CarTrade Tech (NSE:CARTRADE) Beneish M-Score: -2.18 (As of Jun. 27, 2026)


NSE:CARTRADE CarTrade Tech Ltd NSE:CARTRADE
71 GF Score
Price ₹2,694.40
GF Value ₹1,819.11
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What is CarTrade Tech Beneish M-Score?

CarTrade Tech NSE:CARTRADE +3.48% 71 Beneish M-Score is -2.18 as of Jun. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates NSE:CARTRADE with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹1,819.11 (Significantly Overvalued). Among 1,274 Vehicles & Parts companies, CarTrade Tech ranks worse than 75.51% 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 -2.18 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

NSE:CARTRADE' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.92   Med: -2.45   Max: -2.18
Current: -2.18

During the past 8 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of CarTrade Tech was -2.18. The lowest was -2.92. And the median was -2.45.


CarTrade Tech Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for CarTrade Tech'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.

CarTrade Tech Beneish M-Score Chart

CarTrade Tech Annual Data
Trend Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -2.92 -2.57 -2.20 -2.44 -2.18

CarTrade Tech 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 -2.44 0.00 0.00 0.00 -2.18

NSE:CARTRADE vs CVNA, PAG, ALTB: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Auto & Truck Dealerships subindustry, CarTrade Tech'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.


CarTrade Tech Beneish M-Score vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, CarTrade Tech's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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CarTrade Tech 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 CarTrade Tech 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 * 0.9883+0.528 * 0.9977+0.404 * 0.8886+0.892 * 1.2148+0.115 * 1.1737
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0+4.679 * -0.011295-0.327 * 0.9149
=-2.18

* 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 ₹1,570 Mil.
Revenue was ₹7,793 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹7,793 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹12,350 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹30,092 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹1,985 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹387 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹2,576 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹1,094 Mil.
Net Income was ₹2,230 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was ₹2,570 Mil.
Total Receivables was ₹1,308 Mil.
Revenue was ₹6,415 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹6,400 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹9,386 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹27,052 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹1,725 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹409 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹591 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹2,534 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹1,072 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)
=(1570.197 / 7792.672) / (1307.834 / 6414.573)
=0.201497 / 0.203885
=0.9883

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)
=(6400.059 / 6414.573) / (7792.672 / 7792.672)
=0.997737 / 1
=0.9977

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 - (12349.707 + 1984.592) / 30091.959) / (1 - (9385.641 + 1725.462) / 27052.388)
=0.52365 / 0.589275
=0.8886

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
=7792.672 / 6414.573
=1.2148

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))
=(408.602 / (408.602 + 1725.462)) / (386.854 / (386.854 + 1984.592))
=0.191467 / 0.16313
=1.1737

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 / 7792.672) / (590.602 / 6414.573)
=0 / 0.092072
=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)
=((1094.382 + 2575.59) / 30091.959) / ((1071.643 + 2534.386) / 27052.388)
=0.121959 / 0.133298
=0.9149

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
=(2229.995 - 0 - 2569.891) / 30091.959
=-0.011295

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.

CarTrade Tech has a M-score of -2.18 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 -2.18 mean?
CarTrade Tech (NSE:CARTRADE) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.18 as of Jun. 27, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on CarTrade Tech and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, CarTrade Tech ranks #962 out of 1274 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 75.5%.
Is CarTrade Tech's Beneish M-Score too high?
CarTrade Tech's current Beneish M-Score is -2.18. Based on the distribution chart, CarTrade Tech ranks #962 out of 1274 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, CarTrade Tech has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CarTrade Tech's Beneish M-Score compare to CVNA and PAG?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, CarTrade Tech ranks #962 out of 1274 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places CarTrade Tech 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Vehicles & Parts 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 CarTrade Tech and its competitors. CarTrade Tech's current Beneish M-Score is -2.18. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CarTrade Tech stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CarTrade Tech (NSE:CARTRADE) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹1,819.11, compared to a current price of ₹2,694.40 — trading 48.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.18. CarTrade Tech's overall GF Score™ is 71/100. 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 CarTrade Tech (NSE:CARTRADE), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.18 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 CarTrade Tech (NSE:CARTRADE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CarTrade Tech stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₹2,694.40 is trading 48.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹1,819.11. GuruFocus considers CarTrade Tech to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:CARTRADE:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.18
  • GF Value™: ₹1,819.11 vs. price of ₹2,694.40 (48.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100

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


CarTrade Tech Business Description

Other Exchanges 543333:India
Address S Pranavanandji Marg, Vishwaroop IT Park, 12th Floor, Sector 30A, Vashi, Navi Mumbai, MH, IND, 400 705
CarTrade Tech Ltd is a multi-channel auto platform provider company. The company operates brands such as CarWale, CarTrade, Shriram Automall, BikeWale, CarTradeExchange, Adroit Auto, and AutoBiz. The platform connects new and used automobile customers, vehicle dealers, vehicle OEMs, and other businesses to buy and sell different types of vehicles. The company operates within three segments: the Consumer Group, Remarketing Group, and Classifieds Group.
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