Sandur Manganese And Iron Ores (NSE:SANDUMA) Beneish M-Score: -2.39 (As of Jun. 28, 2026)


NSE:SANDUMA Sandur Manganese And Iron Ores Ltd NSE:SANDUMA
74 GF Score
Price ₹207.03
GF Value ₹300.34
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Sandur Manganese And Iron Ores Beneish M-Score?

Sandur Manganese And Iron Ores NSE:SANDUMA -0.32% 74 Beneish M-Score is -2.39 as of Jun. 28, 2026. GuruFocus rates NSE:SANDUMA with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹300.34 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 588 Steel companies, Sandur Manganese And Iron Ores ranks worse than 59.01% 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 Sandur Manganese And Iron Ores's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

NSE:SANDUMA' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.57   Med: -2.13   Max: 0.49
Current: -2.39

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Sandur Manganese And Iron Ores was 0.49. The lowest was -3.57. And the median was -2.13.


Sandur Manganese And Iron Ores Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sandur Manganese And Iron Ores'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.

Sandur Manganese And Iron Ores Beneish M-Score Chart

Sandur Manganese And Iron Ores 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 -1.12 -2.08 -3.57 0.49 -2.39

Sandur Manganese And Iron Ores 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 0.49 0.00 0.00 0.00 -2.39

NSE:SANDUMA vs NUE, STLD, RS: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, Sandur Manganese And Iron Ores'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.


Sandur Manganese And Iron Ores Beneish M-Score vs Steel Industry

For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Sandur Manganese And Iron Ores's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Sandur Manganese And Iron Ores's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Sandur Manganese And Iron Ores 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 Sandur Manganese And Iron Ores 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 * 0.6817+0.528 * 1.1111+0.404 * 0.9445+0.892 * 1.6231+0.115 * 0.5737
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0+4.679 * -0.087945-0.327 * 0.756
=-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 ₹4,393 Mil.
Revenue was ₹50,884 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹29,550 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹18,130 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹55,271 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹30,206 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹2,118 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹15,630 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹5,795 Mil.
Net Income was ₹6,566 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was ₹11,427 Mil.
Total Receivables was ₹3,970 Mil.
Revenue was ₹31,351 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹20,230 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹18,066 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹56,482 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹30,914 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹1,208 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹1,601 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹15,563 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹13,396 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)
=(4392.9 / 50884.2) / (3970.3 / 31350.6)
=0.086331 / 0.126642
=0.6817

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)
=(20229.5 / 31350.6) / (29550.4 / 50884.2)
=0.645267 / 0.580738
=1.1111

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 - (18130.2 + 30206.1) / 55270.7) / (1 - (18065.6 + 30913.6) / 56482.1)
=0.125462 / 0.132837
=0.9445

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
=50884.2 / 31350.6
=1.6231

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))
=(1207.6 / (1207.6 + 30913.6)) / (2118.2 / (2118.2 + 30206.1))
=0.037595 / 0.06553
=0.5737

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 / 50884.2) / (1601.4 / 31350.6)
=0 / 0.05108
=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)
=((5794.7 + 15630.1) / 55270.7) / ((13396.4 + 15563.4) / 56482.1)
=0.387634 / 0.512725
=0.756

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
=(6566.4 - 0 - 11427.2) / 55270.7
=-0.087945

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.

Sandur Manganese And Iron Ores 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?
Sandur Manganese And Iron Ores (NSE:SANDUMA) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.39 as of Jun. 28, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Sandur Manganese And Iron Ores and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Sandur Manganese And Iron Ores ranks #347 out of 588 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 59%.
Is Sandur Manganese And Iron Ores' Beneish M-Score too high?
Sandur Manganese And Iron Ores' current Beneish M-Score is -2.39. Based on the distribution chart, Sandur Manganese And Iron Ores ranks #347 out of 588 companies in the Steel industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Sandur Manganese And Iron Ores has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sandur Manganese And Iron Ores' Beneish M-Score compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Sandur Manganese And Iron Ores ranks #347 out of 588 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Sandur Manganese And Iron Ores 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 Steel company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Steel 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 Sandur Manganese And Iron Ores and its competitors. Sandur Manganese And Iron Ores'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 Sandur Manganese And Iron Ores stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sandur Manganese And Iron Ores (NSE:SANDUMA) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹300.34, compared to a current price of ₹207.03 — trading 31.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.39. Sandur Manganese And Iron Ores' overall GF Score™ is 74/100 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 Sandur Manganese And Iron Ores (NSE:SANDUMA), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.39 as of Jun. 28, 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 Sandur Manganese And Iron Ores (NSE:SANDUMA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sandur Manganese And Iron Ores stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹207.03 is trading 31.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹300.34. GuruFocus considers Sandur Manganese And Iron Ores to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:SANDUMA:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.39
  • GF Value™: ₹300.34 vs. price of ₹207.03 (31.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 3 warning signs

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


Sandur Manganese And Iron Ores Business Description

Other Exchanges 504918:India
Address Bellary Road, Sandur House, No.9, Sadashivanagar, Bangalore, KA, IND, 560 080
Sandur Manganese And Iron Ores Ltd is a mining company. It is engaged in the mining of manganese and iron ores in Deogiri village of Sandur taluk, Ballari District, Karnataka. The Company is also engaged in the manufacture of ferroalloys, and coke and energy at Vyasanakere, Hosapete. Its operating segment includes Mining and Ferroalloys, and Coke and Energy. The company generates maximum revenue from the Mining segment. Geographically, it derives all of its revenue from within India.
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