Just Dial (NSE:JUSTDIAL) Beneish M-Score: -3.14 (As of Jun. 27, 2026)


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74 GF Score
Price ₹537.70
GF Value ₹1,015.89
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What is Just Dial Beneish M-Score?

Just Dial NSE:JUSTDIAL -2.40% 74 Beneish M-Score is -3.14 as of Jun. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates NSE:JUSTDIAL with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹1,015.89 (Significantly Undervalued). Among 532 Interactive Media companies, Just Dial ranks better than 71.99% 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 -3.14 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

NSE:JUSTDIAL' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.18   Med: -2.42   Max: -1.73
Current: -3.14

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Just Dial was -1.73. The lowest was -3.18. And the median was -2.42.


Just Dial Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Just Dial'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.

Just Dial Beneish M-Score Chart

Just Dial 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 -3.18 -2.50 -2.26 -1.73 -3.14

Just Dial 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 -1.73 0.00 0.00 0.00 -3.14

NSE:JUSTDIAL vs GOOGL, META, SPOT: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Internet Content & Information subindustry, Just Dial'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.


Just Dial Beneish M-Score vs Interactive Media Industry

For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, Just Dial's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Just Dial 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 Just Dial 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 * 0.0025+0.528 * 1+0.404 * 0.5875+0.892 * 1.063+0.115 * 0.9035
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0+4.679 * 0.037775-0.327 * 0.9088
=-3.14

* 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 ₹1 Mil.
Revenue was ₹12,139 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹12,139 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹59,146 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹60,442 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹1,040 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹450 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹6,668 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹548 Mil.
Net Income was ₹4,970 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was ₹2,687 Mil.
Total Receivables was ₹264 Mil.
Revenue was ₹11,419 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹11,419 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹53,550 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹55,206 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹1,259 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹473 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹433 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹6,545 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹708 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)
=(0.7 / 12138.6) / (263.5 / 11419.3)
=5.8E-5 / 0.023075
=0.0025

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)
=(11419.3 / 11419.3) / (12138.6 / 12138.6)
=1 / 1
=1

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 - (59146 + 1040.1) / 60441.7) / (1 - (53549.5 + 1259.2) / 55206.1)
=0.004229 / 0.007198
=0.5875

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
=12138.6 / 11419.3
=1.063

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))
=(472.6 / (472.6 + 1259.2)) / (450.1 / (450.1 + 1040.1))
=0.272895 / 0.30204
=0.9035

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 / 12138.6) / (433.2 / 11419.3)
=0 / 0.037936
=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)
=((548.4 + 6668.3) / 60441.7) / ((708.3 + 6544.5) / 55206.1)
=0.119399 / 0.131377
=0.9088

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
=(4970.2 - 0 - 2687) / 60441.7
=0.037775

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.

Just Dial has a M-score of -3.14 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 -3.14 mean?
Just Dial (NSE:JUSTDIAL) has a Beneish M-Score of -3.14 as of Jun. 27, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Just Dial and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Just Dial ranks #149 out of 532 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 28%.
Is Just Dial's Beneish M-Score too high?
Just Dial's current Beneish M-Score is -3.14. Based on the distribution chart, Just Dial ranks #149 out of 532 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Just Dial has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Just Dial's Beneish M-Score compare to GOOGL and META?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, Just Dial ranks #149 out of 532 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Just Dial in the upper 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 Interactive Media company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Interactive Media 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 Just Dial and its competitors. Just Dial's current Beneish M-Score is -3.14. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Just Dial stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Just Dial (NSE:JUSTDIAL) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹1,015.89, compared to a current price of ₹537.70 — trading 47.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -3.14. Just Dial's overall GF Score™ is 74/100. 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 Just Dial (NSE:JUSTDIAL), the current Beneish M-Score is -3.14 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 Just Dial (NSE:JUSTDIAL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Just Dial stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹537.70 is trading 47.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹1,015.89. GuruFocus considers Just Dial to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:JUSTDIAL:

  • Beneish M-Score: -3.14
  • GF Value™: ₹1,015.89 vs. price of ₹537.70 (47.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100

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


Just Dial Business Description

Other Exchanges 535648:India
Address 5th Floor, New Link Road, 501/B, 5th Floor, Palm Court, Building M, Besides Goregaon Sports Complex, Malad (West), Mumbai, MH, IND, 400064
Just Dial Ltd provides local search related services to users in India through multiple platforms such as Desktop/ PC website, mobile site, mobile apps, over the telephone and text. The company's mobile app is an All-in-One App, replete with features such as map-aided search, Live TV, Videos, News, and a Real-Time Chat Messenger, Augmented Reality, an Online Movie finder, Cricket, Music, and Radio, to make the consumer's life infinitely smoother and more engaging. It has also launched an end-to-end business management solution for SMEs, enabling thousands of SMEs to run their businesses efficiently online and maintain an adequate online presence through their own websites and mobile sites.
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