Deepak Builders & Engineers India (NSE:DBEIL) Beneish M-Score: -2.61 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


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What is Deepak Builders & Engineers India Beneish M-Score?

Deepak Builders & Engineers India NSE:DBEIL +3.09% 37 Beneish M-Score is -2.61 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates NSE:DBEIL with a GF Score™ of 37/100. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,704 Construction companies, Deepak Builders & Engineers India ranks better than 59.98% 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 -2.61 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

The historical rank and industry rank for Deepak Builders & Engineers India's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

NSE:DBEIL' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.61   Med: -2.09   Max: -0.44
Current: -2.61

During the past 6 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Deepak Builders & Engineers India was -0.44. The lowest was -2.61. And the median was -2.09.


Deepak Builders & Engineers India Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Deepak Builders & Engineers India'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.

Deepak Builders & Engineers India Beneish M-Score Chart

Deepak Builders & Engineers India Annual Data
Trend Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.00 -2.39 -1.78 -0.44 -2.61

Deepak Builders & Engineers India Quarterly Data
Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Oct23 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 -0.44 -0.70 0.00 0.00 -2.61

NSE:DBEIL vs PWR, FIX, EME: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Deepak Builders & Engineers India'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.


Deepak Builders & Engineers India Beneish M-Score vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Deepak Builders & Engineers India's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Deepak Builders & Engineers India's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Deepak Builders & Engineers India 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 Deepak Builders & Engineers India 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 * 0.3295+0.528 * 1.1717+0.404 * 0.8969+0.892 * 0.9527+0.115 * 0.9318
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0+4.679 * 0.071288-0.327 * 1.0513
=-2.61

* 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 ₹1,008 Mil.
Revenue was ₹5,543 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹1,272 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹6,700 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹8,713 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹668 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹72 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹2,654 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹430 Mil.
Net Income was ₹397 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was ₹-225 Mil.
Total Receivables was ₹3,211 Mil.
Revenue was ₹5,818 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹1,564 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹6,203 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹8,319 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹685 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹68 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹29 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹2,257 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹544 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)
=(1008.054 / 5542.811) / (3210.906 / 5817.938)
=0.181867 / 0.551898
=0.3295

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)
=(1564.17 / 5817.938) / (1271.877 / 5542.811)
=0.268853 / 0.229464
=1.1717

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 - (6699.915 + 667.994) / 8712.585) / (1 - (6202.985 + 684.935) / 8319.486)
=0.154337 / 0.172074
=0.8969

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
=5542.811 / 5817.938
=0.9527

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))
=(67.953 / (67.953 + 684.935)) / (71.642 / (71.642 + 667.994))
=0.090256 / 0.096861
=0.9318

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 / 5542.811) / (28.908 / 5817.938)
=0 / 0.004969
=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)
=((429.751 + 2653.73) / 8712.585) / ((543.769 + 2256.973) / 8319.486)
=0.353911 / 0.336648
=1.0513

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
=(396.521 - 0 - -224.578) / 8712.585
=0.071288

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.

Deepak Builders & Engineers India has a M-score of -2.61 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 -2.61 mean?
Deepak Builders & Engineers India (NSE:DBEIL) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.61 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Deepak Builders & Engineers India and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Deepak Builders & Engineers India ranks #682 out of 1704 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 40%.
Is Deepak Builders & Engineers India's Beneish M-Score too high?
Deepak Builders & Engineers India's current Beneish M-Score is -2.61. Based on the distribution chart, Deepak Builders & Engineers India ranks #682 out of 1704 companies in the Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Deepak Builders & Engineers India has a GF Score™ of 37/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Deepak Builders & Engineers India's Beneish M-Score compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Deepak Builders & Engineers India ranks #682 out of 1704 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Deepak Builders & Engineers India in the upper 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 Construction company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Construction 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 Deepak Builders & Engineers India and its competitors. Deepak Builders & Engineers India's current Beneish M-Score is -2.61. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Deepak Builders & Engineers India stock overvalued right now?
Deepak Builders & Engineers India (NSE:DBEIL) has a current Beneish M-Score of -2.61. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.61. Deepak Builders & Engineers India's overall GF Score™ is 37/100 with 7 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 Deepak Builders & Engineers India (NSE:DBEIL), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.61 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.

Deepak Builders & Engineers India Business Description

Other Exchanges 544276:India
Address Near Lodhi Club, Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar, Ludhiana, PB, IND, 141 012
Deepak Builders & Engineers India Ltd is an integrated engineering and construction company. It is engaged in the business of Construction Contract Works and the Construction of Infrastructure Facilities, including Hospitals, flyovers, bridges, ROBs, RUBs, Roads, and buildings. It also includes projects comprising architectural & structural work, civil works, HVAC, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing works, firefighting & fire alarm systems, public health services, information technology systems, modular operating theatres, medical gas pipeline systems, and external development work, including landscaping work. The Company has only one business segment, Construction Services and related services.
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