Natco Pharma (NSE:NATCOPHARM) Beneish M-Score: -1.79 (As of Jun. 30, 2026)


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What is Natco Pharma Beneish M-Score?

Natco Pharma NSE:NATCOPHARM +1.28% 89 Beneish M-Score is -1.79 as of Jun. 30, 2026. GuruFocus rates NSE:NATCOPHARM with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹941.93 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 908 Drug Manufacturers companies, Natco Pharma ranks worse than 85.13% 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 -1.79 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

NSE:NATCOPHARM' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.48   Med: -2.07   Max: -1.4
Current: -1.79

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Natco Pharma was -1.40. The lowest was -2.48. And the median was -2.07.


Natco Pharma Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Natco Pharma'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.

Natco Pharma Beneish M-Score Chart

Natco Pharma 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 -2.05 -2.30 -2.08 -2.14 -1.79

Natco Pharma 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 -2.14 0.00 0.00 0.00 -1.79

NSE:NATCOPHARM vs ZTS, UTHR: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic subindustry, Natco Pharma'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.


Natco Pharma Beneish M-Score vs Drug Manufacturers Industry

For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, Natco Pharma's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Natco Pharma 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 Natco Pharma 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 * 0.7113+0.528 * 1.0164+0.404 * 3.7884+0.892 * 0.9207+0.115 * 1.1789
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0+4.679 * -0.031588-0.327 * 1.4675
=-1.79

* 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 ₹8,910 Mil.
Revenue was ₹40,783 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹33,878 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹50,523 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹110,737 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹28,391 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹2,066 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹16,809 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹1,042 Mil.
Net Income was ₹14,185 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was ₹17,683 Mil.
Total Receivables was ₹13,605 Mil.
Revenue was ₹44,295 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹37,397 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹52,700 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹86,308 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹27,061 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹2,352 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹3,113 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹9,435 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹46 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)
=(8910 / 40783) / (13605 / 44295)
=0.218473 / 0.307145
=0.7113

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)
=(37397 / 44295) / (33878 / 40783)
=0.844271 / 0.830689
=1.0164

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 - (50523 + 28391) / 110737) / (1 - (52700 + 27061) / 86308)
=0.287375 / 0.075856
=3.7884

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
=40783 / 44295
=0.9207

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))
=(2352 / (2352 + 27061)) / (2066 / (2066 + 28391))
=0.079965 / 0.067833
=1.1789

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 / 40783) / (3113 / 44295)
=0 / 0.070279
=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)
=((1042 + 16809) / 110737) / ((46 + 9435) / 86308)
=0.161202 / 0.109851
=1.4675

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
=(14185 - 0 - 17683) / 110737
=-0.031588

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.

Natco Pharma has a M-score of -1.79 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 -1.79 mean?
Natco Pharma (NSE:NATCOPHARM) has a Beneish M-Score of -1.79 as of Jun. 30, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Natco Pharma and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Natco Pharma ranks #773 out of 908 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 85.1%.
Is Natco Pharma's Beneish M-Score too high?
Natco Pharma's current Beneish M-Score is -1.79. Based on the distribution chart, Natco Pharma ranks #773 out of 908 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Natco Pharma has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Natco Pharma's Beneish M-Score compare to ZTS and UTHR?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, Natco Pharma ranks #773 out of 908 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Natco Pharma 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 Drug Manufacturers company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Drug Manufacturers 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 Natco Pharma and its competitors. Natco Pharma's current Beneish M-Score is -1.79. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Natco Pharma stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Natco Pharma (NSE:NATCOPHARM) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹941.93, compared to a current price of ₹931.30 — trading 1.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -1.79. Natco Pharma's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 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 Natco Pharma (NSE:NATCOPHARM), the current Beneish M-Score is -1.79 as of Jun. 30, 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 Natco Pharma (NSE:NATCOPHARM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Natco Pharma stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹931.30 is trading 1.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹941.93. GuruFocus considers Natco Pharma to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:NATCOPHARM:

  • Beneish M-Score: -1.79
  • GF Value™: ₹941.93 vs. price of ₹931.30 (1.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 89/100 with 2 warning signs

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


Natco Pharma Business Description

Other Exchanges 524816:India
Address Road No. 2, NATCO House, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad, TG, IND, 500034
Natco Pharma Ltd is a drug manufacturing company. Natco aims to make specialty medicines accessible to all by manufacturing niche pharmaceutical products backed by its research and development capabilities. While the vast majority of the company's revenue is generated in India, the company looks internationally for growth opportunities. The company maintains a presence in Oncology and Hepatology treatment areas. Natco's active pharmaceutical ingredient segment APIs forms a core part of the company's business. The company operates in two different business segments: pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. It derives maximum revenue from Pharmaceuticals Segment.
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