CL Educate (BOM:540403) Beneish M-Score: -3.29 (As of Jun. 27, 2026)


BOM:540403 CL Educate Ltd BOM:540403
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GF Value ₹155.29
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What is CL Educate Beneish M-Score?

CL Educate BOM:540403 -2.00% 54 Beneish M-Score is -3.29 as of Jun. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates BOM:540403 with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹155.29 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 243 Education companies, CL Educate ranks better than 87.65% 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 -3.29 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

BOM:540403' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.79   Med: -2.6   Max: -0.45
Current: -3.29

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of CL Educate was -0.45. The lowest was -3.79. And the median was -2.60.


CL Educate Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for CL Educate'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.

CL Educate Beneish M-Score Chart

CL Educate 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 -2.65 -2.15 -2.74 -1.84 -3.29

CL Educate 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 -1.84 0.00 0.00 0.00 -3.29

BOM:540403 vs EDU, TAL, GHC: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Education & Training Services subindustry, CL Educate'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.


CL Educate Beneish M-Score vs Education Industry

For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, CL Educate's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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CL Educate 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 CL Educate 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 * 0.3007+0.528 * 0.9621+0.404 * 1.0117+0.892 * 1.5307+0.115 * 0.8611
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.4365+4.679 * -0.116833-0.327 * 1.4861
=-3.29

* 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 ₹802 Mil.
Revenue was ₹5,481 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹1,428 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹4,465 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹8,979 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹483 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹414 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹148 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹4,141 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹1,993 Mil.
Net Income was ₹-258 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was ₹791 Mil.
Total Receivables was ₹1,744 Mil.
Revenue was ₹3,581 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹897 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹4,684 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹8,969 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹305 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹202 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹221 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹2,236 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹1,887 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)
=(802.433 / 5481.166) / (1743.6 / 3580.846)
=0.146398 / 0.486924
=0.3007

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)
=(897.325 / 3580.846) / (1427.636 / 5481.166)
=0.25059 / 0.260462
=0.9621

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 - (4465.403 + 483.128) / 8979.415) / (1 - (4683.844 + 305.481) / 8968.709)
=0.448903 / 0.443696
=1.0117

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
=5481.166 / 3580.846
=1.5307

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))
=(201.612 / (201.612 + 305.481)) / (414.375 / (414.375 + 483.128))
=0.397584 / 0.461698
=0.8611

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)
=(147.581 / 5481.166) / (220.897 / 3580.846)
=0.026925 / 0.061688
=0.4365

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)
=((1992.881 + 4140.899) / 8979.415) / ((1886.662 + 2235.761) / 8968.709)
=0.683093 / 0.459645
=1.4861

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
=(-258.495 - 0 - 790.6) / 8979.415
=-0.116833

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.

CL Educate has a M-score of -3.29 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 -3.29 mean?
CL Educate (BOM:540403) has a Beneish M-Score of -3.29 as of Jun. 27, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on CL Educate and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, CL Educate ranks #30 out of 243 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 12.3%.
Is CL Educate's Beneish M-Score too high?
CL Educate's current Beneish M-Score is -3.29. Based on the distribution chart, CL Educate ranks #30 out of 243 companies in the Education industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, CL Educate has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CL Educate's Beneish M-Score compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, CL Educate ranks #30 out of 243 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places CL Educate in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. 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 Education company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Education 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 CL Educate and its competitors. CL Educate's current Beneish M-Score is -3.29. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CL Educate stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CL Educate (BOM:540403) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹155.29, compared to a current price of ₹48.51 — trading 68.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -3.29. CL Educate's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 3 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 CL Educate (BOM:540403), the current Beneish M-Score is -3.29 as of Jun. 27, 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 CL Educate (BOM:540403) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CL Educate stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹48.51 is trading 68.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹155.29. GuruFocus considers CL Educate to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for BOM:540403:

  • Beneish M-Score: -3.29
  • GF Value™: ₹155.29 vs. price of ₹48.51 (68.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 54/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:540403 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


CL Educate Business Description

Other Exchanges CLEDUCATE:India
Address Mohan Co-operative Industrial Estate, A-45, First Floor, New Delhi, IND, 110044
CL Educate Ltd is an Indian company operating in the education sector, conducting various educational and consulting programmes. It provides education and test preparation training programmes, which include tuition to school students and coaching to aspirants for a variety of entrance examinations, both at the school and graduate/post-graduate levels. The group's reportable segments are: EdTech, MarTech, DEX, and Others. Maximum revenue is generated from the EdTech segment, which, under the Career Launcher brand, provides a comprehensive suite of aptitude and knowledge products and services for competitive exams across India and abroad. Geographically, the group derives maximum revenue from India, and the rest from overseas markets like Singapore, Mauritius, Indonesia, UAE, and the USA.
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