Pakka (NSE:PAKKA) Beneish M-Score: -2.11 (As of Jul. 23, 2026)

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NSE:PAKKA Pakka Ltd NSE:PAKKA
64 GF Score
Price ₹72.11
GF Value ₹219.95
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What is Pakka Beneish M-Score?

Pakka NSE:PAKKA +0.31% 64 Beneish M-Score is -2.11 as of Jul. 23, 2026. GuruFocus rates NSE:PAKKA with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹219.95 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 272 Forest Products companies, Pakka ranks worse than 79.78% 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 -2.11 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

NSE:PAKKA' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.72   Med: -2.84   Max: -1.05
Current: -2.11

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Pakka was -1.05. The lowest was -3.72. And the median was -2.84.


Pakka Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Pakka'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.

Pakka Beneish M-Score Chart

Pakka Annual Data
Trend Mar16 Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.84 -1.05 -2.14 -2.11 -2.11

Pakka Quarterly Data
Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Sep25 Dec25
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Pakka Beneish M-Score Competitor Comparison

For the Paper & Paper Products subindustry, Pakka'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.


Pakka Beneish M-Score vs Forest Products Industry

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

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


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Pakka 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 Pakka 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 * 1.1739+0.528 * 1.0754+0.404 * 0.8759+0.892 * 1.0032+0.115 * 1.4791
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.4962+4.679 * 0.035701-0.327 * 0.7483
=-2.11

* 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 (Mar25) TTM:Last Year (Mar24) TTM:
Total Receivables was ₹498 Mil.
Revenue was ₹4,060 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹2,387 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹2,899 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹7,384 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹4,372 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹159 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹417 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹1,495 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹937 Mil.
Net Income was ₹375 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was ₹112 Mil.
Total Receivables was ₹422 Mil.
Revenue was ₹4,047 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹2,558 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹2,396 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹5,041 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹2,557 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹140 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹278 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹1,102 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹1,116 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)
=(497.508 / 4060.408) / (422.458 / 4047.429)
=0.122527 / 0.104377
=1.1739

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)
=(2558.268 / 4047.429) / (2386.543 / 4060.408)
=0.632072 / 0.587759
=1.0754

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 - (2899.298 + 4372.005) / 7384.435) / (1 - (2396.446 + 2556.718) / 5041.342)
=0.01532 / 0.017491
=0.8759

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
=4060.408 / 4047.429
=1.0032

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))
=(140.381 / (140.381 + 2556.718)) / (159.459 / (159.459 + 4372.005))
=0.052049 / 0.035189
=1.4791

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)
=(416.958 / 4060.408) / (277.791 / 4047.429)
=0.102689 / 0.068634
=1.4962

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)
=((936.887 + 1494.899) / 7384.435) / ((1116.191 + 1102.446) / 5041.342)
=0.329312 / 0.440089
=0.7483

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
=(375.197 - 0 - 111.565) / 7384.435
=0.035701

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.

Pakka has a M-score of -2.11 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 -2.11 mean?
Pakka (NSE:PAKKA) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.11 as of Jul. 23, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Pakka and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Pakka ranks #217 out of 272 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 79.8%.
Is Pakka's Beneish M-Score too high?
Pakka's current Beneish M-Score is -2.11. Based on the distribution chart, Pakka ranks #217 out of 272 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Pakka has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pakka's Beneish M-Score compare to competitors?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Pakka ranks #217 out of 272 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Pakka 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 Forest Products company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Forest Products 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 Pakka and its competitors. Pakka's current Beneish M-Score is -2.11. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pakka stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pakka (NSE:PAKKA) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹219.95, compared to a current price of ₹72.11 — trading 67.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.11. Pakka's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 7 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 Pakka (NSE:PAKKA), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.11 as of Jul. 23, 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 Pakka (NSE:PAKKA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pakka stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹72.11 is trading 67.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹219.95. GuruFocus considers Pakka to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for NSE:PAKKA:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.11
  • GF Value™: ₹219.95 vs. price of ₹72.11 (67.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 7 warning signs

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


Pakka Business Description

Other Exchanges 516030:India
Address Yash Nagar, Ayodhya, UP, IND, 224135
Pakka Ltd Formerly Yash Pakka Ltd is a specialty paper manufacturer in India. The company manufactures paper which is used for wrapping and making bags. It serves the packaging, stationery, pharmaceutical, and FMCG industries. Its operating segments include Paper, pulp and other products, and Moulded Products. The company generates maximum revenue from the Paper segment. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from India.
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