Newgen Software Technologies (BOM:540900) Beneish M-Score: -2.10 (As of Jul. 25, 2026)

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BOM:540900 Newgen Software Technologies Ltd BOM:540900
91 GF Score
Price ₹505.65
GF Value ₹1,056.23
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What is Newgen Software Technologies Beneish M-Score?

Newgen Software Technologies BOM:540900 -0.92% 91 Beneish M-Score is -2.10 as of Jul. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates BOM:540900 with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹1,056.23 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 2,630 Software companies, Newgen Software Technologies ranks worse than 73.5% 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 -2.1 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

BOM:540900' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.83   Med: -2.12   Max: -1.86
Current: -2.1

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Newgen Software Technologies was -1.86. The lowest was -2.83. And the median was -2.12.


Newgen Software Technologies Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Newgen Software Technologies'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.

Newgen Software Technologies Beneish M-Score Chart

Newgen Software Technologies 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 -1.86 -1.88 -2.71 -2.05 -2.10

Newgen Software Technologies Quarterly Data
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BOM:540900 vs MSFT, ORCL, PLTR: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, Newgen Software Technologies'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.


Newgen Software Technologies Beneish M-Score vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Newgen Software Technologies's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Newgen Software Technologies's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Newgen Software Technologies 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 Newgen Software Technologies 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 * 1.1728+0.528 * 1.0022+0.404 * 1.1094+0.892 * 1.0589+0.115 * 0.8602
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.938+4.679 * 0.028134-0.327 * 1.0199
=-2.10

* 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 ₹8,515 Mil.
Revenue was ₹15,744 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹7,871 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹20,142 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹24,425 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹2,327 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹366 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹1,209 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹5,499 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹264 Mil.
Net Income was ₹3,006 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was ₹2,319 Mil.
Total Receivables was ₹6,856 Mil.
Revenue was ₹14,869 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹7,450 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹16,479 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹20,451 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹2,496 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹330 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹1,217 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹4,323 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹408 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)
=(8514.512 / 15743.956) / (6856.262 / 14868.792)
=0.540811 / 0.461118
=1.1728

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)
=(7450.473 / 14868.792) / (7871.471 / 15743.956)
=0.501081 / 0.499968
=1.0022

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 - (20142.027 + 2326.947) / 24424.75) / (1 - (16478.831 + 2495.911) / 20450.783)
=0.080074 / 0.072175
=1.1094

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
=15743.956 / 14868.792
=1.0589

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))
=(330.413 / (330.413 + 2495.911)) / (365.974 / (365.974 + 2326.947))
=0.116906 / 0.135902
=0.8602

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)
=(1208.601 / 15743.956) / (1216.848 / 14868.792)
=0.076766 / 0.081839
=0.938

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)
=((263.756 + 5499.285) / 24424.75) / ((408.121 + 4323.062) / 20450.783)
=0.235951 / 0.231345
=1.0199

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
=(3005.764 - 0 - 2318.593) / 24424.75
=0.028134

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.

Newgen Software Technologies has a M-score of -2.10 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 -2.10 mean?
Newgen Software Technologies (BOM:540900) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.10 as of Jul. 25, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Newgen Software Technologies and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Newgen Software Technologies ranks #1933 out of 2630 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 73.5%.
Is Newgen Software Technologies' Beneish M-Score too high?
Newgen Software Technologies' current Beneish M-Score is -2.10. Based on the distribution chart, Newgen Software Technologies ranks #1933 out of 2630 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Newgen Software Technologies has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Newgen Software Technologies' Beneish M-Score compare to MSFT and ORCL?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Newgen Software Technologies ranks #1933 out of 2630 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Newgen Software Technologies 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 Software company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Software 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 Newgen Software Technologies and its competitors. Newgen Software Technologies's current Beneish M-Score is -2.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Newgen Software Technologies stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Newgen Software Technologies (BOM:540900) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹1,056.23, compared to a current price of ₹505.65 — trading 52.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.10. Newgen Software Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 91/100 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 Newgen Software Technologies (BOM:540900), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.10 as of Jul. 25, 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 Newgen Software Technologies (BOM:540900) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Newgen Software Technologies stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹505.65 is trading 52.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹1,056.23. GuruFocus considers Newgen Software Technologies to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for BOM:540900:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.10
  • GF Value™: ₹1,056.23 vs. price of ₹505.65 (52.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 91/100 with 1 warning sign

No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:540900 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Newgen Software Technologies Business Description

Other Exchanges NEWGEN:India
Address E-44/13, Okhla Phase II, New Delhi, IND, 110020
Newgen Software Technologies Ltd is a software company. It is engaged in software product development including designing and delivering end-to-end software solutions covering the entire spectrum of software services from workflow automation to Document management to imaging. The entity's geographical segments are India; USA, and Africa (EMEA); Asia Pacific (APAC); and the United States of America (USA). It generates key revenue from India and the EMEA region. The company's NewgenONE Platform is a unified low-code platform for end-to-end automation at scale for enterprises. The platform offerings include Contextual Content Services (ECM), Intelligent Process Automation (BPM), Omnichannel Customer Engagement (CCM), and Low Code Application Development.
91GF Score

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