Abans Financial Services (NSE:AFSL) Beneish M-Score: 4.58 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


NSE:AFSL Abans Financial Services Ltd NSE:AFSL
76 GF Score
Price ₹201.00
GF Value ₹5,005.80
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! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Abans Financial Services Beneish M-Score?

Abans Financial Services NSE:AFSL -0.06% 76 Beneish M-Score is 4.58 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates NSE:AFSL with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹5,005.80 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 702 Capital Markets companies, Abans Financial Services ranks worse than 91.74% 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 4.58 higher than -1.78, which implies that the company might have manipulated its financial results.

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

NSE:AFSL' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.99   Med: -2.22   Max: 4.58
Current: 4.58

During the past 7 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Abans Financial Services was 4.58. The lowest was -2.99. And the median was -2.22.


Abans Financial Services Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Abans Financial Services'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.

Abans Financial Services Beneish M-Score Chart

Abans Financial Services Annual Data
Trend Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -2.99 -2.22 -2.56 -1.39 4.58

Abans Financial Services Quarterly Data
Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Aug22 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 -1.39 0.00 0.00 0.00 4.58

NSE:AFSL vs MS, GS, SCHW: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Capital Markets subindustry, Abans Financial Services'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.


Abans Financial Services Beneish M-Score vs Capital Markets Industry

For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Abans Financial Services's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Abans Financial Services's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Abans Financial Services 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 Abans Financial Services 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 * 0.0327+0.528 * 6.5815+0.404 * 0.5742+0.892 * 7.277+0.115 * 1.1041
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0+4.679 * -0.140643-0.327 * 0.8422
=4.58

* 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 ₹1,512 Mil.
Revenue was ₹238,736 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹2,685 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹28,579 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹29,071 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹265 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹18 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹14,643 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹458 Mil.
Net Income was ₹963 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was ₹5,052 Mil.
Total Receivables was ₹6,361 Mil.
Revenue was ₹32,807 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹2,428 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹30,033 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹30,598 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹150 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹11 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹129 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹18,552 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹322 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)
=(1511.992 / 238735.737) / (6361.44 / 32806.817)
=0.006333 / 0.193906
=0.0327

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)
=(2428.222 / 32806.817) / (2684.806 / 238735.737)
=0.074016 / 0.011246
=6.5815

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 - (28579.254 + 265.137) / 29071.043) / (1 - (30032.99 + 149.826) / 30598.288)
=0.007796 / 0.013578
=0.5742

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
=238735.737 / 32806.817
=7.277

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))
=(11.482 / (11.482 + 149.826)) / (18.272 / (18.272 + 265.137))
=0.071181 / 0.064472
=1.1041

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 / 238735.737) / (129.494 / 32806.817)
=0 / 0.003947
=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)
=((458.391 + 14643.46) / 29071.043) / ((322.494 + 18551.994) / 30598.288)
=0.519481 / 0.616848
=0.8422

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
=(963.191 - 0 - 5051.817) / 29071.043
=-0.140643

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.

Abans Financial Services has a M-score of 4.58 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 4.58 mean?
Abans Financial Services (NSE:AFSL) has a Beneish M-Score of 4.58 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Abans Financial Services and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Abans Financial Services ranks #644 out of 702 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 91.7%.
Is Abans Financial Services' Beneish M-Score too high?
Abans Financial Services' current Beneish M-Score is 4.58. Based on the distribution chart, Abans Financial Services ranks #644 out of 702 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Abans Financial Services has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Abans Financial Services' Beneish M-Score compare to MS and GS?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, Abans Financial Services ranks #644 out of 702 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Abans Financial Services 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 Capital Markets company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Capital Markets 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 Abans Financial Services and its competitors. Abans Financial Services's current Beneish M-Score is 4.58. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Abans Financial Services stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Abans Financial Services (NSE:AFSL) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹5,005.80, compared to a current price of ₹201.00 — trading 96% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is 4.58. Abans Financial Services' overall GF Score™ is 76/100 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 Abans Financial Services (NSE:AFSL), the current Beneish M-Score is 4.58 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 Abans Financial Services (NSE:AFSL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Abans Financial Services stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹201.00 is trading 96% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹5,005.80. GuruFocus considers Abans Financial Services to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for NSE:AFSL:

  • Beneish M-Score: 4.58
  • GF Value™: ₹5,005.80 vs. price of ₹201.00 (96% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 3 warning signs

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


Abans Financial Services Business Description

Other Exchanges 543712:India
Address Backbay Reclamation, 36, 37, 38A, Floor 3, 227 Nariman Bhavan, Nariman Point, Mumbai, MH, IND, 400 021
Abans Financial Services Ltd is engaged in providing financial services. The principal activities of the Company include wealth and asset management services including financial asset distribution, broking, lending, credit, investment solutions, asset and portfolio management, treasury operations, and allied activities. The company is also engaged in advisory services like Corporate Finance, Project Finance, Trade Finance, and providing Business & Retail Loans, unsecured and secured against collateral security, investment in government security, and bonds. The operating segments of the company are Agency business, Internal treasury operations, Lending activities, and Others. The majority of its revenue is derived from the Internal treasury operations segment.
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