Narayana Hrudayalaya (BOM:539551) Beneish M-Score: -1.78 (As of Jul. 20, 2026)

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BOM:539551 Narayana Hrudayalaya Ltd BOM:539551
93 GF Score
Price ₹2,027.60
GF Value ₹2,281.46
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Narayana Hrudayalaya Beneish M-Score?

Narayana Hrudayalaya BOM:539551 -0.14% 93 Beneish M-Score is -1.78 as of Jul. 20, 2026. GuruFocus rates BOM:539551 with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹2,281.46 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 628 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, Narayana Hrudayalaya ranks worse than 83.92% 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 -1.78 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

BOM:539551' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.11   Med: -2.8   Max: -1.78
Current: -1.78

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Narayana Hrudayalaya was -1.78. The lowest was -3.11. And the median was -2.80.


Narayana Hrudayalaya Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Narayana Hrudayalaya'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.

Narayana Hrudayalaya Beneish M-Score Chart

Narayana Hrudayalaya 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 -2.24 -2.81 -2.85 -2.30 -1.78

Narayana Hrudayalaya 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 -2.30 0.00 0.00 0.00 -1.78

BOM:539551 vs HCA, THC, DVA: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Medical Care Facilities subindustry, Narayana Hrudayalaya'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.


Narayana Hrudayalaya Beneish M-Score vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry

For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Narayana Hrudayalaya's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Narayana Hrudayalaya 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 Narayana Hrudayalaya 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 * 0.7011+0.528 * 0.9612+0.404 * 3.0977+0.892 * 1.4401+0.115 * 0.8516
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0+4.679 * -0.065381-0.327 * 1.283
=-1.78

* 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 ₹6,557 Mil.
Revenue was ₹78,960 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹34,782 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹39,321 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹124,744 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹56,391 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹4,495 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹18,273 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹55,168 Mil.
Net Income was ₹8,056 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was ₹16,212 Mil.
Total Receivables was ₹6,494 Mil.
Revenue was ₹54,830 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹23,215 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹25,498 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹72,650 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹41,694 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹2,797 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹3,671 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹11,931 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹21,406 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)
=(6556.62 / 78960.35) / (6493.97 / 54829.77)
=0.083037 / 0.118439
=0.7011

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)
=(23214.74 / 54829.77) / (34782.03 / 78960.35)
=0.423397 / 0.4405
=0.9612

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 - (39321.36 + 56391.01) / 124744.04) / (1 - (25498.43 + 41693.68) / 72650.29)
=0.23273 / 0.07513
=3.0977

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
=78960.35 / 54829.77
=1.4401

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))
=(2796.7 / (2796.7 + 41693.68)) / (4494.53 / (4494.53 + 56391.01))
=0.062861 / 0.073819
=0.8516

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 / 78960.35) / (3671.46 / 54829.77)
=0 / 0.066961
=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)
=((55168.02 + 18272.52) / 124744.04) / ((21406.43 + 11931.41) / 72650.29)
=0.58873 / 0.458881
=1.283

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
=(8055.99 - 0 - 16211.9) / 124744.04
=-0.065381

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.

Narayana Hrudayalaya has a M-score of -1.78 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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What does a Beneish M-Score of -1.78 mean?
Narayana Hrudayalaya (BOM:539551) has a Beneish M-Score of -1.78 as of Jul. 20, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Narayana Hrudayalaya and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Narayana Hrudayalaya ranks #527 out of 628 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 83.9%.
Is Narayana Hrudayalaya's Beneish M-Score too high?
Narayana Hrudayalaya's current Beneish M-Score is -1.78. Based on the distribution chart, Narayana Hrudayalaya ranks #527 out of 628 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Narayana Hrudayalaya has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Narayana Hrudayalaya's Beneish M-Score compare to HCA and THC?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, Narayana Hrudayalaya ranks #527 out of 628 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Narayana Hrudayalaya 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 Healthcare Providers & Services company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Healthcare Providers & Services 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 Narayana Hrudayalaya and its competitors. Narayana Hrudayalaya's current Beneish M-Score is -1.78. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Narayana Hrudayalaya stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Narayana Hrudayalaya (BOM:539551) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹2,281.46, compared to a current price of ₹2,027.60 — trading 11.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -1.78. Narayana Hrudayalaya's overall GF Score™ is 93/100 with 2 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 Narayana Hrudayalaya (BOM:539551), the current Beneish M-Score is -1.78 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 Narayana Hrudayalaya (BOM:539551) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Narayana Hrudayalaya stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹2,027.60 is trading 11.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹2,281.46. GuruFocus considers Narayana Hrudayalaya to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for BOM:539551:

  • Beneish M-Score: -1.78
  • GF Value™: ₹2,281.46 vs. price of ₹2,027.60 (11.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 93/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:539551 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Narayana Hrudayalaya Business Description

Other Exchanges NH:India
Address Hosur Road, Anekal Taluk, Number 261/A, 2nd Floor, Bommasandra Industrial Area, Bengaluru, KA, IND, 560099
Narayana Hrudayalaya Ltd is an India-based medical and healthcare service provider. The company is engaged in the business of running and operating hospitals, clinics, health centers, nursing homes, and other related activities. The Company's sole operating segment is Medical and Healthcare Related Services. It also provides surgery services such as Cardiac Surgery, nephrology, urology, neurology, neurosurgery, endocrinology, orthopaedics, internal medicine, obstetrics, gynaecology, paediatrics, neonatology, gastroenterology, and oncology. It has business operations in India and the Rest of the world, of which the maximum revenue is generated from the business operations in India.
93GF Score

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