Le Merite Exports (NSE:LEMERITE) Beneish M-Score: -2.70 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


NSE:LEMERITE Le Merite Exports Ltd NSE:LEMERITE
63 GF Score
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GF Value ₹33.94
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Le Merite Exports Beneish M-Score?

Le Merite Exports NSE:LEMERITE -3.15% 63 Beneish M-Score is -2.70 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates NSE:LEMERITE with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹33.94 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,001 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Le Merite Exports ranks better than 64.24% 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 -2.7 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

NSE:LEMERITE' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.7   Med: -0.93   Max: -0.03
Current: -2.7

During the past 8 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Le Merite Exports was -0.03. The lowest was -2.70. And the median was -0.93.


Le Merite Exports Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Le Merite Exports'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.

Le Merite Exports Beneish M-Score Chart

Le Merite Exports Annual Data
Trend Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -0.30 -0.03 -1.07 -2.60 -2.70

Le Merite Exports Quarterly Data
Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Dec21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Dec24 Mar25 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 0.00 -2.60 0.00 0.00 -2.70

Le Merite Exports Beneish M-Score Competitor Comparison

For the Textile Manufacturing subindustry, Le Merite Exports'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.


Le Merite Exports Beneish M-Score vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry

For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Le Merite Exports's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Le Merite Exports 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 Le Merite Exports 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 * 1.214+0.528 * 0.7152+0.404 * 1.5966+0.892 * 0.6896+0.115 * 1.5398
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0+4.679 * -0.105429-0.327 * 0.9088
=-2.70

* 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 ₹1,000 Mil.
Revenue was ₹3,575 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹385 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹2,304 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹2,587 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹205 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹13 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹1,170 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹65 Mil.
Net Income was ₹116 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was ₹389 Mil.
Total Receivables was ₹1,195 Mil.
Revenue was ₹5,184 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹400 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹2,219 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹2,378 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹114 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹12 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹196 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹1,121 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹127 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)
=(1000.115 / 3574.709) / (1194.682 / 5184.041)
=0.279775 / 0.230454
=1.214

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)
=(399.767 / 5184.041) / (385.446 / 3574.709)
=0.077115 / 0.107826
=0.7152

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 - (2303.717 + 204.601) / 2587.079) / (1 - (2218.995 + 113.677) / 2378.015)
=0.030444 / 0.019068
=1.5966

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
=3574.709 / 5184.041
=0.6896

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))
=(11.764 / (11.764 + 113.677)) / (13.269 / (13.269 + 204.601))
=0.093781 / 0.060903
=1.5398

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 / 3574.709) / (196.163 / 5184.041)
=0 / 0.03784
=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)
=((64.807 + 1169.596) / 2587.079) / ((127.194 + 1121.289) / 2378.015)
=0.477142 / 0.525011
=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
=(115.987 - 0 - 388.741) / 2587.079
=-0.105429

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.

Le Merite Exports has a M-score of -2.70 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 -2.70 mean?
Le Merite Exports (NSE:LEMERITE) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.70 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Le Merite Exports and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Le Merite Exports ranks #358 out of 1001 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 35.8%.
Is Le Merite Exports' Beneish M-Score too high?
Le Merite Exports' current Beneish M-Score is -2.70. Based on the distribution chart, Le Merite Exports ranks #358 out of 1001 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Le Merite Exports has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Le Merite Exports' Beneish M-Score compare to competitors?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Le Merite Exports ranks #358 out of 1001 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Le Merite Exports 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 a Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories 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 Le Merite Exports and its competitors. Le Merite Exports's current Beneish M-Score is -2.70. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Le Merite Exports stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Le Merite Exports (NSE:LEMERITE) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹33.94, compared to a current price of ₹24.28 — trading 28.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.70. Le Merite Exports' overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 5 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 Le Merite Exports (NSE:LEMERITE), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.70 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 Le Merite Exports (NSE:LEMERITE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Le Merite Exports stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹24.28 is trading 28.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹33.94. GuruFocus considers Le Merite Exports to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:LEMERITE:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.70
  • GF Value™: ₹33.94 vs. price of ₹24.28 (28.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 5 warning signs

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


Le Merite Exports Business Description

Address 1 st Floor, Chandivali Farm Road, B1-104D, Boomerang, Powai, Andheri- East, Mumbai, MH, IND, 400072
Le Merite Exports Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing and trading of textile products namely cotton yarn, greige fabric, and finished fabric for domestic and export sales. The reportable segment for the Company is textile business.
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