Jocil (NSE:JOCIL) Beneish M-Score: -1.55 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


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What is Jocil Beneish M-Score?

Jocil NSE:JOCIL -0.10% 76 Beneish M-Score is -1.55 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates NSE:JOCIL with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹231.50 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,530 Chemicals companies, Jocil ranks worse than 88.69% 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 -1.55 higher than -1.78, which implies that the company might have manipulated its financial results.

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

NSE:JOCIL' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.24   Med: -2.31   Max: -1.55
Current: -1.55

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Jocil was -1.55. The lowest was -3.24. And the median was -2.31.


Jocil Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Jocil'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.

Jocil Beneish M-Score Chart

Jocil 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 -1.77 -3.12 -2.88 -3.11 -1.55

Jocil 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 -3.11 0.00 0.00 0.00 -1.55

NSE:JOCIL vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Jocil'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.


Jocil Beneish M-Score vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Jocil's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Jocil 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 Jocil 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 * 1.6814+0.528 * 1.0352+0.404 * 0.5806+0.892 * 1.2058+0.115 * 0.9887
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0+4.679 * 0.022251-0.327 * 1.0016
=-1.55

* 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 ₹999 Mil.
Revenue was ₹10,437 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹1,775 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹2,551 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹3,006 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹416 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹53 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹827 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹0 Mil.
Net Income was ₹83 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was ₹16 Mil.
Total Receivables was ₹493 Mil.
Revenue was ₹8,655 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹1,524 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹2,361 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹2,877 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹450 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹57 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹129 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹790 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹0 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)
=(998.85 / 10437.085) / (492.655 / 8655.42)
=0.095702 / 0.056919
=1.6814

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)
=(1523.738 / 8655.42) / (1774.943 / 10437.085)
=0.176044 / 0.170061
=1.0352

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 - (2550.813 + 415.754) / 3006.355) / (1 - (2360.923 + 450.209) / 2876.709)
=0.013235 / 0.022796
=0.5806

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
=10437.085 / 8655.42
=1.2058

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))
=(56.708 / (56.708 + 450.209)) / (53.045 / (53.045 + 415.754))
=0.111868 / 0.113151
=0.9887

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 / 10437.085) / (129.092 / 8655.42)
=0 / 0.014915
=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)
=((0 + 826.805) / 3006.355) / ((0 + 789.848) / 2876.709)
=0.275019 / 0.274567
=1.0016

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
=(83.001 - 0 - 16.108) / 3006.355
=0.022251

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.

Jocil has a M-score of -1.55 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 -1.55 mean?
Jocil (NSE:JOCIL) has a Beneish M-Score of -1.55 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Jocil and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Jocil ranks #1357 out of 1530 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 88.7%.
Is Jocil's Beneish M-Score too high?
Jocil's current Beneish M-Score is -1.55. Based on the distribution chart, Jocil ranks #1357 out of 1530 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Jocil has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Jocil's Beneish M-Score compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Jocil ranks #1357 out of 1530 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Jocil 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 Chemicals company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Chemicals 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 Jocil and its competitors. Jocil's current Beneish M-Score is -1.55. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Jocil stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jocil (NSE:JOCIL) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹231.50, compared to a current price of ₹147.05 — trading 36.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -1.55. Jocil's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 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 Jocil (NSE:JOCIL), the current Beneish M-Score is -1.55 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 Jocil (NSE:JOCIL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jocil stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹147.05 is trading 36.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹231.50. GuruFocus considers Jocil to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for NSE:JOCIL:

  • Beneish M-Score: -1.55
  • GF Value™: ₹231.50 vs. price of ₹147.05 (36.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 4 warning signs

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


Jocil Business Description

Address Dokiparru Village, Medikondur Mandal, Guntur, AP, IND, 522438
Jocil Ltd is engaged in the manufacture of Stearic Acid, Fatty Acids, Refined Glycerine, Soap Noodles, Toilet Soap, Industrial Oxygen, and in the generation of Power from biomass and wind. Non-edible vegetable oils and fatty acid distillates, both indigenous and imported, are used as raw materials for the manufacture of the finished products. The products manufactured are marketed directly from the factory as well as through Depots and C & F Agents located in cities across the country. The company also undertakes to manufacture Soap Noodles and Toilet Soap on job work for reputed customers. The company operates in three segments Chemical, Soap, and Power, and the majority of its revenue is generated from the Chemical segment.
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