Chambal Fertilisers & Chemicals (NSE:CHAMBLFERT) Beneish M-Score: 0.36 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


NSE:CHAMBLFERT Chambal Fertilisers & Chemicals Ltd NSE:CHAMBLFERT
86 GF Score
Price ₹469.05
GF Value ₹505.51
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Chambal Fertilisers & Chemicals Beneish M-Score?

Chambal Fertilisers & Chemicals NSE:CHAMBLFERT -1.89% 86 Beneish M-Score is 0.36 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates NSE:CHAMBLFERT with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹505.51 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 246 Agriculture companies, Chambal Fertilisers & Chemicals ranks worse than 94.72% 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.

Warning Sign:

Beneish M-Score 0.36 higher than -1.78, which implies that the company might have manipulated its financial results.

The historical rank and industry rank for Chambal Fertilisers & Chemicals's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

NSE:CHAMBLFERT' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -5.25   Med: -2.6   Max: 0.36
Current: 0.36

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Chambal Fertilisers & Chemicals was 0.36. The lowest was -5.25. And the median was -2.60.


Chambal Fertilisers & Chemicals Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Chambal Fertilisers & Chemicals'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.

Chambal Fertilisers & Chemicals Beneish M-Score Chart

Chambal Fertilisers & Chemicals 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 -1.29 -2.78 -4.46 -1.42 0.36

Chambal Fertilisers & Chemicals 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 -1.42 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.36

NSE:CHAMBLFERT vs CTVA, CF: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Agricultural Inputs subindustry, Chambal Fertilisers & Chemicals'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.


Chambal Fertilisers & Chemicals Beneish M-Score vs Agriculture Industry

For the Agriculture industry and Basic Materials sector, Chambal Fertilisers & Chemicals's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Chambal Fertilisers & Chemicals's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Chambal Fertilisers & Chemicals 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 Chambal Fertilisers & Chemicals 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 * 3.1481+0.528 * 1.2208+0.404 * 0.9467+0.892 * 1.2492+0.115 * 1.0132
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0+4.679 * 0.126063-0.327 * 1.658
=0.36

* 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 ₹20,752 Mil.
Revenue was ₹207,937 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹75,005 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹59,621 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹144,024 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹74,907 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹3,490 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹25,553 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹991 Mil.
Net Income was ₹19,534 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was ₹1,378 Mil.
Total Receivables was ₹5,277 Mil.
Revenue was ₹166,462 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹73,301 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹36,221 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹114,067 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹69,903 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹3,302 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹536 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹11,741 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹938 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)
=(20752.1 / 207936.6) / (5277.2 / 166462)
=0.0998 / 0.031702
=3.1481

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)
=(73301 / 166462) / (75004.5 / 207936.6)
=0.440347 / 0.360709
=1.2208

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 - (59621.4 + 74907.1) / 144024.4) / (1 - (36220.6 + 69902.6) / 114067.1)
=0.065933 / 0.069642
=0.9467

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
=207936.6 / 166462
=1.2492

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))
=(3301.5 / (3301.5 + 69902.6)) / (3489.7 / (3489.7 + 74907.1))
=0.0451 / 0.044513
=1.0132

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 / 207936.6) / (535.8 / 166462)
=0 / 0.003219
=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)
=((990.8 + 25553) / 144024.4) / ((938.1 + 11741.3) / 114067.1)
=0.184301 / 0.111157
=1.658

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
=(19533.9 - 0 - 1377.7) / 144024.4
=0.126063

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.

Chambal Fertilisers & Chemicals has a M-score of 0.36 signals that the company is likely to be a manipulator.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Beneish M-Score →
What does a Beneish M-Score of 0.36 mean?
Chambal Fertilisers & Chemicals (NSE:CHAMBLFERT) has a Beneish M-Score of 0.36 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Chambal Fertilisers & Chemicals and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Chambal Fertilisers & Chemicals ranks #233 out of 246 companies in the Agriculture industry, placing it in the top 94.7%.
Is Chambal Fertilisers & Chemicals' Beneish M-Score too high?
Chambal Fertilisers & Chemicals' current Beneish M-Score is 0.36. Based on the distribution chart, Chambal Fertilisers & Chemicals ranks #233 out of 246 companies in the Agriculture industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Chambal Fertilisers & Chemicals has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chambal Fertilisers & Chemicals' Beneish M-Score compare to CTVA and CF?
According to the Agriculture industry distribution chart, Chambal Fertilisers & Chemicals ranks #233 out of 246 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Chambal Fertilisers & Chemicals 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 an Agriculture company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Agriculture 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 Chambal Fertilisers & Chemicals and its competitors. Chambal Fertilisers & Chemicals's current Beneish M-Score is 0.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chambal Fertilisers & Chemicals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chambal Fertilisers & Chemicals (NSE:CHAMBLFERT) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹505.51, compared to a current price of ₹469.05 — trading 7.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is 0.36. Chambal Fertilisers & Chemicals' overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 3 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 Chambal Fertilisers & Chemicals (NSE:CHAMBLFERT), the current Beneish M-Score is 0.36 as of Jun. 26, 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 Chambal Fertilisers & Chemicals (NSE:CHAMBLFERT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chambal Fertilisers & Chemicals stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹469.05 is trading 7.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹505.51. GuruFocus considers Chambal Fertilisers & Chemicals to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:CHAMBLFERT:

  • Beneish M-Score: 0.36
  • GF Value™: ₹505.51 vs. price of ₹469.05 (7.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 86/100 with 3 warning signs

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


Chambal Fertilisers & Chemicals Business Description

Other Exchanges 500085:India
Address Corporate One, First Floor, 5, Commercial Centre, Jasola, New Delhi, IND, 110 025
Chambal Fertilisers & Chemicals Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing of Urea. It also deals in other fertilizers and Agri-inputs and has a joint venture for the manufacturing of Phosphoric Acid in Morocco. The company's reportable segments are; Own Manufactured Fertilisers which generates maximum revenue and includes the manufacturing and marketing of Urea; the Complex Fertilisers segment includes the purchase and sale of DAP, MOP, and various grades of NPK fertilizers; and the Crop Protection Chemicals and Speciality Nutrients segment includes the purchase and sale of Crop Protection Chemicals and Speciality Nutrients such as Insecticides, Herbicides, and Fungicides. Geographically, the company derives its key revenue from India.
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