Cambridge Technology Enterprises (NSE:CTE) Beneish M-Score: -3.66 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


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What is Cambridge Technology Enterprises Beneish M-Score?

Cambridge Technology Enterprises NSE:CTE -1.05% 69 Beneish M-Score is -3.66 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates NSE:CTE with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹62.15 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,634 Software companies, Cambridge Technology Enterprises ranks better than 89.6% 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 -3.66 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

NSE:CTE' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.99   Med: -2.7   Max: -0.82
Current: -3.66

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Cambridge Technology Enterprises was -0.82. The lowest was -3.99. And the median was -2.70.


Cambridge Technology Enterprises Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Cambridge Technology Enterprises'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.

Cambridge Technology Enterprises Beneish M-Score Chart

Cambridge Technology Enterprises 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 -2.23 -1.00 -2.51 -3.99 -3.66

Cambridge Technology Enterprises 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 -3.99 0.00 0.00 0.00 -3.66

NSE:CTE vs IBM, ACN, FISV: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Information Technology Services subindustry, Cambridge Technology Enterprises'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.


Cambridge Technology Enterprises Beneish M-Score vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Cambridge Technology Enterprises's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Cambridge Technology Enterprises's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Cambridge Technology Enterprises 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 Cambridge Technology Enterprises 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 * 0.8282+0.528 * 0.373+0.404 * 0.4783+0.892 * 0.91+0.115 * 3.3857
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0+4.679 * -0.190357-0.327 * 0.8687
=-3.66

* 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 ₹437 Mil.
Revenue was ₹1,810 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹321 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹995 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹1,850 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹577 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹89 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹431 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹557 Mil.
Net Income was ₹5 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was ₹357 Mil.
Total Receivables was ₹579 Mil.
Revenue was ₹1,989 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹132 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹1,162 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹1,960 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹183 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹151 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹41 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹713 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹493 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)
=(436.616 / 1810.251) / (579.286 / 1989.211)
=0.241191 / 0.291214
=0.8282

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)
=(131.565 / 1989.211) / (321.001 / 1810.251)
=0.066139 / 0.177324
=0.373

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 - (995.401 + 576.617) / 1849.502) / (1 - (1162.248 + 183.211) / 1960.386)
=0.150032 / 0.313676
=0.4783

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
=1810.251 / 1989.211
=0.91

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))
=(151.149 / (151.149 + 183.211)) / (88.854 / (88.854 + 576.617))
=0.452055 / 0.13352
=3.3857

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 / 1810.251) / (40.562 / 1989.211)
=0 / 0.020391
=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)
=((557.203 + 431.365) / 1849.502) / ((492.824 + 713.366) / 1960.386)
=0.534505 / 0.615282
=0.8687

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
=(4.766 - 0 - 356.832) / 1849.502
=-0.190357

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.

Cambridge Technology Enterprises has a M-score of -3.66 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 -3.66 mean?
Cambridge Technology Enterprises (NSE:CTE) has a Beneish M-Score of -3.66 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Cambridge Technology Enterprises and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Cambridge Technology Enterprises ranks #274 out of 2634 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 10.4%.
Is Cambridge Technology Enterprises' Beneish M-Score too high?
Cambridge Technology Enterprises' current Beneish M-Score is -3.66. Based on the distribution chart, Cambridge Technology Enterprises ranks #274 out of 2634 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Cambridge Technology Enterprises has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cambridge Technology Enterprises' Beneish M-Score compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Cambridge Technology Enterprises ranks #274 out of 2634 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Cambridge Technology Enterprises in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. 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 Software company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Software 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 Cambridge Technology Enterprises and its competitors. Cambridge Technology Enterprises's current Beneish M-Score is -3.66. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cambridge Technology Enterprises stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cambridge Technology Enterprises (NSE:CTE) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹62.15, compared to a current price of ₹31.18 — trading 49.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -3.66. Cambridge Technology Enterprises' overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 6 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 Cambridge Technology Enterprises (NSE:CTE), the current Beneish M-Score is -3.66 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 Cambridge Technology Enterprises (NSE:CTE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cambridge Technology Enterprises stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹31.18 is trading 49.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹62.15. GuruFocus considers Cambridge Technology Enterprises to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:CTE:

  • Beneish M-Score: -3.66
  • GF Value™: ₹62.15 vs. price of ₹31.18 (49.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 6 warning signs

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


Cambridge Technology Enterprises Business Description

Other Exchanges 532801:India
Address Image Gardens Road, Unit No. 403B & 404, 4th Floor, Capital Park, Plot No. 1-98/4/1-13, 28 & 29, Survey No.72, Madhapur, Hyderabad, TG, IND, 500081
Cambridge Technology Enterprises Ltd is a business and technology company, engaged in software development and information technology (IT) related activities. It offers various services, which include cloud computing, artificial intelligence (AI), enterprise mobility, DevOps, and application development. The company derives revenue from India, the USA, the Philippines, and other regions, of which the maximum revenue is generated from the USA. The company generates revenue from the sale of software services and the sale of software licenses, where the majority of its revenue is derived from the sale of software services.
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