Bharat Dynamics (NSE:BDL) Beneish M-Score: -3.31 (As of Jun. 27, 2026)


NSE:BDL Bharat Dynamics Ltd NSE:BDL
84 GF Score
Price ₹1,368.40
GF Value ₹1,210.93
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 9 Warning Signs
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What is Bharat Dynamics Beneish M-Score?

Bharat Dynamics NSE:BDL -1.09% 84 Beneish M-Score is -3.31 as of Jun. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates NSE:BDL with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹1,210.93 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 326 Aerospace & Defense companies, Bharat Dynamics ranks better than 91.1% 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 -3.31 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

NSE:BDL' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.74   Med: -2.36   Max: -1.52
Current: -3.31

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Bharat Dynamics was -1.52. The lowest was -3.74. And the median was -2.36.


Bharat Dynamics Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Bharat Dynamics'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.

Bharat Dynamics Beneish M-Score Chart

Bharat Dynamics 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 -2.33 -3.47 -2.72 -2.21 -3.31

Bharat Dynamics 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 -2.21 0.00 0.00 0.00 -3.31

NSE:BDL vs GE, RTX, BA: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Bharat Dynamics'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.


Bharat Dynamics Beneish M-Score vs Aerospace & Defense Industry

For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Bharat Dynamics's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Bharat Dynamics 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 Bharat Dynamics 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 * 0.3263+0.528 * 1.0025+0.404 * 0.9551+0.892 * 0.7268+0.115 * 0.9959
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0+4.679 * -0.012878-0.327 * 1.1983
=-3.31

* 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 ₹4,249 Mil.
Revenue was ₹24,154 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹11,929 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹127,570 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹142,615 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹9,236 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹759 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹63,458 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹0 Mil.
Net Income was ₹4,203 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was ₹6,040 Mil.
Total Receivables was ₹17,914 Mil.
Revenue was ₹33,231 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹16,452 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹103,779 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹117,425 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹8,637 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹707 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹1,239 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹43,602 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹3 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)
=(4249.172 / 24153.596) / (17914.056 / 33230.729)
=0.175923 / 0.539081
=0.3263

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)
=(16451.791 / 33230.729) / (11928.657 / 24153.596)
=0.495078 / 0.493867
=1.0025

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 - (127569.704 + 9235.59) / 142614.989) / (1 - (103779.184 + 8637.113) / 117424.843)
=0.040737 / 0.042653
=0.9551

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
=24153.596 / 33230.729
=0.7268

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))
=(706.961 / (706.961 + 8637.113)) / (759.286 / (759.286 + 9235.59))
=0.075659 / 0.075968
=0.9959

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 / 24153.596) / (1238.683 / 33230.729)
=0 / 0.037275
=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)
=((0 + 63458.214) / 142614.989) / ((3.152 + 43601.692) / 117424.843)
=0.444962 / 0.371343
=1.1983

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
=(4203.376 - 0 - 6040.017) / 142614.989
=-0.012878

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.

Bharat Dynamics has a M-score of -3.31 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 -3.31 mean?
Bharat Dynamics (NSE:BDL) has a Beneish M-Score of -3.31 as of Jun. 27, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Bharat Dynamics and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Bharat Dynamics ranks #29 out of 326 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 8.9%.
Is Bharat Dynamics' Beneish M-Score too high?
Bharat Dynamics' current Beneish M-Score is -3.31. Based on the distribution chart, Bharat Dynamics ranks #29 out of 326 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Bharat Dynamics has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bharat Dynamics' Beneish M-Score compare to GE and RTX?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Bharat Dynamics ranks #29 out of 326 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Bharat Dynamics in the top 9% 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 an Aerospace & Defense company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Aerospace & Defense 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 Bharat Dynamics and its competitors. Bharat Dynamics's current Beneish M-Score is -3.31. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bharat Dynamics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bharat Dynamics (NSE:BDL) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹1,210.93, compared to a current price of ₹1,368.40 — trading 13% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -3.31. Bharat Dynamics' overall GF Score™ is 84/100 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 Bharat Dynamics (NSE:BDL), the current Beneish M-Score is -3.31 as of Jun. 27, 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 Bharat Dynamics (NSE:BDL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bharat Dynamics stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₹1,368.40 is trading 13% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹1,210.93. GuruFocus considers Bharat Dynamics to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:BDL:

  • Beneish M-Score: -3.31
  • GF Value™: ₹1,210.93 vs. price of ₹1,368.40 (13% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 9 warning signs

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


Bharat Dynamics Business Description

Other Exchanges 541143:India
Address Plot No. 38-39, Near ICICI towers, TSFC Building, Financial District, Nanakramguda, Hyderabad, TG, IND, 500032
Bharat Dynamics Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing of Missiles and allied Defence equipment. The Company provides the majority of its goods and services to the Indian Armed Forces and the Government of India. Its products comprise Milan-2T ATGM, Helina, Astra Weapon System, FLAME, Anti-Submarine Warfare Suite (ASW SUITE), Astra Weapon Systemothers, and Others.
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