Kalyani Cast Tech (BOM:544023) Beneish M-Score: -0.08 (As of Aug. 07, 2026)

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BOM:544023 Kalyani Cast Tech Ltd BOM:544023
68 GF Score
Price ₹705.50
GF Value ₹610.04
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Kalyani Cast Tech Beneish M-Score?

Kalyani Cast Tech BOM:544023 -5.29% 68 Beneish M-Score is -0.08 as of Aug. 07, 2026. GuruFocus rates BOM:544023 with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹610.04 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,908 Industrial Products companies, Kalyani Cast Tech ranks worse than 96.15% 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 -0.08 higher than -1.78, which implies that the company might have manipulated its financial results.

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

BOM:544023' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.74   Med: -0.82   Max: 4.85
Current: -0.08

During the past 6 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Kalyani Cast Tech was 4.85. The lowest was -2.74. And the median was -0.82.


Kalyani Cast Tech Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kalyani Cast Tech'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.

Kalyani Cast Tech Beneish M-Score Chart

Kalyani Cast Tech Annual Data
Trend Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.00 -2.74 4.85 -1.55 -0.08

Kalyani Cast Tech Semi-Annual Data
Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
Beneish M-Score Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only 4.85 0.00 -1.55 0.00 -0.08

BOM:544023 vs CRS, ATI, MLI: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Metal Fabrication subindustry, Kalyani Cast Tech'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.


Kalyani Cast Tech Beneish M-Score vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Kalyani Cast Tech's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Kalyani Cast Tech's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Kalyani Cast Tech 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 Kalyani Cast Tech 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 * 1.1794+0.528 * 1.0392+0.404 * 5.2453+0.892 * 1.077+0.115 * 3.6646
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0+4.679 * -0.011524-0.327 * 0.9944
=-0.08

* 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 ₹336 Mil.
Revenue was ₹1,499 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹349 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹502 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹991 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹433 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹11 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹126 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹0 Mil.
Net Income was ₹171 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was ₹182 Mil.
Total Receivables was ₹264 Mil.
Revenue was ₹1,392 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹336 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹637 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹749 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹104 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹11 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹21 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹96 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹0 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)
=(335.505 / 1499.447) / (264.127 / 1392.229)
=0.223752 / 0.189715
=1.1794

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)
=(336.465 / 1392.229) / (348.722 / 1499.447)
=0.241674 / 0.232567
=1.0392

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 - (502.445 + 432.933) / 991.202) / (1 - (636.689 + 104.389) / 749.121)
=0.056319 / 0.010737
=5.2453

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
=1499.447 / 1392.229
=1.077

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))
=(10.87 / (10.87 + 104.389)) / (11.436 / (11.436 + 432.933))
=0.094309 / 0.025735
=3.6646

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 / 1499.447) / (21 / 1392.229)
=0 / 0.015084
=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 + 126.477) / 991.202) / ((0 + 96.123) / 749.121)
=0.1276 / 0.128314
=0.9944

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
=(170.8 - 0 - 182.223) / 991.202
=-0.011524

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.

Kalyani Cast Tech has a M-score of -0.08 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 -0.08 mean?
Kalyani Cast Tech (BOM:544023) has a Beneish M-Score of -0.08 as of Aug. 07, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Kalyani Cast Tech and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Kalyani Cast Tech ranks #2796 out of 2908 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 96.1%.
Is Kalyani Cast Tech's Beneish M-Score too high?
Kalyani Cast Tech's current Beneish M-Score is -0.08. Based on the distribution chart, Kalyani Cast Tech ranks #2796 out of 2908 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Kalyani Cast Tech has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kalyani Cast Tech's Beneish M-Score compare to CRS and ATI?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Kalyani Cast Tech ranks #2796 out of 2908 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Kalyani Cast Tech 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 Industrial Products company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Industrial Products 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 Kalyani Cast Tech and its competitors. Kalyani Cast Tech's current Beneish M-Score is -0.08. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kalyani Cast Tech stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kalyani Cast Tech (BOM:544023) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹610.04, compared to a current price of ₹705.50 — trading 15.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -0.08. Kalyani Cast Tech's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 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 Kalyani Cast Tech (BOM:544023), the current Beneish M-Score is -0.08 as of Aug. 07, 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 Kalyani Cast Tech (BOM:544023) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kalyani Cast Tech stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₹705.50 is trading 15.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹610.04. GuruFocus considers Kalyani Cast Tech to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for BOM:544023:

  • Beneish M-Score: -0.08
  • GF Value™: ₹610.04 vs. price of ₹705.50 (15.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:544023 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Kalyani Cast Tech Business Description

Address B-144, DDA Shed Phase-1, Okhla Industrial Area, 2nd Floor, South Delhi, New Delhi, Delhi, IND, 110020
Kalyani Cast Tech Ltd is a cargo container manufacturing company. It manufactures a wide product range of castings, including finished components, and are specialist in various types of cargo containers such as ISO containers 20', 25', 40', 42', and other special containers including dwarf containers, cuboid containers, special containers for parcel cargo and containers for two & three wheelers. It has a diverse client base such as Indian railways, companies engaged in the mining industry, cement Industry, chemicals and fertilizer and power plants.
68GF Score

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