Electrosteel Castings (NSE:ELECTCAST) Beneish M-Score: -3.26 (As of Jun. 27, 2026)


NSE:ELECTCAST Electrosteel Castings Ltd NSE:ELECTCAST
73 GF Score
Price ₹78.60
GF Value ₹86.32
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What is Electrosteel Castings Beneish M-Score?

Electrosteel Castings NSE:ELECTCAST -1.53% 73 Beneish M-Score is -3.26 as of Jun. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates NSE:ELECTCAST with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹86.32 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,704 Construction companies, Electrosteel Castings ranks better than 88.97% 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 -3.26 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

NSE:ELECTCAST' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.26   Med: -2.38   Max: -1.82
Current: -3.26

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Electrosteel Castings was -1.82. The lowest was -3.26. And the median was -2.38.


Electrosteel Castings Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Electrosteel Castings'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.

Electrosteel Castings Beneish M-Score Chart

Electrosteel Castings 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 -2.00 -2.26 -1.82 -2.12 -3.26

Electrosteel Castings 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 -2.12 0.00 0.00 0.00 -3.26

NSE:ELECTCAST vs TT, JCI, CARR: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Building Products & Equipment subindustry, Electrosteel Castings'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.


Electrosteel Castings Beneish M-Score vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Electrosteel Castings's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Electrosteel Castings 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 Electrosteel Castings 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 * 0.8014+0.528 * 1.0941+0.404 * 0.5673+0.892 * 0.8085+0.115 * 0.8339
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0+4.679 * -0.104127-0.327 * 0.8868
=-3.26

* 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 ₹10,706 Mil.
Revenue was ₹59,180 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹27,416 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹47,015 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹94,614 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹43,782 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹1,726 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹23,469 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹2,891 Mil.
Net Income was ₹1,614 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was ₹11,466 Mil.
Total Receivables was ₹16,523 Mil.
Revenue was ₹73,200 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹37,103 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹46,553 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹96,953 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹43,506 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹1,421 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹6,032 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹27,790 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹2,671 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)
=(10706.042 / 59180.244) / (16522.929 / 73199.671)
=0.180906 / 0.225724
=0.8014

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)
=(37102.777 / 73199.671) / (27415.977 / 59180.244)
=0.506871 / 0.463262
=1.0941

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 - (47015.496 + 43782.139) / 94614.405) / (1 - (46553.438 + 43505.878) / 96953.16)
=0.04034 / 0.071105
=0.5673

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
=59180.244 / 73199.671
=0.8085

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))
=(1420.526 / (1420.526 + 43505.878)) / (1725.594 / (1725.594 + 43782.139))
=0.031619 / 0.037919
=0.8339

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 / 59180.244) / (6032.093 / 73199.671)
=0 / 0.082406
=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)
=((2891.415 + 23469.246) / 94614.405) / ((2670.595 + 27789.823) / 96953.16)
=0.278611 / 0.314177
=0.8868

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
=(1614.359 - 0 - 11466.32) / 94614.405
=-0.104127

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.

Electrosteel Castings has a M-score of -3.26 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 -3.26 mean?
Electrosteel Castings (NSE:ELECTCAST) has a Beneish M-Score of -3.26 as of Jun. 27, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Electrosteel Castings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Electrosteel Castings ranks #188 out of 1704 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 11%.
Is Electrosteel Castings' Beneish M-Score too high?
Electrosteel Castings' current Beneish M-Score is -3.26. Based on the distribution chart, Electrosteel Castings ranks #188 out of 1704 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Electrosteel Castings has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Electrosteel Castings' Beneish M-Score compare to TT and JCI?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Electrosteel Castings ranks #188 out of 1704 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Electrosteel Castings in the top 11% 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 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 Electrosteel Castings and its competitors. Electrosteel Castings's current Beneish M-Score is -3.26. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Electrosteel Castings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Electrosteel Castings (NSE:ELECTCAST) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹86.32, compared to a current price of ₹78.60 — trading 8.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -3.26. Electrosteel Castings' overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 4 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 Electrosteel Castings (NSE:ELECTCAST), the current Beneish M-Score is -3.26 as of Jun. 27, 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 Electrosteel Castings (NSE:ELECTCAST) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Electrosteel Castings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹78.60 is trading 8.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹86.32. GuruFocus considers Electrosteel Castings to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:ELECTCAST:

  • Beneish M-Score: -3.26
  • GF Value™: ₹86.32 vs. price of ₹78.60 (8.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 4 warning signs

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


Electrosteel Castings Business Description

Other Exchanges 500128:India
Address 19, Camac Street, G.K. Tower, Kolkata, WB, IND, 700017
Electrosteel Castings Ltd is a pipeline solution provider. The business activity of the firm is the manufacturing of ductile iron pipes, fittings, and cast-iron pipes. It offers a range of pipes, which includes DI pipes, Electrolock pipes, and DI flanged pipes, among others. In addition, it also produces Pig Iron, Metallurgical Coke, Sponge Iron, Sinter, Cement, Ferro products, Paint and Power. The company has one reportable segment, namely, Pipes and Fittings, and all other activities revolve around the main business. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue within India and also has its presence in international markets through exports of its products.
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