Humming Bird Education (BOM:542592) Beneish M-Score: -2.42 (As of Aug. 09, 2026)

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BOM:542592 Humming Bird Education Ltd BOM:542592
69 GF Score
Price ₹15.75
GF Value ₹116.81
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Humming Bird Education Beneish M-Score?

Humming Bird Education BOM:542592 69 Beneish M-Score is -2.42 as of Aug. 09, 2026. GuruFocus rates BOM:542592 with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹116.81 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 240 Education companies, Humming Bird Education ranks worse than 66.67% 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 -2.42 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

BOM:542592' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.76   Med: -1.09   Max: 26.46
Current: -2.42

During the past 11 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Humming Bird Education was 26.46. The lowest was -2.76. And the median was -1.09.


Humming Bird Education Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Humming Bird Education'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.

Humming Bird Education Beneish M-Score Chart

Humming Bird Education 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 -1.09 -1.26 -2.76 26.46 -2.42

Humming Bird Education Semi-Annual Data
Mar16 Mar17 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 -2.76 0.00 26.46 0.00 -2.42

BOM:542592 vs EDU, TAL, LAUR: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Humming Bird Education'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.


Humming Bird Education Beneish M-Score vs Education Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Humming Bird Education's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Humming Bird Education 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 Humming Bird Education 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 * 2.6146+0.528 * 1.0144+0.404 * 0.345+0.892 * 1.263+0.115 * 0.6305
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0+4.679 * -0.332454-0.327 * 0.9403
=-2.42

* 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 ₹7.45 Mil.
Revenue was ₹79.41 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹37.85 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹27.45 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹39.40 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹2.98 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹1.16 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹0.00 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹4.41 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹0.00 Mil.
Net Income was ₹5.48 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹0.00 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was ₹18.58 Mil.
Total Receivables was ₹2.26 Mil.
Revenue was ₹62.88 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹30.40 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹7.95 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹30.13 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹2.28 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹0.49 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹8.41 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹3.58 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹0.00 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)
=(7.453 / 79.414) / (2.257 / 62.877)
=0.09385 / 0.035895
=2.6146

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)
=(30.4 / 62.877) / (37.849 / 79.414)
=0.483484 / 0.476604
=1.0144

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 - (27.446 + 2.981) / 39.404) / (1 - (7.951 + 2.28) / 30.125)
=0.22782 / 0.660382
=0.345

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
=79.414 / 62.877
=1.263

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))
=(0.488 / (0.488 + 2.28)) / (1.157 / (1.157 + 2.981))
=0.176301 / 0.279604
=0.6305

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 / 79.414) / (8.411 / 62.877)
=0 / 0.133769
=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)
=((0 + 4.407) / 39.404) / ((0 + 3.583) / 30.125)
=0.111841 / 0.118938
=0.9403

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
=(5.477 - 0 - 18.577) / 39.404
=-0.332454

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.

Humming Bird Education has a M-score of -2.42 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 -2.42 mean?
Humming Bird Education (BOM:542592) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.42 as of Aug. 09, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Humming Bird Education and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Humming Bird Education ranks #160 out of 240 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 66.7%.
Is Humming Bird Education's Beneish M-Score too high?
Humming Bird Education's current Beneish M-Score is -2.42. Based on the distribution chart, Humming Bird Education ranks #160 out of 240 companies in the Education industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Humming Bird Education has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Humming Bird Education's Beneish M-Score compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Humming Bird Education ranks #160 out of 240 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Humming Bird Education 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 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 Humming Bird Education and its competitors. Humming Bird Education's current Beneish M-Score is -2.42. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Humming Bird Education stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Humming Bird Education (BOM:542592) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹116.81, compared to a current price of ₹15.75 — trading 86.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.42. Humming Bird Education's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 2 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 Humming Bird Education (BOM:542592), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.42 as of Aug. 09, 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 Humming Bird Education (BOM:542592) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Humming Bird Education stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹15.75 is trading 86.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹116.81. GuruFocus considers Humming Bird Education to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for BOM:542592:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.42
  • GF Value™: ₹116.81 vs. price of ₹15.75 (86.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:542592 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Humming Bird Education Business Description

Address Wazirpur Industrial Area, A 95/3, 2nd Floor, Delhi, IND, 110052
Humming Bird Education Ltd is an Indian-based company operating in the education sector. The company offers multifaceted evaluation, extending beyond the traditional IQ (Intelligence Quotient) to include EQ (Emotional Quotient), SQ (Spiritual Quotient), CQ (Creativity Quotient), AQ (Adversity Quotient), FQ (Financial Quotient), and notably HQ (Happiness Quotient). The company operates within India. It operates in a single segment, Education and allied services. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Sale of Olympiads.
69GF Score

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