Tata Steel (LSE:TTST) Beneish M-Score: -2.93 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


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GF Value $17.66
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Tata Steel Beneish M-Score?

Tata Steel LSE:TTST 77 Beneish M-Score is -2.93 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates LSE:TTST with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of $17.66 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 592 Steel companies, Tata Steel ranks better than 77.7% 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 -2.93 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

LSE:TTST' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.19   Med: -3.01   Max: -2
Current: -2.93

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Tata Steel was -2.00. The lowest was -3.19. And the median was -3.01.


Tata Steel Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Tata Steel'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.

Tata Steel Beneish M-Score Chart

Tata Steel Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.13 -2.97 -3.19 -3.04 -2.93

Tata Steel 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 -3.04 0.00 0.00 0.00 -2.93

LSE:TTST vs NUE, STLD, RS: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, Tata Steel'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.


Tata Steel Beneish M-Score vs Steel Industry

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

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


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Tata Steel 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 Tata Steel 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 * 0.8689+0.528 * 0.9287+0.404 * 1.0589+0.892 * 0.99+0.115 * 0.9417
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9662+4.679 * -0.080565-0.327 * 0.9706
=-2.99

* 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 $538 Mil.
Revenue was $24,811 Mil.
Gross Profit was $11,550 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $7,813 Mil.
Total Assets was $32,456 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $21,562 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $1,288 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $1,584 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $10,442 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $7,540 Mil.
Net Income was $1,163 Mil.
Gross Profit was $0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was $3,778 Mil.
Total Receivables was $625 Mil.
Revenue was $25,062 Mil.
Gross Profit was $10,834 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $7,905 Mil.
Total Assets was $32,292 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $21,492 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $1,205 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $1,656 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $9,951 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $8,482 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)
=(537.997 / 24811.241) / (625.482 / 25062.048)
=0.021684 / 0.024957
=0.8689

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)
=(10834.485 / 25062.048) / (11549.566 / 24811.241)
=0.432306 / 0.465497
=0.9287

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 - (7813.141 + 21561.92) / 32456.362) / (1 - (7904.581 + 21492.113) / 32291.988)
=0.094937 / 0.08966
=1.0589

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
=24811.241 / 25062.048
=0.99

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))
=(1205.065 / (1205.065 + 21492.113)) / (1288.218 / (1288.218 + 21561.92))
=0.053093 / 0.056377
=0.9417

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)
=(1583.945 / 24811.241) / (1655.92 / 25062.048)
=0.06384 / 0.066073
=0.9662

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)
=((7540.187 + 10441.663) / 32456.362) / ((8481.661 + 9950.551) / 32291.988)
=0.554032 / 0.570798
=0.9706

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
=(1162.904 - 0 - 3777.757) / 32456.362
=-0.080565

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.

Tata Steel has a M-score of -2.99 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 -2.93 mean?
Tata Steel (LSE:TTST) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.93 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Tata Steel and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Tata Steel ranks #132 out of 592 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 22.3%.
Is Tata Steel's Beneish M-Score too high?
Tata Steel's current Beneish M-Score is -2.93. Based on the distribution chart, Tata Steel ranks #132 out of 592 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Tata Steel has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tata Steel's Beneish M-Score compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Tata Steel ranks #132 out of 592 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Tata Steel in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. 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 Steel company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Steel 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 Tata Steel and its competitors. Tata Steel's current Beneish M-Score is -2.93. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tata Steel stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tata Steel (LSE:TTST) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $17.66, compared to a current price of $20.40 — trading 15.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.93. Tata Steel's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 Tata Steel (LSE:TTST), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.93 as of Jun. 26, 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 Tata Steel (LSE:TTST) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tata Steel stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $20.40 is trading 15.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $17.66. GuruFocus considers Tata Steel to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:TTST:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.93
  • GF Value™: $17.66 vs. price of $20.40 (15.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 8 warning signs

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


Tata Steel Business Description

Address 24 Homi Mody Street, Bombay House, Fort, Mumbai, MH, IND, 400 001
Tata Steel Ltd is an India-based company that is engaged in the production and marketing of various steel products. Its products are basically classified into flat products and construction products. Flat products include hot-rolled steel, cold-rolled steel, metallic-coated steel, direct-coated steel, tubes, packaging steel, electro-plated steel, and narrow strips. Its segments include Tata Steel India, Neelachal Ispat Nigam Limited, Other Indian operations, Tata Steel Europe, Other trade related operations, South-East Asian operations, and Rest of the world. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Tata Steel India segment.
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