Network People Services Technologies (NSE:NPST) Beneish M-Score: 1.54 (As of Jun. 24, 2026)


NSE:NPST Network People Services Technologies Ltd NSE:NPST
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What is Network People Services Technologies Beneish M-Score?

Network People Services Technologies NSE:NPST -0.54% 91 Beneish M-Score is 1.54 as of Jun. 24, 2026. GuruFocus rates NSE:NPST with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹2,326.94 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,633 Software companies, Network People Services Technologies ranks worse than 95.59% 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 1.54 higher than -1.78, which implies that the company might have manipulated its financial results.

The historical rank and industry rank for Network People Services Technologies's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

NSE:NPST' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.23   Med: -1.15   Max: 17.99
Current: 1.54

During the past 8 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Network People Services Technologies was 17.99. The lowest was -4.23. And the median was -1.15.


Network People Services Technologies Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Network People Services Technologies'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.

Network People Services Technologies Beneish M-Score Chart

Network People Services Technologies Annual Data
Trend Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -1.25 -4.23 -2.90 17.99 1.54

Network People Services Technologies Quarterly Data
Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 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 17.99 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.54

NSE:NPST vs CRM, SHOP, UBER: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, Network People Services Technologies'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.


Network People Services Technologies Beneish M-Score vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Network People Services Technologies's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Network People Services Technologies's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Network People Services Technologies 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 Network People Services Technologies 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 * 2.9079+0.528 * 1.2653+0.404 * 3.0211+0.892 * 1.1252+0.115 * 0.9477
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0+4.679 * 0.181738-0.327 * 0.464
=1.54

* 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 ₹1,043 Mil.
Revenue was ₹1,949 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹640 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹4,441 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹5,083 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹147 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹92 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹599 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹58 Mil.
Net Income was ₹469 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was ₹-454 Mil.
Total Receivables was ₹319 Mil.
Revenue was ₹1,732 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹720 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹1,292 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹1,460 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹120 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹69 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹103 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹363 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹44 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)
=(1043.2 / 1949) / (318.827 / 1732.1)
=0.535249 / 0.18407
=2.9079

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)
=(720.1 / 1732.1) / (640.4 / 1949)
=0.415738 / 0.328579
=1.2653

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 - (4440.8 + 146.9) / 5082.6) / (1 - (1292.497 + 120.224) / 1459.769)
=0.097371 / 0.03223
=3.0211

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
=1949 / 1732.1
=1.1252

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))
=(68.8 / (68.8 + 120.224)) / (91.6 / (91.6 + 146.9))
=0.363975 / 0.384067
=0.9477

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 / 1949) / (103.244 / 1732.1)
=0 / 0.059606
=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)
=((58.1 + 598.8) / 5082.6) / ((43.658 + 362.989) / 1459.769)
=0.129245 / 0.278569
=0.464

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
=(469.4 - 0 - -454.3) / 5082.6
=0.181738

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.

Network People Services Technologies has a M-score of 1.54 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 1.54 mean?
Network People Services Technologies (NSE:NPST) has a Beneish M-Score of 1.54 as of Jun. 24, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Network People Services Technologies and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Network People Services Technologies ranks #2517 out of 2633 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 95.6%.
Is Network People Services Technologies' Beneish M-Score too high?
Network People Services Technologies' current Beneish M-Score is 1.54. Based on the distribution chart, Network People Services Technologies ranks #2517 out of 2633 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Network People Services Technologies has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Network People Services Technologies' Beneish M-Score compare to CRM and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Network People Services Technologies ranks #2517 out of 2633 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Network People Services Technologies 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 Software company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Software 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 Network People Services Technologies and its competitors. Network People Services Technologies's current Beneish M-Score is 1.54. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Network People Services Technologies stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Network People Services Technologies (NSE:NPST) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹2,326.94, compared to a current price of ₹1,630.50 — trading 29.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is 1.54. Network People Services Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 91/100 with 5 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 Network People Services Technologies (NSE:NPST), the current Beneish M-Score is 1.54 as of Jun. 24, 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 Network People Services Technologies (NSE:NPST) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Network People Services Technologies stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹1,630.50 is trading 29.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹2,326.94. GuruFocus considers Network People Services Technologies to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for NSE:NPST:

  • Beneish M-Score: 1.54
  • GF Value™: ₹2,326.94 vs. price of ₹1,630.50 (29.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 91/100 with 5 warning signs

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


Network People Services Technologies Business Description

Other Exchanges 544396:India
Address Road No. 22, OFF NO. 427/428/429, A-WING, Lodha Supremus II, Wagle Industrial Estate, Thane (West), Mumbai, MH, IND, 400604
Network People Services Technologies Ltd is a banking technology service provider that offers software and mobility solutions to the banking and finance sector. It offers digital transformation solutions such as IMPS, Digital Wallet, UPI, and other smart art solutions. The company further offers software designing, consulting, development, and manpower provisioning services.
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