L&T Technology Services (NSE:LTTS) Beneish M-Score: -2.68 (As of Jun. 24, 2026)


NSE:LTTS L&T Technology Services Ltd NSE:LTTS
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What is L&T Technology Services Beneish M-Score?

L&T Technology Services NSE:LTTS -0.41% 95 Beneish M-Score is -2.68 as of Jun. 24, 2026. GuruFocus rates NSE:LTTS with a GF Score™ of 95/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹5,232.59 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,633 Software companies, L&T Technology Services ranks better than 60.2% 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 -2.68 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

The historical rank and industry rank for L&T Technology Services's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

NSE:LTTS' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.19   Med: -2.37   Max: -1.76
Current: -2.68

During the past 12 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of L&T Technology Services was -1.76. The lowest was -3.19. And the median was -2.37.


L&T Technology Services Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for L&T Technology Services'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.

L&T Technology Services Beneish M-Score Chart

L&T Technology Services 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 -2.09 -2.29 -2.46 -2.26 -2.68

L&T Technology Services 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 -2.26 0.00 0.00 0.00 -2.68

NSE:LTTS vs IBM, ACN, FISV: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Information Technology Services subindustry, L&T Technology Services'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.


L&T Technology Services Beneish M-Score vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, L&T Technology Services's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where L&T Technology Services's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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L&T Technology Services 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 L&T Technology Services 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 * 0.7325+0.528 * 1.0379+0.404 * 0.9109+0.892 * 1.1404+0.115 * 0.8831
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.8852+4.679 * -0.01677-0.327 * 0.9763
=-2.68

* 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 ₹29,563 Mil.
Revenue was ₹109,959 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹29,966 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹73,664 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹104,889 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹8,703 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹3,475 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹1,926 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹32,356 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹4,092 Mil.
Net Income was ₹12,792 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was ₹14,551 Mil.
Total Receivables was ₹35,391 Mil.
Revenue was ₹96,422 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹27,273 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹64,641 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹96,435 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹9,062 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹3,053 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹1,908 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹29,900 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹4,423 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)
=(29563 / 109959) / (35391 / 96422)
=0.268855 / 0.367043
=0.7325

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)
=(27273 / 96422) / (29966 / 109959)
=0.28285 / 0.27252
=1.0379

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 - (73664 + 8703) / 104889) / (1 - (64641 + 9062) / 96435)
=0.214722 / 0.235724
=0.9109

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
=109959 / 96422
=1.1404

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))
=(3053 / (3053 + 9062)) / (3475 / (3475 + 8703))
=0.252002 / 0.285351
=0.8831

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)
=(1926 / 109959) / (1908 / 96422)
=0.017516 / 0.019788
=0.8852

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)
=((4092 + 32356) / 104889) / ((4423 + 29900) / 96435)
=0.347491 / 0.355918
=0.9763

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
=(12792 - 0 - 14551) / 104889
=-0.01677

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.

L&T Technology Services has a M-score of -2.68 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 -2.68 mean?
L&T Technology Services (NSE:LTTS) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.68 as of Jun. 24, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on L&T Technology Services and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, L&T Technology Services ranks #1048 out of 2633 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 39.8%.
Is L&T Technology Services' Beneish M-Score too high?
L&T Technology Services' current Beneish M-Score is -2.68. Based on the distribution chart, L&T Technology Services ranks #1048 out of 2633 companies in the Software industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, L&T Technology Services has a GF Score™ of 95/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does L&T Technology Services' Beneish M-Score compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, L&T Technology Services ranks #1048 out of 2633 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts L&T Technology Services 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 Software company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Software 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 L&T Technology Services and its competitors. L&T Technology Services's current Beneish M-Score is -2.68. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is L&T Technology Services stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, L&T Technology Services (NSE:LTTS) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹5,232.59, compared to a current price of ₹3,324.40 — trading 36.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.68. L&T Technology Services' overall GF Score™ is 95/100 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 L&T Technology Services (NSE:LTTS), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.68 as of Jun. 24, 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 L&T Technology Services (NSE:LTTS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, L&T Technology Services stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹3,324.40 is trading 36.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹5,232.59. GuruFocus considers L&T Technology Services to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:LTTS:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.68
  • GF Value™: ₹5,232.59 vs. price of ₹3,324.40 (36.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 95/100 with 3 warning signs

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


L&T Technology Services Business Description

Other Exchanges 540115:India
Address National Highway No. 8, Ajwa Waghodia Crossing, West Block-II, L&T Knowledge City (IT/ITES) SEZ, Vadodara, GJ, IND, 390 019
L&T Technology Services Ltd is a provider of engineering and research services in connection to embedded systems and other engineering support services. The company's operating segments include Mobility, Sustainability and Tech. It derives the majority of its revenue from the Sustainability segment. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from North America, while it also has its presence in Europe, India, and Rest of the world. The services provided by the company are Digital engineering & consulting, Product consulting, Manufacturing engineering, and Plant engineering.
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