Reliance Power (NSE:RPOWER) Beneish M-Score: -6.02 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


NSE:RPOWER Reliance Power Ltd NSE:RPOWER
65 GF Score
Price ₹24.88
GF Value ₹30.00
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Reliance Power Beneish M-Score?

Reliance Power NSE:RPOWER -1.23% 65 Beneish M-Score is -6.02 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates NSE:RPOWER with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹30.00 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 390 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, Reliance Power ranks better than 98.46% 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 -6.02 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

NSE:RPOWER' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -6.02   Med: -2.98   Max: -2.52
Current: -6.02

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Reliance Power was -2.52. The lowest was -6.02. And the median was -2.98.


Reliance Power Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Reliance Power'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.

Reliance Power Beneish M-Score Chart

Reliance Power 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 -2.92 -3.03 -3.18 -2.79 -6.02

Reliance Power 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 -2.79 0.00 0.00 0.00 -6.02

NSE:RPOWER vs CEG, VST, NRG: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers subindustry, Reliance Power'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.


Reliance Power Beneish M-Score vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry

For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Reliance Power's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Reliance Power 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 Reliance Power 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 * 0.6522+0.528 * 0.9707+0.404 * 1.0647+0.892 * 1.0049+0.115 * 1.0618
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.8819+4.679 * -0.696523-0.327 * 1.0119
=-6.02

* 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 ₹13,543 Mil.
Revenue was ₹76,197 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹38,206 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹47,109 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹412,926 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹326,335 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹10,099 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹12,250 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹101,807 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹99,555 Mil.
Net Income was ₹-3,369 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was ₹284,244 Mil.
Total Receivables was ₹20,663 Mil.
Revenue was ₹75,829 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹36,909 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹42,836 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹412,829 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹332,920 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹10,960 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹13,824 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹96,366 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹102,591 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)
=(13542.6 / 76197.1) / (20663 / 75828.9)
=0.177731 / 0.272495
=0.6522

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)
=(36908.9 / 75828.9) / (38206 / 76197.1)
=0.486739 / 0.50141
=0.9707

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 - (47109 + 326335.1) / 412925.9) / (1 - (42836.2 + 332920.4) / 412829.2)
=0.095615 / 0.089801
=1.0647

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
=76197.1 / 75828.9
=1.0049

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))
=(10960.2 / (10960.2 + 332920.4)) / (10098.7 / (10098.7 + 326335.1))
=0.031872 / 0.030017
=1.0618

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)
=(12249.5 / 76197.1) / (13823.5 / 75828.9)
=0.160761 / 0.182299
=0.8819

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)
=((99555.2 + 101806.5) / 412925.9) / ((102590.7 + 96365.5) / 412829.2)
=0.487646 / 0.481933
=1.0119

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
=(-3368.9 - 0 - 284243.6) / 412925.9
=-0.696523

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.

Reliance Power has a M-score of -6.02 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 -6.02 mean?
Reliance Power (NSE:RPOWER) has a Beneish M-Score of -6.02 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Reliance Power and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Reliance Power ranks #6 out of 390 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 1.5%.
Is Reliance Power's Beneish M-Score too high?
Reliance Power's current Beneish M-Score is -6.02. Based on the distribution chart, Reliance Power ranks #6 out of 390 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Reliance Power has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Reliance Power's Beneish M-Score compare to CEG and VST?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Reliance Power ranks #6 out of 390 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Reliance Power in the top 2% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. 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 Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Utilities - Independent Power Producers 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 Reliance Power and its competitors. Reliance Power's current Beneish M-Score is -6.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Reliance Power stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Reliance Power (NSE:RPOWER) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹30.00, compared to a current price of ₹24.88 — trading 17.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -6.02. Reliance Power's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 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 Reliance Power (NSE:RPOWER), the current Beneish M-Score is -6.02 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 Reliance Power (NSE:RPOWER) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Reliance Power stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹24.88 is trading 17.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹30.00. GuruFocus considers Reliance Power to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:RPOWER:

  • Beneish M-Score: -6.02
  • GF Value™: ₹30.00 vs. price of ₹24.88 (17.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 7 warning signs

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


Reliance Power Business Description

Other Exchanges 532939:India
Address 19, Walchand Hirachand Marg, Reliance Centre, Ground Floor, Ballard Estate, Mumbai, MH, IND, 400 001
Reliance Power Ltd is an electric utility that constructs, develops, and operates power generation projects. Generation of power is its only operating segment and includes all of the firm's projects. Categorized as either operating, under construction, or under development, these projects generate electricity using thermal fuel sources or renewable resources. The company derives its revenue from the sale of energy, but support service agreements contribute as well.
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