Ashoka Buildcon (BOM:533271) Beneish M-Score: -0.83 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


BOM:533271 Ashoka Buildcon Ltd BOM:533271
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GF Value ₹150.48
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Ashoka Buildcon Beneish M-Score?

Ashoka Buildcon BOM:533271 80 Beneish M-Score is -0.83 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates BOM:533271 with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹150.48 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,704 Construction companies, Ashoka Buildcon ranks worse than 92.55% 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 -0.83 higher than -1.78, which implies that the company might have manipulated its financial results.

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

BOM:533271' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.1   Med: -2.22   Max: -0.83
Current: -0.83

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Ashoka Buildcon was -0.83. The lowest was -3.10. And the median was -2.22.


Ashoka Buildcon Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ashoka Buildcon'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.

Ashoka Buildcon Beneish M-Score Chart

Ashoka Buildcon 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 -2.45 -1.79 -2.45 -2.85 -0.83

Ashoka Buildcon 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 -2.85 0.00 0.00 0.00 -0.83

BOM:533271 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Ashoka Buildcon'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.


Ashoka Buildcon Beneish M-Score vs Construction Industry

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

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


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Ashoka Buildcon 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 Ashoka Buildcon 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 * 1.6125+0.528 * 1.0606+0.404 * 1.4905+0.892 * 0.7492+0.115 * 1.629
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0+4.679 * 0.145242-0.327 * 0.536
=-0.83

* 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 ₹46,473 Mil.
Revenue was ₹75,199 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹26,041 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹101,424 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹130,501 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹4,825 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹1,606 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹45,572 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹5,365 Mil.
Net Income was ₹25,500 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was ₹6,546 Mil.
Total Receivables was ₹38,467 Mil.
Revenue was ₹100,366 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹36,863 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹177,577 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹207,696 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹4,223 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹2,897 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹860 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹144,235 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹6,999 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)
=(46472.865 / 75198.839) / (38466.563 / 100366.278)
=0.618 / 0.383262
=1.6125

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)
=(36862.813 / 100366.278) / (26040.738 / 75198.839)
=0.367283 / 0.346292
=1.0606

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 - (101424.039 + 4824.976) / 130501.46) / (1 - (177576.748 + 4223.304) / 207696.234)
=0.18584 / 0.124683
=1.4905

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
=75198.839 / 100366.278
=0.7492

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))
=(2897.084 / (2897.084 + 4223.304)) / (1606.353 / (1606.353 + 4824.976))
=0.406872 / 0.24977
=1.629

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 / 75198.839) / (859.968 / 100366.278)
=0 / 0.008568
=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)
=((5365.312 + 45571.985) / 130501.46) / ((6998.71 + 144235.488) / 207696.234)
=0.39032 / 0.728151
=0.536

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
=(25500.1 - 0 - 6545.828) / 130501.46
=0.145242

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.

Ashoka Buildcon has a M-score of -0.83 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 -0.83 mean?
Ashoka Buildcon (BOM:533271) has a Beneish M-Score of -0.83 as of Jun. 25, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Ashoka Buildcon and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Ashoka Buildcon ranks #1577 out of 1704 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 92.5%.
Is Ashoka Buildcon's Beneish M-Score too high?
Ashoka Buildcon's current Beneish M-Score is -0.83. Based on the distribution chart, Ashoka Buildcon ranks #1577 out of 1704 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Ashoka Buildcon has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ashoka Buildcon's Beneish M-Score compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Ashoka Buildcon ranks #1577 out of 1704 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Ashoka Buildcon 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 Ashoka Buildcon and its competitors. Ashoka Buildcon's current Beneish M-Score is -0.83. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ashoka Buildcon stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ashoka Buildcon (BOM:533271) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹150.48, compared to a current price of ₹134.25 — trading 10.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -0.83. Ashoka Buildcon's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 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 Ashoka Buildcon (BOM:533271), the current Beneish M-Score is -0.83 as of Jun. 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 Ashoka Buildcon (BOM:533271) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ashoka Buildcon stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹134.25 is trading 10.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹150.48. GuruFocus considers Ashoka Buildcon to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for BOM:533271:

  • Beneish M-Score: -0.83
  • GF Value™: ₹150.48 vs. price of ₹134.25 (10.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:533271 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Ashoka Buildcon Business Description

Other Exchanges ASHOKA:India
Address Ashoka Marg, Survey No 861, Ashoka House, Vadala, Nashik, MH, IND, 422011
Ashoka Buildcon Ltd develops highways and is also active in power transmission and distribution. It operates in three segments: Construction and Contract Related Activities, which includes engineering, procurement, and construction of infrastructure projects; Build, Operate, and Transfer, which involves annuity-based infrastructure development under BOT and annuity models; and Sale of Goods, which mainly consists of the sale of construction materials, including RMC and real estate. The company operates across India, with the majority of its revenue generated from construction and contract-related activities.
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