Effwa Infra & Research (NSE:EFFWA) Beneish M-Score: 119.38 (As of Aug. 11, 2026)

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What is Effwa Infra & Research Beneish M-Score?

Effwa Infra & Research NSE:EFFWA -1.88% 49 Beneish M-Score is 119.38 as of Aug. 11, 2026. GuruFocus rates NSE:EFFWA with a GF Score™ of 49/100. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 225 Waste Management companies, Effwa Infra & Research ranks worse than 100% 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 119.38 higher than -1.78, which implies that the company might have manipulated its financial results.

The historical rank and industry rank for Effwa Infra & Research's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

NSE:EFFWA' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.15   Med: -0.89   Max: 119.38
Current: 119.38

During the past 6 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Effwa Infra & Research was 119.38. The lowest was -2.15. And the median was -0.89.

Effwa Infra & Research Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Effwa Infra & Research'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.

Effwa Infra & Research Beneish M-Score Chart

Effwa Infra & Research Annual Data
Trend Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.00 -1.29 -2.15 -0.49 119.38

Effwa Infra & Research Semi-Annual Data
Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Beneish M-Score Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.00 -1.29 -2.15 -0.49 119.38

NSE:EFFWA vs WM, RSG, WCN: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Waste Management subindustry, Effwa Infra & Research'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.

Effwa Infra & Research Beneish M-Score vs Waste Management Industry

For the Waste Management industry and Industrials sector, Effwa Infra & Research's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Effwa Infra & Research's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Effwa Infra & Research 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 Effwa Infra & Research 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 * 0.8025+0.528 * 0.9818+0.404 * 302.4169+0.892 * 1.3683+0.115 * 0.9418
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.0933+4.679 * -0.004079-0.327 * 1.0276
=119.38

* 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 ₹1,310 Mil.
Revenue was ₹2,533 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹714 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹1,777 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹1,981 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹6 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹2 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹35 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹609 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹137 Mil.
Net Income was ₹286 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was ₹294 Mil.
 Total Receivables was ₹1,193 Mil.
Revenue was ₹1,851 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹513 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹1,491 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹1,498 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹6 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹2 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹24 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹518 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹31 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)
=(1310.029 / 2532.938) / (1193.08 / 1851.193)
=0.517197 / 0.644492
=0.8025

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)
=(512.666 / 1851.193) / (714.471 / 2532.938)
=0.276938 / 0.282072
=0.9818

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 - (1776.725 + 5.871) / 1980.882) / (1 - (1491.238 + 5.842) / 1497.575)
=0.1001 / 0.000331
=302.4169

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
=2532.938 / 1851.193
=1.3683

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))
=(2.264 / (2.264 + 5.842)) / (2.475 / (2.475 + 5.871))
=0.279299 / 0.296549
=0.9418

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)
=(35.301 / 2532.938) / (23.599 / 1851.193)
=0.013937 / 0.012748
=1.0933

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)
=((136.705 + 609.177) / 1980.882) / ((30.937 + 517.818) / 1497.575)
=0.37654 / 0.366429
=1.0276

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
=(286.181 - 0 - 294.262) / 1980.882
=-0.004079

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.

Effwa Infra & Research has a M-score of 119.38 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 119.38 mean?
Effwa Infra & Research (NSE:EFFWA) has a Beneish M-Score of 119.38 as of Aug. 11, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Effwa Infra & Research and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Effwa Infra & Research ranks #225 out of 225 companies in the Waste Management industry.
Is Effwa Infra & Research's Beneish M-Score too high?
Effwa Infra & Research's current Beneish M-Score is 119.38. Based on the distribution chart, Effwa Infra & Research ranks #225 out of 225 companies in the Waste Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Effwa Infra & Research has a GF Score™ of 49/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Effwa Infra & Research's Beneish M-Score compare to WM and RSG?
According to the Waste Management industry distribution chart, Effwa Infra & Research ranks #225 out of 225 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Effwa Infra & Research 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 Waste Management company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Waste Management 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 Effwa Infra & Research and its competitors. Effwa Infra & Research's current Beneish M-Score is 119.38. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Effwa Infra & Research stock overvalued right now?
Effwa Infra & Research (NSE:EFFWA) has a current Beneish M-Score of 119.38. The current Beneish M-Score is 119.38. Effwa Infra & Research's 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 Effwa Infra & Research (NSE:EFFWA), the current Beneish M-Score is 119.38 as of Aug. 11, 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.

Effwa Infra & Research Business Description

Address Lal Bahadur Shastri Marg, G. No. 7, Vardhman Industrial Complex, Gokul Nagar, Thane West, Thane, MH, IND, 400601
Effwa Infra & Research Ltd is engaged in the business of engineering, consultancy, procurement, construction and integrated project management services in water pollution control, encompassing sewage and industrial effluent treatment, solid waste treatment and disposal, ventilation systems, hazardous waste management, and water treatment plants. The company also functions as consultants and advisors, providing a range of services encompassing project organisation, management, equipment procurement, funding, and project execution.
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