Universal Autofoundry (BOM:539314) Beneish M-Score: -2.15 (As of Aug. 12, 2026)

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BOM:539314 Universal Autofoundry Ltd BOM:539314
52 GF Score
Price ₹53.00
GF Value ₹92.08
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Universal Autofoundry Beneish M-Score?

Universal Autofoundry BOM:539314 +2.89% 52 Beneish M-Score is -2.15 as of Aug. 12, 2026. GuruFocus rates BOM:539314 with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹92.08 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,274 Vehicles & Parts companies, Universal Autofoundry ranks worse than 77.39% 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 -2.15 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

BOM:539314' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.3   Med: -2.59   Max: -1.49
Current: -2.15

During the past 12 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Universal Autofoundry was -1.49. The lowest was -3.30. And the median was -2.59.


Universal Autofoundry Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Universal Autofoundry'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.

Universal Autofoundry Beneish M-Score Chart

Universal Autofoundry 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 -2.33 -1.49 -3.30 -2.73 -2.15

Universal Autofoundry Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 0.00 0.00 0.00 -2.15 0.00

BOM:539314 vs ORLY, AZO: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Auto Parts subindustry, Universal Autofoundry'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.


Universal Autofoundry Beneish M-Score vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Universal Autofoundry's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Universal Autofoundry 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 Universal Autofoundry 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 * 1.0659+0.528 * 1.2548+0.404 * 2.0834+0.892 * 1.0866+0.115 * 1.0475
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.0049+4.679 * -0.067709-0.327 * 1.2099
=-2.15

* 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 ₹470 Mil.
Revenue was ₹2,101 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹470 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹734 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹1,636 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹819 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹115 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹83 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹537 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹372 Mil.
Net Income was ₹-33 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was ₹77 Mil.
Total Receivables was ₹406 Mil.
Revenue was ₹1,934 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹542 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹676 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹1,411 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹701 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹104 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹76 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹493 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹155 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)
=(469.721 / 2100.928) / (405.585 / 1933.54)
=0.223578 / 0.209763
=1.0659

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)
=(542.419 / 1933.54) / (469.697 / 2100.928)
=0.280532 / 0.223566
=1.2548

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 - (734.26 + 818.769) / 1635.617) / (1 - (675.723 + 701.139) / 1411.06)
=0.050493 / 0.024236
=2.0834

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
=2100.928 / 1933.54
=1.0866

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))
=(104.047 / (104.047 + 701.139)) / (115.224 / (115.224 + 818.769))
=0.129221 / 0.123367
=1.0475

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)
=(83.069 / 2100.928) / (76.078 / 1933.54)
=0.039539 / 0.039346
=1.0049

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)
=((371.786 + 536.986) / 1635.617) / ((155.275 + 492.697) / 1411.06)
=0.555614 / 0.459209
=1.2099

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
=(-33.439 - 0 - 77.307) / 1635.617
=-0.067709

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.

Universal Autofoundry has a M-score of -2.15 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 -2.15 mean?
Universal Autofoundry (BOM:539314) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.15 as of Aug. 12, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Universal Autofoundry and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Universal Autofoundry ranks #986 out of 1274 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 77.4%.
Is Universal Autofoundry's Beneish M-Score too high?
Universal Autofoundry's current Beneish M-Score is -2.15. Based on the distribution chart, Universal Autofoundry ranks #986 out of 1274 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Universal Autofoundry has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Universal Autofoundry's Beneish M-Score compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Universal Autofoundry ranks #986 out of 1274 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Universal Autofoundry 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Vehicles & Parts 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 Universal Autofoundry and its competitors. Universal Autofoundry's current Beneish M-Score is -2.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Universal Autofoundry stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Universal Autofoundry (BOM:539314) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹92.08, compared to a current price of ₹53.00 — trading 42.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.15. Universal Autofoundry's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 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 Universal Autofoundry (BOM:539314), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.15 as of Aug. 12, 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 Universal Autofoundry (BOM:539314) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Universal Autofoundry stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹53.00 is trading 42.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹92.08. GuruFocus considers Universal Autofoundry to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for BOM:539314:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.15
  • GF Value™: ₹92.08 vs. price of ₹53.00 (42.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 52/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:539314 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Universal Autofoundry Business Description

Address Road Number 16, B-307, V.K.I. Area, Jaipur, RJ, IND, 302013
Universal Autofoundry Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing of iron castings. The company manufactures castings components in grey iron and ductile iron for the automotive sector. The company supplies castings in machined and as-cast conditions with surface treatment as per requirements. In addition, it also offers products to various industries such as commercial vehicles, tractors, passenger cars, earthmovers, and construction. The company also offers components that include Suspension Brackets, Differential Housings, Hubs, Brake Drums, Flywheels, Adjuster Nuts, Pulleys, Dampers, and more, which are widely utilized in the commercial vehicle and engineering sectors.
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