Crop Life Science (NSE:CLSL) Beneish M-Score: -2.01 (As of Jul. 01, 2026)


NSE:CLSL Crop Life Science Ltd NSE:CLSL
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What is Crop Life Science Beneish M-Score?

Crop Life Science NSE:CLSL 58 Beneish M-Score is -2.01 as of Jul. 01, 2026. GuruFocus rates NSE:CLSL with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹54.88 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 245 Agriculture companies, Crop Life Science ranks worse than 66.94% 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 -2.01 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

NSE:CLSL' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.44   Med: -2.01   Max: -0.39
Current: -2.01

During the past 7 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Crop Life Science was -0.39. The lowest was -2.44. And the median was -2.01.


Crop Life Science Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Crop Life Science'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.

Crop Life Science Beneish M-Score Chart

Crop Life Science Annual Data
Trend Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -1.84 -2.18 -0.39 -2.44 -2.01

Crop Life Science Semi-Annual Data
Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
Beneish M-Score Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -0.39 0.00 -2.44 0.00 -2.01

NSE:CLSL vs CTVA, CF, MOS: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Agricultural Inputs subindustry, Crop Life Science'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.


Crop Life Science Beneish M-Score vs Agriculture Industry

For the Agriculture industry and Basic Materials sector, Crop Life Science's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Crop Life Science's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Crop Life Science 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 Crop Life Science 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 * 1.0313+0.528 * 1.09+0.404 * 0.7829+0.892 * 1.0328+0.115 * 0.7884
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0+4.679 * 0.068604-0.327 * 1.0512
=-2.01

* 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 ₹741 Mil.
Revenue was ₹2,072 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹558 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹1,767 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹2,080 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹276 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹49 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹1,138 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹45 Mil.
Net Income was ₹66 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was ₹-76 Mil.
Total Receivables was ₹696 Mil.
Revenue was ₹2,006 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹589 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹1,421 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹1,817 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹354 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹48 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹75 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹928 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹55 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)
=(741.447 / 2071.742) / (696.075 / 2005.9)
=0.357886 / 0.347014
=1.0313

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)
=(588.949 / 2005.9) / (558.033 / 2071.742)
=0.293608 / 0.269354
=1.09

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 - (1766.585 + 275.679) / 2079.529) / (1 - (1420.985 + 354.483) / 1817.058)
=0.01792 / 0.022889
=0.7829

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
=2071.742 / 2005.9
=1.0328

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))
=(48.263 / (48.263 + 354.483)) / (49.415 / (49.415 + 275.679))
=0.119835 / 0.152002
=0.7884

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 / 2071.742) / (75.375 / 2005.9)
=0 / 0.037577
=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)
=((44.644 + 1137.926) / 2079.529) / ((55.082 + 927.914) / 1817.058)
=0.568672 / 0.540982
=1.0512

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
=(66.351 - 0 - -76.313) / 2079.529
=0.068604

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.

Crop Life Science has a M-score of -2.01 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 -2.01 mean?
Crop Life Science (NSE:CLSL) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.01 as of Jul. 01, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Crop Life Science and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Crop Life Science ranks #164 out of 245 companies in the Agriculture industry, placing it in the top 66.9%.
Is Crop Life Science's Beneish M-Score too high?
Crop Life Science's current Beneish M-Score is -2.01. Based on the distribution chart, Crop Life Science ranks #164 out of 245 companies in the Agriculture industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Crop Life Science has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Crop Life Science's Beneish M-Score compare to CTVA and CF?
According to the Agriculture industry distribution chart, Crop Life Science ranks #164 out of 245 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Crop Life Science 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 Crop Life Science and its competitors. Crop Life Science's current Beneish M-Score is -2.01. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Crop Life Science stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Crop Life Science (NSE:CLSL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹54.88, compared to a current price of ₹43.00 — trading 21.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.01. Crop Life Science's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 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 Crop Life Science (NSE:CLSL), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.01 as of Jul. 01, 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 Crop Life Science (NSE:CLSL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Crop Life Science stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹43.00 is trading 21.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹54.88. GuruFocus considers Crop Life Science to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:CLSL:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.01
  • GF Value™: ₹54.88 vs. price of ₹43.00 (21.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 58/100 with 8 warning signs

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


Crop Life Science Business Description

Address Old Padra Road, 6th Floor, ABS Tower, Near Chakli Circle, Vadodara, GJ, IND, 390007
Crop Life Science Ltd manufactures and distributes a broad range of crop protection chemicals, including pesticides, insecticides, fungicides, herbicides, micro fertilizers, bio-pesticides, bio-fertilizers, plant growth regulators, and soil plant health products. The company operates its manufacturing facility in Ankleshwar, Gujarat, leveraging technology to maintain quality standards. It serves agricultural markets within India and exports to countries including Indonesia, Bangladesh, Egypt, Myanmar, Vietnam, and Sudan. Segments include Agro chemicals and Agro trade. Revenue is generated through the sale of its agricultural chemicals and related products to farmers, distributors, and agri-businesses.
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