Linde India (NSE:LINDEINDIA) Beneish M-Score: -2.00 (As of Jun. 27, 2026)


NSE:LINDEINDIA Linde India Ltd NSE:LINDEINDIA
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GF Value ₹7,512.39
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What is Linde India Beneish M-Score?

Linde India NSE:LINDEINDIA -1.68% 75 Beneish M-Score is -2.00 as of Jun. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates NSE:LINDEINDIA with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹7,512.39 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,530 Chemicals companies, Linde India ranks worse than 79.08% 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 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

NSE:LINDEINDIA' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.02   Med: -2.55   Max: -1.58
Current: -2

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Linde India was -1.58. The lowest was -3.02. And the median was -2.55.


Linde India Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Linde India'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.

Linde India Beneish M-Score Chart

Linde India Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.31 -2.57 -2.09 -2.78 -2.00

Linde India Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 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 -2.78 0.00 0.00 0.00 -2.00

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

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Linde India'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.


Linde India Beneish M-Score vs Chemicals Industry

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

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


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Linde India 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 Linde India 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 * 0.8765+0.528 * 0.9948+0.404 * 2.5823+0.892 * 1.0182+0.115 * 0.8516
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0+4.679 * -0.040724-0.327 * 1.075
=-2.00

* 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 (Mar26) TTM:Last Year (Mar25) TTM:
Total Receivables was ₹5,080 Mil.
Revenue was ₹25,306 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹19,637 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹10,515 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹58,083 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹34,156 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹2,349 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹12,200 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹753 Mil.
Net Income was ₹5,490 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was ₹7,855 Mil.
Total Receivables was ₹5,692 Mil.
Revenue was ₹24,854 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹19,186 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹9,943 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹51,427 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹36,886 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹2,138 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹1,495 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹10,265 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹404 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)
=(5079.94 / 25306.4) / (5691.89 / 24853.76)
=0.200737 / 0.229015
=0.8765

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)
=(19185.99 / 24853.76) / (19637.48 / 25306.4)
=0.771955 / 0.775989
=0.9948

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 - (10515.15 + 34155.72) / 58082.76) / (1 - (9942.87 + 36885.91) / 51427.44)
=0.23091 / 0.08942
=2.5823

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
=25306.4 / 24853.76
=1.0182

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))
=(2138.3 / (2138.3 + 36885.91)) / (2348.7 / (2348.7 + 34155.72))
=0.054794 / 0.06434
=0.8516

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 / 25306.4) / (1495.37 / 24853.76)
=0 / 0.060167
=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)
=((752.79 + 12200.19) / 58082.76) / ((404.15 + 10264.51) / 51427.44)
=0.223009 / 0.207451
=1.075

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
=(5489.65 - 0 - 7855.03) / 58082.76
=-0.040724

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.

Linde India has a M-score of -2.00 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 -2.00 mean?
Linde India (NSE:LINDEINDIA) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.00 as of Jun. 27, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Linde India and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Linde India ranks #1210 out of 1530 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 79.1%.
Is Linde India's Beneish M-Score too high?
Linde India's current Beneish M-Score is -2.00. Based on the distribution chart, Linde India ranks #1210 out of 1530 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Linde India has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Linde India's Beneish M-Score compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Linde India ranks #1210 out of 1530 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Linde India 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 Linde India and its competitors. Linde India's current Beneish M-Score is -2.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Linde India stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Linde India (NSE:LINDEINDIA) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹7,512.39, compared to a current price of ₹7,021.50 — trading 6.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.00. Linde India's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 6 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 Linde India (NSE:LINDEINDIA), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.00 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 Linde India (NSE:LINDEINDIA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Linde India stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹7,021.50 is trading 6.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹7,512.39. GuruFocus considers Linde India to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:LINDEINDIA:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.00
  • GF Value™: ₹7,512.39 vs. price of ₹7,021.50 (6.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 6 warning signs

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


Linde India Business Description

Other Exchanges 523457:India
Address P43 Taratala Road, Oxygen House, Kolkata, WB, IND, 700 088
Linde India Ltd is a manufacturer of industrial gases. It operates in two segments: Gases and Related Products, which comprises pipeline gas supplies (Onsite) to large industrial customers, mainly the steel, glass, and chemical industries; and Project Engineering, which includes design, engineering, supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of Air Separation Plants and related projects on turnkey basis. The majority of its revenue comes from its Gases segment from the domestic market.
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