Hindustan Construction Co (NSE:HCC) Beneish M-Score: -2.22 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


NSE:HCC Hindustan Construction Co Ltd NSE:HCC
69 GF Score
Price ₹26.76
GF Value ₹16.31
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Hindustan Construction Co Beneish M-Score?

Hindustan Construction Co NSE:HCC -2.26% 69 Beneish M-Score is -2.22 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates NSE:HCC with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹16.31 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,704 Construction companies, Hindustan Construction Co ranks worse than 67.61% 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 -2.22 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

NSE:HCC' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.23   Med: -2.58   Max: 0.49
Current: -2.22

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Hindustan Construction Co was 0.49. The lowest was -3.23. And the median was -2.58.


Hindustan Construction Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hindustan Construction Co'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.

Hindustan Construction Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Hindustan Construction Co 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 -2.98 -1.28 -2.67 -2.79 -2.22

Hindustan Construction Co 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 -2.79 0.00 0.00 0.00 -2.22

NSE:HCC vs PWR, FIX, EME: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Hindustan Construction Co'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.


Hindustan Construction Co Beneish M-Score vs Construction Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Hindustan Construction Co's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Hindustan Construction Co 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 Hindustan Construction Co 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 * 1.2542+0.528 * 0.892+0.404 * 1.4365+0.892 * 0.7084+0.115 * 3.9871
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0+4.679 * -0.085551-0.327 * 0.8345
=-2.22

* 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 ₹41,921 Mil.
Revenue was ₹39,696 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹14,655 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹51,771 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹84,918 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹2,111 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹275 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹44,984 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹6,483 Mil.
Net Income was ₹1,655 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was ₹8,920 Mil.
Total Receivables was ₹47,182 Mil.
Revenue was ₹56,034 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹18,451 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹58,376 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹80,883 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹1,929 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹1,640 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹1,671 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹48,297 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹10,448 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)
=(41920.7 / 39695.9) / (47182.4 / 56033.7)
=1.056046 / 0.842036
=1.2542

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)
=(18451.4 / 56033.7) / (14654.8 / 39695.9)
=0.329291 / 0.369177
=0.892

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 - (51770.7 + 2110.7) / 84917.8) / (1 - (58375.5 + 1929.3) / 80883.3)
=0.365488 / 0.254422
=1.4365

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
=39695.9 / 56033.7
=0.7084

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))
=(1639.8 / (1639.8 + 1929.3)) / (274.9 / (274.9 + 2110.7))
=0.459444 / 0.115233
=3.9871

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 / 39695.9) / (1671.2 / 56033.7)
=0 / 0.029825
=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)
=((6483.2 + 44983.5) / 84917.8) / ((10447.6 + 48296.7) / 80883.3)
=0.606077 / 0.726285
=0.8345

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
=(1655.2 - 0 - 8920) / 84917.8
=-0.085551

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.

Hindustan Construction Co has a M-score of -2.22 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 -2.22 mean?
Hindustan Construction Co (NSE:HCC) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.22 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Hindustan Construction Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Hindustan Construction Co ranks #1152 out of 1704 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 67.6%.
Is Hindustan Construction Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Hindustan Construction Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.22. Based on the distribution chart, Hindustan Construction Co ranks #1152 out of 1704 companies in the Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Hindustan Construction Co has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hindustan Construction Co's Beneish M-Score compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Hindustan Construction Co ranks #1152 out of 1704 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Hindustan Construction Co 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 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 Hindustan Construction Co and its competitors. Hindustan Construction Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hindustan Construction Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hindustan Construction Co (NSE:HCC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹16.31, compared to a current price of ₹26.76 — trading 64.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.22. Hindustan Construction Co's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 5 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 Hindustan Construction Co (NSE:HCC), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.22 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 Hindustan Construction Co (NSE:HCC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hindustan Construction Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₹26.76 is trading 64.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹16.31. GuruFocus considers Hindustan Construction Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:HCC:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.22
  • GF Value™: ₹16.31 vs. price of ₹26.76 (64.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 5 warning signs

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


Hindustan Construction Co Business Description

Other Exchanges 500185:India
Address Lal Bahadur Shastri Marg, Hincon House, C-101, 1st Floor, 247 Park, Vikhroli (West), Mumbai, MH, IND, 400083
Hindustan Construction Co Ltd is engaged in the EPC(Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) Business. It is involved in high-value projects that span across diverse sectors such as transportation, power, marine projects, irrigation and water supply, special buildings and industrial plants. Its business segments include Engineering and Construction, which is the key revenue driver; Infrastructure; Real Estate; and others.
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