Lumax Industries (NSE:LUMAXIND) Beneish M-Score: -2.44 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


NSE:LUMAXIND Lumax Industries Ltd NSE:LUMAXIND
77 GF Score
Price ₹5,291.50
GF Value ₹4,335.29
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Lumax Industries Beneish M-Score?

Lumax Industries NSE:LUMAXIND +3.41% 77 Beneish M-Score is -2.44 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates NSE:LUMAXIND with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹4,335.29 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,274 Vehicles & Parts companies, Lumax Industries ranks worse than 58.01% 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 -2.44 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

NSE:LUMAXIND' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.93   Med: -2.41   Max: -2.16
Current: -2.44

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Lumax Industries was -2.16. The lowest was -2.93. And the median was -2.41.


Lumax Industries Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Lumax Industries'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.

Lumax Industries Beneish M-Score Chart

Lumax Industries 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 -2.38 -2.24 -2.57 -2.22 -2.44

Lumax Industries 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 -2.22 0.00 0.00 0.00 -2.44

NSE:LUMAXIND vs ORLY, AZO: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Auto Parts subindustry, Lumax Industries'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.


Lumax Industries Beneish M-Score vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Lumax Industries's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Lumax Industries 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 Lumax Industries 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 * 0.9939+0.528 * 0.9361+0.404 * 0.9922+0.892 * 1.2305+0.115 * 0.8615
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0+4.679 * -0.058249-0.327 * 1.0088
=-2.44

* 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 ₹6,313 Mil.
Revenue was ₹41,842 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹14,323 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹15,762 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹34,351 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹15,204 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹1,517 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹20,712 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹2,956 Mil.
Net Income was ₹1,725 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was ₹3,726 Mil.
Total Receivables was ₹5,162 Mil.
Revenue was ₹34,004 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹10,896 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹12,402 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹28,610 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹13,365 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹1,133 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹259 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹16,354 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹3,185 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)
=(6313.007 / 41841.593) / (5162.082 / 34003.916)
=0.150879 / 0.151808
=0.9939

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)
=(10896.244 / 34003.916) / (14322.688 / 41841.593)
=0.320441 / 0.342307
=0.9361

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 - (15761.669 + 15203.717) / 34350.993) / (1 - (12402.489 + 13365.267) / 28609.77)
=0.098559 / 0.099337
=0.9922

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
=41841.593 / 34003.916
=1.2305

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))
=(1132.879 / (1132.879 + 13365.267)) / (1516.651 / (1516.651 + 15203.717))
=0.07814 / 0.090707
=0.8615

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 / 41841.593) / (259.426 / 34003.916)
=0 / 0.007629
=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)
=((2956.473 + 20711.859) / 34350.993) / ((3185.432 + 16354.255) / 28609.77)
=0.689014 / 0.682973
=1.0088

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
=(1724.689 - 0 - 3725.616) / 34350.993
=-0.058249

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.

Lumax Industries has a M-score of -2.44 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 -2.44 mean?
Lumax Industries (NSE:LUMAXIND) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.44 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Lumax Industries and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Lumax Industries ranks #739 out of 1274 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 58%.
Is Lumax Industries' Beneish M-Score too high?
Lumax Industries' current Beneish M-Score is -2.44. Based on the distribution chart, Lumax Industries ranks #739 out of 1274 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Lumax Industries has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lumax Industries' Beneish M-Score compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Lumax Industries ranks #739 out of 1274 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Lumax Industries 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Vehicles & Parts 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 Lumax Industries and its competitors. Lumax Industries's current Beneish M-Score is -2.44. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lumax Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lumax Industries (NSE:LUMAXIND) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹4,335.29, compared to a current price of ₹5,291.50 — trading 22.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.44. Lumax Industries' overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 Lumax Industries (NSE:LUMAXIND), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.44 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 Lumax Industries (NSE:LUMAXIND) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lumax Industries stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₹5,291.50 is trading 22.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹4,335.29. GuruFocus considers Lumax Industries to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:LUMAXIND:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.44
  • GF Value™: ₹4,335.29 vs. price of ₹5,291.50 (22.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 3 warning signs

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


Lumax Industries Business Description

Other Exchanges 517206:India
Address Plot No. - 878, Udyog Vihar, Phase - V, Gurugram, HR, IND, 122016
Lumax Industries Ltd is engaged in the business of manufacturing various types of Automotive lighting equipment for four-wheelers and two-wheeler applications in India. The Company's business activity falls within a single business segment, which is the manufacturing and trading of Automotive Components. It provides automotive lighting equipment that includes head lamps, tail lamps, sundry lamps, and auxiliary lamps. Geographically, the company caters its services to the domestic and overseas markets, of which a majority of revenue is derived within India.
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