Hilton Metal Forging (NSE:HILTON) Beneish M-Score: -1.65 (As of Jun. 27, 2026)


NSE:HILTON Hilton Metal Forging Ltd NSE:HILTON
55 GF Score
Price ₹24.03
GF Value ₹56.15
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Hilton Metal Forging Beneish M-Score?

Hilton Metal Forging NSE:HILTON -2.16% 55 Beneish M-Score is -1.65 as of Jun. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates NSE:HILTON with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹56.15 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,926 Industrial Products companies, Hilton Metal Forging ranks worse than 86.57% 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 -1.65 higher than -1.78, which implies that the company might have manipulated its financial results.

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

NSE:HILTON' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -5.12   Med: -2.35   Max: 13.16
Current: -1.65

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Hilton Metal Forging was 13.16. The lowest was -5.12. And the median was -2.35.


Hilton Metal Forging Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hilton Metal Forging'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.

Hilton Metal Forging Beneish M-Score Chart

Hilton Metal Forging 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 -4.06 13.16 -2.46 -1.72 -1.65

Hilton Metal Forging 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 -1.72 0.00 0.00 0.00 -1.65

NSE:HILTON vs ATI, CRS, MLI: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Metal Fabrication subindustry, Hilton Metal Forging'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.


Hilton Metal Forging Beneish M-Score vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Hilton Metal Forging's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Hilton Metal Forging's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Hilton Metal Forging 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 Hilton Metal Forging 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 * 0.5585+0.528 * 1.4542+0.404 * 0.4563+0.892 * 1.4129+0.115 * 0.9707
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0+4.679 * 0.128293-0.327 * 0.7545
=-1.65

* 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 ₹351 Mil.
Revenue was ₹2,304 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹228 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹1,833 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹2,361 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹479 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹22 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹695 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹140 Mil.
Net Income was ₹34 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was ₹-268 Mil.
Total Receivables was ₹445 Mil.
Revenue was ₹1,630 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹235 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹1,614 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹2,207 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹494 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹22 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹28 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹909 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹125 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)
=(350.797 / 2303.741) / (444.506 / 1630.473)
=0.152273 / 0.272624
=0.5585

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)
=(234.885 / 1630.473) / (228.221 / 2303.741)
=0.144059 / 0.099065
=1.4542

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 - (1832.875 + 479.473) / 2360.549) / (1 - (1613.921 + 494.413) / 2207.108)
=0.020419 / 0.044753
=0.4563

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
=2303.741 / 1630.473
=1.4129

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))
=(22.297 / (22.297 + 494.413)) / (22.306 / (22.306 + 479.473))
=0.043152 / 0.044454
=0.9707

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 / 2303.741) / (28.124 / 1630.473)
=0 / 0.017249
=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)
=((139.653 + 694.538) / 2360.549) / ((125.096 + 908.669) / 2207.108)
=0.353389 / 0.46838
=0.7545

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
=(34.461 - 0 - -268.38) / 2360.549
=0.128293

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.

Hilton Metal Forging has a M-score of -1.65 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 -1.65 mean?
Hilton Metal Forging (NSE:HILTON) has a Beneish M-Score of -1.65 as of Jun. 27, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Hilton Metal Forging and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Hilton Metal Forging ranks #2533 out of 2926 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 86.6%.
Is Hilton Metal Forging's Beneish M-Score too high?
Hilton Metal Forging's current Beneish M-Score is -1.65. Based on the distribution chart, Hilton Metal Forging ranks #2533 out of 2926 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Hilton Metal Forging has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hilton Metal Forging's Beneish M-Score compare to ATI and CRS?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Hilton Metal Forging ranks #2533 out of 2926 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Hilton Metal Forging 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 an Industrial Products company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Industrial Products 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 Hilton Metal Forging and its competitors. Hilton Metal Forging's current Beneish M-Score is -1.65. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hilton Metal Forging stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hilton Metal Forging (NSE:HILTON) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹56.15, compared to a current price of ₹24.03 — trading 57.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -1.65. Hilton Metal Forging's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 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 Hilton Metal Forging (NSE:HILTON), the current Beneish M-Score is -1.65 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 Hilton Metal Forging (NSE:HILTON) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hilton Metal Forging stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹24.03 is trading 57.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹56.15. GuruFocus considers Hilton Metal Forging to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:HILTON:

  • Beneish M-Score: -1.65
  • GF Value™: ₹56.15 vs. price of ₹24.03 (57.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 55/100 with 5 warning signs

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


Hilton Metal Forging Business Description

Other Exchanges 532847:India
Address Akurli Road, 303, Tanishka Commercial Co-op. Society Ltd, Near Growel 101 Mall, Kandivali East, Mumbai, MH, IND, 400066
Hilton Metal Forging Ltd is engaged in the business of manufacturing iron and steel forging. The company serves the Oil and gas industry, Petrochemicals, Railways, Automobiles and refineries industry. The company's product portfolio includes Flanges and forged fittings, Engineered parts, Stainless steel flanges, High-pressure flanges, Crankshaft, Body bonnets, Hydraulic fittings, Forged components, Christmas tree components, Topdeck covers, Stub ends, Threaded flanges, Blind flanges, Weld neck flanges, and socket welded flanges.
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