Indef Manufacturing (BOM:544364) Beneish M-Score: -2.65 (As of Aug. 27, 2026)

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What is Indef Manufacturing Beneish M-Score?

Indef Manufacturing BOM:544364 +1.55% 17 Beneish M-Score is -2.65 as of Aug. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates BOM:544364 with a GF Score™ of 17/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 207 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies, Indef Manufacturing ranks better than 65.7% 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 -2.65 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

BOM:544364' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.65   Med: -2.65   Max: -2.65
Current: -2.65

During the past 4 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Indef Manufacturing was -2.65. The lowest was -2.65. And the median was -2.65.


Indef Manufacturing Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Indef Manufacturing'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.

Indef Manufacturing Beneish M-Score Chart

Indef Manufacturing Annual Data
Trend Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Beneish M-Score
0.00 0.00 0.00 -2.65

Indef Manufacturing Quarterly Data
Mar23 Mar24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Beneish M-Score Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 0.00 0.00 -2.65 0.00

BOM:544364 vs CAT, DE, PCAR: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery subindustry, Indef Manufacturing'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.


Indef Manufacturing Beneish M-Score vs Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery Industry

For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry and Industrials sector, Indef Manufacturing's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Indef Manufacturing 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 Indef Manufacturing 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 * 0.8622+0.528 * 1.0548+0.404 * 0.9918+0.892 * 1.1583+0.115 * 0.842
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.2391+4.679 * 0.000322-0.327 * 1.452
=-2.65

* 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 ₹335 Mil.
Revenue was ₹2,056 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹797 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹744 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹3,322 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹332 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹65 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹118 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹553 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹5 Mil.
Net Income was ₹236 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was ₹235 Mil.
Total Receivables was ₹336 Mil.
Revenue was ₹1,775 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹725 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹634 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹3,014 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹326 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹52 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹82 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹328 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹21 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)
=(335.438 / 2055.617) / (335.897 / 1774.738)
=0.163181 / 0.189266
=0.8622

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)
=(725.497 / 1774.738) / (796.693 / 2055.617)
=0.408791 / 0.387569
=1.0548

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 - (744.364 + 331.997) / 3322.3) / (1 - (633.925 + 325.64) / 3014.018)
=0.676019 / 0.681633
=0.9918

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
=2055.617 / 1774.738
=1.1583

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))
=(51.823 / (51.823 + 325.64)) / (64.684 / (64.684 + 331.997))
=0.137293 / 0.163063
=0.842

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)
=(117.671 / 2055.617) / (81.989 / 1774.738)
=0.057244 / 0.046198
=1.2391

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)
=((4.78 + 553.454) / 3322.3) / ((20.746 + 328.03) / 3014.018)
=0.168026 / 0.115718
=1.452

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
=(236.283 - 0 - 235.212) / 3322.3
=0.000322

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.

Indef Manufacturing has a M-score of -2.65 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 -2.65 mean?
Indef Manufacturing (BOM:544364) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.65 as of Aug. 27, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Indef Manufacturing and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Indef Manufacturing ranks #71 out of 207 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, placing it in the top 34.3%.
Is Indef Manufacturing's Beneish M-Score too high?
Indef Manufacturing's current Beneish M-Score is -2.65. Based on the distribution chart, Indef Manufacturing ranks #71 out of 207 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Indef Manufacturing has a GF Score™ of 17/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Indef Manufacturing's Beneish M-Score compare to CAT and DE?
According to the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry distribution chart, Indef Manufacturing ranks #71 out of 207 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Indef Manufacturing in the upper 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 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery 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 Indef Manufacturing and its competitors. Indef Manufacturing's current Beneish M-Score is -2.65. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Indef Manufacturing stock overvalued right now?
Indef Manufacturing (BOM:544364) has a current Beneish M-Score of -2.65. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.65. Indef Manufacturing's overall GF Score™ is 17/100 with 3 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 Indef Manufacturing (BOM:544364), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.65 as of Aug. 27, 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.

Indef Manufacturing Business Description

Other Exchanges BAJAJINDEF:India
Address Plot -87, Sector 15, Shelton Cubix, 501-504, CBD Belapur, Navi Mumbai, MH, IND, 400614
Indef Manufacturing Ltd specializes in producing high-quality industrial components. The company focuses on precision engineering and manufacturing techniques. The company serves diverse sectors including automotive, aerospace, and construction. Committed to quality and sustainability and delivers reliable products globally.
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