Indus Dyeing & Manufacturing Co (KAR:IDYM) Beneish M-Score: -2.03 (As of Jul. 13, 2026)


KAR:IDYM Indus Dyeing & Manufacturing Co Ltd KAR:IDYM
79 GF Score
Price ₨145.51
GF Value ₨146.71
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What is Indus Dyeing & Manufacturing Co Beneish M-Score?

Indus Dyeing & Manufacturing Co KAR:IDYM +3.94% 79 Beneish M-Score is -2.03 as of Jul. 13, 2026. GuruFocus rates KAR:IDYM with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨146.71 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 997 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Indus Dyeing & Manufacturing Co ranks worse than 76.03% 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 -2.03 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

KAR:IDYM' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.91   Med: -1.94   Max: 1.45
Current: -2.03

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Indus Dyeing & Manufacturing Co was 1.45. The lowest was -2.91. And the median was -1.94.


Indus Dyeing & Manufacturing Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Indus Dyeing & Manufacturing Co'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.

Indus Dyeing & Manufacturing Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Indus Dyeing & Manufacturing Co Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.41 -1.55 -1.70 -0.53 -1.60

Indus Dyeing & Manufacturing Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 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 -1.47 -1.60 -2.12 -1.70 -2.03

Indus Dyeing & Manufacturing Co Beneish M-Score Competitor Comparison

For the Textile Manufacturing subindustry, Indus Dyeing & Manufacturing Co'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.


Indus Dyeing & Manufacturing Co Beneish M-Score vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry

For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Indus Dyeing & Manufacturing Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Indus Dyeing & Manufacturing Co's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Indus Dyeing & Manufacturing Co 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 Indus Dyeing & Manufacturing Co 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 * 1.157+0.528 * 0.8243+0.404 * 1.6104+0.892 * 0.9974+0.115 * 1.1887
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9593+4.679 * 0.028042-0.327 * 1.0286
=-2.03

* 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 ₨28,463 Mil.
Revenue was 29549.282 + 25647.706 + 26282.759 + 25087.582 = ₨106,567 Mil.
Gross Profit was 2752.688 + 1623.816 + 1903.749 + 1815.344 = ₨8,096 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₨62,727 Mil.
Total Assets was ₨103,250 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₨38,872 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₨2,294 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₨1,717 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₨50,715 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₨18,278 Mil.
Net Income was 380.884 + -209.457 + 731.851 + 211.391 = ₨1,115 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = ₨0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was -1064.884 + -1261.744 + -2501.656 + 3047.63 = ₨-1,781 Mil.
Total Receivables was ₨24,667 Mil.
Revenue was 28382.331 + 26972.375 + 26180.87 + 25311.899 = ₨106,847 Mil.
Gross Profit was 2217.929 + 2105.893 + 1512.051 + 854.562 = ₨6,690 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₨54,192 Mil.
Total Assets was ₨95,532 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₨40,392 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₨2,866 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₨1,795 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₨40,855 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₨21,207 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)
=(28463.312 / 106567.329) / (24666.53 / 106847.475)
=0.267092 / 0.230857
=1.157

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)
=(6690.435 / 106847.475) / (8095.597 / 106567.329)
=0.062617 / 0.075967
=0.8243

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 - (62726.599 + 38872.47) / 103249.81) / (1 - (54192.172 + 40391.769) / 95532.401)
=0.015988 / 0.009928
=1.6104

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
=106567.329 / 106847.475
=0.9974

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))
=(2865.508 / (2865.508 + 40391.769)) / (2294.116 / (2294.116 + 38872.47))
=0.066243 / 0.055728
=1.1887

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)
=(1717.472 / 106567.329) / (1795.086 / 106847.475)
=0.016116 / 0.0168
=0.9593

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)
=((18278.133 + 50714.783) / 103249.81) / ((21206.606 + 40855.118) / 95532.401)
=0.668213 / 0.649641
=1.0286

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
=(1114.669 - 0 - -1780.654) / 103249.81
=0.028042

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.

Indus Dyeing & Manufacturing Co has a M-score of -2.03 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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What does a Beneish M-Score of -2.03 mean?
Indus Dyeing & Manufacturing Co (KAR:IDYM) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.03 as of Jul. 13, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Indus Dyeing & Manufacturing Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Indus Dyeing & Manufacturing Co ranks #758 out of 997 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 76%.
Is Indus Dyeing & Manufacturing Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Indus Dyeing & Manufacturing Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.03. Based on the distribution chart, Indus Dyeing & Manufacturing Co ranks #758 out of 997 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Indus Dyeing & Manufacturing Co has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Indus Dyeing & Manufacturing Co's Beneish M-Score compare to competitors?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Indus Dyeing & Manufacturing Co ranks #758 out of 997 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Indus Dyeing & Manufacturing Co 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories 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 Indus Dyeing & Manufacturing Co and its competitors. Indus Dyeing & Manufacturing Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.03. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Indus Dyeing & Manufacturing Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Indus Dyeing & Manufacturing Co (KAR:IDYM) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨146.71, compared to a current price of ₨145.51 — trading 0.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.03. Indus Dyeing & Manufacturing Co's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 8 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 Indus Dyeing & Manufacturing Co (KAR:IDYM), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.03 as of Jul. 13, 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 Indus Dyeing & Manufacturing Co (KAR:IDYM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Indus Dyeing & Manufacturing Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₨145.51 is trading 0.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₨146.71. GuruFocus considers Indus Dyeing & Manufacturing Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for KAR:IDYM:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.03
  • GF Value™: ₨146.71 vs. price of ₨145.51 (0.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 8 warning signs

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


Indus Dyeing & Manufacturing Co Business Description

Address Beaumont Road, Office No. 508, 5th Floor, Beaumont Plaza, Civil Lines Quarters, Karachi, SD, PAK, 75530
Indus Dyeing & Manufacturing Co Ltd is engaged in the textile industry. The company's core business is the manufacturing and sale of yarn. It has three yarn manufacturing units located in Hyderabad, Karachi, and Muzaffargarh. It manufactures a variety of ring-spun yarns. Its products include regular carded and combed yarns, siro yarn, melange, core-spun yarns, slub, zero twist, bamboo/cotton blends, and compact yarn, among others. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from its business in Pakistan, and the rest through the export of its products to Bangladesh, Brazil, China, Egypt, Germany, Italy, Hong Kong, and other markets.
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