Religare Enterprises (NSE:RELIGARE) Beneish M-Score: -1.62 (As of Jul. 01, 2026)


NSE:RELIGARE Religare Enterprises Ltd NSE:RELIGARE
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What is Religare Enterprises Beneish M-Score?

Religare Enterprises NSE:RELIGARE +0.10% 75 Beneish M-Score is -1.62 as of Jul. 01, 2026. GuruFocus rates NSE:RELIGARE with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹433.95 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 402 Insurance companies, Religare Enterprises ranks worse than 90.3% 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 -1.62 higher than -1.78, which implies that the company might have manipulated its financial results.

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

NSE:RELIGARE' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -6.56   Med: -4.07   Max: 1.78
Current: -1.62

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Religare Enterprises was 1.78. The lowest was -6.56. And the median was -4.07.


Religare Enterprises Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Religare Enterprises'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.

Religare Enterprises Beneish M-Score Chart

Religare Enterprises 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 -3.87 -2.49 -6.56 1.78 -1.62

Religare Enterprises 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 1.78 0.00 0.00 0.00 -1.62

NSE:RELIGARE vs AFL, MET, PRU: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Insurance - Life subindustry, Religare Enterprises'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.


Religare Enterprises Beneish M-Score vs Insurance Industry

For the Insurance industry and Financial Services sector, Religare Enterprises's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Religare Enterprises 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 Religare Enterprises 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 * 1.9026+0.528 * 0.9706+0.404 * 1.1002+0.892 * 1.1473+0.115 * 1.1909
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0+4.679 * -0.119541-0.327 * 0.2818
=-1.62

* 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 ₹5,628 Mil.
Revenue was ₹84,089 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹56,606 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹23,812 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹145,056 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹1,067 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹471 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹22,947 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹4,932 Mil.
Net Income was ₹860 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was ₹18,200 Mil.
Total Receivables was ₹2,578 Mil.
Revenue was ₹73,291 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹47,885 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹26,653 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹112,288 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹1,081 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹620 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹2,136 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹75,838 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹747 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)
=(5628.168 / 84088.853) / (2578.238 / 73290.987)
=0.066931 / 0.035178
=1.9026

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)
=(47884.955 / 73290.987) / (56606.157 / 84088.853)
=0.653354 / 0.673171
=0.9706

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 - (23812.406 + 1067.032) / 145055.52) / (1 - (26652.736 + 1081.019) / 112288.405)
=0.828483 / 0.753013
=1.1002

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
=84088.853 / 73290.987
=1.1473

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))
=(620.004 / (620.004 + 1081.019)) / (470.64 / (470.64 + 1067.032))
=0.364489 / 0.306073
=1.1909

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 / 84088.853) / (2135.874 / 73290.987)
=0 / 0.029142
=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)
=((4932.329 + 22946.751) / 145055.52) / ((746.652 + 75837.947) / 112288.405)
=0.192196 / 0.682035
=0.2818

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
=(859.582 - 0 - 18199.611) / 145055.52
=-0.119541

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.

Religare Enterprises has a M-score of -1.62 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 -1.62 mean?
Religare Enterprises (NSE:RELIGARE) has a Beneish M-Score of -1.62 as of Jul. 01, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Religare Enterprises and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Religare Enterprises ranks #363 out of 402 companies in the Insurance industry, placing it in the top 90.3%.
Is Religare Enterprises' Beneish M-Score too high?
Religare Enterprises' current Beneish M-Score is -1.62. Based on the distribution chart, Religare Enterprises ranks #363 out of 402 companies in the Insurance industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Religare Enterprises has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Religare Enterprises' Beneish M-Score compare to AFL and MET?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, Religare Enterprises ranks #363 out of 402 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Religare Enterprises 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 Insurance company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Insurance 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 Religare Enterprises and its competitors. Religare Enterprises's current Beneish M-Score is -1.62. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Religare Enterprises stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Religare Enterprises (NSE:RELIGARE) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹433.95, compared to a current price of ₹270.26 — trading 37.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -1.62. Religare Enterprises' overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 5 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 Religare Enterprises (NSE:RELIGARE), the current Beneish M-Score is -1.62 as of Jul. 01, 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 Religare Enterprises (NSE:RELIGARE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Religare Enterprises stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹270.26 is trading 37.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹433.95. GuruFocus considers Religare Enterprises to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for NSE:RELIGARE:

  • Beneish M-Score: -1.62
  • GF Value™: ₹433.95 vs. price of ₹270.26 (37.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 5 warning signs

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


Religare Enterprises Business Description

Other Exchanges 532915:India
Address Plot No. A. 3, 4, 5, Club 125, Tower B, Sector - 125, Noida, UP, IND, 201301
Religare Enterprises Ltd is an India-based company that is principally engaged in providing diversified financial services, including loans to small and midsize enterprises, affordable housing finance, health insurance, capital markets, and wealth management. The company operates via various subsidiaries and operating entities such as Insurance (Health and Travel - Care Health Insurance Limited), Retail Broking (Religare Broking Limited), SME Finance (NBFC) Religare Finvest Limited, Housing Finance (Affordable) [Religare Housing Development Finance Corporation Limited]. It generates around two-thirds of total revenue from investment and financing activity. The company concentrates its business in India and generates the majority of revenue from the domestic market.
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