Gautam Exim (BOM:540613) Beneish M-Score: -2.65 (As of Jul. 07, 2026)


BOM:540613 Gautam Exim Ltd BOM:540613
64 GF Score
Price ₹32.70
GF Value ₹4.27
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Gautam Exim Beneish M-Score?

Gautam Exim BOM:540613 +2.70% 64 Beneish M-Score is -2.65 as of Jul. 07, 2026. GuruFocus rates BOM:540613 with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹4.27 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 272 Forest Products companies, Gautam Exim ranks better than 59.93% 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 -2.65 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

BOM:540613' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -7.12   Med: -2.31   Max: -1.41
Current: -2.65

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Gautam Exim was -1.41. The lowest was -7.12. And the median was -2.31.


Gautam Exim Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Gautam Exim'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.

Gautam Exim Beneish M-Score Chart

Gautam Exim 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 -1.96 -2.76 -2.59 -7.12 -2.65

Gautam Exim Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 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 -2.59 0.00 -7.12 0.00 -2.65

Gautam Exim Beneish M-Score Competitor Comparison

For the Paper & Paper Products subindustry, Gautam Exim'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.


Gautam Exim Beneish M-Score vs Forest Products Industry

For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Gautam Exim's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Gautam Exim 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 Gautam Exim 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 * 1.5719+0.528 * 0.5015+0.404 * 0+0.892 * 0.8159+0.115 * 1
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0+4.679 * -0.037846-0.327 * 0.5677
=-2.65

* 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 ₹3.0 Mil.
Revenue was ₹288.1 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹9.5 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹139.4 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹139.6 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹0.1 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹0.0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹0.0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹2.8 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹1.4 Mil.
Net Income was ₹2.2 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹0.0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was ₹7.5 Mil.
Total Receivables was ₹2.3 Mil.
Revenue was ₹353.1 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹5.8 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹140.2 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹140.7 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹0.0 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹0.0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹0.5 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹4.0 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹3.6 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)
=(3.001 / 288.091) / (2.34 / 353.081)
=0.010417 / 0.006627
=1.5719

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)
=(5.815 / 353.081) / (9.461 / 288.091)
=0.016469 / 0.03284
=0.5015

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 - (139.43 + 0.134) / 139.564) / (1 - (140.161 + 0) / 140.67)
=0 / 0.003618
=0

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
=288.091 / 353.081
=0.8159

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))
=(0 / (0 + 0)) / (0.037 / (0.037 + 0.134))
= / 0.216374
=1

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 / 288.091) / (0.5 / 353.081)
=0 / 0.001416
=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)
=((1.448 + 2.837) / 139.564) / ((3.598 + 4.01) / 140.67)
=0.030703 / 0.054084
=0.5677

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
=(2.217 - 0 - 7.499) / 139.564
=-0.037846

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.

Gautam Exim has a M-score of -2.65 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 -2.65 mean?
Gautam Exim (BOM:540613) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.65 as of Jul. 07, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Gautam Exim and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Gautam Exim ranks #109 out of 272 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 40.1%.
Is Gautam Exim's Beneish M-Score too high?
Gautam Exim's current Beneish M-Score is -2.65. Based on the distribution chart, Gautam Exim ranks #109 out of 272 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Gautam Exim has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gautam Exim's Beneish M-Score compare to competitors?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Gautam Exim ranks #109 out of 272 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Gautam Exim 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 a Forest Products company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Forest Products 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 Gautam Exim and its competitors. Gautam Exim's current Beneish M-Score is -2.65. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gautam Exim stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gautam Exim (BOM:540613) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹4.27, compared to a current price of ₹32.70 — trading 665.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.65. Gautam Exim's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Gautam Exim (BOM:540613), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.65 as of Jul. 07, 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 Gautam Exim (BOM:540613) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gautam Exim stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₹32.70 is trading 665.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹4.27. GuruFocus considers Gautam Exim to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for BOM:540613:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.65
  • GF Value™: ₹4.27 vs. price of ₹32.70 (665.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 1 warning sign

No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:540613 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Gautam Exim Business Description

Address CHARWADA ROAD, PLOT NO. 29, PAVITRA, 2ND FLOOR, OPP. SARGAM SOCIETY, G.I.D.C, VAPI, VALSAD, GJ, IND, 396195
Gautam Exim Ltd is engaged in importing of waste paper, pulp and specialty chemicals, provides import trading, import aggregation and import facilitation services of industrial raw material, stores, spares etc to paper mills, chemical units and other manufacturing units. Import of these goods is majorly done from USA, UK Europe, Middle East and Australia.
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