Crest Ventures (NSE:CREST) Beneish M-Score: -2.31 (As of Jun. 27, 2026)


NSE:CREST Crest Ventures Ltd NSE:CREST
85 GF Score
Price ₹392.75
GF Value ₹400.72
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Crest Ventures Beneish M-Score?

Crest Ventures NSE:CREST -1.49% 85 Beneish M-Score is -2.31 as of Jun. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates NSE:CREST with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹400.72 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 86 Diversified Financial Services companies, Crest Ventures ranks worse than 56.98% 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 -2.31 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

NSE:CREST' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.62   Med: -1.45   Max: 2.86
Current: -2.31

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Crest Ventures was 2.86. The lowest was -2.62. And the median was -1.45.


Crest Ventures Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Crest Ventures'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.

Crest Ventures Beneish M-Score Chart

Crest Ventures 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 -1.49 2.86 -2.00 -2.06 -2.31

Crest Ventures 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 -2.06 0.00 0.00 0.00 -2.31

NSE:CREST vs FRHC, VOYA: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Financial Conglomerates subindustry, Crest Ventures'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.


Crest Ventures Beneish M-Score vs Diversified Financial Services Industry

For the Diversified Financial Services industry and Financial Services sector, Crest Ventures's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Crest Ventures 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 Crest Ventures 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 * 0.7942+0.528 * 0.8862+0.404 * 1.7585+0.892 * 1.0266+0.115 * 0.6943
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0+4.679 * 0.000355-0.327 * 1.1454
=-2.31

* 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 ₹3,957 Mil.
Revenue was ₹1,558 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹957 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹11,755 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹19,252 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹190 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹53 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹57 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹2,820 Mil.
Net Income was ₹468 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was ₹462 Mil.
Total Receivables was ₹4,854 Mil.
Revenue was ₹1,518 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹827 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹10,904 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹14,211 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹240 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹43 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹93 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹1,254 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹601 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)
=(3957.185 / 1558.498) / (4853.868 / 1518.164)
=2.539102 / 3.197196
=0.7942

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)
=(826.518 / 1518.164) / (957.471 / 1558.498)
=0.544419 / 0.614355
=0.8862

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 - (11754.915 + 189.513) / 19252.186) / (1 - (10904.206 + 239.512) / 14211.391)
=0.379581 / 0.21586
=1.7585

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
=1558.498 / 1518.164
=1.0266

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))
=(42.505 / (42.505 + 239.512)) / (52.55 / (52.55 + 189.513))
=0.150718 / 0.217092
=0.6943

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 / 1558.498) / (93.022 / 1518.164)
=0 / 0.061273
=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)
=((2820.409 + 57.215) / 19252.186) / ((600.65 + 1253.849) / 14211.391)
=0.14947 / 0.130494
=1.1454

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
=(468.343 - 0 - 461.508) / 19252.186
=0.000355

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.

Crest Ventures has a M-score of -2.31 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 -2.31 mean?
Crest Ventures (NSE:CREST) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.31 as of Jun. 27, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Crest Ventures and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Crest Ventures ranks #49 out of 86 companies in the Diversified Financial Services industry, placing it in the top 57%.
Is Crest Ventures' Beneish M-Score too high?
Crest Ventures' current Beneish M-Score is -2.31. Based on the distribution chart, Crest Ventures ranks #49 out of 86 companies in the Diversified Financial Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Crest Ventures has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Crest Ventures' Beneish M-Score compare to FRHC and VOYA?
According to the Diversified Financial Services industry distribution chart, Crest Ventures ranks #49 out of 86 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Crest Ventures 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 Diversified Financial Services company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Diversified Financial 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 Crest Ventures and its competitors. Crest Ventures's current Beneish M-Score is -2.31. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Crest Ventures stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Crest Ventures (NSE:CREST) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹400.72, compared to a current price of ₹392.75 — trading 2% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.31. Crest Ventures' overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 10 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 Crest Ventures (NSE:CREST), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.31 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 Crest Ventures (NSE:CREST) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Crest Ventures stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹392.75 is trading 2% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹400.72. GuruFocus considers Crest Ventures to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:CREST:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.31
  • GF Value™: ₹400.72 vs. price of ₹392.75 (2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 85/100 with 10 warning signs

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


Crest Ventures Business Description

Other Exchanges 511413:India
Address 111, Maker Chambers IV, Nariman Point, 11th Floor, Mumbai, MH, IND, 400021
Crest Ventures Ltd is a non-banking finance company. Its operating segment includes Broking and intermediary activities; Real estate and related activities; Investing and financial activities and Others. Broking and intermediary services includes broking and related intermediary services in the wholesale debt market, foreign exchange markets, options and swaps, mutual fund and portfolio management services. Investing and financial services of the group includes investing in subsidiary, associates , joint ventures and other entities, dealing in fixed income securities market and advancing of inter-corporate loans.
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