Paras Defence And Space Technologies (NSE:PARAS) Beneish M-Score: -1.64 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


NSE:PARAS Paras Defence And Space Technologies Ltd NSE:PARAS
84 GF Score
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GF Value ₹828.58
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What is Paras Defence And Space Technologies Beneish M-Score?

Paras Defence And Space Technologies NSE:PARAS -3.34% 84 Beneish M-Score is -1.64 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates NSE:PARAS with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹828.58 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 326 Aerospace & Defense companies, Paras Defence And Space Technologies ranks worse than 81.6% 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 -1.64 higher than -1.78, which implies that the company might have manipulated its financial results.

The historical rank and industry rank for Paras Defence And Space Technologies's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

NSE:PARAS' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.17   Med: -2   Max: -0.65
Current: -1.64

During the past 8 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Paras Defence And Space Technologies was -0.65. The lowest was -2.17. And the median was -2.00.


Paras Defence And Space Technologies Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Paras Defence And Space 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.

Paras Defence And Space Technologies Beneish M-Score Chart

Paras Defence And Space Technologies Annual Data
Trend Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -0.65 -2.12 -1.98 -2.02 -1.64

Paras Defence And Space Technologies 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 -2.02 0.00 0.00 0.00 -1.64

NSE:PARAS vs GE, RTX, BA: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Paras Defence And Space 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.


Paras Defence And Space Technologies Beneish M-Score vs Aerospace & Defense Industry

For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Paras Defence And Space Technologies's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Paras Defence And Space Technologies's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Paras Defence And Space 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 Paras Defence And Space 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 * 0.9083+0.528 * 1.0678+0.404 * 1.3664+0.892 * 1.3069+0.115 * 0.858
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0+4.679 * 0.065813-0.327 * 0.9854
=-1.64

* 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 ₹3,664 Mil.
Revenue was ₹4,766 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹2,380 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹6,898 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹9,647 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹1,930 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹170 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹2,139 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹7 Mil.
Net Income was ₹881 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was ₹246 Mil.
Total Receivables was ₹3,087 Mil.
Revenue was ₹3,647 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹1,944 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹5,984 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹8,520 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹2,006 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹149 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹190 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹1,910 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹13 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)
=(3663.7 / 4765.7) / (3086.503 / 3646.6)
=0.768764 / 0.846406
=0.9083

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)
=(1944.3 / 3646.6) / (2379.7 / 4765.7)
=0.533182 / 0.499339
=1.0678

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 - (6898.2 + 1929.7) / 9647) / (1 - (5984.348 + 2005.854) / 8519.594)
=0.084907 / 0.062138
=1.3664

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
=4765.7 / 3646.6
=1.3069

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))
=(149.3 / (149.3 + 2005.854)) / (169.5 / (169.5 + 1929.7))
=0.069276 / 0.080745
=0.858

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 / 4765.7) / (190.24 / 3646.6)
=0 / 0.052169
=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)
=((6.8 + 2138.8) / 9647) / ((12.799 + 1910.12) / 8519.594)
=0.222411 / 0.225705
=0.9854

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
=(881 - 0 - 246.1) / 9647
=0.065813

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.

Paras Defence And Space Technologies has a M-score of -1.64 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 -1.64 mean?
Paras Defence And Space Technologies (NSE:PARAS) has a Beneish M-Score of -1.64 as of Jun. 25, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Paras Defence And Space Technologies and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Paras Defence And Space Technologies ranks #266 out of 326 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 81.6%.
Is Paras Defence And Space Technologies' Beneish M-Score too high?
Paras Defence And Space Technologies' current Beneish M-Score is -1.64. Based on the distribution chart, Paras Defence And Space Technologies ranks #266 out of 326 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Paras Defence And Space Technologies has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Paras Defence And Space Technologies' Beneish M-Score compare to GE and RTX?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Paras Defence And Space Technologies ranks #266 out of 326 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Paras Defence And Space 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 an Aerospace & Defense company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Aerospace & Defense 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 Paras Defence And Space Technologies and its competitors. Paras Defence And Space Technologies's current Beneish M-Score is -1.64. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Paras Defence And Space Technologies stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Paras Defence And Space Technologies (NSE:PARAS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹828.58, compared to a current price of ₹1,288.45 — trading 55.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -1.64. Paras Defence And Space Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 8 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 Paras Defence And Space Technologies (NSE:PARAS), the current Beneish M-Score is -1.64 as of Jun. 25, 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 Paras Defence And Space Technologies (NSE:PARAS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Paras Defence And Space Technologies stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₹1,288.45 is trading 55.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹828.58. GuruFocus considers Paras Defence And Space Technologies to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:PARAS:

  • Beneish M-Score: -1.64
  • GF Value™: ₹828.58 vs. price of ₹1,288.45 (55.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 8 warning signs

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


Paras Defence And Space Technologies Business Description

Other Exchanges 543367:India
Address D-112, TTC Industrial Area, MIDC, Nerul, Navi Mumbai, MH, IND, 400706
Paras Defence And Space Technologies Ltd is engaged in the designing, developing, manufacturing, and testing of various defense and space engineering products and solutions. The company's product portfolio includes lens barrels, rugged networking and communication equipment, multifold lenses, metal mirrors, submarine winches, and mill grade control systems among others. Its operating segments are; Optics & Optronic Systems; and Defence Engineering. The maximum revenue for the company is derived from its Optics and Optronic Systems segment. Geographically, the firm generates a majority of its revenue from its customers within India and the rest from outside India through exports.
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