Sagar Cements (NSE:SAGCEM) Beneish M-Score: -2.39 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


NSE:SAGCEM Sagar Cements Ltd NSE:SAGCEM
63 GF Score
Price ₹178.32
GF Value ₹1,843.71
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Sagar Cements Beneish M-Score?

Sagar Cements NSE:SAGCEM +2.38% 63 Beneish M-Score is -2.39 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates NSE:SAGCEM with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹1,843.71 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 388 Building Materials companies, Sagar Cements ranks worse than 67.01% 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 -2.39 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

NSE:SAGCEM' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.01   Med: -2.67   Max: -2.13
Current: -2.39

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Sagar Cements was -2.13. The lowest was -3.01. And the median was -2.67.


Sagar Cements Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sagar Cements'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.

Sagar Cements Beneish M-Score Chart

Sagar Cements 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 -2.13 -2.69 -2.63 -3.01 -2.39

Sagar Cements 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 -3.01 0.00 0.00 0.00 -2.39

NSE:SAGCEM vs CRH, VMC, MLM: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Building Materials subindustry, Sagar Cements'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.


Sagar Cements Beneish M-Score vs Building Materials Industry

For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Sagar Cements's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Sagar Cements 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 Sagar Cements 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 * 1.0756+0.528 * 0.9884+0.404 * 1.2977+0.892 * 1.171+0.115 * 0.999
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9809+4.679 * -0.050303-0.327 * 1.0361
=-2.39

* 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 ₹2,656 Mil.
Revenue was ₹25,733 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹19,321 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹7,599 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹45,053 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹32,248 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹2,397 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹5,909 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹12,058 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹12,572 Mil.
Net Income was ₹-111 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was ₹2,156 Mil.
Total Receivables was ₹2,108 Mil.
Revenue was ₹21,976 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹16,309 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹6,964 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹41,766 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹31,084 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹2,308 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹5,145 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹11,991 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹10,047 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)
=(2655.5 / 25733.2) / (2108.3 / 21975.7)
=0.103194 / 0.095938
=1.0756

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)
=(16309.3 / 21975.7) / (19321.4 / 25733.2)
=0.742152 / 0.750835
=0.9884

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 - (7599.3 + 32248.1) / 45052.7) / (1 - (6963.7 + 31083.8) / 41766)
=0.115538 / 0.089032
=1.2977

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
=25733.2 / 21975.7
=1.171

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))
=(2307.5 / (2307.5 + 31083.8)) / (2396.5 / (2396.5 + 32248.1))
=0.069105 / 0.069174
=0.999

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)
=(5909.3 / 25733.2) / (5144.8 / 21975.7)
=0.229637 / 0.234113
=0.9809

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)
=((12572.2 + 12058) / 45052.7) / ((10046.9 + 11990.7) / 41766)
=0.546698 / 0.527644
=1.0361

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
=(-110.7 - 0 - 2155.6) / 45052.7
=-0.050303

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.

Sagar Cements has a M-score of -2.39 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 -2.39 mean?
Sagar Cements (NSE:SAGCEM) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.39 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Sagar Cements and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Sagar Cements ranks #260 out of 388 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 67%.
Is Sagar Cements' Beneish M-Score too high?
Sagar Cements' current Beneish M-Score is -2.39. Based on the distribution chart, Sagar Cements ranks #260 out of 388 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Sagar Cements has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sagar Cements' Beneish M-Score compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Sagar Cements ranks #260 out of 388 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Sagar Cements 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 Building Materials company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Building Materials 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 Sagar Cements and its competitors. Sagar Cements's current Beneish M-Score is -2.39. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sagar Cements stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sagar Cements (NSE:SAGCEM) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹1,843.71, compared to a current price of ₹178.32 — trading 90.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.39. Sagar Cements' overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 4 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 Sagar Cements (NSE:SAGCEM), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.39 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 Sagar Cements (NSE:SAGCEM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sagar Cements stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹178.32 is trading 90.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹1,843.71. GuruFocus considers Sagar Cements to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for NSE:SAGCEM:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.39
  • GF Value™: ₹1,843.71 vs. price of ₹178.32 (90.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 4 warning signs

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


Sagar Cements Business Description

Other Exchanges 502090:India
Address Road No. 10, Plot No. 111, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad, TG, IND, 500 033
Sagar Cements Ltd is a manufacturer and supplier of cement and cement-related products in India. It manufactures varieties of cement such as Ordinary Portland Cement, Portland Pozzolana Cement (PPC), Sulphate Resisting Portland Cement (SRPC), Ground Granulated Blast Furnace Slag (GGBS), and Portland Slag Cement (PSC), and among others. The firm generates a majority of its revenue from the Sale of cement and clinker.
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