CMS Info Systems (NSE:CMSINFO) Beneish M-Score: -2.29 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


NSE:CMSINFO CMS Info Systems Ltd NSE:CMSINFO
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What is CMS Info Systems Beneish M-Score?

CMS Info Systems NSE:CMSINFO -3.21% 81 Beneish M-Score is -2.29 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates NSE:CMSINFO with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹465.43 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,020 Business Services companies, CMS Info Systems ranks worse than 68.43% 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 -2.29 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

NSE:CMSINFO' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.71   Med: -2.49   Max: -2.29
Current: -2.29

During the past 8 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of CMS Info Systems was -2.29. The lowest was -2.71. And the median was -2.49.


CMS Info Systems Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for CMS Info Systems'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.

CMS Info Systems Beneish M-Score Chart

CMS Info Systems Annual Data
Trend Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -2.46 -2.71 -2.40 -2.52 -2.29

CMS Info Systems 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 -2.52 0.00 0.00 0.00 -2.29

NSE:CMSINFO vs CTAS, CPRT, GPN: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, CMS Info Systems'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.


CMS Info Systems Beneish M-Score vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, CMS Info Systems's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where CMS Info Systems's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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CMS Info Systems 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 CMS Info Systems 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 * 1.0028+0.528 * 0.9834+0.404 * 1.2351+0.892 * 1.0258+0.115 * 0.9901
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0+4.679 * -0.02662-0.327 * 0.8992
=-2.29

* 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 ₹9,122 Mil.
Revenue was ₹24,872 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹22,798 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹15,665 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹32,382 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹10,317 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹2,077 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹6,119 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹1,554 Mil.
Net Income was ₹3,034 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was ₹3,896 Mil.
Total Receivables was ₹8,868 Mil.
Revenue was ₹24,245 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹21,856 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹18,090 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹31,199 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹8,116 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹1,614 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹1,243 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹6,901 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹1,321 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)
=(9122.13 / 24871.82) / (8867.62 / 24245.32)
=0.366766 / 0.365746
=1.0028

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)
=(21855.88 / 24245.32) / (22798.01 / 24871.82)
=0.901447 / 0.91662
=0.9834

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 - (15664.87 + 10316.52) / 32381.66) / (1 - (18090.3 + 8116.11) / 31199.24)
=0.197651 / 0.160031
=1.2351

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
=24871.82 / 24245.32
=1.0258

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))
=(1614.32 / (1614.32 + 8116.11)) / (2076.57 / (2076.57 + 10316.52))
=0.165904 / 0.167559
=0.9901

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 / 24871.82) / (1242.62 / 24245.32)
=0 / 0.051252
=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)
=((1553.71 + 6119.07) / 32381.66) / ((1320.54 + 6900.7) / 31199.24)
=0.236948 / 0.263508
=0.8992

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
=(3033.92 - 0 - 3895.93) / 32381.66
=-0.02662

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.

CMS Info Systems has a M-score of -2.29 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 -2.29 mean?
CMS Info Systems (NSE:CMSINFO) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.29 as of Jun. 25, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on CMS Info Systems and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, CMS Info Systems ranks #698 out of 1020 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 68.4%.
Is CMS Info Systems' Beneish M-Score too high?
CMS Info Systems' current Beneish M-Score is -2.29. Based on the distribution chart, CMS Info Systems ranks #698 out of 1020 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, CMS Info Systems has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CMS Info Systems' Beneish M-Score compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, CMS Info Systems ranks #698 out of 1020 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places CMS Info Systems 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 Business Services company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Business Services 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 CMS Info Systems and its competitors. CMS Info Systems's current Beneish M-Score is -2.29. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CMS Info Systems stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CMS Info Systems (NSE:CMSINFO) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹465.43, compared to a current price of ₹291.10 — trading 37.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.29. CMS Info Systems' overall GF Score™ is 81/100 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 CMS Info Systems (NSE:CMSINFO), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.29 as of Jun. 25, 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 CMS Info Systems (NSE:CMSINFO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CMS Info Systems stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹291.10 is trading 37.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹465.43. GuruFocus considers CMS Info Systems to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:CMSINFO:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.29
  • GF Value™: ₹465.43 vs. price of ₹291.10 (37.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 3 warning signs

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


CMS Info Systems Business Description

Other Exchanges 543441:India
Address Off Western Express Highway, Grand Hyatt Mumbai, Lobby level, Santacruz East, Mumbai, MH, IND, 400055
CMS Info Systems Ltd is engaged in the business of providing ATM and Cash Management services, supply, installation and maintenance of ATM and cash deposit machines, and also engaged in card trading and personalization services. Its reportable segments are; Cash Management services; Managed services; and Card services. Maximum revenue for the company is generated from its Cash Management services segment which provides ATM cash management services, Retail cash management services, Cash in transit services for banks, and other related services.
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