KNR Constructions (BOM:532942) Beneish M-Score: -2.40 (As of Jul. 01, 2026)


BOM:532942 KNR Constructions Ltd BOM:532942
76 GF Score
Price ₹132.65
GF Value ₹159.37
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is KNR Constructions Beneish M-Score?

KNR Constructions BOM:532942 -0.45% 76 Beneish M-Score is -2.40 as of Jul. 01, 2026. GuruFocus rates BOM:532942 with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹159.37 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,699 Construction companies, KNR Constructions ranks worse than 56.44% 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 -2.4 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

BOM:532942' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.11   Med: -2.16   Max: -1.26
Current: -2.4

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of KNR Constructions was -1.26. The lowest was -3.11. And the median was -2.16.


KNR Constructions Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for KNR Constructions'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.

KNR Constructions Beneish M-Score Chart

KNR Constructions 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 -1.34 -3.11 -1.47 -1.26 -2.40

KNR Constructions 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 -1.26 0.00 0.00 0.00 -2.40

BOM:532942 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, KNR Constructions'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.


KNR Constructions Beneish M-Score vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, KNR Constructions's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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KNR Constructions 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 KNR Constructions 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 * 0.72+0.528 * 1.0625+0.404 * 0.9988+0.892 * 0.5676+0.115 * 2.7397
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0+4.679 * 0.072169-0.327 * 1.0629
=-2.40

* 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 ₹8,113 Mil.
Revenue was ₹26,980 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹11,719 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹37,236 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹81,216 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹2,816 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹595 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹7,948 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹22,764 Mil.
Net Income was ₹4,371 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was ₹-1,490 Mil.
Total Receivables was ₹19,851 Mil.
Revenue was ₹47,532 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹21,936 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹31,689 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹71,314 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹3,436 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹3,142 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹369 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹7,770 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹17,602 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)
=(8112.974 / 26980.131) / (19850.68 / 47531.654)
=0.300702 / 0.417631
=0.72

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)
=(21935.995 / 47531.654) / (11718.809 / 26980.131)
=0.461503 / 0.43435
=1.0625

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 - (37236.082 + 2815.969) / 81215.526) / (1 - (31688.878 + 3436.454) / 71313.604)
=0.506842 / 0.507453
=0.9988

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
=26980.131 / 47531.654
=0.5676

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))
=(3142.195 / (3142.195 + 3436.454)) / (594.597 / (594.597 + 2815.969))
=0.477635 / 0.17434
=2.7397

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 / 26980.131) / (368.758 / 47531.654)
=0 / 0.007758
=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)
=((22764.272 + 7948.408) / 81215.526) / ((17602.494 + 7769.945) / 71313.604)
=0.378163 / 0.355787
=1.0629

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
=(4370.761 - 0 - -1490.462) / 81215.526
=0.072169

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.

KNR Constructions has a M-score of -2.40 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 -2.40 mean?
KNR Constructions (BOM:532942) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.40 as of Jul. 01, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on KNR Constructions and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, KNR Constructions ranks #959 out of 1699 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 56.4%.
Is KNR Constructions' Beneish M-Score too high?
KNR Constructions' current Beneish M-Score is -2.40. Based on the distribution chart, KNR Constructions ranks #959 out of 1699 companies in the Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, KNR Constructions has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does KNR Constructions' Beneish M-Score compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, KNR Constructions ranks #959 out of 1699 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places KNR Constructions 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 Construction company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Construction 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 KNR Constructions and its competitors. KNR Constructions's current Beneish M-Score is -2.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is KNR Constructions stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KNR Constructions (BOM:532942) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹159.37, compared to a current price of ₹132.65 — trading 16.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.40. KNR Constructions' overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 7 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 KNR Constructions (BOM:532942), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.40 as of Jul. 01, 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 KNR Constructions (BOM:532942) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KNR Constructions stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹132.65 is trading 16.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹159.37. GuruFocus considers KNR Constructions to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for BOM:532942:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.40
  • GF Value™: ₹159.37 vs. price of ₹132.65 (16.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:532942 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


KNR Constructions Business Description

Other Exchanges KNRCON:India
Address Plot No. 113 and 114, Phase I, Road No.36, KNR House, 3rd and 4th Floor, Kavuri Hills, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad, TG, IND, 500033
KNR Constructions Ltd is an Indian infrastructure service company. Along with its subsidiary, it is engaged in the infrastructure sector and is undertaking turnkey EPC contracts and BOT & HAM projects on a public-private partnership basis. Group activities are involved in the construction of roads, bridges, flyovers, and irrigation projects. The Company's operations predominantly consist of Construction and Engineering activities. The company operates in India.
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