveri Seed Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for BOM:532899:

  • Beneish M-Score: -1.40
  • GF Value™: ₹1,130.99 vs. price of ₹834.10 (26.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 87/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:532899 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Kaveri Seed Co Business Description

Other Exchanges KSCL:India
Address S.D. Road, 513-B, 5th Floor, Minerva Complex, Secunderabad, TG, IND, 500003
Kaveri Seed Co Ltd is an Indian seed company. It is engaged in the production and distribution of high-quality hybrid seeds. The company's operating segment includes Seeds; Micronutrients and Vegetables. It generates maximum revenue from the Seeds segment. The company's field crop products include corn, paddy, cotton, sunflower, mustard, sorghum, pulses, bajra, and wheat whereas vegetable products include tomatoes, okra, chilies, watermelon, gourds, and brinjal. The company operates in a single principal geographical area which is India.
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