Newmalayalam Steel (NSE:NMSTEEL) Beneish M-Score: 0.00 (As of Sep. 22, 2026)

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NSE:NMSTEEL Newmalayalam Steel Ltd NSE:NMSTEEL
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What is Newmalayalam Steel Beneish M-Score?

Newmalayalam Steel NSE:NMSTEEL 13 Beneish M-Score is 0.00 as of Sep. 22, 2026. GuruFocus rates NSE:NMSTEEL with a GF Score™ of 13/100.

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.

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

During the past 6 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Newmalayalam Steel was 0.00. The lowest was 0.00. And the median was 0.00.


Newmalayalam Steel Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Newmalayalam Steel'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.

Newmalayalam Steel Beneish M-Score Chart

Newmalayalam Steel Annual Data
Trend Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -1.50 -3.86 -0.91 -3.02 -0.69

Newmalayalam Steel Semi-Annual Data
Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
Beneish M-Score - - -

NSE:NMSTEEL vs NUE, STLD, RS: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, Newmalayalam Steel'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.


Newmalayalam Steel Beneish M-Score vs Steel Industry

For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Newmalayalam Steel's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Newmalayalam Steel 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 Newmalayalam Steel 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 * 0.9128+0.528 * 0.5912+0.404 * 5.9945+0.892 * 1.0518+0.115 * 0.8433
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.4707+4.679 * 0.026604-0.327 * 1.0369
=-0.70

* 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 ₹279 Mil.
Revenue was ₹3,199 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹150 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹887 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹1,202 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹285 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹20 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹49 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹312 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹18 Mil.
Net Income was ₹70 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹ Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was ₹38 Mil.
Total Receivables was ₹291 Mil.
Revenue was ₹3,042 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹84 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹803 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹1,086 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹279 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹16 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹31 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹258 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹30 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)
=(278.908 / 3199.301) / (290.511 / 3041.643)
=0.087178 / 0.095511
=0.9128

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)
=(84.341 / 3041.643) / (150.066 / 3199.301)
=0.027729 / 0.046906
=0.5912

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 - (886.62 + 284.985) / 1201.961) / (1 - (802.888 + 278.67) / 1086.134)
=0.025255 / 0.004213
=5.9945

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
=3199.301 / 3041.643
=1.0518

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))
=(16.404 / (16.404 + 278.67)) / (20.114 / (20.114 + 284.985))
=0.055593 / 0.065926
=0.8433

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)
=(48.503 / 3199.301) / (31.352 / 3041.643)
=0.01516 / 0.010308
=1.4707

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)
=((18.199 + 312.396) / 1201.961) / ((30.061 + 258.057) / 1086.134)
=0.275046 / 0.265269
=1.0369

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
=(70.349 - 0 - 38.372) / 1201.961
=0.026604

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.

Newmalayalam Steel has a M-score of -0.70 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 0.00 mean?
Newmalayalam Steel (NSE:NMSTEEL) has a Beneish M-Score of 0.00 as of Sep. 22, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Newmalayalam Steel and its competitors.
Is Newmalayalam Steel's Beneish M-Score too high?
Newmalayalam Steel's current Beneish M-Score is 0.00. Overall, Newmalayalam Steel has a GF Score™ of 13/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Newmalayalam Steel's Beneish M-Score compare to NUE and STLD?
Newmalayalam Steel's Beneish M-Score of 0.00 can be compared against companies in the Steel 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 Steel company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Steel 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 Newmalayalam Steel and its competitors. Newmalayalam Steel's current Beneish M-Score is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Newmalayalam Steel stock overvalued right now?
Newmalayalam Steel (NSE:NMSTEEL) has a current Beneish M-Score of 0.00. The current Beneish M-Score is 0.00. Newmalayalam Steel's overall GF Score™ is 13/100. 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 Newmalayalam Steel (NSE:NMSTEEL), the current Beneish M-Score is 0.00 as of Sep. 22, 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.

Newmalayalam Steel Business Description

Address Pallipuram P O, Mala, Door No. 2/546/A & 2/546/B, Mala, Thrissur, KL, IND, 680 732
Newmalayalam Steel Ltd is an Indian manufacturer of galvanized steel products based in Kerala. The company produces galvanized pipes, tubes, and sheets, which are primarily used in roofing and construction applications. Its galvanized pipes and tubes are designed for building roofs that reduce heat and prevent leakage, while the galvanization process extends product life by making the steel rust-resistant. This makes its products particularly suited to Kerala's harsh weather conditions, where heavy monsoon rains and humidity cause continuous damage to homes. The company serves customers in the construction and building materials sector, including builders, contractors, and individual homeowners, mainly within Kerala and surrounding regions in southern India. Its revenue is generated through the manufacture and sale of galvanized steel products to distributors, dealers, and direct buyers.
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