Lakhotia Polyesters (India) (BOM:535387) Beneish M-Score: -0.11 (As of Jun. 29, 2026)


BOM:535387 Lakhotia Polyesters (India) Ltd BOM:535387
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What is Lakhotia Polyesters (India) Beneish M-Score?

Lakhotia Polyesters (India) BOM:535387 -6.86% 37 Beneish M-Score is -0.11 as of Jun. 29, 2026. GuruFocus rates BOM:535387 with a GF Score™ of 37/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹22.61 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,001 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Lakhotia Polyesters (India) ranks worse than 93.91% 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 -0.11 higher than -1.78, which implies that the company might have manipulated its financial results.

The historical rank and industry rank for Lakhotia Polyesters (India)'s Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

BOM:535387' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.99   Med: -1.37   Max: -0.03
Current: -0.11

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Lakhotia Polyesters (India) was -0.03. The lowest was -2.99. And the median was -1.37.


Lakhotia Polyesters (India) Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Lakhotia Polyesters (India)'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.

Lakhotia Polyesters (India) Beneish M-Score Chart

Lakhotia Polyesters (India) 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 -0.52 -2.95 -1.78 -0.03 -0.11

Lakhotia Polyesters (India) 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 -0.03 0.00 0.00 0.00 -0.11

Lakhotia Polyesters (India) Beneish M-Score Competitor Comparison

For the Textile Manufacturing subindustry, Lakhotia Polyesters (India)'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.


Lakhotia Polyesters (India) Beneish M-Score vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry

For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Lakhotia Polyesters (India)'s Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Lakhotia Polyesters (India)'s Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Lakhotia Polyesters (India) 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 Lakhotia Polyesters (India) 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 * 4.3103+0.528 * 0.5146+0.404 * 0.0622+0.892 * 0.262+0.115 * 1.1383
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0+4.679 * 0.086166-0.327 * 0.9309
=-0.11

* 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 ₹354.2 Mil.
Revenue was ₹158.4 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹22.5 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹361.3 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹366.7 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹5.1 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹0.6 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹0.0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹187.7 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹1.6 Mil.
Net Income was ₹23.8 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹0.0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was ₹-7.8 Mil.
Total Receivables was ₹313.7 Mil.
Revenue was ₹604.7 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹44.2 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹336.1 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹344.4 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹3.6 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹0.5 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹4.2 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹190.0 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹1.0 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)
=(354.241 / 158.411) / (313.7 / 604.662)
=2.236215 / 0.518802
=4.3103

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)
=(44.22 / 604.662) / (22.511 / 158.411)
=0.073132 / 0.142105
=0.5146

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 - (361.261 + 5.093) / 366.665) / (1 - (336.148 + 3.581) / 344.421)
=0.000848 / 0.013623
=0.0622

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
=158.411 / 604.662
=0.262

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))
=(0.451 / (0.451 + 3.581)) / (0.555 / (0.555 + 5.093))
=0.111855 / 0.098265
=1.1383

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 / 158.411) / (4.218 / 604.662)
=0 / 0.006976
=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)
=((1.552 + 187.716) / 366.665) / ((1.014 + 189.962) / 344.421)
=0.516188 / 0.554484
=0.9309

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
=(23.752 - 0 - -7.842) / 366.665
=0.086166

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.

Lakhotia Polyesters (India) has a M-score of -0.11 signals that the company is likely to be a manipulator.

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What does a Beneish M-Score of -0.11 mean?
Lakhotia Polyesters (India) (BOM:535387) has a Beneish M-Score of -0.11 as of Jun. 29, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Lakhotia Polyesters (India) and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Lakhotia Polyesters (India) ranks #940 out of 1001 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 93.9%.
Is Lakhotia Polyesters (India)'s Beneish M-Score too high?
Lakhotia Polyesters (India)'s current Beneish M-Score is -0.11. Based on the distribution chart, Lakhotia Polyesters (India) ranks #940 out of 1001 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Lakhotia Polyesters (India) has a GF Score™ of 37/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lakhotia Polyesters (India)'s Beneish M-Score compare to competitors?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Lakhotia Polyesters (India) ranks #940 out of 1001 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Lakhotia Polyesters (India) 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories 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 Lakhotia Polyesters (India) and its competitors. Lakhotia Polyesters (India)'s current Beneish M-Score is -0.11. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lakhotia Polyesters (India) stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lakhotia Polyesters (India) (BOM:535387) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹22.61, compared to a current price of ₹60.17 — trading 166.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -0.11. Lakhotia Polyesters (India)'s overall GF Score™ is 37/100 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 Lakhotia Polyesters (India) (BOM:535387), the current Beneish M-Score is -0.11 as of Jun. 29, 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 Lakhotia Polyesters (India) (BOM:535387) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lakhotia Polyesters (India) stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₹60.17 is trading 166.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹22.61. GuruFocus considers Lakhotia Polyesters (India) to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for BOM:535387:

  • Beneish M-Score: -0.11
  • GF Value™: ₹22.61 vs. price of ₹60.17 (166.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 37/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:535387 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Lakhotia Polyesters (India) Business Description

Address 158/159 Samaratha Sahkari Aydyogik Vasahat, Pimpal- Gaon (Baswant, Taluka Niphad, Nashik, MH, IND, 422209
Lakhotia Polyesters (India) Ltd is a manufacturer and exporter of metallic yarns and textile fabrics serving both domestic and international markets. The company specializes in producing lacquer-coated metallized polyester films majorly used in the textile and apparel industry. It offers a diversified product line including polyester films and metallic yarns, targeting customers in textiles, packaging, and related sectors. Operating predominantly in India with export operations internationally, the company generates revenue through the sale of its polyester film and textile fabric products.
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