Monte Carlo Fashions (NSE:MONTECARLO) Beneish M-Score: -2.20 (As of Jul. 13, 2026)

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NSE:MONTECARLO Monte Carlo Fashions Ltd NSE:MONTECARLO
86 GF Score
Price ₹537.25
GF Value ₹801.14
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is Monte Carlo Fashions Beneish M-Score?

Monte Carlo Fashions NSE:MONTECARLO -0.81% 86 Beneish M-Score is -2.20 as of Jul. 13, 2026. GuruFocus rates NSE:MONTECARLO with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹801.14 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 997 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Monte Carlo Fashions ranks worse than 70.11% 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 -2.2 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

NSE:MONTECARLO' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.92   Med: -2.31   Max: -1.68
Current: -2.2

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Monte Carlo Fashions was -1.68. The lowest was -2.92. And the median was -2.31.


Monte Carlo Fashions Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Monte Carlo Fashions'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.

Monte Carlo Fashions Beneish M-Score Chart

Monte Carlo Fashions 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 -1.71 -1.68 -2.33 -2.48 -2.20

Monte Carlo Fashions 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 -2.48 0.00 0.00 0.00 -2.20

NSE:MONTECARLO vs RL, LEVI, VFC: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Apparel Manufacturing subindustry, Monte Carlo Fashions'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.


Monte Carlo Fashions Beneish M-Score vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry

For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Monte Carlo Fashions's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Monte Carlo Fashions's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Monte Carlo Fashions 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 Monte Carlo Fashions 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 * 0.9794+0.528 * 0.9663+0.404 * 1.4295+0.892 * 1.1595+0.115 * 0.9601
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.0493+4.679 * 0.006363-0.327 * 1.0345
=-2.20

* 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 ₹4,996 Mil.
Revenue was ₹12,759 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹6,328 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹12,569 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹19,205 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹4,099 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹656 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹527 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹7,481 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹1,916 Mil.
Net Income was ₹1,121 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was ₹998 Mil.
Total Receivables was ₹4,399 Mil.
Revenue was ₹11,004 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹5,274 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹11,629 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹17,155 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹3,941 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹602 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹434 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹6,332 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹1,782 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)
=(4995.9 / 12759.1) / (4399.3 / 11004.1)
=0.391556 / 0.399787
=0.9794

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)
=(5273.9 / 11004.1) / (6328.4 / 12759.1)
=0.479267 / 0.495991
=0.9663

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 - (12568.7 + 4098.5) / 19204.7) / (1 - (11629 + 3940.5) / 17155.1)
=0.132129 / 0.092427
=1.4295

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
=12759.1 / 11004.1
=1.1595

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))
=(601.7 / (601.7 + 3940.5)) / (656 / (656 + 4098.5))
=0.132469 / 0.137975
=0.9601

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)
=(527.4 / 12759.1) / (433.5 / 11004.1)
=0.041335 / 0.039394
=1.0493

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)
=((1915.8 + 7480.9) / 19204.7) / ((1781.5 + 6332.3) / 17155.1)
=0.489292 / 0.472967
=1.0345

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
=(1120.6 - 0 - 998.4) / 19204.7
=0.006363

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.

Monte Carlo Fashions has a M-score of -2.20 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 -2.20 mean?
Monte Carlo Fashions (NSE:MONTECARLO) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.20 as of Jul. 13, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Monte Carlo Fashions and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Monte Carlo Fashions ranks #699 out of 997 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 70.1%.
Is Monte Carlo Fashions' Beneish M-Score too high?
Monte Carlo Fashions' current Beneish M-Score is -2.20. Based on the distribution chart, Monte Carlo Fashions ranks #699 out of 997 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Monte Carlo Fashions has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Monte Carlo Fashions' Beneish M-Score compare to RL and LEVI?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Monte Carlo Fashions ranks #699 out of 997 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Monte Carlo Fashions 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories 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 Monte Carlo Fashions and its competitors. Monte Carlo Fashions's current Beneish M-Score is -2.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Monte Carlo Fashions stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Monte Carlo Fashions (NSE:MONTECARLO) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹801.14, compared to a current price of ₹537.25 — trading 32.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.20. Monte Carlo Fashions' 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 Monte Carlo Fashions (NSE:MONTECARLO), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.20 as of Jul. 13, 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 Monte Carlo Fashions (NSE:MONTECARLO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Monte Carlo Fashions stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹537.25 is trading 32.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹801.14. GuruFocus considers Monte Carlo Fashions to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:MONTECARLO:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.20
  • GF Value™: ₹801.14 vs. price of ₹537.25 (32.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 86/100 with 4 warning signs

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


Monte Carlo Fashions Business Description

Other Exchanges 538836:India
Address G.T. Road, B-XXIX-106, Sherpur, Ludhiana, PB, IND, 141003
Monte Carlo Fashions Ltd is an apparel brand based in Ludhiana, Punjab, specializing in the manufacturing and retailing of woolen and cotton garments for men, women, and tweens. The company's product range includes designer woolen and cotton apparel, home textiles, and accessories. It operates through a multi-channel distribution network which includes exclusive brand outlets and multi-brand retail locations across India, alongside an expanding e-commerce presence. Monte Carlo combines in-house manufacturing facilities with high technology to design and produce seasonal collections, positioning itself in the mid-to-premium fashion segment.
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