Marine Electricals (India) (NSE:MARINE) Beneish M-Score: -1.77 (As of Aug. 04, 2026)

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NSE:MARINE Marine Electricals (India) Ltd NSE:MARINE
86 GF Score
Price ₹300.60
GF Value ₹199.17
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Marine Electricals (India) Beneish M-Score?

Marine Electricals (India) NSE:MARINE +8.18% 86 Beneish M-Score is -1.77 as of Aug. 04, 2026. GuruFocus rates NSE:MARINE with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹199.17 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,907 Industrial Products companies, Marine Electricals (India) ranks worse than 84.42% 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 -1.77 higher than -1.78, which implies that the company might have manipulated its financial results.

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

NSE:MARINE' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.71   Med: -1.98   Max: -1.59
Current: -1.77

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Marine Electricals (India) was -1.59. The lowest was -2.71. And the median was -1.98.


Marine Electricals (India) Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Marine Electricals (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.

Marine Electricals (India) Beneish M-Score Chart

Marine Electricals (India) 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 -2.47 -1.80 -1.93 -2.71 -1.77

Marine Electricals (India) Quarterly Data
Mar21 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 -2.71 0.00 0.00 0.00 -1.77

NSE:MARINE vs VRT, BE: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Marine Electricals (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.


Marine Electricals (India) Beneish M-Score vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Marine Electricals (India)'s Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Marine Electricals (India)'s Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Marine Electricals (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 Marine Electricals (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 * 1.0512+0.528 * 0.9065+0.404 * 1.0072+0.892 * 1.1432+0.115 * 1.1672
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0+4.679 * 0.083591-0.327 * 0.9949
=-1.77

* 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 ₹4,293 Mil.
Revenue was ₹8,769 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹1,725 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹7,562 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹8,904 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹645 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹148 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹3,574 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹223 Mil.
Net Income was ₹584 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was ₹-161 Mil.
Total Receivables was ₹3,572 Mil.
Revenue was ₹7,671 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹1,368 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹6,123 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹7,247 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹560 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹156 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹219 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹2,860 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹245 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)
=(4292.835 / 8769.351) / (3572.2 / 7670.953)
=0.489527 / 0.465679
=1.0512

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)
=(1367.605 / 7670.953) / (1724.734 / 8769.351)
=0.178284 / 0.196677
=0.9065

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 - (7561.954 + 645.216) / 8904.453) / (1 - (6123.132 + 560.105) / 7246.64)
=0.078307 / 0.077747
=1.0072

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
=8769.351 / 7670.953
=1.1432

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))
=(155.658 / (155.658 + 560.105)) / (147.741 / (147.741 + 645.216))
=0.217471 / 0.186317
=1.1672

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 / 8769.351) / (218.906 / 7670.953)
=0 / 0.028537
=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)
=((222.772 + 3574.115) / 8904.453) / ((245.403 + 2860.375) / 7246.64)
=0.426403 / 0.428582
=0.9949

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
=(583.692 - 0 - -160.641) / 8904.453
=0.083591

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.

Marine Electricals (India) has a M-score of -1.77 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 -1.77 mean?
Marine Electricals (India) (NSE:MARINE) has a Beneish M-Score of -1.77 as of Aug. 04, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Marine Electricals (India) and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Marine Electricals (India) ranks #2454 out of 2907 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 84.4%.
Is Marine Electricals (India)'s Beneish M-Score too high?
Marine Electricals (India)'s current Beneish M-Score is -1.77. Based on the distribution chart, Marine Electricals (India) ranks #2454 out of 2907 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Marine Electricals (India) has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Marine Electricals (India)'s Beneish M-Score compare to VRT and BE?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Marine Electricals (India) ranks #2454 out of 2907 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Marine Electricals (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 an Industrial Products company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Industrial 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 Marine Electricals (India) and its competitors. Marine Electricals (India)'s current Beneish M-Score is -1.77. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Marine Electricals (India) stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Marine Electricals (India) (NSE:MARINE) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹199.17, compared to a current price of ₹300.60 — trading 50.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -1.77. Marine Electricals (India)'s overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 4 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 Marine Electricals (India) (NSE:MARINE), the current Beneish M-Score is -1.77 as of Aug. 04, 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 Marine Electricals (India) (NSE:MARINE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Marine Electricals (India) stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₹300.60 is trading 50.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹199.17. GuruFocus considers Marine Electricals (India) to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:MARINE:

  • Beneish M-Score: -1.77
  • GF Value™: ₹199.17 vs. price of ₹300.60 (50.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 86/100 with 4 warning signs

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


Marine Electricals (India) Business Description

Address Marol Industrial Area, B/1, Udyog Sadan No. 3, MIDC, Andheri (East), Mumbai, MH, IND, 400093
Marine Electricals (India) Ltd is engaged in providing integrated electrical and automation solutions. It is engaged in the manufacturing and sale of all types of marine and industrial electrical and electronic components like switch-gears, marine motors, control-gears, monitoring and control systems, etc., and is also engaged in the renewable energy sector, specifically solar. The company also provides services like designing, fabricating, etc., for all types of electrical and electronic installations and undertakes annual maintenance contracts. Its segments are: Marine and Industry. The Industry segment, which generates maximum revenue, provides products and services of power distribution and solutions for industries like data centres, industrial, and large buildings.
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