Avenue Supermarts (NSE:DMART) Beneish M-Score: -3.01 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


NSE:DMART Avenue Supermarts Ltd NSE:DMART
98 GF Score
Price ₹4,294.60
GF Value ₹5,526.62
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Avenue Supermarts Beneish M-Score?

Avenue Supermarts NSE:DMART -0.95% 98 Beneish M-Score is -3.01 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates NSE:DMART with a GF Score™ of 98/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹5,526.62 (Modestly Undervalued). Among 293 Retail - Defensive companies, Avenue Supermarts ranks better than 80.89% 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 -3.01 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

NSE:DMART' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.01   Med: -2.42   Max: 0.45
Current: -3.01

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Avenue Supermarts was 0.45. The lowest was -3.01. And the median was -2.42.


Avenue Supermarts Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Avenue Supermarts'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.

Avenue Supermarts Beneish M-Score Chart

Avenue Supermarts 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 -2.47 -2.07 -2.51 -2.55 -3.01

Avenue Supermarts 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 -2.55 0.00 0.00 0.00 -3.01

NSE:DMART vs WMT, COST, TGT: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Discount Stores subindustry, Avenue Supermarts'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.


Avenue Supermarts Beneish M-Score vs Retail - Defensive Industry

For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Avenue Supermarts's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Avenue Supermarts 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 Avenue Supermarts 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 * 0.3895+0.528 * 0.9854+0.404 * 0.8696+0.892 * 1.1594+0.115 * 1.0356
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0+4.679 * -0.016808-0.327 * 1.4656
=-3.01

* 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 ₹1,493 Mil.
Revenue was ₹688,207 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹103,610 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹74,778 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹295,243 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹212,683 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹10,370 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹37,823 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹11,425 Mil.
Net Income was ₹29,705 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was ₹34,667 Mil.
Total Receivables was ₹3,307 Mil.
Revenue was ₹593,581 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹88,064 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹63,922 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹243,203 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹171,909 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹8,695 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹461 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹22,122 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹5,559 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)
=(1493.4 / 688207.4) / (3306.7 / 593580.5)
=0.00217 / 0.005571
=0.3895

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)
=(88063.5 / 593580.5) / (103610.1 / 688207.4)
=0.14836 / 0.150551
=0.9854

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 - (74777.8 + 212683.2) / 295242.6) / (1 - (63922 + 171909.1) / 243202.9)
=0.026357 / 0.030311
=0.8696

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
=688207.4 / 593580.5
=1.1594

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))
=(8695.2 / (8695.2 + 171909.1)) / (10370.2 / (10370.2 + 212683.2))
=0.048145 / 0.046492
=1.0356

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 / 688207.4) / (461.3 / 593580.5)
=0 / 0.000777
=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)
=((11425.4 + 37822.6) / 295242.6) / ((5558.5 + 22121.6) / 243202.9)
=0.166805 / 0.113815
=1.4656

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
=(29704.9 - 0 - 34667.4) / 295242.6
=-0.016808

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.

Avenue Supermarts has a M-score of -3.01 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 -3.01 mean?
Avenue Supermarts (NSE:DMART) has a Beneish M-Score of -3.01 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Avenue Supermarts and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Avenue Supermarts ranks #56 out of 293 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 19.1%.
Is Avenue Supermarts' Beneish M-Score too high?
Avenue Supermarts' current Beneish M-Score is -3.01. Based on the distribution chart, Avenue Supermarts ranks #56 out of 293 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Avenue Supermarts has a GF Score™ of 98/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Avenue Supermarts' Beneish M-Score compare to WMT and COST?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Avenue Supermarts ranks #56 out of 293 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Avenue Supermarts in the top 19% 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 Retail - Defensive company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Retail - Defensive 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 Avenue Supermarts and its competitors. Avenue Supermarts's current Beneish M-Score is -3.01. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Avenue Supermarts stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Avenue Supermarts (NSE:DMART) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹5,526.62, compared to a current price of ₹4,294.60 — trading 22.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -3.01. Avenue Supermarts' overall GF Score™ is 98/100. 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 Avenue Supermarts (NSE:DMART), the current Beneish M-Score is -3.01 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 Avenue Supermarts (NSE:DMART) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Avenue Supermarts stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹4,294.60 is trading 22.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹5,526.62. GuruFocus considers Avenue Supermarts to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:DMART:

  • Beneish M-Score: -3.01
  • GF Value™: ₹5,526.62 vs. price of ₹4,294.60 (22.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 98/100

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


Avenue Supermarts Business Description

Other Exchanges 540376:India
Address Road No. 33, Kamgar Hospital Road, Plot No. B-72 and B-72A, Wagle Industrial Estate, Thane, MH, IND, 400604
Avenue Supermarts Ltd is an India-based company engaged in the business of organized retail and operates supermarkets under the brand name of D-Mart. It provides products under the categories of Foods, Non-Foods (FMCG) and General Merchandise and Apparel. Foods category includes products such as dairy, staples, groceries, snacks, frozen products, processed foods, beverages and confectionary and fruits and vegetables. Non-Foods (FMCG) comprises home care products, personal care products, toiletries and other over-the-counter products. General Merchandise and Apparel include bed and bath, toys and games, crockery, plastic goods, garments, footwear, utensils and home appliances. The business operations of the company are principally carried out in India.
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