Kothari Sugars & Chemicals (NSE:KOTARISUG) Beneish M-Score: -2.33 (As of Aug. 13, 2026)

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NSE:KOTARISUG Kothari Sugars & Chemicals Ltd NSE:KOTARISUG
65 GF Score
Price ₹26.51
GF Value ₹23.79
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Kothari Sugars & Chemicals Beneish M-Score?

Kothari Sugars & Chemicals NSE:KOTARISUG +1.45% 65 Beneish M-Score is -2.33 as of Aug. 13, 2026. GuruFocus rates NSE:KOTARISUG with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹23.79 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,855 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Kothari Sugars & Chemicals ranks worse than 64.64% 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 -2.33 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

NSE:KOTARISUG' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.21   Med: -2.48   Max: -1.39
Current: -2.33

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Kothari Sugars & Chemicals was -1.39. The lowest was -3.21. And the median was -2.48.


Kothari Sugars & Chemicals Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kothari Sugars & Chemicals'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.

Kothari Sugars & Chemicals Beneish M-Score Chart

Kothari Sugars & Chemicals 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 -1.60 -1.39 -2.61 -2.83 -2.33

Kothari Sugars & Chemicals 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 -2.83 0.00 0.00 0.00 -2.33

NSE:KOTARISUG vs MDLZ, HSY, TR: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Confectioners subindustry, Kothari Sugars & Chemicals'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.


Kothari Sugars & Chemicals Beneish M-Score vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Kothari Sugars & Chemicals's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Kothari Sugars & Chemicals's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Kothari Sugars & Chemicals 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 Kothari Sugars & Chemicals 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 * 1.0194+0.528 * 1.2083+0.404 * 0.9878+0.892 * 0.7976+0.115 * 1.0307
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.0359+4.679 * 0.046282-0.327 * 1.0044
=-2.33

* 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 ₹155 Mil.
Revenue was ₹2,466 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹534 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹2,633 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹4,457 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹1,533 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹146 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹99 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹1,236 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹6 Mil.
Net Income was ₹66 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was ₹-140 Mil.
Total Receivables was ₹190 Mil.
Revenue was ₹3,092 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹809 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹2,706 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹4,496 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹1,492 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹147 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹120 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹1,240 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹7 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)
=(154.531 / 2466.47) / (190.05 / 3092.307)
=0.062653 / 0.061459
=1.0194

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)
=(808.579 / 3092.307) / (533.764 / 2466.47)
=0.261481 / 0.216408
=1.2083

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 - (2632.658 + 1532.631) / 4457.36) / (1 - (2705.79 + 1491.61) / 4495.61)
=0.065526 / 0.066334
=0.9878

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
=2466.47 / 3092.307
=0.7976

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))
=(146.553 / (146.553 + 1491.61)) / (145.679 / (145.679 + 1532.631))
=0.089462 / 0.086801
=1.0307

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)
=(99.154 / 2466.47) / (119.999 / 3092.307)
=0.040201 / 0.038806
=1.0359

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)
=((5.683 + 1235.79) / 4457.36) / ((6.618 + 1240.083) / 4495.61)
=0.278522 / 0.277315
=1.0044

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
=(66.109 - 0 - -140.186) / 4457.36
=0.046282

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.

Kothari Sugars & Chemicals has a M-score of -2.33 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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What does a Beneish M-Score of -2.33 mean?
Kothari Sugars & Chemicals (NSE:KOTARISUG) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.33 as of Aug. 13, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Kothari Sugars & Chemicals and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Kothari Sugars & Chemicals ranks #1199 out of 1855 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 64.6%.
Is Kothari Sugars & Chemicals' Beneish M-Score too high?
Kothari Sugars & Chemicals' current Beneish M-Score is -2.33. Based on the distribution chart, Kothari Sugars & Chemicals ranks #1199 out of 1855 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Kothari Sugars & Chemicals has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kothari Sugars & Chemicals' Beneish M-Score compare to MDLZ and HSY?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Kothari Sugars & Chemicals ranks #1199 out of 1855 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Kothari Sugars & Chemicals 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Kothari Sugars & Chemicals and its competitors. Kothari Sugars & Chemicals's current Beneish M-Score is -2.33. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kothari Sugars & Chemicals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kothari Sugars & Chemicals (NSE:KOTARISUG) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹23.79, compared to a current price of ₹26.51 — trading 11.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.33. Kothari Sugars & Chemicals' overall GF Score™ is 65/100 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 Kothari Sugars & Chemicals (NSE:KOTARISUG), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.33 as of Aug. 13, 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 Kothari Sugars & Chemicals (NSE:KOTARISUG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kothari Sugars & Chemicals stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₹26.51 is trading 11.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹23.79. GuruFocus considers Kothari Sugars & Chemicals to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:KOTARISUG:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.33
  • GF Value™: ₹23.79 vs. price of ₹26.51 (11.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 4 warning signs

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


Kothari Sugars & Chemicals Business Description

Address No. 115, Mahatma Gandhi Salai, Kothari Buildings, Nungambakkam, Chennai, TN, IND, 600 034
Kothari Sugars & Chemicals Ltd is into manufacturing sugar and its by-products and cogeneration of power with distillery. It is engaged in three segments, namely Sugar, power, and Distillery. The majority of the revenue is derived from Sugar. Geographically, The company operates in India and Asia, it derives a majority of revenue from India.
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