Continental Seeds and Chemicals (NSE:CONTI) Beneish M-Score: -0.32 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


NSE:CONTI Continental Seeds and Chemicals Ltd NSE:CONTI
67 GF Score
Price ₹11.75
GF Value ₹19.11
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What is Continental Seeds and Chemicals Beneish M-Score?

Continental Seeds and Chemicals NSE:CONTI 67 Beneish M-Score is -0.32 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates NSE:CONTI with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹19.11 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 246 Agriculture companies, Continental Seeds and Chemicals ranks worse than 93.5% 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 -0.32 higher than -1.78, which implies that the company might have manipulated its financial results.

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

NSE:CONTI' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.55   Med: -2.01   Max: 1.18
Current: -0.32

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Continental Seeds and Chemicals was 1.18. The lowest was -4.55. And the median was -2.01.


Continental Seeds and Chemicals Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Continental Seeds and 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.

Continental Seeds and Chemicals Beneish M-Score Chart

Continental Seeds and Chemicals Annual Data
Trend Mar16 Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.02 -4.55 -1.99 -2.55 -0.32

Continental Seeds and Chemicals Semi-Annual Data
Mar13 Mar14 Mar15 Mar16 Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25
Beneish M-Score Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.02 -4.55 -1.99 -2.55 -0.32

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

For the Agricultural Inputs subindustry, Continental Seeds and 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.


Continental Seeds and Chemicals Beneish M-Score vs Agriculture Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Continental Seeds and Chemicals's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Continental Seeds and 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 Continental Seeds and 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 * 1.9242+0.528 * 0.6066+0.404 * 0.7231+0.892 * 0.9291+0.115 * 1.1081
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.2857+4.679 * 0.334092-0.327 * 0.4779
=-0.32

* 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 (Mar25) TTM:Last Year (Mar24) TTM:
Total Receivables was ₹61.1 Mil.
Revenue was ₹907.5 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹58.4 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹189.5 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹366.2 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹152.9 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹24.9 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹6.1 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹67.1 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹3.3 Mil.
Net Income was ₹18.3 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹0.0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was ₹-104.1 Mil.
Total Receivables was ₹34.2 Mil.
Revenue was ₹976.8 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹38.1 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹80.0 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹265.4 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹161.5 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹29.7 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹5.1 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹90.0 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹16.7 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)
=(61.071 / 907.501) / (34.161 / 976.791)
=0.067296 / 0.034973
=1.9242

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)
=(38.137 / 976.791) / (58.414 / 907.501)
=0.039043 / 0.064368
=0.6066

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 - (189.463 + 152.884) / 366.225) / (1 - (79.968 + 161.46) / 265.355)
=0.0652 / 0.09017
=0.7231

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
=907.501 / 976.791
=0.9291

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))
=(29.716 / (29.716 + 161.46)) / (24.944 / (24.944 + 152.884))
=0.155438 / 0.14027
=1.1081

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)
=(6.138 / 907.501) / (5.139 / 976.791)
=0.006764 / 0.005261
=1.2857

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)
=((3.258 + 67.148) / 366.225) / ((16.732 + 90.019) / 265.355)
=0.192248 / 0.402295
=0.4779

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
=(18.253 - 0 - -104.1) / 366.225
=0.334092

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.

Continental Seeds and Chemicals has a M-score of -0.32 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 -0.32 mean?
Continental Seeds and Chemicals (NSE:CONTI) has a Beneish M-Score of -0.32 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Continental Seeds and Chemicals and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Continental Seeds and Chemicals ranks #230 out of 246 companies in the Agriculture industry, placing it in the top 93.5%.
Is Continental Seeds and Chemicals' Beneish M-Score too high?
Continental Seeds and Chemicals' current Beneish M-Score is -0.32. Based on the distribution chart, Continental Seeds and Chemicals ranks #230 out of 246 companies in the Agriculture industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Continental Seeds and Chemicals has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Continental Seeds and Chemicals' Beneish M-Score compare to CTVA and CF?
According to the Agriculture industry distribution chart, Continental Seeds and Chemicals ranks #230 out of 246 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Continental Seeds and 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 Continental Seeds and Chemicals and its competitors. Continental Seeds and Chemicals's current Beneish M-Score is -0.32. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Continental Seeds and Chemicals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Continental Seeds and Chemicals (NSE:CONTI) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹19.11, compared to a current price of ₹11.75 — trading 38.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -0.32. Continental Seeds and Chemicals' overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 4 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 Continental Seeds and Chemicals (NSE:CONTI), the current Beneish M-Score is -0.32 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 Continental Seeds and Chemicals (NSE:CONTI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Continental Seeds and Chemicals stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹11.75 is trading 38.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹19.11. GuruFocus considers Continental Seeds and Chemicals to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for NSE:CONTI:

  • Beneish M-Score: -0.32
  • GF Value™: ₹19.11 vs. price of ₹11.75 (38.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 4 warning signs

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


Continental Seeds and Chemicals Business Description

Address DTJ-114, DLF Tower B, Jasola, New Delhi, IND, 110025
Continental Seeds and Chemicals Ltd is engaged in the business of developing, processing, grading, and supplying all kinds of agricultural foundation and certified seeds, and trading of Mentha Oil.
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