Shriram Finance (NSE:SHRIRAMFIN) Beneish M-Score: -1.98 (As of Jul. 30, 2026)

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NSE:SHRIRAMFIN Shriram Finance Ltd NSE:SHRIRAMFIN
73 GF Score
Price ₹1,044.70
GF Value ₹781.27
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Shriram Finance Beneish M-Score?

Shriram Finance NSE:SHRIRAMFIN +0.37% 73 Beneish M-Score is -1.98 as of Jul. 30, 2026. GuruFocus rates NSE:SHRIRAMFIN with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹781.27 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 488 Credit Services companies, Shriram Finance ranks worse than 57.38% on this metric.

Note: Financial institutions were excluded from the sample in Beneish paper when calculating Beneish M-Score. Thus, the prediction might not fit banks and insurance companies.

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 -1.98 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

NSE:SHRIRAMFIN' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.38   Med: -1.9   Max: -1.32
Current: -1.98

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Shriram Finance was -1.32. The lowest was -2.38. And the median was -1.90.

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Shriram Finance 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 Shriram Finance 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+0.528 * 1+0.404 * 1+0.892 * 1.1386+0.115 * 0.9995
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9344+4.679 * 0.072518-0.327 * 0.9309
=-1.98

* 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 ₹0 Mil.
Revenue was ₹250,343 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹250,343 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹0 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹3,213,745 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹11,220 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹6,989 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹7,830 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹0 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹1,819,936 Mil.
Net Income was ₹100,242 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was ₹-132,814 Mil.
 Total Receivables was ₹0 Mil.
Revenue was ₹219,873 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹219,873 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹0 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹2,939,976 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹10,368 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹6,453 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹7,360 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹0 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹1,788,397 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)
=(0 / 250342.7) / (0 / 219872.6)
=0 / 0
=1

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)
=(219872.6 / 219872.6) / (250342.7 / 250342.7)
=1 / 1
=1

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 - (0 + 11219.9) / 3213745.2) / (1 - (0 + 10367.8) / 2939975.7)
=0.996509 / 0.996474
=1

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
=250342.7 / 219872.6
=1.1386

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))
=(6453.2 / (6453.2 + 10367.8)) / (6989 / (6989 + 11219.9))
=0.383639 / 0.383823
=0.9995

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)
=(7830.1 / 250342.7) / (7360 / 219872.6)
=0.031278 / 0.033474
=0.9344

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)
=((1819935.6 + 0) / 3213745.2) / ((1788397 + 0) / 2939975.7)
=0.566297 / 0.608303
=0.9309

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
=(100241.6 - 0 - -132814.3) / 3213745.2
=0.072518

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.

Shriram Finance has a M-score of -1.98 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 -1.98 mean?
Shriram Finance (NSE:SHRIRAMFIN) has a Beneish M-Score of -1.98 as of Jul. 30, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Shriram Finance and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Shriram Finance ranks #280 out of 488 companies in the Credit Services industry, placing it in the top 57.4%.
Is Shriram Finance's Beneish M-Score too high?
Shriram Finance's current Beneish M-Score is -1.98. Based on the distribution chart, Shriram Finance ranks #280 out of 488 companies in the Credit Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Shriram Finance has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shriram Finance's Beneish M-Score compare to V and MA?
According to the Credit Services industry distribution chart, Shriram Finance ranks #280 out of 488 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Shriram Finance 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 Credit Services company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Credit Services 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 Shriram Finance and its competitors. Shriram Finance's current Beneish M-Score is -1.98. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shriram Finance stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shriram Finance (NSE:SHRIRAMFIN) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹781.27, compared to a current price of ₹1,044.70 — trading 33.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -1.98. Shriram Finance's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 6 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 Shriram Finance (NSE:SHRIRAMFIN), the current Beneish M-Score is -1.98 as of Jul. 30, 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 Shriram Finance (NSE:SHRIRAMFIN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shriram Finance stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₹1,044.70 is trading 33.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹781.27. GuruFocus considers Shriram Finance to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:SHRIRAMFIN:

  • Beneish M-Score: -1.98
  • GF Value™: ₹781.27 vs. price of ₹1,044.70 (33.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 6 warning signs

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

Shriram Finance Business Description

Other Exchanges 511218:India
Address Wockhardt Towers, West Wing, Level-3, C-2, G-Block, Bandra-Kurla Complex, Bandra (East), Mumbai, MH, IND, 400051
Shriram Finance Ltd is an Indian non-banking finance company. It is engaged in the financing of pre-owned commercial vehicles, equipment, and other loans. The company focuses on loan origination, valuation, and collection for pre-owned and new commercial and passenger vehicles, tractors, 3-wheelers, multi-utility vehicles, and also provides ancillary services such as finance for working capital, engine replacement, bill discounting, credit cards, and tire-loans as holistic financing support. The company's revenue consists of interest income on loans provided. Geographically, it derives maximum revenue from India.
73GF Score

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