Integra Essentia (NSE:ESSENTIA) Beneish M-Score: -0.72 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


NSE:ESSENTIA Integra Essentia Ltd NSE:ESSENTIA
45 GF Score
Price ₹1.37
GF Value ₹3.39
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Integra Essentia Beneish M-Score?

Integra Essentia NSE:ESSENTIA -0.72% 45 Beneish M-Score is -0.72 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates NSE:ESSENTIA with a GF Score™ of 45/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹3.39 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 293 Retail - Defensive companies, Integra Essentia ranks worse than 92.15% 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 -0.72 higher than -1.78, which implies that the company might have manipulated its financial results.

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

NSE:ESSENTIA' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.72   Med: 0.19   Max: 605.9
Current: -0.72

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Integra Essentia was 605.90. The lowest was -0.72. And the median was 0.19.


Integra Essentia Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Integra Essentia'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.

Integra Essentia Beneish M-Score Chart

Integra Essentia 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 0.00 605.90 0.09 0.29 -0.72

Integra Essentia 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 0.29 0.00 0.00 0.00 -0.72

NSE:ESSENTIA vs SYY, USFD, PFGC: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Food Distribution subindustry, Integra Essentia'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.


Integra Essentia Beneish M-Score vs Retail - Defensive Industry

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

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


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Integra Essentia 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 Integra Essentia 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 * 1.9381+0.528 * 1.0201+0.404 * 0.3084+0.892 * 1.0722+0.115 * 0.1215
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0+4.679 * 0.247994-0.327 * 1.3959
=-0.72

* 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 ₹1,503 Mil.
Revenue was ₹4,736 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹122 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹2,208 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹2,500 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹5 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹24 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹737 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹57 Mil.
Net Income was ₹3 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was ₹-617 Mil.
Total Receivables was ₹723 Mil.
Revenue was ₹4,417 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹116 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹1,042 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹2,210 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹346 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹39 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹45 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹460 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹43 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)
=(1502.963 / 4736.163) / (723.261 / 4417.28)
=0.317338 / 0.163734
=1.9381

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)
=(115.888 / 4417.28) / (121.807 / 4736.163)
=0.026235 / 0.025718
=1.0201

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 - (2208.354 + 5.088) / 2500.207) / (1 - (1041.957 + 345.876) / 2209.574)
=0.114697 / 0.3719
=0.3084

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
=4736.163 / 4417.28
=1.0722

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))
=(38.535 / (38.535 + 345.876)) / (23.99 / (23.99 + 5.088))
=0.100244 / 0.825022
=0.1215

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 / 4736.163) / (44.643 / 4417.28)
=0 / 0.010106
=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)
=((57.221 + 737.424) / 2500.207) / ((43.107 + 460.002) / 2209.574)
=0.317832 / 0.227695
=1.3959

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
=(3.247 - 0 - -616.79) / 2500.207
=0.247994

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.

Integra Essentia has a M-score of -0.72 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 -0.72 mean?
Integra Essentia (NSE:ESSENTIA) has a Beneish M-Score of -0.72 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Integra Essentia and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Integra Essentia ranks #270 out of 293 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 92.2%.
Is Integra Essentia's Beneish M-Score too high?
Integra Essentia's current Beneish M-Score is -0.72. Based on the distribution chart, Integra Essentia ranks #270 out of 293 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Integra Essentia has a GF Score™ of 45/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Integra Essentia's Beneish M-Score compare to SYY and USFD?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Integra Essentia ranks #270 out of 293 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Integra Essentia 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 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 Integra Essentia and its competitors. Integra Essentia's current Beneish M-Score is -0.72. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Integra Essentia stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Integra Essentia (NSE:ESSENTIA) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹3.39, compared to a current price of ₹1.37 — trading 59.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -0.72. Integra Essentia's overall GF Score™ is 45/100 with 3 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 Integra Essentia (NSE:ESSENTIA), the current Beneish M-Score is -0.72 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 Integra Essentia (NSE:ESSENTIA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Integra Essentia stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹1.37 is trading 59.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹3.39. GuruFocus considers Integra Essentia to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for NSE:ESSENTIA:

  • Beneish M-Score: -0.72
  • GF Value™: ₹3.39 vs. price of ₹1.37 (59.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 45/100 with 3 warning signs

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


Integra Essentia Business Description

Other Exchanges 535958:India
Address Netaji Subhash Place, 607, 6th Floor, Pearls Best Height -II, New Delhi, IND, 110034
Integra Essentia Ltd is an apparel manufacturing company. The group's segments include Food (Agro Products), Clothing (Textiles and Garments), Infrastructure (Materials and Services for Construction and Infrastructure Development) and Energy (Materials, Products and Services for Renewable Energy Equipment and Projects). The company offers products such as woven tops, woven shirts for men, and a wide range of washes, embroidery, and panel prints. As part of strategic expansion, the Company has successfully acquired Chateau Indage Winery, further strengthening oufootprint across the entire value chain of consumable goods.
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