Rathi Bars (BOM:532918) Beneish M-Score: -2.32 (As of Jul. 30, 2026)

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BOM:532918 Rathi Bars Ltd BOM:532918
58 GF Score
Price ₹19.75
GF Value ₹21.57
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Rathi Bars Beneish M-Score?

Rathi Bars BOM:532918 +1.28% 58 Beneish M-Score is -2.32 as of Jul. 30, 2026. GuruFocus rates BOM:532918 with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹21.57 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 588 Steel companies, Rathi Bars ranks worse than 62.07% 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 -2.32 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

BOM:532918' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -24.9   Med: -2.3   Max: -1.61
Current: -2.32

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Rathi Bars was -1.61. The lowest was -24.90. And the median was -2.30.


Rathi Bars Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Rathi Bars'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.

Rathi Bars Beneish M-Score Chart

Rathi Bars 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 -1.61 -2.29 -2.86 -2.14 -2.32

Rathi Bars 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 -2.14 0.00 0.00 0.00 -2.32

BOM:532918 vs NUE, STLD, RS: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, Rathi Bars'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.


Rathi Bars Beneish M-Score vs Steel Industry

For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Rathi Bars's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Rathi Bars 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 Rathi Bars 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 * 1.2349+0.528 * 2.196+0.404 * 0.7848+0.892 * 0.7253+0.115 * 0.8545
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9182+4.679 * -0.050933-0.327 * 1.3523
=-2.32

* 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 ₹890 Mil.
Revenue was ₹3,549 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹82 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹2,130 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹2,541 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹408 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹50 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹7 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹1,607 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹40 Mil.
Net Income was ₹-115 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was ₹14 Mil.
Total Receivables was ₹994 Mil.
Revenue was ₹4,893 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹249 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹1,485 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹1,951 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹464 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹48 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹10 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹861 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹74 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)
=(889.986 / 3548.847) / (993.677 / 4893.087)
=0.250782 / 0.203078
=1.2349

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)
=(249.443 / 4893.087) / (82.388 / 3548.847)
=0.050979 / 0.023215
=2.196

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 - (2130.225 + 408.025) / 2540.54) / (1 - (1484.96 + 463.855) / 1951.055)
=0.000901 / 0.001148
=0.7848

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
=3548.847 / 4893.087
=0.7253

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))
=(47.602 / (47.602 + 463.855)) / (49.877 / (49.877 + 408.025))
=0.093071 / 0.108925
=0.8545

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)
=(6.97 / 3548.847) / (10.466 / 4893.087)
=0.001964 / 0.002139
=0.9182

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)
=((40.031 + 1606.618) / 2540.54) / ((73.696 + 861.465) / 1951.055)
=0.648149 / 0.47931
=1.3523

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
=(-115.226 - 0 - 14.171) / 2540.54
=-0.050933

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.

Rathi Bars has a M-score of -2.32 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 -2.32 mean?
Rathi Bars (BOM:532918) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.32 as of Jul. 30, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Rathi Bars and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Rathi Bars ranks #365 out of 588 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 62.1%.
Is Rathi Bars' Beneish M-Score too high?
Rathi Bars' current Beneish M-Score is -2.32. Based on the distribution chart, Rathi Bars ranks #365 out of 588 companies in the Steel industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Rathi Bars has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Rathi Bars' Beneish M-Score compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Rathi Bars ranks #365 out of 588 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Rathi Bars 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 Steel company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Steel 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 Rathi Bars and its competitors. Rathi Bars's current Beneish M-Score is -2.32. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Rathi Bars stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rathi Bars (BOM:532918) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹21.57, compared to a current price of ₹19.75 — trading 8.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.32. Rathi Bars' overall GF Score™ is 58/100 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 Rathi Bars (BOM:532918), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.32 as of Jul. 30, 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 Rathi Bars (BOM:532918) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rathi Bars stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹19.75 is trading 8.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹21.57. GuruFocus considers Rathi Bars to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for BOM:532918:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.32
  • GF Value™: ₹21.57 vs. price of ₹19.75 (8.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 58/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:532918 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Rathi Bars Business Description

Address Mathura Road, A-24/7, Mohan Co-Operative Industrial Estate, New Delhi, IND, 110044
Rathi Bars Ltd is an India-based company engaged in the manufacturing, marketing, branding, and distribution of TMT Bars and Low Carbon Billets under the brand name Rathi Shaktiman. It generates revenue from the sale of Steel Bars and Billets/Casting.
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