Ashok Leyland (NSE:ASHOKLEY) Beneish M-Score: -1.80 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


NSE:ASHOKLEY Ashok Leyland Ltd NSE:ASHOKLEY
86 GF Score
Price ₹154.91
GF Value ₹129.40
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What is Ashok Leyland Beneish M-Score?

Ashok Leyland NSE:ASHOKLEY +2.28% 86 Beneish M-Score is -1.80 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates NSE:ASHOKLEY with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹129.40 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 205 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies, Ashok Leyland ranks worse than 82.44% 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 -1.8 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

NSE:ASHOKLEY' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.64   Med: -2.19   Max: -1.35
Current: -1.8

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Ashok Leyland was -1.35. The lowest was -2.64. And the median was -2.19.


Ashok Leyland Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ashok Leyland'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.

Ashok Leyland Beneish M-Score Chart

Ashok Leyland 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 -2.64 -1.53 -1.79 -2.24 -1.80

Ashok Leyland 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 -2.24 0.00 0.00 0.00 -1.80

NSE:ASHOKLEY vs CAT, DE, PCAR: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery subindustry, Ashok Leyland'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.


Ashok Leyland Beneish M-Score vs Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery Industry

For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry and Industrials sector, Ashok Leyland's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Ashok Leyland 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 Ashok Leyland 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 * 0.985+0.528 * 0.9743+0.404 * 0.9661+0.892 * 1.16+0.115 * 1.1939
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0+4.679 * 0.082796-0.327 * 1.0165
=-1.80

* 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 ₹197,925 Mil.
Revenue was ₹560,760 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹222,201 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹437,423 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹1,010,407 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹85,318 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹11,376 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹331,177 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹462,187 Mil.
Net Income was ₹34,710 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was ₹-48,947 Mil.
Total Receivables was ₹173,234 Mil.
Revenue was ₹483,418 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹186,622 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹342,401 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹817,145 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹66,498 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹10,867 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹9,179 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹265,515 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹365,683 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)
=(197925.2 / 560760.3) / (173233.5 / 483417.6)
=0.352959 / 0.358352
=0.985

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)
=(186622 / 483417.6) / (222200.8 / 560760.3)
=0.386047 / 0.396249
=0.9743

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 - (437423.2 + 85317.7) / 1010407.4) / (1 - (342401.3 + 66497.6) / 817145.3)
=0.482643 / 0.499601
=0.9661

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
=560760.3 / 483417.6
=1.16

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))
=(10866.5 / (10866.5 + 66497.6)) / (11375.6 / (11375.6 + 85317.7))
=0.140459 / 0.117646
=1.1939

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 / 560760.3) / (9179.4 / 483417.6)
=0 / 0.018989
=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)
=((462187.3 + 331176.8) / 1010407.4) / ((365683.2 + 265514.6) / 817145.3)
=0.785192 / 0.772443
=1.0165

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
=(34710.3 - 0 - -48947.1) / 1010407.4
=0.082796

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.

Ashok Leyland has a M-score of -1.80 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 -1.80 mean?
Ashok Leyland (NSE:ASHOKLEY) has a Beneish M-Score of -1.80 as of Jun. 25, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Ashok Leyland and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Ashok Leyland ranks #169 out of 205 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, placing it in the top 82.4%.
Is Ashok Leyland's Beneish M-Score too high?
Ashok Leyland's current Beneish M-Score is -1.80. Based on the distribution chart, Ashok Leyland ranks #169 out of 205 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Ashok Leyland has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ashok Leyland's Beneish M-Score compare to CAT and DE?
According to the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry distribution chart, Ashok Leyland ranks #169 out of 205 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Ashok Leyland 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 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery 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 Ashok Leyland and its competitors. Ashok Leyland's current Beneish M-Score is -1.80. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ashok Leyland stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ashok Leyland (NSE:ASHOKLEY) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹129.40, compared to a current price of ₹154.91 — trading 19.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -1.80. Ashok Leyland's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Ashok Leyland (NSE:ASHOKLEY), the current Beneish M-Score is -1.80 as of Jun. 25, 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 Ashok Leyland (NSE:ASHOKLEY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ashok Leyland stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₹154.91 is trading 19.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹129.40. GuruFocus considers Ashok Leyland to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:ASHOKLEY:

  • Beneish M-Score: -1.80
  • GF Value™: ₹129.40 vs. price of ₹154.91 (19.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 86/100 with 1 warning sign

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


Ashok Leyland Business Description

Other Exchanges 500477:India
Address No. 1, Sardar Patel Road, Guindy, Chennai, TN, IND, 600032
Ashok Leyland Ltd is an automobile manufacturing company. The company manufactures commercial vehicles, engines, spare parts, and accessories, with the vast majority of revenue being derived from commercial vehicle sales. It produces and sells vehicles across different categories such as Trucks, Buses, Light Commercial Vehicles, and Defence. The company's operating segments are; Commercial vehicles, and Financial services. Geographically, it derives the majority revenue within India and the rest from other markets.
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