Orient Bell (NSE:ORIENTBELL) Beneish M-Score: -2.72 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


NSE:ORIENTBELL Orient Bell Ltd NSE:ORIENTBELL
72 GF Score
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GF Value ₹336.53
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What is Orient Bell Beneish M-Score?

Orient Bell NSE:ORIENTBELL -0.05% 72 Beneish M-Score is -2.72 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates NSE:ORIENTBELL with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹336.53 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,704 Construction companies, Orient Bell ranks better than 67.61% 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 -2.72 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

NSE:ORIENTBELL' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.21   Med: -2.7   Max: -2.33
Current: -2.72

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Orient Bell was -2.33. The lowest was -3.21. And the median was -2.70.


Orient Bell Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Orient Bell'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.

Orient Bell Beneish M-Score Chart

Orient Bell 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 -2.33 -2.57 -2.82 -2.68 -2.72

Orient Bell 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 -2.68 0.00 0.00 0.00 -2.72

NSE:ORIENTBELL vs TT, JCI, CARR: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Building Products & Equipment subindustry, Orient Bell'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.


Orient Bell Beneish M-Score vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Orient Bell's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Orient Bell 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 Orient Bell 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 * 0.8366+0.528 * 0.9477+0.404 * 1.0715+0.892 * 1.0306+0.115 * 0.9529
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0+4.679 * -0.067358-0.327 * 0.9063
=-2.72

* 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 ₹1,127 Mil.
Revenue was ₹6,870 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹3,812 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹2,443 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹5,238 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹2,620 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹223 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹1,456 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹167 Mil.
Net Income was ₹124 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was ₹477 Mil.
Total Receivables was ₹1,307 Mil.
Revenue was ₹6,666 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹3,505 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹2,339 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹5,295 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹2,790 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹225 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹429 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹1,507 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹303 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)
=(1127.236 / 6870.245) / (1307.413 / 6666.063)
=0.164075 / 0.19613
=0.8366

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)
=(3504.861 / 6666.063) / (3811.659 / 6870.245)
=0.525777 / 0.554807
=0.9477

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 - (2443.125 + 2619.533) / 5237.99) / (1 - (2338.881 + 2790.252) / 5294.535)
=0.033473 / 0.03124
=1.0715

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
=6870.245 / 6666.063
=1.0306

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))
=(225.214 / (225.214 + 2790.252)) / (222.777 / (222.777 + 2619.533))
=0.074686 / 0.078379
=0.9529

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 / 6870.245) / (429.284 / 6666.063)
=0 / 0.064398
=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)
=((166.755 + 1456.318) / 5237.99) / ((303.469 + 1506.688) / 5294.535)
=0.309866 / 0.341892
=0.9063

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
=(124.265 - 0 - 477.084) / 5237.99
=-0.067358

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.

Orient Bell has a M-score of -2.72 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 -2.72 mean?
Orient Bell (NSE:ORIENTBELL) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.72 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Orient Bell and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Orient Bell ranks #552 out of 1704 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 32.4%.
Is Orient Bell's Beneish M-Score too high?
Orient Bell's current Beneish M-Score is -2.72. Based on the distribution chart, Orient Bell ranks #552 out of 1704 companies in the Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Orient Bell has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Orient Bell's Beneish M-Score compare to TT and JCI?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Orient Bell ranks #552 out of 1704 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Orient Bell in the upper 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 Construction company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Construction 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 Orient Bell and its competitors. Orient Bell's current Beneish M-Score is -2.72. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Orient Bell stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Orient Bell (NSE:ORIENTBELL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹336.53, compared to a current price of ₹319.00 — trading 5.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.72. Orient Bell's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 6 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 Orient Bell (NSE:ORIENTBELL), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.72 as of Jun. 26, 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 Orient Bell (NSE:ORIENTBELL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Orient Bell stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹319.00 is trading 5.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹336.53. GuruFocus considers Orient Bell to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:ORIENTBELL:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.72
  • GF Value™: ₹336.53 vs. price of ₹319.00 (5.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 6 warning signs

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


Orient Bell Business Description

Other Exchanges 530365:India
Address Iris House, 16, Business Centre, Nangal Raya, New Delhi, IND, 110046
Orient Bell Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing, trading, and selling of ceramic and floor tiles. The firm's products are floor tiles, school tiles, wall tiles, paver tiles, and others. It generates revenue from the sale of its finished goods. Geographically, the company generates a majority of its revenue within India.
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