Dharmaj Crop Guard (BOM:543687) Beneish M-Score: -1.97 (As of Jul. 03, 2026)


BOM:543687 Dharmaj Crop Guard Ltd BOM:543687
91 GF Score
Price ₹266.40
GF Value ₹409.80
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Dharmaj Crop Guard Beneish M-Score?

Dharmaj Crop Guard BOM:543687 +1.45% 91 Beneish M-Score is -1.97 as of Jul. 03, 2026. GuruFocus rates BOM:543687 with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹409.80 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 245 Agriculture companies, Dharmaj Crop Guard ranks worse than 68.16% 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 -1.97 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

BOM:543687' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.97   Med: -1.8   Max: -1.41
Current: -1.97

During the past 7 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Dharmaj Crop Guard was -1.41. The lowest was -1.97. And the median was -1.80.


Dharmaj Crop Guard Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Dharmaj Crop Guard'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.

Dharmaj Crop Guard Beneish M-Score Chart

Dharmaj Crop Guard Annual Data
Trend Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -1.41 -1.68 -1.80 -1.94 -1.97

Dharmaj Crop Guard Quarterly Data
Mar20 Mar21 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 -1.94 0.00 0.00 0.00 -1.97

BOM:543687 vs CTVA, CF, MOS: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Agricultural Inputs subindustry, Dharmaj Crop Guard'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.


Dharmaj Crop Guard Beneish M-Score vs Agriculture Industry

For the Agriculture industry and Basic Materials sector, Dharmaj Crop Guard's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Dharmaj Crop Guard's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Dharmaj Crop Guard 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 Dharmaj Crop Guard 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 * 0.9422+0.528 * 0.9608+0.404 * 1.2254+0.892 * 1.1965+0.115 * 0.966
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0+4.679 * 0.032133-0.327 * 1.0008
=-1.97

* 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 ₹2,807 Mil.
Revenue was ₹11,380 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹2,574 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹5,127 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹8,414 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹3,159 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹191 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹3,311 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹510 Mil.
Net Income was ₹546 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was ₹276 Mil.
Total Receivables was ₹2,490 Mil.
Revenue was ₹9,510 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹2,067 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹4,112 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹7,334 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹3,131 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹183 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹152 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹2,686 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹641 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)
=(2807.46 / 11379.65) / (2490.13 / 9510.44)
=0.246709 / 0.261831
=0.9422

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)
=(2066.78 / 9510.44) / (2573.89 / 11379.65)
=0.217317 / 0.226184
=0.9608

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 - (5126.8 + 3159.36) / 8414.03) / (1 - (4111.8 + 3131.38) / 7334.14)
=0.015197 / 0.012402
=1.2254

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
=11379.65 / 9510.44
=1.1965

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))
=(182.73 / (182.73 + 3131.38)) / (191.24 / (191.24 + 3159.36))
=0.055137 / 0.057076
=0.966

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 / 11379.65) / (152.36 / 9510.44)
=0 / 0.01602
=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)
=((509.86 + 3310.82) / 8414.03) / ((641.14 + 2686.42) / 7334.14)
=0.454084 / 0.453708
=1.0008

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
=(546.46 - 0 - 276.09) / 8414.03
=0.032133

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.

Dharmaj Crop Guard has a M-score of -1.97 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 -1.97 mean?
Dharmaj Crop Guard (BOM:543687) has a Beneish M-Score of -1.97 as of Jul. 03, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Dharmaj Crop Guard and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Dharmaj Crop Guard ranks #167 out of 245 companies in the Agriculture industry, placing it in the top 68.2%.
Is Dharmaj Crop Guard's Beneish M-Score too high?
Dharmaj Crop Guard's current Beneish M-Score is -1.97. Based on the distribution chart, Dharmaj Crop Guard ranks #167 out of 245 companies in the Agriculture industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Dharmaj Crop Guard has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dharmaj Crop Guard's Beneish M-Score compare to CTVA and CF?
According to the Agriculture industry distribution chart, Dharmaj Crop Guard ranks #167 out of 245 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Dharmaj Crop Guard 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 Agriculture company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Agriculture 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 Dharmaj Crop Guard and its competitors. Dharmaj Crop Guard's current Beneish M-Score is -1.97. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Dharmaj Crop Guard stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dharmaj Crop Guard (BOM:543687) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹409.80, compared to a current price of ₹266.40 — trading 35% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -1.97. Dharmaj Crop Guard's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 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 Dharmaj Crop Guard (BOM:543687), the current Beneish M-Score is -1.97 as of Jul. 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 Dharmaj Crop Guard (BOM:543687) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dharmaj Crop Guard stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹266.40 is trading 35% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹409.80. GuruFocus considers Dharmaj Crop Guard to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for BOM:543687:

  • Beneish M-Score: -1.97
  • GF Value™: ₹409.80 vs. price of ₹266.40 (35% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 91/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:543687 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Dharmaj Crop Guard Business Description

Other Exchanges DHARMAJ:India
Address Iscon Ambli Road, Office No. 901 to 903 & 911, B-square 2, Ahmedabad, GJ, IND, 380058
Dharmaj Crop Guard Ltd is engaged in the business of manufacturing and dealing in pesticides including concessionaires of public health products for pest control, insecticides, herbicide, fertilizers, and allied products related to research and technical formulations. The company operates under segments namely fungicides, insecticides, herbicide, and Others. Geographically the company generates the majority of its revenue from India.
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