Digikore Studios (NSE:DIGIKORE) Beneish M-Score: -1.18 (As of Jul. 26, 2026)

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NSE:DIGIKORE Digikore Studios Ltd NSE:DIGIKORE
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What is Digikore Studios Beneish M-Score?

Digikore Studios NSE:DIGIKORE +4.65% 49 Beneish M-Score is -1.18 as of Jul. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates NSE:DIGIKORE with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹379.96 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 973 Media - Diversified companies, Digikore Studios ranks worse than 89.31% 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 -1.18 higher than -1.78, which implies that the company might have manipulated its financial results.

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

NSE:DIGIKORE' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.48   Med: -0.64   Max: 2.48
Current: -1.18

During the past 6 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Digikore Studios was 2.48. The lowest was -1.48. And the median was -0.64.


Digikore Studios Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Digikore Studios'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.

Digikore Studios Beneish M-Score Chart

Digikore Studios Annual Data
Trend Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.00 -0.10 2.48 -1.48 -1.18

Digikore Studios Semi-Annual Data
Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
Beneish M-Score Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only 2.48 0.00 -1.48 0.00 -1.18

NSE:DIGIKORE vs NFLX, DIS, WBD: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Entertainment subindustry, Digikore Studios'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.


Digikore Studios Beneish M-Score vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Digikore Studios's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Digikore Studios 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 Digikore Studios 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 * 0.7768+0.528 * 0.9495+0.404 * 0.5038+0.892 * 1.8314+0.115 * 0.892
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0+4.679 * 0.177159-0.327 * 1.0045
=-1.18

* 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 ₹744.5 Mil.
Revenue was ₹660.2 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹584.5 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹985.5 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹1,160.6 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹31.7 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹47.8 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹0.0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹636.4 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹34.6 Mil.
Net Income was ₹126.4 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹0.0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was ₹-79.3 Mil.
Total Receivables was ₹523.4 Mil.
Revenue was ₹360.5 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹303.0 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹605.9 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹839.7 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹27.9 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹32.2 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹68.5 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹435.6 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹47.7 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)
=(744.512 / 660.249) / (523.355 / 360.517)
=1.127623 / 1.451679
=0.7768

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)
=(303.014 / 360.517) / (584.467 / 660.249)
=0.840499 / 0.885222
=0.9495

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 - (985.49 + 31.727) / 1160.623) / (1 - (605.905 + 27.9) / 839.741)
=0.12356 / 0.245238
=0.5038

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
=660.249 / 360.517
=1.8314

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))
=(32.24 / (32.24 + 27.9)) / (47.786 / (47.786 + 31.727))
=0.536082 / 0.600983
=0.892

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 / 660.249) / (68.539 / 360.517)
=0 / 0.190113
=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)
=((34.558 + 636.36) / 1160.623) / ((47.691 + 435.56) / 839.741)
=0.578067 / 0.575476
=1.0045

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
=(126.358 - 0 - -79.257) / 1160.623
=0.177159

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.

Digikore Studios has a M-score of -1.18 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 -1.18 mean?
Digikore Studios (NSE:DIGIKORE) has a Beneish M-Score of -1.18 as of Jul. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Digikore Studios and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Digikore Studios ranks #869 out of 973 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 89.3%.
Is Digikore Studios' Beneish M-Score too high?
Digikore Studios' current Beneish M-Score is -1.18. Based on the distribution chart, Digikore Studios ranks #869 out of 973 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Digikore Studios has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Digikore Studios' Beneish M-Score compare to NFLX and DIS?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Digikore Studios ranks #869 out of 973 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Digikore Studios 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 Media - Diversified company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Media - Diversified 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 Digikore Studios and its competitors. Digikore Studios's current Beneish M-Score is -1.18. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Digikore Studios stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Digikore Studios (NSE:DIGIKORE) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹379.96, compared to a current price of ₹50.60 — trading 86.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -1.18. Digikore Studios' overall GF Score™ is 49/100 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 Digikore Studios (NSE:DIGIKORE), the current Beneish M-Score is -1.18 as of Jul. 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 Digikore Studios (NSE:DIGIKORE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Digikore Studios stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹50.60 is trading 86.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹379.96. GuruFocus considers Digikore Studios to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for NSE:DIGIKORE:

  • Beneish M-Score: -1.18
  • GF Value™: ₹379.96 vs. price of ₹50.60 (86.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 49/100 with 7 warning signs

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


Digikore Studios Business Description

Address Lalwani Tirumph, 4th Floor, Sakore Nagar, Viman Nagar, Pune, MH, IND, 411014
Digikore Studios Ltd serves as a hub for top-tier industry talent. Having a production facility in India, It specializes in delivering Visual Effects (VFX) for a diverse range of projects such as Films, Web Series, TV Series, Documentaries, and Commercials, all while maintaining emphasis on cost-effectiveness. The company provides Visual Effects services such as Animation, Comics, Roto, matchmaking, paints for Films, TV series, Web series, Documentaries & commercials, and the creation of sets for virtual Production. Geographically, the company generates the majority of its revenue from Outside India.
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