Astron Multigrain (BOM:544628) Beneish M-Score: 6.99 (As of Aug. 01, 2026) — 118% Above Median

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BOM:544628 Astron Multigrain Ltd BOM:544628
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What is Astron Multigrain Beneish M-Score?

Astron Multigrain BOM:544628 -4.99% 18 Beneish M-Score is 6.99 as of Aug. 01, 2026, which is 118% above its 10-year median of 3.20. GuruFocus rates BOM:544628 with a GF Score™ of 18/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,853 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Astron Multigrain ranks worse than 97.84% 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 6.99 higher than -1.78, which implies that the company might have manipulated its financial results.

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

BOM:544628' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.6   Med: 3.2   Max: 6.99
Current: 6.99

During the past 4 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Astron Multigrain was 6.99. The lowest was -0.60. And the median was 3.20.

Astron Multigrain Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Astron Multigrain'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.

Astron Multigrain Beneish M-Score Chart

Astron Multigrain Annual Data
Trend Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Beneish M-Score
0.00 0.00 -0.60 6.99

Astron Multigrain Semi-Annual Data
Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Beneish M-Score 0.00 0.00 -0.60 6.99

BOM:544628 vs KHC, GIS: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Astron Multigrain'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.

Astron Multigrain Beneish M-Score vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Astron Multigrain's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Astron Multigrain 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 Astron Multigrain 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 * 1.598+0.528 * 1.1686+0.404 * 17.5849+0.892 * 1.4276+0.115 * 1.2851
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0+4.679 * 0.295855-0.327 * 0.4963
=6.99

* 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 ₹171.4 Mil.
Revenue was ₹484.0 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹86.5 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹242.8 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹366.4 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹96.0 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹6.2 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹0.0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹89.6 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹0.5 Mil.
Net Income was ₹34.5 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹0.0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was ₹-73.9 Mil.
 Total Receivables was ₹75.1 Mil.
Revenue was ₹339.1 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹70.8 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹151.3 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹217.9 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹65.7 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹5.5 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹1.4 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹99.9 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹8.0 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)
=(171.396 / 484.034) / (75.129 / 339.058)
=0.354099 / 0.221582
=1.598

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)
=(70.813 / 339.058) / (86.504 / 484.034)
=0.208852 / 0.178715
=1.1686

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 - (242.806 + 96.012) / 366.436) / (1 - (151.318 + 65.667) / 217.919)
=0.075369 / 0.004286
=17.5849

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
=484.034 / 339.058
=1.4276

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))
=(5.54 / (5.54 + 65.667)) / (6.187 / (6.187 + 96.012))
=0.077801 / 0.060539
=1.2851

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 / 484.034) / (1.412 / 339.058)
=0 / 0.004164
=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 + 89.577) / 366.436) / ((8.036 + 99.909) / 217.919)
=0.245819 / 0.495345
=0.4963

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
=(34.5 - 0 - -73.912) / 366.436
=0.295855

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.

Astron Multigrain has a M-score of 6.99 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 6.99 mean?
Astron Multigrain (BOM:544628) has a Beneish M-Score of 6.99 as of Aug. 01, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Astron Multigrain and its competitors. This is 118% above median its historical median of 3.20. According to the industry distribution chart, Astron Multigrain ranks #1813 out of 1853 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 97.8%.
Is Astron Multigrain's Beneish M-Score too high?
Astron Multigrain's current Beneish M-Score of 6.99 is 118% above median its 10-year median of 3.20. Based on the distribution chart, Astron Multigrain ranks #1813 out of 1853 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Astron Multigrain has a GF Score™ of 18/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Astron Multigrain's Beneish M-Score compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Astron Multigrain ranks #1813 out of 1853 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Astron Multigrain 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Astron Multigrain and its competitors. Astron Multigrain's current Beneish M-Score is 6.99, which is 118% above median its own 10-year median of 3.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Astron Multigrain stock overvalued right now?
Astron Multigrain (BOM:544628) has a current Beneish M-Score of 6.99. The current Beneish M-Score is 6.99, which is 118% above median its 10-year median of 3.20. Astron Multigrain's overall GF Score™ is 18/100 with 4 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 Astron Multigrain (BOM:544628), the current Beneish M-Score is 6.99 as of Aug. 01, 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.

Astron Multigrain Business Description

Address Plot No. 17 To 21, Near Ram Hotel, Chordi, Gondal, Rajkot, GJ, IND, 360311
Astron Multigrain Ltd is in the business of manufacturing of instant noodles. The company manufactures noodles on a contract manufacturing basis. It also manufactures noodles under its own brand, 'Astron's Swagy Noodles', available in one variant - Mast Masala (Classic flavour). The company is also engaged in the manufacturing of noodle bhujiya and papad. It operates in a single reportable business segment: manufacture and supply of Instant Noodles and other Ready to Eat/ Ready to Cook products to its customers across India. The majority of its revenue is derived from the manufacturing and sale of instant noodles.
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