Shiv Aum Steels (NSE:SHIVAUM) Beneish M-Score: -2.16 (As of Aug. 17, 2026)

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NSE:SHIVAUM Shiv Aum Steels Ltd NSE:SHIVAUM
66 GF Score
Price ₹447.10
GF Value ₹324.96
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What is Shiv Aum Steels Beneish M-Score?

Shiv Aum Steels NSE:SHIVAUM +0.47% 66 Beneish M-Score is -2.16 as of Aug. 17, 2026. GuruFocus rates NSE:SHIVAUM with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹324.96 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 589 Steel companies, Shiv Aum Steels ranks worse than 68.93% 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 -2.16 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

NSE:SHIVAUM' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.52   Med: -2.17   Max: -0.88
Current: -2.16

During the past 10 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Shiv Aum Steels was -0.88. The lowest was -3.52. And the median was -2.17.


Shiv Aum Steels Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Shiv Aum Steels'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.

Shiv Aum Steels Beneish M-Score Chart

Shiv Aum Steels 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 -1.69 -2.18 -1.71 -2.60 -2.16

Shiv Aum Steels Semi-Annual Data
Mar17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 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 -1.71 0.00 -2.60 0.00 -2.16

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

For the Steel subindustry, Shiv Aum Steels'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.


Shiv Aum Steels Beneish M-Score vs Steel Industry

For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Shiv Aum Steels's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Shiv Aum Steels's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Shiv Aum Steels 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 Shiv Aum Steels 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 * 1.1393+0.528 * 1.0354+0.404 * 1.3175+0.892 * 1.0332+0.115 * 0.9577
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0+4.679 * -0.03251-0.327 * 0.9915
=-2.16

* 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 ₹708 Mil.
Revenue was ₹5,736 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹265 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹2,168 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹2,240 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹36 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹5 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹906 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹125 Mil.
Net Income was ₹72 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was ₹145 Mil.
Total Receivables was ₹602 Mil.
Revenue was ₹5,551 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹266 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹2,102 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹2,168 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹40 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹6 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹13 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹872 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹135 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)
=(708.163 / 5735.828) / (601.575 / 5551.398)
=0.123463 / 0.108365
=1.1393

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)
=(265.853 / 5551.398) / (265.285 / 5735.828)
=0.047889 / 0.046251
=1.0354

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 - (2168.4 + 35.524) / 2240.366) / (1 - (2101.792 + 39.77) / 2168.332)
=0.016266 / 0.012346
=1.3175

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
=5735.828 / 5551.398
=1.0332

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))
=(5.631 / (5.631 + 39.77)) / (5.285 / (5.285 + 35.524))
=0.124028 / 0.129506
=0.9577

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 / 5735.828) / (13.367 / 5551.398)
=0 / 0.002408
=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)
=((125.445 + 905.75) / 2240.366) / ((135 + 871.58) / 2168.332)
=0.46028 / 0.464219
=0.9915

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
=(72.011 - 0 - 144.845) / 2240.366
=-0.03251

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.

Shiv Aum Steels has a M-score of -2.16 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 -2.16 mean?
Shiv Aum Steels (NSE:SHIVAUM) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.16 as of Aug. 17, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Shiv Aum Steels and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Shiv Aum Steels ranks #406 out of 589 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 68.9%.
Is Shiv Aum Steels' Beneish M-Score too high?
Shiv Aum Steels' current Beneish M-Score is -2.16. Based on the distribution chart, Shiv Aum Steels ranks #406 out of 589 companies in the Steel industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Shiv Aum Steels has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shiv Aum Steels' Beneish M-Score compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Shiv Aum Steels ranks #406 out of 589 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Shiv Aum Steels 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 Shiv Aum Steels and its competitors. Shiv Aum Steels's current Beneish M-Score is -2.16. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shiv Aum Steels stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shiv Aum Steels (NSE:SHIVAUM) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹324.96, compared to a current price of ₹447.10 — trading 37.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.16. Shiv Aum Steels' overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 8 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 Shiv Aum Steels (NSE:SHIVAUM), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.16 as of Aug. 17, 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 Shiv Aum Steels (NSE:SHIVAUM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shiv Aum Steels stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₹447.10 is trading 37.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹324.96. GuruFocus considers Shiv Aum Steels to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:SHIVAUM:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.16
  • GF Value™: ₹324.96 vs. price of ₹447.10 (37.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 8 warning signs

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


Shiv Aum Steels Business Description

Address Western Express Way, A.K. Road, Office No. 515, The Summit Business Bay, Opposite PVR Cinemas, Andheri (East), Mumbai, MH, IND, 400093
Shiv Aum Steels Ltd is engaged in the business of iron and steel products, dealing in structural steel, coils, and plates. It trades mild steel products such as beams, angles, plates, channels, coils, and thermo mechanically treated (TMT) bars. Operating as a trader, stockist, and distributor, it offers various steel products, including I-Beams, H-Beams, C Channels, Angles, T-Angles, Coils, and Plates in different sizes as per customer requirements. The Company is an authorized distributor for premium steel brands like Jindal Steel & Power Limited (JSPL), Steel Authority of India (SAIL), and Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited (RINL), among others. It serves a broad customer base across India, ranging from small steel processing units to large EPC companies and real estate developers.
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