Northern Spirits (BOM:542628) Beneish M-Score: -2.14 (As of Aug. 03, 2026)

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BOM:542628 Northern Spirits Ltd BOM:542628
75 GF Score
Price ₹133.15
GF Value ₹337.11
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is Northern Spirits Beneish M-Score?

Northern Spirits BOM:542628 +3.02% 75 Beneish M-Score is -2.14 as of Aug. 03, 2026. GuruFocus rates BOM:542628 with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹337.11 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 199 Beverages - Alcoholic companies, Northern Spirits ranks worse than 80.9% 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 -2.14 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

BOM:542628' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.14   Med: -1.55   Max: 3.76
Current: -2.14

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Northern Spirits was 3.76. The lowest was -2.14. And the median was -1.55.


Northern Spirits Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Northern Spirits'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.

Northern Spirits Beneish M-Score Chart

Northern Spirits 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 -1.97 0.15 -1.46 -1.72 -2.14

Northern Spirits Quarterly Data
Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 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 -1.72 0.00 0.00 0.00 -2.14

BOM:542628 vs BF.B: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Beverages - Wineries & Distilleries subindustry, Northern Spirits'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.


Northern Spirits Beneish M-Score vs Beverages - Alcoholic Industry

For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Northern Spirits's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Northern Spirits 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 Northern Spirits 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 * 0.9414+0.528 * 0.8365+0.404 * 0.9331+0.892 * 1.1886+0.115 * 0.4986
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0+4.679 * 0.051617-0.327 * 1.0422
=-2.14

* 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 ₹1,874 Mil.
Revenue was ₹23,090 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹2,621 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹3,697 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹3,813 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹114 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹6 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹2,313 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹7 Mil.
Net Income was ₹271 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was ₹75 Mil.
Total Receivables was ₹1,675 Mil.
Revenue was ₹19,426 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹1,844 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹2,832 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹2,948 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹115 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹3 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹102 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹1,699 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹22 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)
=(1873.73 / 23089.735) / (1674.556 / 19426.138)
=0.08115 / 0.086201
=0.9414

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)
=(1844.498 / 19426.138) / (2620.788 / 23089.735)
=0.094949 / 0.113504
=0.8365

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 - (3696.855 + 114.133) / 3812.794) / (1 - (2831.816 + 115.125) / 2948.44)
=0.000474 / 0.000508
=0.9331

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
=23089.735 / 19426.138
=1.1886

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))
=(2.957 / (2.957 + 115.125)) / (6.035 / (6.035 + 114.133))
=0.025042 / 0.050221
=0.4986

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 / 23089.735) / (101.621 / 19426.138)
=0 / 0.005231
=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)
=((6.854 + 2312.959) / 3812.794) / ((22.236 + 1699.006) / 2948.44)
=0.608429 / 0.583781
=1.0422

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
=(271.42 - 0 - 74.614) / 3812.794
=0.051617

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.

Northern Spirits has a M-score of -2.14 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 -2.14 mean?
Northern Spirits (BOM:542628) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.14 as of Aug. 03, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Northern Spirits and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Northern Spirits ranks #161 out of 199 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 80.9%.
Is Northern Spirits' Beneish M-Score too high?
Northern Spirits' current Beneish M-Score is -2.14. Based on the distribution chart, Northern Spirits ranks #161 out of 199 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Northern Spirits has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Northern Spirits' Beneish M-Score compare to BF.B?
According to the Beverages - Alcoholic industry distribution chart, Northern Spirits ranks #161 out of 199 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Northern Spirits 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 Beverages - Alcoholic company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Beverages - Alcoholic 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 Northern Spirits and its competitors. Northern Spirits's current Beneish M-Score is -2.14. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Northern Spirits stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Northern Spirits (BOM:542628) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹337.11, compared to a current price of ₹133.15 — trading 60.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.14. Northern Spirits' overall GF Score™ is 75/100 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 Northern Spirits (BOM:542628), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.14 as of Aug. 03, 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 Northern Spirits (BOM:542628) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Northern Spirits stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹133.15 is trading 60.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹337.11. GuruFocus considers Northern Spirits to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for BOM:542628:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.14
  • GF Value™: ₹337.11 vs. price of ₹133.15 (60.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:542628 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Northern Spirits Business Description

Address 5A, Woodburn Park Road, Unit 603, 6th Floor, Woodburn Central, Kolkata, WB, IND, 700 020
Northern Spirits Ltd is involved in the import and distribution of wine and spirits business. The company offers Whisky, Vodka, GIN, Red and white wine, Beer, tequila, Shepherd Neame Beer, Amigos Beer, Carlo Rossi California Wines, Tomich Australian Wines, Cooper's Australian Beer, West Cork Irish Whiskey, Two Tree Gin, Reddot Wheat Beer, Aqua Riva Mexican Tequila and Organika Russian Vodka, and others.
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