Escorts Kubota (NSE:ESCORTS) Beneish M-Score: -2.38 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


NSE:ESCORTS Escorts Kubota Ltd NSE:ESCORTS
92 GF Score
Price ₹2,949.70
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What is Escorts Kubota Beneish M-Score?

Escorts Kubota NSE:ESCORTS +0.65% 92 Beneish M-Score is -2.38 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates NSE:ESCORTS with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹3,932.00 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 205 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies, Escorts Kubota ranks worse than 54.63% 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 -2.38 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

NSE:ESCORTS' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.92   Med: -2.38   Max: 0.22
Current: -2.38

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Escorts Kubota was 0.22. The lowest was -2.92. And the median was -2.38.


Escorts Kubota Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Escorts Kubota'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.

Escorts Kubota Beneish M-Score Chart

Escorts Kubota 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 -1.88 0.22 -2.37 -2.39 -2.38

Escorts Kubota 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 -2.39 0.00 0.00 0.00 -2.38

NSE:ESCORTS vs CAT, DE, PCAR: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery subindustry, Escorts Kubota'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.


Escorts Kubota Beneish M-Score vs Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery Industry

For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry and Industrials sector, Escorts Kubota's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Escorts Kubota 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 Escorts Kubota 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 * 0.8192+0.528 * 0.9517+0.404 * 0.7482+0.892 * 1.129+0.115 * 1.0301
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.0933+4.679 * 0.064112-0.327 * 1.0288
=-2.38

* 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 ₹12,391 Mil.
Revenue was ₹114,136 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹32,630 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹100,910 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹157,994 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹22,596 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹2,551 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹3,084 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹30,955 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹758 Mil.
Net Income was ₹23,941 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was ₹13,812 Mil.
Total Receivables was ₹13,398 Mil.
Revenue was ₹101,097 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹27,507 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹71,354 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹130,985 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹21,416 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹2,499 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹2,498 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹24,878 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹677 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)
=(12390.8 / 114135.5) / (13397.6 / 101096.6)
=0.108562 / 0.132523
=0.8192

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)
=(27506.6 / 101096.6) / (32629.6 / 114135.5)
=0.272082 / 0.285885
=0.9517

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 - (100910.4 + 22596.4) / 157993.6) / (1 - (71353.7 + 21416.1) / 130984.9)
=0.21828 / 0.291752
=0.7482

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
=114135.5 / 101096.6
=1.129

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))
=(2498.7 / (2498.7 + 21416.1)) / (2550.6 / (2550.6 + 22596.4))
=0.104483 / 0.101428
=1.0301

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)
=(3083.5 / 114135.5) / (2498.2 / 101096.6)
=0.027016 / 0.024711
=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)
=((757.9 + 30955) / 157993.6) / ((677.4 + 24878.1) / 130984.9)
=0.200723 / 0.195103
=1.0288

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
=(23940.9 - 0 - 13811.6) / 157993.6
=0.064112

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.

Escorts Kubota has a M-score of -2.38 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 -2.38 mean?
Escorts Kubota (NSE:ESCORTS) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.38 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Escorts Kubota and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Escorts Kubota ranks #112 out of 205 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, placing it in the top 54.6%.
Is Escorts Kubota's Beneish M-Score too high?
Escorts Kubota's current Beneish M-Score is -2.38. Based on the distribution chart, Escorts Kubota ranks #112 out of 205 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Escorts Kubota has a GF Score™ of 92/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Escorts Kubota's Beneish M-Score compare to CAT and DE?
According to the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry distribution chart, Escorts Kubota ranks #112 out of 205 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Escorts Kubota 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 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery 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 Escorts Kubota and its competitors. Escorts Kubota's current Beneish M-Score is -2.38. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Escorts Kubota stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Escorts Kubota (NSE:ESCORTS) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹3,932.00, compared to a current price of ₹2,949.70 — trading 25% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.38. Escorts Kubota's overall GF Score™ is 92/100 with 6 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 Escorts Kubota (NSE:ESCORTS), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.38 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 Escorts Kubota (NSE:ESCORTS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Escorts Kubota stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹2,949.70 is trading 25% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹3,932.00. GuruFocus considers Escorts Kubota to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:ESCORTS:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.38
  • GF Value™: ₹3,932.00 vs. price of ₹2,949.70 (25% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 92/100 with 6 warning signs

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


Escorts Kubota Business Description

Other Exchanges 500495:India
Address 15/5, Mathura Road, Faridabad, HR, IND, 121 003
Escorts Kubota Ltd is engaged in manufacturing, sales, marketing, trading and customer support of Agrimachinery Products (Tractors, Harvesters, Engines, Implements, Spare parts, Oils Lubes etc.), Construction Equipment Products (Material Handling Cranes, Road Compaction and Earth moving equipment's, Spare parts etc.). It operates in two core business segments Agri Machinery and Construction Equipment. The Agri Machinery Products segment comprises the tractor business and the non-tractor business, including Agri Solutions, Engine Business, and Spare Parts & Services. The Construction Equipment segment serves the infrastructure, construction and allied sectors through a portfolio of pick-and-carry cranes, backhoe loaders, mini excavators and compactors.
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