Khandwala Securities (NSE:KHANDSE) Beneish M-Score: -1.83 (As of Jun. 28, 2026)


NSE:KHANDSE Khandwala Securities Ltd NSE:KHANDSE
61 GF Score
Price ₹17.67
GF Value ₹24.75
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Khandwala Securities Beneish M-Score?

Khandwala Securities NSE:KHANDSE +0.11% 61 Beneish M-Score is -1.83 as of Jun. 28, 2026. GuruFocus rates NSE:KHANDSE with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹24.75 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 704 Capital Markets companies, Khandwala Securities ranks worse than 62.36% 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 -1.83 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

NSE:KHANDSE' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.66   Med: -2.35   Max: -1.72
Current: -1.83

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Khandwala Securities was -1.72. The lowest was -3.66. And the median was -2.35.


Khandwala Securities Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Khandwala Securities'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.

Khandwala Securities Beneish M-Score Chart

Khandwala Securities 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 -2.62 -1.79 -2.26 -3.66 -1.83

Khandwala Securities 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 -3.66 0.00 0.00 0.00 -1.83

NSE:KHANDSE vs MS, GS, SCHW: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Capital Markets subindustry, Khandwala Securities'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.


Khandwala Securities Beneish M-Score vs Capital Markets Industry

For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Khandwala Securities's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Khandwala Securities 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 Khandwala Securities 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 * 1.1919+0.528 * 1.2716+0.404 * 1.4663+0.892 * 0.8276+0.115 * 1.1394
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0+4.679 * 0.019096-0.327 * 0.9453
=-1.83

* 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 ₹52.70 Mil.
Revenue was ₹78.94 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹41.81 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹75.94 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹405.89 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹14.60 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹2.88 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹0.00 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹96.83 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹28.84 Mil.
Net Income was ₹-12.71 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹0.00 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was ₹-20.46 Mil.
Total Receivables was ₹53.43 Mil.
Revenue was ₹95.39 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹64.25 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹188.76 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹433.08 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹14.85 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹3.43 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹38.49 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹127.66 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹14.17 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)
=(52.701 / 78.944) / (53.43 / 95.393)
=0.667574 / 0.560104
=1.1919

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)
=(64.245 / 95.393) / (41.811 / 78.944)
=0.673477 / 0.529629
=1.2716

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 - (75.938 + 14.603) / 405.887) / (1 - (188.763 + 14.846) / 433.076)
=0.776931 / 0.529854
=1.4663

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
=78.944 / 95.393
=0.8276

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))
=(3.433 / (3.433 + 14.846)) / (2.882 / (2.882 + 14.603))
=0.187811 / 0.164827
=1.1394

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 / 78.944) / (38.491 / 95.393)
=0 / 0.403499
=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)
=((28.835 + 96.825) / 405.887) / ((14.165 + 127.664) / 433.076)
=0.309594 / 0.327492
=0.9453

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
=(-12.707 - 0 - -20.458) / 405.887
=0.019096

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.

Khandwala Securities has a M-score of -1.83 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 -1.83 mean?
Khandwala Securities (NSE:KHANDSE) has a Beneish M-Score of -1.83 as of Jun. 28, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Khandwala Securities and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Khandwala Securities ranks #439 out of 704 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 62.4%.
Is Khandwala Securities' Beneish M-Score too high?
Khandwala Securities' current Beneish M-Score is -1.83. Based on the distribution chart, Khandwala Securities ranks #439 out of 704 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Khandwala Securities has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Khandwala Securities' Beneish M-Score compare to MS and GS?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, Khandwala Securities ranks #439 out of 704 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Khandwala Securities 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 Capital Markets company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Capital Markets 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 Khandwala Securities and its competitors. Khandwala Securities's current Beneish M-Score is -1.83. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Khandwala Securities stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Khandwala Securities (NSE:KHANDSE) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹24.75, compared to a current price of ₹17.67 — trading 28.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -1.83. Khandwala Securities' overall GF Score™ is 61/100 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 Khandwala Securities (NSE:KHANDSE), the current Beneish M-Score is -1.83 as of Jun. 28, 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 Khandwala Securities (NSE:KHANDSE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Khandwala Securities stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹17.67 is trading 28.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹24.75. GuruFocus considers Khandwala Securities to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:KHANDSE:

  • Beneish M-Score: -1.83
  • GF Value™: ₹24.75 vs. price of ₹17.67 (28.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 4 warning signs

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


Khandwala Securities Business Description

Other Exchanges 531892:India
Address Nariman Point, G-II, Ground Floor, Dalamal House, Mumbai, MH, IND, 400021
Khandwala Securities Ltd is engaged in the capital market business sector. The company offers services such as stock broking, investment banking, portfolio management, research and analysis, and investment advisory, among others. The company is organized into two segments: Fee-based and Investment/Trading in Stock. The Fee-based division provides financial advisory services for mergers and acquisitions, equity and debt issue management, portfolio management, and broking. The Investment and Stock division carries out trading, investing, and speculation activities in capital markets (debt and equity) for the company. The majority of the company's revenue is generated from its Fee-based operations.
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