Platinum Industries (BOM:544134) Beneish M-Score: -1.51 (As of Aug. 07, 2026)

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What is Platinum Industries Beneish M-Score?

Platinum Industries BOM:544134 -1.10% 47 Beneish M-Score is -1.51 as of Aug. 07, 2026. GuruFocus rates BOM:544134 with a GF Score™ of 47/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,528 Chemicals companies, Platinum Industries ranks worse than 88.68% 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 -1.51 higher than -1.78, which implies that the company might have manipulated its financial results.

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

BOM:544134' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.25   Med: -1.68   Max: 6.02
Current: -1.51

During the past 6 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Platinum Industries was 6.02. The lowest was -2.25. And the median was -1.68.


Platinum Industries Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Platinum Industries'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.

Platinum Industries Beneish M-Score Chart

Platinum Industries Annual Data
Trend Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.00 -2.25 -1.85 6.02 -1.51

Platinum Industries Quarterly Data
Mar21 Mar22 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 6.02 0.00 0.00 0.00 -1.51

BOM:544134 vs : Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Platinum Industries'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.


Platinum Industries Beneish M-Score vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Platinum Industries's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Platinum Industries 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 Platinum Industries 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 * 1.3155+0.528 * 1.0043+0.404 * 0.9266+0.892 * 1.1483+0.115 * 0.8939
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0+4.679 * 0.097104-0.327 * 1.1266
=-1.51

* 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 ₹1,244 Mil.
Revenue was ₹4,504 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹1,345 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹3,666 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹5,491 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹1,338 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹59 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹880 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹61 Mil.
Net Income was ₹520 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was ₹-14 Mil.
Total Receivables was ₹824 Mil.
Revenue was ₹3,923 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹1,176 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹3,193 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹4,682 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹1,041 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹41 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹171 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹611 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹100 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)
=(1244.42 / 4504.41) / (823.76 / 3922.61)
=0.276267 / 0.210003
=1.3155

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)
=(1175.93 / 3922.61) / (1344.57 / 4504.41)
=0.299783 / 0.298501
=1.0043

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 - (3665.99 + 1338.28) / 5491.15) / (1 - (3193.05 + 1040.74) / 4681.79)
=0.088666 / 0.09569
=0.9266

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
=4504.41 / 3922.61
=1.1483

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))
=(41.06 / (41.06 + 1040.74)) / (59.34 / (59.34 + 1338.28))
=0.037955 / 0.042458
=0.8939

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 / 4504.41) / (170.54 / 3922.61)
=0 / 0.043476
=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)
=((60.56 + 879.61) / 5491.15) / ((100.11 + 611.43) / 4681.79)
=0.171216 / 0.15198
=1.1266

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
=(519.58 - 0 - -13.63) / 5491.15
=0.097104

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.

Platinum Industries has a M-score of -1.51 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 -1.51 mean?
Platinum Industries (BOM:544134) has a Beneish M-Score of -1.51 as of Aug. 07, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Platinum Industries and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Platinum Industries ranks #1355 out of 1528 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 88.7%.
Is Platinum Industries' Beneish M-Score too high?
Platinum Industries' current Beneish M-Score is -1.51. Based on the distribution chart, Platinum Industries ranks #1355 out of 1528 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Platinum Industries has a GF Score™ of 47/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Platinum Industries' Beneish M-Score compare to ?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Platinum Industries ranks #1355 out of 1528 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Platinum Industries 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 Chemicals company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Chemicals 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 Platinum Industries and its competitors. Platinum Industries's current Beneish M-Score is -1.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Platinum Industries stock overvalued right now?
Platinum Industries (BOM:544134) has a current Beneish M-Score of -1.51. The current Beneish M-Score is -1.51. Platinum Industries' overall GF Score™ is 47/100 with 5 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 Platinum Industries (BOM:544134), the current Beneish M-Score is -1.51 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.

Platinum Industries Business Description

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Address Andheri Kurla Road, Unit No. 841, 4th Floor, Solitaire Corporate Park-8, Andheri East, Mumbai, MH, IND, 400093
Platinum Industries Ltd is a multi-product company engaged in the business of manufacturing stabilizers. Its business segment includes PVC stabilizers, CPVC additives, and lubricants. The company operates in the speciality chemicals industry and its products find their application in PVC pipes, PVC profiles, PVC fittings, electrical wires and cables, SPC floor tiles, Rigid PVC foam boards, packaging materials, etc.
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