Prakash Pipes (NSE:PPL) Beneish M-Score: 12.79 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


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What is Prakash Pipes Beneish M-Score?

Prakash Pipes NSE:PPL +0.58% 74 Beneish M-Score is 12.79 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates NSE:PPL with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹423.38 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,704 Construction companies, Prakash Pipes ranks worse than 99.24% 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 12.79 higher than -1.78, which implies that the company might have manipulated its financial results.

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

NSE:PPL' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.3   Med: -2.28   Max: 12.79
Current: 12.79

During the past 9 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Prakash Pipes was 12.79. The lowest was -3.30. And the median was -2.28.


Prakash Pipes Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Prakash Pipes'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.

Prakash Pipes Beneish M-Score Chart

Prakash Pipes Annual Data
Trend Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only -2.35 -2.06 -3.30 -2.28 12.79

Prakash Pipes 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 -2.28 0.00 0.00 0.00 12.79

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

For the Building Products & Equipment subindustry, Prakash Pipes'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.


Prakash Pipes Beneish M-Score vs Construction Industry

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

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


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Prakash Pipes 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 Prakash Pipes 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 * 1.1036+0.528 * 1.2143+0.404 * 37.3427+0.892 * 1.0105+0.115 * 0.8411
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0+4.679 * 0.038448-0.327 * 0.8964
=12.79

* 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 ₹973 Mil.
Revenue was ₹7,887 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹1,983 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹2,468 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹6,039 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹1,542 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹147 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹1,172 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹29 Mil.
Net Income was ₹433 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was ₹200 Mil.
Total Receivables was ₹872 Mil.
Revenue was ₹7,805 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹2,382 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹4,324 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹5,779 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹1,403 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹111 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹16 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹1,210 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹71 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)
=(972.5 / 7887.1) / (872 / 7804.8)
=0.123303 / 0.111726
=1.1036

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)
=(2382.3 / 7804.8) / (1982.5 / 7887.1)
=0.305235 / 0.25136
=1.2143

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 - (2468 + 1542.1) / 6039.4) / (1 - (4323.7 + 1403.2) / 5778.9)
=0.33601 / 0.008998
=37.3427

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
=7887.1 / 7804.8
=1.0105

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))
=(110.6 / (110.6 + 1403.2)) / (146.7 / (146.7 + 1542.1))
=0.073061 / 0.086866
=0.8411

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 / 7887.1) / (16 / 7804.8)
=0 / 0.00205
=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)
=((28.6 + 1172.1) / 6039.4) / ((71.3 + 1210.4) / 5778.9)
=0.198811 / 0.22179
=0.8964

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
=(432.6 - 0 - 200.4) / 6039.4
=0.038448

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.

Prakash Pipes has a M-score of 12.79 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 12.79 mean?
Prakash Pipes (NSE:PPL) has a Beneish M-Score of 12.79 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Prakash Pipes and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Prakash Pipes ranks #1691 out of 1704 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 99.2%.
Is Prakash Pipes' Beneish M-Score too high?
Prakash Pipes' current Beneish M-Score is 12.79. Based on the distribution chart, Prakash Pipes ranks #1691 out of 1704 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Prakash Pipes has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Prakash Pipes' Beneish M-Score compare to TT and JCI?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Prakash Pipes ranks #1691 out of 1704 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Prakash Pipes 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 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 Prakash Pipes and its competitors. Prakash Pipes's current Beneish M-Score is 12.79. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Prakash Pipes stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Prakash Pipes (NSE:PPL) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹423.38, compared to a current price of ₹262.74 — trading 37.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is 12.79. Prakash Pipes' overall GF Score™ is 74/100 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 Prakash Pipes (NSE:PPL), the current Beneish M-Score is 12.79 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 Prakash Pipes (NSE:PPL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Prakash Pipes stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹262.74 is trading 37.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹423.38. GuruFocus considers Prakash Pipes to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for NSE:PPL:

  • Beneish M-Score: 12.79
  • GF Value™: ₹423.38 vs. price of ₹262.74 (37.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 7 warning signs

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


Prakash Pipes Business Description

Other Exchanges 542684:India
Address Srivan, Bijwasan, New Delhi, IND, 110061
Prakash Pipes Ltd is engaged in the manufacture of PVC pipes and fittings. It offers products such as Agri Pipes, Column Pipes, Plumbing Pipes, Casing Pipes, SWR Pipes, Garden Pipes, and their related Fittings. Its segments are PVC Pipe and fittings, and Flexible Packaging. It generates the majority of its revenue from PVC Pipe and fittings.
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