Kronox Lab Sciences (NSE:KRONOX) Beneish M-Score: -1.00 (As of Aug. 28, 2026)

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What is Kronox Lab Sciences Beneish M-Score?

Kronox Lab Sciences NSE:KRONOX -3.67% 43 Beneish M-Score is -1.00 as of Aug. 28, 2026. GuruFocus rates NSE:KRONOX with a GF Score™ of 43/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,538 Chemicals companies, Kronox Lab Sciences ranks worse than 92.65% 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 higher than -1.78, which implies that the company might have manipulated its financial results.

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

NSE:KRONOX' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.84   Med: -1.03   Max: 2.47
Current: -1

During the past 6 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Kronox Lab Sciences was 2.47. The lowest was -1.84. And the median was -1.03.


Kronox Lab Sciences Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kronox Lab Sciences'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.

Kronox Lab Sciences Beneish M-Score Chart

Kronox Lab Sciences Annual Data
Trend Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.00 0.00 0.00 2.47 -1.06

Kronox Lab Sciences Quarterly Data
Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 2.46 -1.82 -1.84 -1.06 -1.00

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

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Kronox Lab Sciences'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.


Kronox Lab Sciences Beneish M-Score vs Chemicals Industry

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

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


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Kronox Lab Sciences 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 Kronox Lab Sciences 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 * 0.981+0.528 * 0.94+0.404 * 2.1405+0.892 * 1.0607+0.115 * 0.7285
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * 0.22404-0.327 * 1.0135
=-1.00

* 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 (Jun26) TTM:Last Year (Jun25) TTM:
Total Receivables was ₹212 Mil.
Revenue was 283.86 + 261.263 + 252.74 + 255.332 = ₹1,053 Mil.
Gross Profit was 144.07 + 144.216 + 134.081 + 141.693 = ₹564 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹788 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹1,275 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹296 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹21 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹104 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹10 Mil.
Net Income was 73.03 + 80.021 + 65.89 + 66.762 = ₹286 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = ₹0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = ₹0 Mil.
Total Receivables was ₹204 Mil.
Revenue was 242.865 + 261.311 + 240.111 + 248.591 = ₹993 Mil.
Gross Profit was 125.311 + 117.545 + 121.328 + 135.641 = ₹500 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹633 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹988 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹286 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹15 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹87 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)
=(211.85 / 1053.195) / (203.58 / 992.878)
=0.20115 / 0.20504
=0.981

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)
=(499.825 / 992.878) / (564.06 / 1053.195)
=0.50341 / 0.53557
=0.94

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 - (788.44 + 296.09) / 1275.23) / (1 - (633.065 + 286.156) / 988.264)
=0.149542 / 0.069863
=2.1405

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
=1053.195 / 992.878
=1.0607

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))
=(14.502 / (14.502 + 286.156)) / (20.994 / (20.994 + 296.09))
=0.048234 / 0.06621
=0.7285

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 / 1053.195) / (0 / 992.878)
=0 / 0
=1

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)
=((10.04 + 103.68) / 1275.23) / ((0 + 86.952) / 988.264)
=0.089176 / 0.087985
=1.0135

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
=(285.703 - 0 - 0) / 1275.23
=0.22404

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.

Kronox Lab Sciences has a M-score of -1.00 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 -1.00 mean?
Kronox Lab Sciences (NSE:KRONOX) has a Beneish M-Score of -1.00 as of Aug. 28, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Kronox Lab Sciences and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Kronox Lab Sciences ranks #1425 out of 1538 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 92.7%.
Is Kronox Lab Sciences' Beneish M-Score too high?
Kronox Lab Sciences' current Beneish M-Score is -1.00. Based on the distribution chart, Kronox Lab Sciences ranks #1425 out of 1538 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Kronox Lab Sciences has a GF Score™ of 43/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kronox Lab Sciences' Beneish M-Score compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Kronox Lab Sciences ranks #1425 out of 1538 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Kronox Lab Sciences 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 Kronox Lab Sciences and its competitors. Kronox Lab Sciences's current Beneish M-Score is -1.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kronox Lab Sciences stock overvalued right now?
Kronox Lab Sciences (NSE:KRONOX) has a current Beneish M-Score of -1.00. The current Beneish M-Score is -1.00. Kronox Lab Sciences' overall GF Score™ is 43/100 with 3 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 Kronox Lab Sciences (NSE:KRONOX), the current Beneish M-Score is -1.00 as of Aug. 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.

Kronox Lab Sciences Business Description

Other Exchanges 544187:India
Address Block No. 284, Village Dabhasa, Padra, Vadodara, GJ, IND, 391440
Kronox Lab Sciences Ltd manufactures High Purity Speciality Fine Chemicals for diversified end-user industries. The company's Fine inorganic Chemicals are used mainly as reacting agents and raw materials in the manufacturing of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients; excipients in pharmaceutical formulations; reagents for scientific research and laboratory testing; ingredients in nutraceuticals formulations; process intermediates and fermenting agents in biotech applications; ingredients in agrochemical formulations; ingredients in personal care products; refining agents in metal refineries; and ingredients in animal health products, amongst others.
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