RailTel of India (NSE:RAILTEL) Beneish M-Score: -2.06 (As of Jun. 29, 2026)


NSE:RAILTEL RailTel Corporation of India Ltd NSE:RAILTEL
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GF Value ₹492.28
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What is RailTel of India Beneish M-Score?

RailTel of India NSE:RAILTEL -1.06% 99 Beneish M-Score is -2.06 as of Jun. 29, 2026. GuruFocus rates NSE:RAILTEL with a GF Score™ of 99/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹492.28 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 353 Telecommunication Services companies, RailTel of India ranks worse than 86.97% 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 -2.06 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

NSE:RAILTEL' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.96   Med: -2.31   Max: -0.4
Current: -2.06

During the past 11 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of RailTel of India was -0.40. The lowest was -2.96. And the median was -2.31.


RailTel of India Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for RailTel of India'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.

RailTel of India Beneish M-Score Chart

RailTel of India Annual Data
Trend Mar16 Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25
Beneish M-Score
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RailTel of India Quarterly Data
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NSE:RAILTEL vs TMUS, VZ, T: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, RailTel of India'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.


RailTel of India Beneish M-Score vs Telecommunication Services Industry

For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, RailTel of India's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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RailTel of India 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 RailTel of India 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 * 1.2026+0.528 * 1.2293+0.404 * 0.2947+0.892 * 1.3519+0.115 * 1.0376
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.5907+4.679 * 0.008616-0.327 * 1.0962
=-2.06

* 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 ₹25,112 Mil.
Revenue was ₹34,659 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹7,755 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹37,864 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹51,612 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹11,913 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹1,619 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹115 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹29,395 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹353 Mil.
Net Income was ₹2,998 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was ₹2,553 Mil.
Total Receivables was ₹15,446 Mil.
Revenue was ₹25,638 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹7,052 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹25,242 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹40,496 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹10,369 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹1,470 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹144 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹20,939 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹354 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)
=(25111.5 / 34659) / (15446.4 / 25637.8)
=0.72453 / 0.602485
=1.2026

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)
=(7051.8 / 25637.8) / (7755 / 34659)
=0.275055 / 0.223751
=1.2293

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 - (37864.4 + 11912.7) / 51612.1) / (1 - (25241.6 + 10369.4) / 40495.8)
=0.035554 / 0.120625
=0.2947

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
=34659 / 25637.8
=1.3519

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))
=(1469.8 / (1469.8 + 10369.4)) / (1619 / (1619 + 11912.7))
=0.124147 / 0.119645
=1.0376

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)
=(115 / 34659) / (144 / 25637.8)
=0.003318 / 0.005617
=0.5907

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)
=((352.5 + 29395) / 51612.1) / ((353.6 + 20938.5) / 40495.8)
=0.576367 / 0.525785
=1.0962

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
=(2998.1 - 0 - 2553.4) / 51612.1
=0.008616

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.

RailTel of India has a M-score of -2.06 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 -2.06 mean?
RailTel of India (NSE:RAILTEL) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.06 as of Jun. 29, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on RailTel of India and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, RailTel of India ranks #307 out of 353 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 87%.
Is RailTel of India's Beneish M-Score too high?
RailTel of India's current Beneish M-Score is -2.06. Based on the distribution chart, RailTel of India ranks #307 out of 353 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, RailTel of India has a GF Score™ of 99/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does RailTel of India's Beneish M-Score compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, RailTel of India ranks #307 out of 353 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places RailTel of India 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 Telecommunication Services company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Telecommunication Services 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 RailTel of India and its competitors. RailTel of India's current Beneish M-Score is -2.06. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is RailTel of India stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, RailTel of India (NSE:RAILTEL) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹492.28, compared to a current price of ₹314.05 — trading 36.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.06. RailTel of India's overall GF Score™ is 99/100 with 3 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 RailTel of India (NSE:RAILTEL), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.06 as of Jun. 29, 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 RailTel of India (NSE:RAILTEL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, RailTel of India stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹314.05 is trading 36.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹492.28. GuruFocus considers RailTel of India to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:RAILTEL:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.06
  • GF Value™: ₹492.28 vs. price of ₹314.05 (36.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 99/100 with 3 warning signs

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


RailTel of India Business Description

Other Exchanges 543265:India
Address Tower-2, East Kidwai Nagar, Plate - A, 6th Floor, Office Block, South Delhi, New Delhi, IND, 110023
RailTel Corporation of India Ltd is a neutral telecom infrastructure provider in the country. It owns a pan-India optic fiber network on an exclusive Right of Way along the Railway track. The company's operating segment includes Telecom Services and Project Work services. It generates maximum revenue from the Telecom Services segment. The telecom services segment of the company provides services such as Managed Data Services; Leased Lines; Virtual Private Networks; Internet Leased Lines; Data Centre; Tower collocation, Rack and space, and NLD for voice carriage, and the project work services involve the following projects; National Optical Fiber Networks, Telecom and IT services related projects, and Enterprise specific IT & ITES Projects.
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