Baba Food Processing (India) (NSE:BABAFP) Beneish M-Score: -3.17 (As of Jun. 24, 2026)


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What is Baba Food Processing (India) Beneish M-Score?

Baba Food Processing (India) NSE:BABAFP -2.89% 40 Beneish M-Score is -3.17 as of Jun. 24, 2026. GuruFocus rates NSE:BABAFP with a GF Score™ of 40/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹46.14 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,849 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Baba Food Processing (India) ranks better than 88.53% 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 -3.17 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

The historical rank and industry rank for Baba Food Processing (India)'s Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

NSE:BABAFP' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.17   Med: -2.54   Max: -1.7
Current: -3.17

During the past 6 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Baba Food Processing (India) was -1.70. The lowest was -3.17. And the median was -2.54.


Baba Food Processing (India) Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Baba Food Processing (India)'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.

Baba Food Processing (India) Beneish M-Score Chart

Baba Food Processing (India) Annual Data
Trend Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.00 -2.14 -2.94 -1.70 -3.17

Baba Food Processing (India) Semi-Annual Data
Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
Beneish M-Score Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only -2.94 0.00 -1.70 0.00 -3.17

NSE:BABAFP vs KHC, GIS: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Baba Food Processing (India)'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.


Baba Food Processing (India) Beneish M-Score vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Baba Food Processing (India)'s Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Baba Food Processing (India)'s Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Baba Food Processing (India) 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 Baba Food Processing (India) 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 * 0.6345+0.528 * 0.9873+0.404 * 0.4357+0.892 * 0.9963+0.115 * 0.888
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0+4.679 * -0.046877-0.327 * 1.1808
=-3.17

* 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 ₹99 Mil.
Revenue was ₹2,050 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹203 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹375 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹1,478 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹1,082 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹27 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹294 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹547 Mil.
Net Income was ₹-14 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was ₹55 Mil.
Total Receivables was ₹156 Mil.
Revenue was ₹2,058 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹201 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹374 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹1,257 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹843 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹19 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹11 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹209 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹397 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)
=(98.853 / 2050.415) / (156.367 / 2058.057)
=0.048211 / 0.075978
=0.6345

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)
=(200.947 / 2058.057) / (202.779 / 2050.415)
=0.097639 / 0.098897
=0.9873

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 - (375.448 + 1081.807) / 1477.877) / (1 - (373.657 + 843.235) / 1257.154)
=0.013954 / 0.032026
=0.4357

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
=2050.415 / 2058.057
=0.9963

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))
=(18.559 / (18.559 + 843.235)) / (26.886 / (26.886 + 1081.807))
=0.021535 / 0.02425
=0.888

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 / 2050.415) / (11.323 / 2058.057)
=0 / 0.005502
=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)
=((546.729 + 293.859) / 1477.877) / ((396.767 + 208.795) / 1257.154)
=0.568781 / 0.481693
=1.1808

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
=(-14.288 - 0 - 54.99) / 1477.877
=-0.046877

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.

Baba Food Processing (India) has a M-score of -3.17 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 -3.17 mean?
Baba Food Processing (India) (NSE:BABAFP) has a Beneish M-Score of -3.17 as of Jun. 24, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Baba Food Processing (India) and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Baba Food Processing (India) ranks #212 out of 1849 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 11.5%.
Is Baba Food Processing (India)'s Beneish M-Score too high?
Baba Food Processing (India)'s current Beneish M-Score is -3.17. Based on the distribution chart, Baba Food Processing (India) ranks #212 out of 1849 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Baba Food Processing (India) has a GF Score™ of 40/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Baba Food Processing (India)'s Beneish M-Score compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Baba Food Processing (India) ranks #212 out of 1849 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Baba Food Processing (India) in the top 12% 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Baba Food Processing (India) and its competitors. Baba Food Processing (India)'s current Beneish M-Score is -3.17. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Baba Food Processing (India) stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Baba Food Processing (India) (NSE:BABAFP) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹46.14, compared to a current price of ₹23.55 — trading 49% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -3.17. Baba Food Processing (India)'s overall GF Score™ is 40/100 with 9 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 Baba Food Processing (India) (NSE:BABAFP), the current Beneish M-Score is -3.17 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 Baba Food Processing (India) (NSE:BABAFP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Baba Food Processing (India) stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹23.55 is trading 49% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹46.14. GuruFocus considers Baba Food Processing (India) to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for NSE:BABAFP:

  • Beneish M-Score: -3.17
  • GF Value™: ₹46.14 vs. price of ₹23.55 (49% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 40/100 with 9 warning signs

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


Baba Food Processing (India) Business Description

Address Ratu Road, 6th Floor, Home Decor Building, Opposite Durga Mandir, Ranchi, JH, IND, 834001
Baba Food Processing (India) Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing of food-based products such as wheat flour and allied flour products like refined flour (maida), Semolina (suji), Bran etc. The company operates in the agro-products manufacturing industry. It sells its products under the brands brands are Bhajan and Panchakanya. The company generates revenue from the sale of its products.
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