Chothani Foods (BOM:540681) Beneish M-Score: -2.33 (As of Aug. 04, 2026)

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BOM:540681 Chothani Foods Ltd BOM:540681
55 GF Score
Price ₹8.30
GF Value ₹16.42
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What is Chothani Foods Beneish M-Score?

Chothani Foods BOM:540681 55 Beneish M-Score is -2.33 as of Aug. 04, 2026. GuruFocus rates BOM:540681 with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹16.42 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,854 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Chothani Foods ranks worse than 63.97% 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 -2.33 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

BOM:540681' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.55   Med: -1.92   Max: 3.96
Current: -2.33

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Chothani Foods was 3.96. The lowest was -2.55. And the median was -1.92.


Chothani Foods Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Chothani Foods'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.

Chothani Foods Beneish M-Score Chart

Chothani Foods 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 -1.17 -2.30 -2.09 -1.66 -2.33

Chothani Foods Semi-Annual Data
Mar16 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 -2.09 0.00 -1.66 0.00 -2.33

BOM:540681 vs KHC, GIS: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Chothani Foods'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.


Chothani Foods Beneish M-Score vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Chothani Foods's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Chothani Foods 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 Chothani Foods 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 * 1.0201+0.528 * 1.0196+0.404 * 0.8891+0.892 * 1.041+0.115 * 1.0329
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0+4.679 * 0.006611-0.327 * 1.227
=-2.33

* 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 ₹77.27 Mil.
Revenue was ₹83.30 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹14.16 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹202.12 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹209.51 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹6.66 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹0.45 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹0.00 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹48.14 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹4.54 Mil.
Net Income was ₹1.13 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹0.00 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was ₹-0.25 Mil.
Total Receivables was ₹72.76 Mil.
Revenue was ₹80.02 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹13.87 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹187.99 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹195.83 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹7.08 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹0.50 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹1.50 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹35.56 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹4.57 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)
=(77.266 / 83.3) / (72.759 / 80.02)
=0.927563 / 0.90926
=1.0201

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)
=(13.865 / 80.02) / (14.156 / 83.3)
=0.173269 / 0.16994
=1.0196

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 - (202.121 + 6.663) / 209.506) / (1 - (187.994 + 7.077) / 195.83)
=0.003446 / 0.003876
=0.8891

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
=83.3 / 80.02
=1.041

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))
=(0.497 / (0.497 + 7.077)) / (0.452 / (0.452 + 6.663))
=0.065619 / 0.063528
=1.0329

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 / 83.3) / (1.498 / 80.02)
=0 / 0.01872
=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)
=((4.544 + 48.135) / 209.506) / ((4.57 + 35.561) / 195.83)
=0.251444 / 0.204928
=1.227

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
=(1.133 - 0 - -0.252) / 209.506
=0.006611

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.

Chothani Foods has a M-score of -2.33 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 -2.33 mean?
Chothani Foods (BOM:540681) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.33 as of Aug. 04, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Chothani Foods and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Chothani Foods ranks #1186 out of 1854 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 64%.
Is Chothani Foods' Beneish M-Score too high?
Chothani Foods' current Beneish M-Score is -2.33. Based on the distribution chart, Chothani Foods ranks #1186 out of 1854 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Chothani Foods has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chothani Foods' Beneish M-Score compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Chothani Foods ranks #1186 out of 1854 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Chothani Foods 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Chothani Foods and its competitors. Chothani Foods's current Beneish M-Score is -2.33. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chothani Foods stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chothani Foods (BOM:540681) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹16.42, compared to a current price of ₹8.30 — trading 49.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.33. Chothani Foods' overall GF Score™ is 55/100 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 Chothani Foods (BOM:540681), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.33 as of Aug. 04, 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 Chothani Foods (BOM:540681) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chothani Foods stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹8.30 is trading 49.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹16.42. GuruFocus considers Chothani Foods to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for BOM:540681:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.33
  • GF Value™: ₹16.42 vs. price of ₹8.30 (49.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 55/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:540681 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Chothani Foods Business Description

Address Office No. 408, B Wing, Dhamji Shamji Corporate Square, Laxmi Nagar, Ghatkopar East, Mumbai, MH, IND, 400075
Chothani Foods Ltd is engaged in manufacturing and supplying different types of spices. The company has two brands APPU MASALA and GAYATRI MASALA. With more than 30 types of Spices and Masalas like Pav Bhaji Masala, Chaat Masala, Tea Masala, Garam Masala, Sambhar Masala, Punjabi Chole Masala, Biryani and Pulav Masala, Kitchen King Masala and various Powders like Red Chilli Powder, Jeera Powder, White Pepper Powder, Turmeric Powder, etc.
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