Best Agrolife (BOM:539660) Beneish M-Score: -2.54 (As of Jul. 03, 2026)


BOM:539660 Best Agrolife Ltd BOM:539660
66 GF Score
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GF Value ₹24.75
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What is Best Agrolife Beneish M-Score?

Best Agrolife BOM:539660 +0.51% 66 Beneish M-Score is -2.54 as of Jul. 03, 2026. GuruFocus rates BOM:539660 with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹24.75 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 245 Agriculture companies, Best Agrolife ranks better than 62.86% 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 -2.54 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

BOM:539660' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.99   Med: -1.85   Max: 28.67
Current: -2.54

During the past 12 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Best Agrolife was 28.67. The lowest was -2.99. And the median was -1.85.


Best Agrolife Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Best Agrolife'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.

Best Agrolife Beneish M-Score Chart

Best Agrolife 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 0.06 -1.25 -1.33 -2.99 -2.54

Best Agrolife 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 -2.99 0.00 0.00 0.00 -2.54

BOM:539660 vs CTVA, CF, MOS: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Agricultural Inputs subindustry, Best Agrolife'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.


Best Agrolife Beneish M-Score vs Agriculture Industry

For the Agriculture industry and Basic Materials sector, Best Agrolife's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Best Agrolife 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 Best Agrolife 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 * 1.2543+0.528 * 0.9672+0.404 * 1.0946+0.892 * 0.6926+0.115 * 0.9724
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0+4.679 * -0.05252-0.327 * 0.8895
=-2.54

* 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 ₹4,900 Mil.
Revenue was ₹12,567 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹3,803 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹13,118 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹16,864 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹2,286 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹416 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹8,587 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹330 Mil.
Net Income was ₹89 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was ₹974 Mil.
Total Receivables was ₹5,640 Mil.
Revenue was ₹18,143 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹5,311 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹15,519 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹19,496 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹2,435 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹429 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹445 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹11,369 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹219 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)
=(4899.8 / 12566.7) / (5639.7 / 18143.1)
=0.389903 / 0.310845
=1.2543

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)
=(5310.7 / 18143.1) / (3803 / 12566.7)
=0.292712 / 0.302625
=0.9672

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 - (13118.3 + 2286.3) / 16864.1) / (1 - (15519.2 + 2435.1) / 19495.8)
=0.086545 / 0.079068
=1.0946

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
=12566.7 / 18143.1
=0.6926

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))
=(428.7 / (428.7 + 2435.1)) / (416 / (416 + 2286.3))
=0.149696 / 0.153943
=0.9724

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 / 12566.7) / (444.6 / 18143.1)
=0 / 0.024505
=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)
=((330 + 8586.5) / 16864.1) / ((219.1 + 11369.1) / 19495.8)
=0.528727 / 0.594395
=0.8895

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
=(88.7 - 0 - 974.4) / 16864.1
=-0.05252

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.

Best Agrolife has a M-score of -2.54 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 -2.54 mean?
Best Agrolife (BOM:539660) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.54 as of Jul. 03, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Best Agrolife and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Best Agrolife ranks #91 out of 245 companies in the Agriculture industry, placing it in the top 37.1%.
Is Best Agrolife's Beneish M-Score too high?
Best Agrolife's current Beneish M-Score is -2.54. Based on the distribution chart, Best Agrolife ranks #91 out of 245 companies in the Agriculture industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Best Agrolife has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Best Agrolife's Beneish M-Score compare to CTVA and CF?
According to the Agriculture industry distribution chart, Best Agrolife ranks #91 out of 245 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Best Agrolife in the upper 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 an Agriculture company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Agriculture 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 Best Agrolife and its competitors. Best Agrolife's current Beneish M-Score is -2.54. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Best Agrolife stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Best Agrolife (BOM:539660) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹24.75, compared to a current price of ₹15.87 — trading 35.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.54. Best Agrolife's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 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 Best Agrolife (BOM:539660), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.54 as of Jul. 03, 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 Best Agrolife (BOM:539660) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Best Agrolife stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹15.87 is trading 35.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹24.75. GuruFocus considers Best Agrolife to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for BOM:539660:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.54
  • GF Value™: ₹24.75 vs. price of ₹15.87 (35.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:539660 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Best Agrolife Business Description

Other Exchanges BESTAGRO:India
Address B-4, Bhagwan Dass Nagar, East Punjabi Bagh, New Delhi, IND, 110026
Best Agrolife Ltd operates in the agrochemical industry. The company's operating segment is the Trading of Agro-based products. The product range of the company includes Insecticides, Herbicides, Fungicides, Plant growth regulators, and others. The company sells its products in India.
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