Lancer Container Lines (BOM:539841) Beneish M-Score: 6.44 (As of Aug. 01, 2026) — 290% Above Median

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BOM:539841 Lancer Container Lines Ltd BOM:539841
71 GF Score
Price ₹10.16
GF Value ₹16.09
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What is Lancer Container Lines Beneish M-Score?

Lancer Container Lines BOM:539841 +0.40% 71 Beneish M-Score is 6.44 as of Aug. 01, 2026, which is 290% above its 10-year median of 1.65. GuruFocus rates BOM:539841 with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹16.09 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 967 Transportation companies, Lancer Container Lines ranks worse than 98.14% 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 6.44 higher than -1.78, which implies that the company might have manipulated its financial results.

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

BOM:539841' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.54   Med: 1.65   Max: 138.47
Current: 6.44

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Lancer Container Lines was 138.47. The lowest was -2.54. And the median was 1.65.


Lancer Container Lines Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Lancer Container Lines'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.

Lancer Container Lines Beneish M-Score Chart

Lancer Container Lines 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 -2.31 0.06 46.78 7.09 6.44

Lancer Container Lines 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 7.09 0.00 0.00 0.00 6.44

BOM:539841 vs UPS, FDX, JBHT: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Integrated Freight & Logistics subindustry, Lancer Container Lines'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.


Lancer Container Lines Beneish M-Score vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Lancer Container Lines's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Lancer Container Lines's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Lancer Container Lines 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 Lancer Container Lines 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 * 2.6748+0.528 * -0.1781+0.404 * 21.2933+0.892 * 0.5636+0.115 * 0.9546
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0+4.679 * -0.0045-0.327 * 0.8485
=6.44

* 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 ₹1,156 Mil.
Revenue was ₹3,940 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹-108 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹1,835 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹8,387 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹4,579 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹246 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹1,336 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹13 Mil.
Net Income was ₹56 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was ₹94 Mil.
Total Receivables was ₹767 Mil.
Revenue was ₹6,991 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹34 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹1,366 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹6,032 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹4,599 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹236 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹39 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹683 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹460 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)
=(1156.214 / 3940.266) / (766.994 / 6991.397)
=0.293436 / 0.109705
=2.6748

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)
=(34.075 / 6991.397) / (-107.818 / 3940.266)
=0.004874 / -0.027363
=-0.1781

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 - (1835.12 + 4579.08) / 8386.839) / (1 - (1365.806 + 4599.239) / 6031.672)
=0.235206 / 0.011046
=21.2933

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
=3940.266 / 6991.397
=0.5636

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))
=(235.5 / (235.5 + 4599.239)) / (246.227 / (246.227 + 4579.08))
=0.04871 / 0.051028
=0.9546

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 / 3940.266) / (39.294 / 6991.397)
=0 / 0.00562
=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)
=((12.916 + 1335.636) / 8386.839) / ((460.255 + 682.812) / 6031.672)
=0.160794 / 0.189511
=0.8485

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
=(56.315 - 0 - 94.058) / 8386.839
=-0.0045

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.

Lancer Container Lines has a M-score of 6.44 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 6.44 mean?
Lancer Container Lines (BOM:539841) has a Beneish M-Score of 6.44 as of Aug. 01, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Lancer Container Lines and its competitors. This is 290% above median its historical median of 1.65. According to the industry distribution chart, Lancer Container Lines ranks #949 out of 967 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 98.1%.
Is Lancer Container Lines' Beneish M-Score too high?
Lancer Container Lines' current Beneish M-Score of 6.44 is 290% above median its 10-year median of 1.65. Based on the distribution chart, Lancer Container Lines ranks #949 out of 967 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Lancer Container Lines has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lancer Container Lines' Beneish M-Score compare to UPS and FDX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Lancer Container Lines ranks #949 out of 967 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Lancer Container Lines 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 Transportation company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Transportation 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 Lancer Container Lines and its competitors. Lancer Container Lines's current Beneish M-Score is 6.44, which is 290% above median its own 10-year median of 1.65. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lancer Container Lines stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lancer Container Lines (BOM:539841) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹16.09, compared to a current price of ₹10.16 — trading 36.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is 6.44, which is 290% above median its 10-year median of 1.65. Lancer Container Lines' overall GF Score™ is 71/100 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 Lancer Container Lines (BOM:539841), the current Beneish M-Score is 6.44 as of Aug. 01, 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 Lancer Container Lines (BOM:539841) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lancer Container Lines stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹10.16 is trading 36.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹16.09. GuruFocus considers Lancer Container Lines to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for BOM:539841:

  • Beneish M-Score: 6.44 (290% above median its 10-year median of 1.65)
  • GF Value™: ₹16.09 vs. price of ₹10.16 (36.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:539841 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Lancer Container Lines Business Description

Address Unit Nos. H02, 3 & 4, Plot No. 60, Sector-11, Lancer House, Mayuresh Chambers Premises Co-op.Society Ltd, CBD Belapur, Navi Mumbai, MH, IND, 400614
Lancer Container Lines Ltd is engaged in the business of Freight Forwarding, Clearing and Forwarding, Non Vessel Operating Common Carrier and Trading in Containers and related activities. The company offers its services across India and to other countries.
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