Chennai Ferrous Industries (BOM:539011) Beneish M-Score: -1.02 (As of Jul. 20, 2026)

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BOM:539011 Chennai Ferrous Industries Ltd BOM:539011
75 GF Score
Price ₹80.20
GF Value ₹91.43
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Chennai Ferrous Industries Beneish M-Score?

Chennai Ferrous Industries BOM:539011 -2.05% 75 Beneish M-Score is -1.02 as of Jul. 20, 2026. GuruFocus rates BOM:539011 with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹91.43 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 587 Steel companies, Chennai Ferrous Industries ranks worse than 87.9% 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 -1.02 higher than -1.78, which implies that the company might have manipulated its financial results.

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

BOM:539011' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -46.1   Med: -1.11   Max: 339.53
Current: -1.02

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Chennai Ferrous Industries was 339.53. The lowest was -46.10. And the median was -1.11.


Chennai Ferrous Industries Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Chennai Ferrous Industries'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.

Chennai Ferrous Industries Beneish M-Score Chart

Chennai Ferrous Industries 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 0.03 -1.19 -0.86 -2.46 -1.02

Chennai Ferrous Industries 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 -2.46 0.00 0.00 0.00 -1.02

BOM:539011 vs NUE, STLD, RS: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, Chennai Ferrous Industries'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.


Chennai Ferrous Industries Beneish M-Score vs Steel Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Chennai Ferrous Industries's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Chennai Ferrous Industries 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 Chennai Ferrous Industries 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 * 1.9424+0.528 * 0.878+0.404 * 1.9904+0.892 * 0.5948+0.115 * 3.5293
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0+4.679 * 0.000481-0.327 * 0.5337
=-1.02

* 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 ₹282 Mil.
Revenue was ₹1,323 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹79 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹363 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹694 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹315 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹3 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹119 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹0 Mil.
Net Income was ₹34 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was ₹33 Mil.
Total Receivables was ₹244 Mil.
Revenue was ₹2,224 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹117 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹479 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹806 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹318 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹11 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹45 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹260 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)
=(282.231 / 1323.106) / (244.259 / 2224.273)
=0.213309 / 0.109815
=1.9424

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)
=(117.237 / 2224.273) / (79.432 / 1323.106)
=0.052708 / 0.060034
=0.878

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 - (362.738 + 315.248) / 694.1) / (1 - (478.556 + 318.248) / 806.208)
=0.023216 / 0.011664
=1.9904

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
=1323.106 / 2224.273
=0.5948

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))
=(10.953 / (10.953 + 318.248)) / (3 / (3 + 315.248))
=0.033271 / 0.009427
=3.5293

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 / 1323.106) / (45.48 / 2224.273)
=0 / 0.020447
=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)
=((0 + 119.435) / 694.1) / ((0 + 259.919) / 806.208)
=0.172072 / 0.322397
=0.5337

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
=(33.822 - 0 - 33.488) / 694.1
=0.000481

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.

Chennai Ferrous Industries has a M-score of -1.02 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 -1.02 mean?
Chennai Ferrous Industries (BOM:539011) has a Beneish M-Score of -1.02 as of Jul. 20, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Chennai Ferrous Industries and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Chennai Ferrous Industries ranks #516 out of 587 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 87.9%.
Is Chennai Ferrous Industries' Beneish M-Score too high?
Chennai Ferrous Industries' current Beneish M-Score is -1.02. Based on the distribution chart, Chennai Ferrous Industries ranks #516 out of 587 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Chennai Ferrous Industries has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chennai Ferrous Industries' Beneish M-Score compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Chennai Ferrous Industries ranks #516 out of 587 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Chennai Ferrous Industries 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 Chennai Ferrous Industries and its competitors. Chennai Ferrous Industries's current Beneish M-Score is -1.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chennai Ferrous Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chennai Ferrous Industries (BOM:539011) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹91.43, compared to a current price of ₹80.20 — trading 12.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -1.02. Chennai Ferrous Industries' overall GF Score™ is 75/100 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 Chennai Ferrous Industries (BOM:539011), the current Beneish M-Score is -1.02 as of Jul. 20, 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 Chennai Ferrous Industries (BOM:539011) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chennai Ferrous Industries stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹80.20 is trading 12.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹91.43. GuruFocus considers Chennai Ferrous Industries to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for BOM:539011:

  • Beneish M-Score: -1.02
  • GF Value™: ₹91.43 vs. price of ₹80.20 (12.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:539011 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Chennai Ferrous Industries Business Description

Address Madharapakkam Road, Survey No.180-183,190 & 191, Periya Obulapuram Village, Nagaraja kandigai, Thiruvallur District, Gummidipoondi, TN, IND, 601 201
Chennai Ferrous Industries Ltd, incorporated in 2010 and based in Gummidipoondi, Tamil Nadu, India, is engaged in the trading of iron and coal-related products. The company also operates the rental of its sponge iron plant. Its business activities includes providing steel-related commodities and services for metallurgical and industrial applications. The company has diversified its operations into coal trading activities. Chennai Ferrous serves customers prominently in India. The Company's revenue has derived from coal trading activities, supplemented by lease rental income from its Sponge Iron Plant, which has been leased out.
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