Century Enka (NSE:CENTENKA) Beneish M-Score: -2.20 (As of Jun. 27, 2026)


NSE:CENTENKA Century Enka Ltd NSE:CENTENKA
71 GF Score
Price ₹517.90
GF Value ₹428.69
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Century Enka Beneish M-Score?

Century Enka NSE:CENTENKA -1.11% 71 Beneish M-Score is -2.20 as of Jun. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates NSE:CENTENKA with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹428.69 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,001 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Century Enka ranks worse than 69.73% 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 -2.2 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

NSE:CENTENKA' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3   Med: -2.34   Max: -1.65
Current: -2.2

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Century Enka was -1.65. The lowest was -3.00. And the median was -2.34.


Century Enka Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Century Enka'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.

Century Enka Beneish M-Score Chart

Century Enka 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 -1.65 -2.84 -2.45 -2.81 -2.20

Century Enka 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 -2.81 0.00 0.00 0.00 -2.20

Century Enka Beneish M-Score Competitor Comparison

For the Textile Manufacturing subindustry, Century Enka'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.


Century Enka Beneish M-Score vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry

For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Century Enka's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Century Enka 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 Century Enka 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 * 1.0375+0.528 * 0.8052+0.404 * 1.8406+0.892 * 0.852+0.115 * 0.9603
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0+4.679 * -0.013282-0.327 * 0.8912
=-2.20

* 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 ₹1,957 Mil.
Revenue was ₹17,054 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹4,820 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹9,188 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹18,514 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹7,745 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹554 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹2,175 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹76 Mil.
Net Income was ₹1,008 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was ₹1,254 Mil.
Total Receivables was ₹2,214 Mil.
Revenue was ₹20,017 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹4,555 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹8,969 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹17,817 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹8,022 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹550 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹218 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹2,208 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹222 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)
=(1956.6 / 17054.1) / (2213.6 / 20016.9)
=0.114729 / 0.110587
=1.0375

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)
=(4555.2 / 20016.9) / (4819.8 / 17054.1)
=0.227568 / 0.282618
=0.8052

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 - (9188.4 + 7744.5) / 18514) / (1 - (8969.2 + 8021.5) / 17817.4)
=0.0854 / 0.046398
=1.8406

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
=17054.1 / 20016.9
=0.852

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))
=(549.7 / (549.7 + 8021.5)) / (554.2 / (554.2 + 7744.5))
=0.064133 / 0.066782
=0.9603

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 / 17054.1) / (218.3 / 20016.9)
=0 / 0.010906
=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)
=((75.7 + 2174.6) / 18514) / ((221.7 + 2208.4) / 17817.4)
=0.121546 / 0.136389
=0.8912

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
=(1008.4 - 0 - 1254.3) / 18514
=-0.013282

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.

Century Enka has a M-score of -2.20 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 -2.20 mean?
Century Enka (NSE:CENTENKA) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.20 as of Jun. 27, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Century Enka and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Century Enka ranks #698 out of 1001 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 69.7%.
Is Century Enka's Beneish M-Score too high?
Century Enka's current Beneish M-Score is -2.20. Based on the distribution chart, Century Enka ranks #698 out of 1001 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Century Enka has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Century Enka's Beneish M-Score compare to competitors?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Century Enka ranks #698 out of 1001 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Century Enka 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories 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 Century Enka and its competitors. Century Enka's current Beneish M-Score is -2.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Century Enka stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Century Enka (NSE:CENTENKA) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹428.69, compared to a current price of ₹517.90 — trading 20.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.20. Century Enka's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 8 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 Century Enka (NSE:CENTENKA), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.20 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 Century Enka (NSE:CENTENKA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Century Enka stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₹517.90 is trading 20.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹428.69. GuruFocus considers Century Enka to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:CENTENKA:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.20
  • GF Value™: ₹428.69 vs. price of ₹517.90 (20.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 8 warning signs

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


Century Enka Business Description

Other Exchanges 500280:India
Address Plot Number 72 and 72-A, MIDC, Bhosari, Pune, MH, IND, 411026
Century Enka Ltd is engaged in the business of synthetic yarn and related products in India. Its products include polyester filament yarns, fabrics, nylon filament yarns, polyester chips, and nylon chips. Its nylon tyre cord fabrics are used as reinforcement material in bias tyres and nylon textile yarns are used in the apparel industry. Geographically the firm caters its services only in India. The company derives its revenue from the manufacturing and selling of synthetic yarn and related goods. Its products include: Mono filament, Mother Yarn, Multifilament Yarns, TOW, yarn, Greige Fabric and Dipped Fabric.
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