Andhra Paper (NSE:ANDHRAPAP) Beneish M-Score: -2.19 (As of Jun. 24, 2026)


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What is Andhra Paper Beneish M-Score?

Andhra Paper NSE:ANDHRAPAP +2.18% 74 Beneish M-Score is -2.19 as of Jun. 24, 2026. GuruFocus rates NSE:ANDHRAPAP with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹86.70 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 273 Forest Products companies, Andhra Paper ranks worse than 75.82% 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 -2.19 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

NSE:ANDHRAPAP' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.96   Med: -2.38   Max: -1.76
Current: -2.19

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Andhra Paper was -1.76. The lowest was -2.96. And the median was -2.38.


Andhra Paper Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Andhra Paper'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.

Andhra Paper Beneish M-Score Chart

Andhra Paper 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 -2.30 -2.21 -2.87 -1.76 -2.19

Andhra Paper 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 -1.76 0.00 0.00 0.00 -2.19

Andhra Paper Beneish M-Score Competitor Comparison

For the Paper & Paper Products subindustry, Andhra Paper'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.


Andhra Paper Beneish M-Score vs Forest Products Industry

For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Andhra Paper's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Andhra Paper 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 Andhra Paper 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 * 1.0516+0.528 * 1.1372+0.404 * 1.1087+0.892 * 1.1038+0.115 * 0.9666
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0+4.679 * -0.033839-0.327 * 0.9185
=-2.19

* 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 ₹1,564 Mil.
Revenue was ₹17,012 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹4,699 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹10,400 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹25,381 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹12,787 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹1,073 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹3,531 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹1,633 Mil.
Net Income was ₹186 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was ₹1,045 Mil.
Total Receivables was ₹1,347 Mil.
Revenue was ₹15,412 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹4,841 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹13,097 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹26,046 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹10,918 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹883 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹188 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹4,403 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹1,367 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)
=(1563.879 / 17012.338) / (1347.232 / 15412.41)
=0.091926 / 0.087412
=1.0516

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)
=(4841.387 / 15412.41) / (4699.222 / 17012.338)
=0.314123 / 0.276224
=1.1372

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 - (10400.16 + 12786.79) / 25380.949) / (1 - (13097.291 + 10918.106) / 26046.259)
=0.086443 / 0.077971
=1.1087

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
=17012.338 / 15412.41
=1.1038

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))
=(883.204 / (883.204 + 10918.106)) / (1073.105 / (1073.105 + 12786.79))
=0.074839 / 0.077425
=0.9666

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 / 17012.338) / (188.123 / 15412.41)
=0 / 0.012206
=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)
=((1632.542 + 3531.438) / 25380.949) / ((1366.728 + 4403.103) / 26046.259)
=0.203459 / 0.221522
=0.9185

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
=(186.167 - 0 - 1045.043) / 25380.949
=-0.033839

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.

Andhra Paper has a M-score of -2.19 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 -2.19 mean?
Andhra Paper (NSE:ANDHRAPAP) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.19 as of Jun. 24, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Andhra Paper and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Andhra Paper ranks #207 out of 273 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 75.8%.
Is Andhra Paper's Beneish M-Score too high?
Andhra Paper's current Beneish M-Score is -2.19. Based on the distribution chart, Andhra Paper ranks #207 out of 273 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Andhra Paper has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Andhra Paper's Beneish M-Score compare to competitors?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Andhra Paper ranks #207 out of 273 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Andhra Paper 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 Forest Products company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Forest Products 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 Andhra Paper and its competitors. Andhra Paper's current Beneish M-Score is -2.19. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Andhra Paper stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Andhra Paper (NSE:ANDHRAPAP) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹86.70, compared to a current price of ₹64.60 — trading 25.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.19. Andhra Paper's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 5 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 Andhra Paper (NSE:ANDHRAPAP), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.19 as of Jun. 24, 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 Andhra Paper (NSE:ANDHRAPAP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Andhra Paper stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹64.60 is trading 25.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹86.70. GuruFocus considers Andhra Paper to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:ANDHRAPAP:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.19
  • GF Value™: ₹86.70 vs. price of ₹64.60 (25.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 5 warning signs

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


Andhra Paper Business Description

Other Exchanges 502330:India
Address No. 31, Chowringee Road, Park Street, 1st Floor, Kolkata, WB, IND, 700016
Andhra Paper Ltd is an integrated paper and pulp manufacturer in India. The company is engaged in the business of manufacturing pulp, paper, and paperboard and produces writing, printing, copier, and industrial papers for Indian and international markets. In addition, the company also provides a range of office documentation and multipurpose papers, from economy to premium grades for both home and commercial use. The company generates maximum revenue from its business in India and the rest from the sale of its products outside India.
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