Vistar Amar (BOM:538565) Beneish M-Score: 1.55 (As of Jun. 29, 2026)


BOM:538565 Vistar Amar Ltd BOM:538565
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GF Value ₹335.46
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What is Vistar Amar Beneish M-Score?

Vistar Amar BOM:538565 +1.02% 70 Beneish M-Score is 1.55 as of Jun. 29, 2026. GuruFocus rates BOM:538565 with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹335.46 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,848 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Vistar Amar ranks worse than 96.27% 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 1.55 higher than -1.78, which implies that the company might have manipulated its financial results.

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

BOM:538565' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -17.99   Med: -1.57   Max: 11.69
Current: 1.55

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Vistar Amar was 11.69. The lowest was -17.99. And the median was -1.57.


Vistar Amar Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Vistar Amar'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.

Vistar Amar Beneish M-Score Chart

Vistar Amar 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 -1.07 -1.50 -2.25 0.30 1.55

Vistar Amar 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 0.30 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.55

BOM:538565 vs KHC, GIS: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Vistar Amar'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.


Vistar Amar Beneish M-Score vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Vistar Amar's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Vistar Amar 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 Vistar Amar 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 * 0.506+0.528 * 1.1529+0.404 * 0.8868+0.892 * 5.8708+0.115 * 0.1986
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0+4.679 * 0.07278-0.327 * 1.9524
=1.55

* 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 ₹386 Mil.
Revenue was ₹1,585 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹417 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹675 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹845 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹165 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹36 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹297 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹3 Mil.
Net Income was ₹93 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was ₹32 Mil.
Total Receivables was ₹130 Mil.
Revenue was ₹270 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹82 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹376 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹548 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹169 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹6 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹22 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹100 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)
=(385.852 / 1584.678) / (129.901 / 269.924)
=0.243489 / 0.48125
=0.506

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)
=(81.799 / 269.924) / (416.547 / 1584.678)
=0.303045 / 0.262859
=1.1529

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 - (675.477 + 164.897) / 844.92) / (1 - (376.468 + 168.543) / 548.338)
=0.00538 / 0.006067
=0.8868

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
=1584.678 / 269.924
=5.8708

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))
=(6.238 / (6.238 + 168.543)) / (36.125 / (36.125 + 164.897))
=0.03569 / 0.179707
=0.1986

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 / 1584.678) / (22.16 / 269.924)
=0 / 0.082097
=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)
=((3.027 + 296.895) / 844.92) / ((0 + 99.696) / 548.338)
=0.354971 / 0.181815
=1.9524

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
=(93.473 - 0 - 31.98) / 844.92
=0.07278

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.

Vistar Amar has a M-score of 1.55 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 1.55 mean?
Vistar Amar (BOM:538565) has a Beneish M-Score of 1.55 as of Jun. 29, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Vistar Amar and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Vistar Amar ranks #1779 out of 1848 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 96.3%.
Is Vistar Amar's Beneish M-Score too high?
Vistar Amar's current Beneish M-Score is 1.55. Based on the distribution chart, Vistar Amar ranks #1779 out of 1848 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Vistar Amar has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vistar Amar's Beneish M-Score compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Vistar Amar ranks #1779 out of 1848 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Vistar Amar 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Vistar Amar and its competitors. Vistar Amar's current Beneish M-Score is 1.55. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vistar Amar stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vistar Amar (BOM:538565) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹335.46, compared to a current price of ₹207.75 — trading 38.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is 1.55. Vistar Amar's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 4 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 Vistar Amar (BOM:538565), the current Beneish M-Score is 1.55 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 Vistar Amar (BOM:538565) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vistar Amar stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹207.75 is trading 38.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹335.46. GuruFocus considers Vistar Amar to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for BOM:538565:

  • Beneish M-Score: 1.55
  • GF Value™: ₹335.46 vs. price of ₹207.75 (38.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:538565 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Vistar Amar Business Description

Address Railway Station Road, Survey No. 1943, Mangalkunj, Opposite Balashram, Porbandar, GJ, IND, 360575
Vistar Amar Ltd is engaged in business, which acts as processors, merchants, traders, commission agents, selling agents, buying agents, contractors, importers, exporters, and carriers in all kinds of agricultural, marine, meat, dairy, and poultry products. The company's principal activity is trading in fish and fish-related activities. All of the company's revenue comes from trading in fish.
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