Indian Railway Catering And Tourism (NSE:IRCTC) Beneish M-Score: -2.19 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


NSE:IRCTC Indian Railway Catering And Tourism Corp Ltd NSE:IRCTC
91 GF Score
Price ₹514.10
GF Value ₹947.15
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Indian Railway Catering And Tourism Beneish M-Score?

Indian Railway Catering And Tourism NSE:IRCTC -0.22% 91 Beneish M-Score is -2.19 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates NSE:IRCTC with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹947.15 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 824 Travel & Leisure companies, Indian Railway Catering And Tourism ranks worse than 76.46% 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 -2.19 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

The historical rank and industry rank for Indian Railway Catering And Tourism's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

NSE:IRCTC' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.64   Med: -2.11   Max: -1.29
Current: -2.19

During the past 10 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Indian Railway Catering And Tourism was -1.29. The lowest was -2.64. And the median was -2.11.


Indian Railway Catering And Tourism Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Indian Railway Catering And Tourism'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.

Indian Railway Catering And Tourism Beneish M-Score Chart

Indian Railway Catering And Tourism 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 -1.72 -1.29 -2.07 -1.68 -2.19

Indian Railway Catering And Tourism 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 -1.68 0.00 0.00 0.00 -2.19

NSE:IRCTC vs BKNG, ABNB, RCL: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Travel Services subindustry, Indian Railway Catering And Tourism'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.


Indian Railway Catering And Tourism Beneish M-Score vs Travel & Leisure Industry

For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Indian Railway Catering And Tourism's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Indian Railway Catering And Tourism's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Indian Railway Catering And Tourism 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 Indian Railway Catering And Tourism 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 * 0.8328+0.528 * 1.029+0.404 * 1.1358+0.892 * 1.1155+0.115 * 1.0245
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0+4.679 * 0.015892-0.327 * 0.9484
=-2.19

* 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 ₹18,816 Mil.
Revenue was ₹52,149 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹18,605 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹64,165 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹75,795 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹8,242 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹496 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹29,778 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹614 Mil.
Net Income was ₹13,935 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was ₹12,730 Mil.
Total Receivables was ₹20,253 Mil.
Revenue was ₹46,748 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹17,162 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹56,801 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹67,995 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹8,517 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹526 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹927 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹28,029 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹717 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)
=(18815.797 / 52148.631) / (20253.04 / 46747.71)
=0.360811 / 0.433241
=0.8328

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)
=(17161.817 / 46747.71) / (18605.464 / 52148.631)
=0.367116 / 0.356778
=1.029

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 - (64164.69 + 8241.915) / 75795.216) / (1 - (56801.272 + 8516.919) / 67994.615)
=0.044707 / 0.039362
=1.1358

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
=52148.631 / 46747.71
=1.1155

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))
=(525.848 / (525.848 + 8516.919)) / (495.981 / (495.981 + 8241.915))
=0.058151 / 0.056762
=1.0245

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 / 52148.631) / (926.901 / 46747.71)
=0 / 0.019828
=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)
=((614.16 + 29777.745) / 75795.216) / ((717.053 + 28029.451) / 67994.615)
=0.400974 / 0.422776
=0.9484

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
=(13934.547 - 0 - 12730.002) / 75795.216
=0.015892

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.

Indian Railway Catering And Tourism has a M-score of -2.19 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 -2.19 mean?
Indian Railway Catering And Tourism (NSE:IRCTC) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.19 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Indian Railway Catering And Tourism and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Indian Railway Catering And Tourism ranks #630 out of 824 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 76.5%.
Is Indian Railway Catering And Tourism's Beneish M-Score too high?
Indian Railway Catering And Tourism's current Beneish M-Score is -2.19. Based on the distribution chart, Indian Railway Catering And Tourism ranks #630 out of 824 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Indian Railway Catering And Tourism has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Indian Railway Catering And Tourism's Beneish M-Score compare to BKNG and ABNB?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Indian Railway Catering And Tourism ranks #630 out of 824 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Indian Railway Catering And Tourism 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 Travel & Leisure company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Travel & Leisure 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 Indian Railway Catering And Tourism and its competitors. Indian Railway Catering And Tourism's current Beneish M-Score is -2.19. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Indian Railway Catering And Tourism stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Indian Railway Catering And Tourism (NSE:IRCTC) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹947.15, compared to a current price of ₹514.10 — trading 45.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.19. Indian Railway Catering And Tourism's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 with 2 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 Indian Railway Catering And Tourism (NSE:IRCTC), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.19 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 Indian Railway Catering And Tourism (NSE:IRCTC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Indian Railway Catering And Tourism stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹514.10 is trading 45.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹947.15. GuruFocus considers Indian Railway Catering And Tourism to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:IRCTC:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.19
  • GF Value™: ₹947.15 vs. price of ₹514.10 (45.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 91/100 with 2 warning signs

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


Indian Railway Catering And Tourism Business Description

Other Exchanges 542830:India
Address World Trade Centre, 4th Floor, Tower-D, Nauroji Nagar, New Delhi, IND, 110029
Indian Railway Catering And Tourism Corp Ltd is engaged in catering and hospitality services at stations, on trains, and other locations, and to promote domestic and international tourism through the development of budget hotels, special tour packages, information, and commercial publicity and world-wide reservation systems. The company's segments are Catering, Rail Neer, Internet Ticketing, and Tourism & Train Operation. A vast majority of its revenues are derived from the Catering business.
91GF Score

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