Malu Paper Mills (NSE:MALUPAPER) Beneish M-Score: -2.89 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


NSE:MALUPAPER Malu Paper Mills Ltd NSE:MALUPAPER
61 GF Score
Price ₹30.95
GF Value ₹48.73
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! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Malu Paper Mills Beneish M-Score?

Malu Paper Mills NSE:MALUPAPER -0.80% 61 Beneish M-Score is -2.89 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates NSE:MALUPAPER with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹48.73 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 273 Forest Products companies, Malu Paper Mills ranks better than 80.95% 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 -2.89 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

NSE:MALUPAPER' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.19   Med: -2.76   Max: -2.24
Current: -2.89

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Malu Paper Mills was -2.24. The lowest was -3.19. And the median was -2.76.


Malu Paper Mills Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Malu Paper Mills'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.

Malu Paper Mills Beneish M-Score Chart

Malu Paper Mills 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 -2.24 -2.53 -2.63 -2.63 -2.89

Malu Paper Mills 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 -2.63 0.00 0.00 0.00 -2.89

Malu Paper Mills Beneish M-Score Competitor Comparison

For the Paper & Paper Products subindustry, Malu Paper Mills'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.


Malu Paper Mills Beneish M-Score vs Forest Products Industry

For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Malu Paper Mills's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Malu Paper Mills's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Malu Paper Mills 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 Malu Paper Mills 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 * 0.935+0.528 * 0.9413+0.404 * 1.159+0.892 * 1.1994+0.115 * 0.9775
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0+4.679 * -0.147973-0.327 * 1.1049
=-2.89

* 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 ₹390 Mil.
Revenue was ₹3,333 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹1,018 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹936 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹1,810 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹677 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹55 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹2,005 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹44 Mil.
Net Income was ₹-195 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was ₹73 Mil.
Total Receivables was ₹347 Mil.
Revenue was ₹2,779 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹799 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹889 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹1,724 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹672 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹53 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹74 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹1,681 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹85 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)
=(389.684 / 3332.887) / (347.482 / 2778.882)
=0.116921 / 0.125044
=0.935

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)
=(798.736 / 2778.882) / (1017.703 / 3332.887)
=0.287431 / 0.305352
=0.9413

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 - (936.011 + 677.135) / 1809.955) / (1 - (889.463 + 672.419) / 1723.586)
=0.108737 / 0.093818
=1.159

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
=3332.887 / 2778.882
=1.1994

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))
=(53.283 / (53.283 + 672.419)) / (54.993 / (54.993 + 677.135))
=0.073423 / 0.075114
=0.9775

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 / 3332.887) / (74.185 / 2778.882)
=0 / 0.026696
=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)
=((44.485 + 2004.871) / 1809.955) / ((84.912 + 1681.447) / 1723.586)
=1.132269 / 1.024816
=1.1049

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
=(-195.308 - 0 - 72.517) / 1809.955
=-0.147973

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.

Malu Paper Mills has a M-score of -2.89 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 -2.89 mean?
Malu Paper Mills (NSE:MALUPAPER) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.89 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Malu Paper Mills and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Malu Paper Mills ranks #52 out of 273 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 19%.
Is Malu Paper Mills' Beneish M-Score too high?
Malu Paper Mills' current Beneish M-Score is -2.89. Based on the distribution chart, Malu Paper Mills ranks #52 out of 273 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Malu Paper Mills has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Malu Paper Mills' Beneish M-Score compare to competitors?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Malu Paper Mills ranks #52 out of 273 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Malu Paper Mills in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. 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 Forest Products company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Forest Products 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 Malu Paper Mills and its competitors. Malu Paper Mills's current Beneish M-Score is -2.89. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Malu Paper Mills stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Malu Paper Mills (NSE:MALUPAPER) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹48.73, compared to a current price of ₹30.95 — trading 36.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.89. Malu Paper Mills' overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 2 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 Malu Paper Mills (NSE:MALUPAPER), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.89 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 Malu Paper Mills (NSE:MALUPAPER) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Malu Paper Mills stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹30.95 is trading 36.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹48.73. GuruFocus considers Malu Paper Mills to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for NSE:MALUPAPER:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.89
  • GF Value™: ₹48.73 vs. price of ₹30.95 (36.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 2 warning signs

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


Malu Paper Mills Business Description

Other Exchanges 532728:India
Address Heera Plaza, Central Avenue, 4th Floor, Near Telephone Exchange, Nagpur, MH, IND, 440008
Malu Paper Mills Ltd is an Indian-based company engaged in the Manufacturing of Pulp & Paper. Its main products consist of Kraft Papers, Writing & Printing and Newsprint papers. It operates through one segment and generates revenue from the same. The company's manufacturing plants are located in Saoner Taluka of Nagpur District.
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