Stove Kraft (BOM:543260) Beneish M-Score: -3.30 (As of Jul. 25, 2026)

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BOM:543260 Stove Kraft Ltd BOM:543260
83 GF Score
Price ₹772.15
GF Value ₹682.21
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Stove Kraft Beneish M-Score?

Stove Kraft BOM:543260 +3.80% 83 Beneish M-Score is -3.30 as of Jul. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates BOM:543260 with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹682.21 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 417 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies, Stove Kraft ranks better than 90.89% 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 -3.3 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

BOM:543260' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.3   Med: -2.53   Max: -1.7
Current: -3.3

During the past 9 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Stove Kraft was -1.70. The lowest was -3.30. And the median was -2.53.


Stove Kraft Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Stove Kraft'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.

Stove Kraft Beneish M-Score Chart

Stove Kraft Annual Data
Trend Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only -1.70 -2.30 -3.03 -3.07 -3.30

Stove Kraft Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 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 -3.07 0.00 0.00 0.00 -3.30

BOM:543260 vs SN, SGI, MHK: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances subindustry, Stove Kraft'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.


Stove Kraft Beneish M-Score vs Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances Industry

For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Stove Kraft's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Stove Kraft 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 Stove Kraft 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 * 0.7811+0.528 * 0.9839+0.404 * 0.8815+0.892 * 1.1087+0.115 * 0.8499
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0+4.679 * -0.183749-0.327 * 0.8576
=-3.30

* 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 ₹1,150 Mil.
Revenue was ₹16,074 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹6,225 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹5,401 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹11,742 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹5,962 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹795 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹5,554 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹369 Mil.
Net Income was ₹420 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was ₹2,577 Mil.
Total Receivables was ₹1,328 Mil.
Revenue was ₹14,498 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹5,524 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹5,191 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹12,040 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹6,408 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹712 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹1,262 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹5,563 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹1,519 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)
=(1149.99 / 16074.24) / (1327.84 / 14498.17)
=0.071542 / 0.091587
=0.7811

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)
=(5524.46 / 14498.17) / (6225.49 / 16074.24)
=0.381045 / 0.387296
=0.9839

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 - (5400.81 + 5961.91) / 11741.61) / (1 - (5190.62 + 6408.44) / 12039.8)
=0.032269 / 0.036607
=0.8815

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
=16074.24 / 14498.17
=1.1087

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))
=(712.35 / (712.35 + 6408.44)) / (795.32 / (795.32 + 5961.91))
=0.100038 / 0.117699
=0.8499

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 / 16074.24) / (1262.48 / 14498.17)
=0 / 0.087079
=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)
=((368.96 + 5554.22) / 11741.61) / ((1518.79 + 5563.36) / 12039.8)
=0.504461 / 0.588228
=0.8576

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
=(419.91 - 0 - 2577.42) / 11741.61
=-0.183749

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.

Stove Kraft has a M-score of -3.30 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 -3.30 mean?
Stove Kraft (BOM:543260) has a Beneish M-Score of -3.30 as of Jul. 25, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Stove Kraft and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Stove Kraft ranks #38 out of 417 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, placing it in the top 9.1%.
Is Stove Kraft's Beneish M-Score too high?
Stove Kraft's current Beneish M-Score is -3.30. Based on the distribution chart, Stove Kraft ranks #38 out of 417 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Stove Kraft has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Stove Kraft's Beneish M-Score compare to SN and SGI?
According to the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry distribution chart, Stove Kraft ranks #38 out of 417 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Stove Kraft in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. 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 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances 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 Stove Kraft and its competitors. Stove Kraft's current Beneish M-Score is -3.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Stove Kraft stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Stove Kraft (BOM:543260) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹682.21, compared to a current price of ₹772.15 — trading 13.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -3.30. Stove Kraft's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 7 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 Stove Kraft (BOM:543260), the current Beneish M-Score is -3.30 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 Stove Kraft (BOM:543260) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Stove Kraft stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₹772.15 is trading 13.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹682.21. GuruFocus considers Stove Kraft to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for BOM:543260:

  • Beneish M-Score: -3.30
  • GF Value™: ₹682.21 vs. price of ₹772.15 (13.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:543260 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Stove Kraft Business Description

Other Exchanges STOVEKRAFT:India
Address Mission Road, No.30, 2nd Cross, CSI Compound, Bengaluru, KA, IND, 560027
Stove Kraft Ltd is involved in the kitchen appliances industry. The business activity of the group includes the manufacturing and sale of kitchen solutions under the Pigeon and Gilma brands. The company operates in a single-segment 'Kitchen and Home appliances'. The company offers products including pressure cookers, non-stick cookware, gas and induction cooktops, mixer grinders, chimneys, and hobs, among others. Geographically, the company generates the majority of its revenue within India.
83GF Score

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