Ashoka Metcast (NSE:ASHOKAMET) Beneish M-Score: -1.93 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


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What is Ashoka Metcast Beneish M-Score?

Ashoka Metcast NSE:ASHOKAMET +1.06% 75 Beneish M-Score is -1.93 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates NSE:ASHOKAMET with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹16.21 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 592 Steel companies, Ashoka Metcast ranks worse than 76.01% 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 -1.93 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

NSE:ASHOKAMET' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.97   Med: -1.47   Max: -0.27
Current: -1.93

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Ashoka Metcast was -0.27. The lowest was -2.97. And the median was -1.47.


Ashoka Metcast Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ashoka Metcast'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.

Ashoka Metcast Beneish M-Score Chart

Ashoka Metcast 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 -1.09 -0.27 -2.97 -1.84 -1.93

Ashoka Metcast Quarterly Data
Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 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 -1.84 0.00 0.00 0.00 -1.93

NSE:ASHOKAMET vs NUE, STLD, RS: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, Ashoka Metcast'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.


Ashoka Metcast Beneish M-Score vs Steel Industry

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

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


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Ashoka Metcast 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 Ashoka Metcast 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 * 1.4875+0.528 * 0.4642+0.404 * 1.524+0.892 * 0.711+0.115 * 1.1932
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0+4.679 * 0.134295-0.327 * 2.2132
=-1.93

* 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 ₹276.4 Mil.
Revenue was ₹277.0 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹116.5 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹1,284.5 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹2,083.8 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹218.9 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹6.2 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹0.0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹303.9 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹429.4 Mil.
Net Income was ₹108.0 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹0.0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was ₹-171.8 Mil.
Total Receivables was ₹261.3 Mil.
Revenue was ₹389.6 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹76.1 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹986.9 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹1,428.6 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹180.6 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹6.2 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹2.5 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹152.3 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹74.8 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)
=(276.354 / 277.025) / (261.305 / 389.626)
=0.997578 / 0.670656
=1.4875

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)
=(76.069 / 389.626) / (116.519 / 277.025)
=0.195236 / 0.420608
=0.4642

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 - (1284.501 + 218.912) / 2083.814) / (1 - (986.862 + 180.632) / 1428.581)
=0.278528 / 0.18276
=1.524

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
=277.025 / 389.626
=0.711

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))
=(6.157 / (6.157 + 180.632)) / (6.219 / (6.219 + 218.912))
=0.032962 / 0.027624
=1.1932

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 / 277.025) / (2.459 / 389.626)
=0 / 0.006311
=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)
=((429.399 + 303.874) / 2083.814) / ((74.822 + 152.317) / 1428.581)
=0.35189 / 0.158996
=2.2132

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
=(107.998 - 0 - -171.848) / 2083.814
=0.134295

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.

Ashoka Metcast has a M-score of -1.93 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 -1.93 mean?
Ashoka Metcast (NSE:ASHOKAMET) has a Beneish M-Score of -1.93 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Ashoka Metcast and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Ashoka Metcast ranks #450 out of 592 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 76%.
Is Ashoka Metcast's Beneish M-Score too high?
Ashoka Metcast's current Beneish M-Score is -1.93. Based on the distribution chart, Ashoka Metcast ranks #450 out of 592 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Ashoka Metcast has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ashoka Metcast's Beneish M-Score compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Ashoka Metcast ranks #450 out of 592 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Ashoka Metcast 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 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 Ashoka Metcast and its competitors. Ashoka Metcast's current Beneish M-Score is -1.93. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ashoka Metcast stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ashoka Metcast (NSE:ASHOKAMET) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹16.21, compared to a current price of ₹15.23 — trading 6% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -1.93. Ashoka Metcast's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 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 Ashoka Metcast (NSE:ASHOKAMET), the current Beneish M-Score is -1.93 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 Ashoka Metcast (NSE:ASHOKAMET) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ashoka Metcast stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹15.23 is trading 6% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹16.21. GuruFocus considers Ashoka Metcast to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:ASHOKAMET:

  • Beneish M-Score: -1.93
  • GF Value™: ₹16.21 vs. price of ₹15.23 (6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 4 warning signs

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


Ashoka Metcast Business Description

Other Exchanges 540923:India
Address Mithakhali Six Roads, 7th Floor, Ashoka Chambers, Opposite HCG Hospital, Mithakhali, Ahmedabad, GJ, IND, 380006
Ashoka Metcast Ltd is currently engaged in the trading of structural steel and goods. The company has two segments namely Steel Trading and Trading of Goods. The company products are Thermo-Mechanically Treated bars, Angle bars, Mild steel bars, and Steel channels.
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