Saurashtra Cement (NSE:SAURASHCEM) Beneish M-Score: -2.48 (As of Jun. 27, 2026)


NSE:SAURASHCEM Saurashtra Cement Ltd NSE:SAURASHCEM
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What is Saurashtra Cement Beneish M-Score?

Saurashtra Cement NSE:SAURASHCEM -1.67% 57 Beneish M-Score is -2.48 as of Jun. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates NSE:SAURASHCEM with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹89.89 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 388 Building Materials companies, Saurashtra Cement ranks worse than 57.22% 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 -2.48 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

NSE:SAURASHCEM' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3   Med: -2.42   Max: -1.42
Current: -2.48

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Saurashtra Cement was -1.42. The lowest was -3.00. And the median was -2.42.


Saurashtra Cement Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Saurashtra Cement'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.

Saurashtra Cement Beneish M-Score Chart

Saurashtra Cement 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 -1.42 -1.82 -3.00 -2.35 -2.48

Saurashtra Cement 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 -2.35 0.00 0.00 0.00 -2.48

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

For the Building Materials subindustry, Saurashtra Cement'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.


Saurashtra Cement Beneish M-Score vs Building Materials Industry

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

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


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Saurashtra Cement 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 Saurashtra Cement 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 * 0.9059+0.528 * 1.0425+0.404 * 1.131+0.892 * 1.0835+0.115 * 0.9346
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.0058+4.679 * -0.013876-0.327 * 0.9742
=-2.48

* 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 ₹1,014 Mil.
Revenue was ₹16,660 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹12,197 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹6,088 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹15,879 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹9,189 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹442 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹3,220 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹5,062 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹309 Mil.
Net Income was ₹144 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was ₹365 Mil.
Total Receivables was ₹1,033 Mil.
Revenue was ₹15,376 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹11,735 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹6,063 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹16,028 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹9,428 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹423 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹2,955 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹5,228 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹337 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)
=(1014.265 / 16660.387) / (1033.293 / 15376.239)
=0.060879 / 0.067201
=0.9059

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)
=(11734.902 / 15376.239) / (12196.679 / 16660.387)
=0.763184 / 0.732077
=1.0425

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 - (6088.33 + 9189.121) / 15879.383) / (1 - (6063.365 + 9427.698) / 16028.276)
=0.037907 / 0.033517
=1.131

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
=16660.387 / 15376.239
=1.0835

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))
=(422.785 / (422.785 + 9427.698)) / (442.286 / (442.286 + 9189.121))
=0.04292 / 0.045921
=0.9346

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)
=(3220.096 / 16660.387) / (2954.717 / 15376.239)
=0.193279 / 0.192161
=1.0058

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)
=((308.854 + 5061.747) / 15879.383) / ((336.507 + 5228.103) / 16028.276)
=0.338212 / 0.347175
=0.9742

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
=(144.183 - 0 - 364.527) / 15879.383
=-0.013876

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.

Saurashtra Cement has a M-score of -2.48 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 -2.48 mean?
Saurashtra Cement (NSE:SAURASHCEM) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.48 as of Jun. 27, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Saurashtra Cement and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Saurashtra Cement ranks #222 out of 388 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 57.2%.
Is Saurashtra Cement's Beneish M-Score too high?
Saurashtra Cement's current Beneish M-Score is -2.48. Based on the distribution chart, Saurashtra Cement ranks #222 out of 388 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Saurashtra Cement has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Saurashtra Cement's Beneish M-Score compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Saurashtra Cement ranks #222 out of 388 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Saurashtra Cement 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 Saurashtra Cement and its competitors. Saurashtra Cement's current Beneish M-Score is -2.48. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Saurashtra Cement stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saurashtra Cement (NSE:SAURASHCEM) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹89.89, compared to a current price of ₹58.18 — trading 35.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.48. Saurashtra Cement's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 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 Saurashtra Cement (NSE:SAURASHCEM), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.48 as of Jun. 27, 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 Saurashtra Cement (NSE:SAURASHCEM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saurashtra Cement stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹58.18 is trading 35.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹89.89. GuruFocus considers Saurashtra Cement to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for NSE:SAURASHCEM:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.48
  • GF Value™: ₹89.89 vs. price of ₹58.18 (35.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 57/100 with 5 warning signs

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


Saurashtra Cement Business Description

Other Exchanges 502175:India
Address Babubhai Chinai Marg, N. K. Mehta International House, Agrima Business Centre, 2nd Floor, 178, Backbay Reclamation, Mumbai, MH, IND, 400 020
Saurashtra Cement Ltd is a cement and clinker manufacturing company based in India. The company manufactures cement under the brand name HATHI. The firm generates maximum revenue from India. Majority of its revenue comes from the sales of the cement product. The Company operates in two reportable segment i.e. manufacture of Cement and Clinker and Paints. The company makes majority of its revenue from Cement and Clinker segment.
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