Five-Star Business Finance (NSE:FIVESTAR) Beneish M-Score: 2.23 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


NSE:FIVESTAR Five-Star Business Finance Ltd NSE:FIVESTAR
81 GF Score
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GF Value ₹980.09
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What is Five-Star Business Finance Beneish M-Score?

Five-Star Business Finance NSE:FIVESTAR +0.65% 81 Beneish M-Score is 2.23 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates NSE:FIVESTAR with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹980.09 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 483 Credit Services companies, Five-Star Business Finance ranks worse than 90.27% 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 2.23 higher than -1.78, which implies that the company might have manipulated its financial results.

The historical rank and industry rank for Five-Star Business Finance's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

NSE:FIVESTAR' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.83   Med: -1.68   Max: 2.23
Current: 2.23

During the past 7 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Five-Star Business Finance was 2.23. The lowest was -1.83. And the median was -1.68.


Five-Star Business Finance Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Five-Star Business Finance'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.

Five-Star Business Finance Beneish M-Score Chart

Five-Star Business Finance Annual Data
Trend Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.00 -1.66 -1.69 -1.83 2.23

Five-Star Business Finance Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 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 -1.83 -1.84 -1.96 -1.96 2.23

NSE:FIVESTAR vs V, MA, AXP: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Credit Services subindustry, Five-Star Business Finance'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.


Five-Star Business Finance Beneish M-Score vs Credit Services Industry

For the Credit Services industry and Financial Services sector, Five-Star Business Finance's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Five-Star Business Finance's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Five-Star Business Finance 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 Five-Star Business Finance 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 * 6.0326+0.528 * 1.0098+0.404 * 0.0448+0.892 * 1.1348+0.115 * 0.9137
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * 0.069586-0.327 * 0.936
=2.23

* 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 ₹129,848 Mil.
Revenue was 8095.846 + 8074.167 + 7843.553 + 7743.124 = ₹31,757 Mil.
Gross Profit was 4577.225 + 4591.662 + 4607.591 + 4309.461 = ₹18,086 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹151,337 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹157,897 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹1,546 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹370 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹464 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹82,004 Mil.
Net Income was 2692.678 + 2770.278 + 2861.381 + 2663.116 = ₹10,987 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = ₹0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = ₹0 Mil.
Total Receivables was ₹18,968 Mil.
Revenue was 7456.37 + 7192.422 + 6859.674 + 6475.958 = ₹27,984 Mil.
Gross Profit was 4260.833 + 4186.886 + 3979.919 + 3665.932 = ₹16,094 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹40,482 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹144,206 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹1,416 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹304 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹20,984 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹59,484 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)
=(129847.761 / 31756.69) / (18967.505 / 27984.424)
=4.088832 / 0.677788
=6.0326

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)
=(16093.57 / 27984.424) / (18085.939 / 31756.69)
=0.57509 / 0.569516
=1.0098

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 - (151337.27 + 1545.718) / 157897.388) / (1 - (40481.908 + 1415.853) / 144205.645)
=0.031757 / 0.709458
=0.0448

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
=31756.69 / 27984.424
=1.1348

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))
=(303.791 / (303.791 + 1415.853)) / (370.467 / (370.467 + 1545.718))
=0.176659 / 0.193336
=0.9137

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 / 31756.69) / (0 / 27984.424)
=0 / 0
=1

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)
=((82004.3 + 463.654) / 157897.388) / ((59484.445 + 20984.299) / 144205.645)
=0.522288 / 0.558014
=0.936

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
=(10987.453 - 0 - 0) / 157897.388
=0.069586

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.

Five-Star Business Finance has a M-score of 2.23 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 2.23 mean?
Five-Star Business Finance (NSE:FIVESTAR) has a Beneish M-Score of 2.23 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Five-Star Business Finance and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Five-Star Business Finance ranks #436 out of 483 companies in the Credit Services industry, placing it in the top 90.3%.
Is Five-Star Business Finance's Beneish M-Score too high?
Five-Star Business Finance's current Beneish M-Score is 2.23. Based on the distribution chart, Five-Star Business Finance ranks #436 out of 483 companies in the Credit Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Five-Star Business Finance has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Five-Star Business Finance's Beneish M-Score compare to V and MA?
According to the Credit Services industry distribution chart, Five-Star Business Finance ranks #436 out of 483 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Five-Star Business Finance 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 Credit Services company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Credit Services 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 Five-Star Business Finance and its competitors. Five-Star Business Finance's current Beneish M-Score is 2.23. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Five-Star Business Finance stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Five-Star Business Finance (NSE:FIVESTAR) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹980.09, compared to a current price of ₹497.00 — trading 49.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is 2.23. Five-Star Business Finance's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 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 Five-Star Business Finance (NSE:FIVESTAR), the current Beneish M-Score is 2.23 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 Five-Star Business Finance (NSE:FIVESTAR) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Five-Star Business Finance stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹497.00 is trading 49.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹980.09. GuruFocus considers Five-Star Business Finance to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for NSE:FIVESTAR:

  • Beneish M-Score: 2.23
  • GF Value™: ₹980.09 vs. price of ₹497.00 (49.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 4 warning signs

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


Five-Star Business Finance Business Description

Other Exchanges 543663:India
Address New No 27, Old No 4, Taylor's Road, Kilpauk, Chennai, TN, IND, 600010
Five-Star Business Finance Ltd provides secured loans to micro-entrepreneurs and self-employed individuals for business purposes, as well as for asset creation such as home renovation or improvement, or meeting expenses for economic events such as marriage, healthcare, and education.
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