Afloat Enterprises (BOM:543377) Beneish M-Score: -1.48 (As of Jun. 30, 2026)


BOM:543377 Afloat Enterprises Ltd BOM:543377
42 GF Score
Price ₹12.80
GF Value ₹1.76
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Afloat Enterprises Beneish M-Score?

Afloat Enterprises BOM:543377 +10.25% 42 Beneish M-Score is -1.48 as of Jun. 30, 2026. GuruFocus rates BOM:543377 with a GF Score™ of 42/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹1.76 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 588 Steel companies, Afloat Enterprises ranks worse than 82.99% 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.

Warning Sign:

Beneish M-Score -1.48 higher than -1.78, which implies that the company might have manipulated its financial results.

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

BOM:543377' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -6.15   Med: -1.96   Max: 4.55
Current: -1.48

During the past 8 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Afloat Enterprises was 4.55. The lowest was -6.15. And the median was -1.96.


Afloat Enterprises Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Afloat Enterprises'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.

Afloat Enterprises Beneish M-Score Chart

Afloat Enterprises Annual Data
Trend Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 4.55 -1.67 -2.25 -5.01 -1.48

Afloat Enterprises Semi-Annual Data
Mar19 Mar20 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 -2.25 0.00 -5.01 0.00 -1.48

BOM:543377 vs NUE, STLD, RS: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, Afloat Enterprises'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.


Afloat Enterprises Beneish M-Score vs Steel Industry

For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Afloat Enterprises's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Afloat Enterprises 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 Afloat Enterprises 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 * 2.3512+0.528 * 0.4126+0.404 * 1.0468+0.892 * 0.2948+0.115 * 1.1478
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0+4.679 * 0.04535-0.327 * 0.1632
=-1.48

* 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 ₹44.49 Mil.
Revenue was ₹17.98 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹4.17 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹161.87 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹162.07 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹0.06 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹0.02 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹0.00 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹5.52 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹0.00 Mil.
Net Income was ₹0.01 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹0.00 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was ₹-7.34 Mil.
Total Receivables was ₹64.18 Mil.
Revenue was ₹60.99 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹5.84 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹197.42 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹197.65 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹0.06 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹0.02 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹1.17 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹41.24 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)
=(44.486 / 17.979) / (64.178 / 60.985)
=2.474331 / 1.052357
=2.3512

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)
=(5.839 / 60.985) / (4.172 / 17.979)
=0.095745 / 0.232049
=0.4126

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 - (161.866 + 0.062) / 162.073) / (1 - (197.423 + 0.057) / 197.649)
=0.000895 / 0.000855
=1.0468

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
=17.979 / 60.985
=0.2948

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))
=(0.021 / (0.021 + 0.057)) / (0.019 / (0.019 + 0.062))
=0.269231 / 0.234568
=1.1478

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 / 17.979) / (1.166 / 60.985)
=0 / 0.019119
=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 + 5.519) / 162.073) / ((0 + 41.242) / 197.649)
=0.034053 / 0.208663
=0.1632

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
=(0.006 - 0 - -7.344) / 162.073
=0.04535

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.

Afloat Enterprises has a M-score of -1.48 signals that the company is likely to be a manipulator.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Beneish M-Score →
What does a Beneish M-Score of -1.48 mean?
Afloat Enterprises (BOM:543377) has a Beneish M-Score of -1.48 as of Jun. 30, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Afloat Enterprises and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Afloat Enterprises ranks #488 out of 588 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 83%.
Is Afloat Enterprises' Beneish M-Score too high?
Afloat Enterprises' current Beneish M-Score is -1.48. Based on the distribution chart, Afloat Enterprises ranks #488 out of 588 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Afloat Enterprises has a GF Score™ of 42/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Afloat Enterprises' Beneish M-Score compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Afloat Enterprises ranks #488 out of 588 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Afloat Enterprises 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 Steel company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Steel 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 Afloat Enterprises and its competitors. Afloat Enterprises's current Beneish M-Score is -1.48. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Afloat Enterprises stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Afloat Enterprises (BOM:543377) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹1.76, compared to a current price of ₹12.80 — trading 627.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -1.48. Afloat Enterprises' overall GF Score™ is 42/100 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 Afloat Enterprises (BOM:543377), the current Beneish M-Score is -1.48 as of Jun. 30, 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 Afloat Enterprises (BOM:543377) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Afloat Enterprises stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₹12.80 is trading 627.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹1.76. GuruFocus considers Afloat Enterprises to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for BOM:543377:

  • Beneish M-Score: -1.48
  • GF Value™: ₹1.76 vs. price of ₹12.80 (627.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 42/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:543377 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Afloat Enterprises Business Description

Address Aggarwal Plaza, Plot 3, Shop 325, 3rd Floor, DDA Community Centre, Sector-14, Rohini, New Delhi, IND, 110085
Afloat Enterprises Ltd operates in the trading of metals, with a core focus on iron and steel products. The company's business activities include the manufacture, production, procurement, conversion, sale, and trading of various iron and steel items such as tin plates, ETP sheets, and stainless products. Additionally, it deals in commodities like diamonds, gold, wheat, rice, and oils, engaging in trading both within India and internationally. The company generates revenue prominently from its metal trading operations and commodities trading. Its operations are majorly based in India, serving various industrial and commodity markets across the country and abroad.
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