Lloyds Metals & Energy (NSE:LLOYDSME) Beneish M-Score: 3.46 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


NSE:LLOYDSME Lloyds Metals & Energy Ltd NSE:LLOYDSME
69 GF Score
Price ₹1,721.40
GF Value ₹2,438.41
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Lloyds Metals & Energy Beneish M-Score?

Lloyds Metals & Energy NSE:LLOYDSME +1.00% 69 Beneish M-Score is 3.46 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates NSE:LLOYDSME with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹2,438.41 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 592 Steel companies, Lloyds Metals & Energy ranks worse than 95.27% 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 3.46 higher than -1.78, which implies that the company might have manipulated its financial results.

The historical rank and industry rank for Lloyds Metals & Energy's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

NSE:LLOYDSME' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.92   Med: -0.57   Max: 5.66
Current: 3.46

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Lloyds Metals & Energy was 5.66. The lowest was -2.92. And the median was -0.57.


Lloyds Metals & Energy Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Lloyds Metals & Energy'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.

Lloyds Metals & Energy Beneish M-Score Chart

Lloyds Metals & Energy 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 -0.16 1.16 -2.69 1.26 3.46

Lloyds Metals & Energy 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 1.26 0.00 0.00 0.00 3.46

NSE:LLOYDSME vs NUE, STLD, RS: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, Lloyds Metals & Energy'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.


Lloyds Metals & Energy Beneish M-Score vs Steel Industry

For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Lloyds Metals & Energy's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Lloyds Metals & Energy's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Lloyds Metals & Energy 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 Lloyds Metals & Energy 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 * 2.2815+0.528 * 0.9349+0.404 * 10.3638+0.892 * 2.5387+0.115 * 0.5771
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.6614+4.679 * 0.018236-0.327 * 2.3896
=3.46

* 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 ₹24,457 Mil.
Revenue was ₹168,224 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹132,057 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹98,239 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹416,499 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹278,539 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹6,072 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹30,696 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹120,980 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹141,086 Mil.
Net Income was ₹36,809 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was ₹29,213 Mil.
Total Receivables was ₹4,223 Mil.
Revenue was ₹66,263 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹48,632 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹23,469 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹89,106 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹64,817 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹808 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹18,281 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹15,565 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹7,898 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)
=(24456.7 / 168224.3) / (4222.5 / 66263.1)
=0.145381 / 0.063723
=2.2815

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)
=(48632.1 / 66263.1) / (132057 / 168224.3)
=0.733924 / 0.785005
=0.9349

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 - (98239 + 278539.2) / 416498.7) / (1 - (23469.4 + 64817) / 89106.4)
=0.095368 / 0.009202
=10.3638

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
=168224.3 / 66263.1
=2.5387

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))
=(808 / (808 + 64817)) / (6071.6 / (6071.6 + 278539.2))
=0.012312 / 0.021333
=0.5771

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)
=(30696.4 / 168224.3) / (18280.9 / 66263.1)
=0.182473 / 0.275884
=0.6614

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)
=((141085.5 + 120979.6) / 416498.7) / ((7898.3 + 15564.5) / 89106.4)
=0.62921 / 0.263312
=2.3896

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
=(36808.5 - 0 - 29213.2) / 416498.7
=0.018236

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.

Lloyds Metals & Energy has a M-score of 3.46 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 3.46 mean?
Lloyds Metals & Energy (NSE:LLOYDSME) has a Beneish M-Score of 3.46 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Lloyds Metals & Energy and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Lloyds Metals & Energy ranks #564 out of 592 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 95.3%.
Is Lloyds Metals & Energy's Beneish M-Score too high?
Lloyds Metals & Energy's current Beneish M-Score is 3.46. Based on the distribution chart, Lloyds Metals & Energy ranks #564 out of 592 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Lloyds Metals & Energy has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lloyds Metals & Energy's Beneish M-Score compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Lloyds Metals & Energy ranks #564 out of 592 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Lloyds Metals & Energy 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 Steel company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Steel 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 Lloyds Metals & Energy and its competitors. Lloyds Metals & Energy's current Beneish M-Score is 3.46. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lloyds Metals & Energy stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lloyds Metals & Energy (NSE:LLOYDSME) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹2,438.41, compared to a current price of ₹1,721.40 — trading 29.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is 3.46. Lloyds Metals & Energy's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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 Lloyds Metals & Energy (NSE:LLOYDSME), the current Beneish M-Score is 3.46 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 Lloyds Metals & Energy (NSE:LLOYDSME) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lloyds Metals & Energy stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹1,721.40 is trading 29.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹2,438.41. GuruFocus considers Lloyds Metals & Energy to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:LLOYDSME:

  • Beneish M-Score: 3.46
  • GF Value™: ₹2,438.41 vs. price of ₹1,721.40 (29.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 6 warning signs

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


Lloyds Metals & Energy Business Description

Other Exchanges 512455:India
Address Pandurang Budhkar Marg, A2, 2nd Floor, Madhu Estate, Lower Parel (West), Mumbai, MH, IND, 400013
Lloyds Metals & Energy Ltd is engaged in the business of mining of Iron ore, steel, and related value-added products, and MDO Operation & other related services. The group operating segments are: The Mining Segment, which includes production and manufacturing of Iron Ore; The steel and related value-added products segment, which includes manufacturing of Sponge Iron, production of pellets, and generation of power. The company generates maximum revenues from the sale of the Mining segment.
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