Signpost India (NSE:SIGNPOST) Beneish M-Score: -1.54 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


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What is Signpost India Beneish M-Score?

Signpost India NSE:SIGNPOST -2.90% 18 Beneish M-Score is -1.54 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates NSE:SIGNPOST with a GF Score™ of 18/100. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 989 Media - Diversified companies, Signpost India ranks worse than 86.05% 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.

Warning Sign:

Beneish M-Score -1.54 higher than -1.78, which implies that the company might have manipulated its financial results.

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

NSE:SIGNPOST' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.16   Med: -2.24   Max: -1.54
Current: -1.54

During the past 5 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Signpost India was -1.54. The lowest was -3.16. And the median was -2.24.


Signpost India Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Signpost India'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.

Signpost India Beneish M-Score Chart

Signpost India Annual Data
Trend Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Beneish M-Score
0.00 0.00 -3.16 -2.24 -1.54

Signpost India Quarterly Data
Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 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 -2.24 0.00 0.00 0.00 -1.54

NSE:SIGNPOST vs APP, OMC, TTD: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, Signpost India'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.


Signpost India Beneish M-Score vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Signpost India's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Signpost India 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 Signpost India 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 * 1.3846+0.528 * 0.9527+0.404 * 0.637+0.892 * 1.2707+0.115 * 1.0075
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0+4.679 * 0.069902-0.327 * 0.965
=-1.54

* 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 ₹3,173 Mil.
Revenue was ₹5,759 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹2,356 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹3,849 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹6,877 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹2,328 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹404 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹3,062 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹876 Mil.
Net Income was ₹701 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was ₹220 Mil.
Total Receivables was ₹1,803 Mil.
Revenue was ₹4,532 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹1,767 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹2,515 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹5,550 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹2,147 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹376 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹165 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹2,387 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹907 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)
=(3173.098 / 5759.343) / (1803.469 / 4532.241)
=0.550948 / 0.39792
=1.3846

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)
=(1766.516 / 4532.241) / (2356.139 / 5759.343)
=0.389767 / 0.409099
=0.9527

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 - (3848.713 + 2327.878) / 6877.125) / (1 - (2515.193 + 2147.404) / 5550.193)
=0.101864 / 0.159922
=0.637

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
=5759.343 / 4532.241
=1.2707

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))
=(376.353 / (376.353 + 2147.404)) / (404.422 / (404.422 + 2327.878))
=0.149124 / 0.148015
=1.0075

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 / 5759.343) / (165.318 / 4532.241)
=0 / 0.036476
=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)
=((876.182 + 3061.826) / 6877.125) / ((906.796 + 2386.625) / 5550.193)
=0.572624 / 0.593389
=0.965

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
=(701.127 - 0 - 220.4) / 6877.125
=0.069902

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.

Signpost India has a M-score of -1.54 signals that the company is likely to be a manipulator.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Beneish M-Score →
What does a Beneish M-Score of -1.54 mean?
Signpost India (NSE:SIGNPOST) has a Beneish M-Score of -1.54 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Signpost India and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Signpost India ranks #851 out of 989 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 86%.
Is Signpost India's Beneish M-Score too high?
Signpost India's current Beneish M-Score is -1.54. Based on the distribution chart, Signpost India ranks #851 out of 989 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Signpost India has a GF Score™ of 18/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Signpost India's Beneish M-Score compare to APP and OMC?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Signpost India ranks #851 out of 989 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Signpost India 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 Media - Diversified company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Media - Diversified 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 Signpost India and its competitors. Signpost India's current Beneish M-Score is -1.54. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Signpost India stock overvalued right now?
Signpost India (NSE:SIGNPOST) has a current Beneish M-Score of -1.54. The current Beneish M-Score is -1.54. Signpost India's overall GF Score™ is 18/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Signpost India (NSE:SIGNPOST), the current Beneish M-Score is -1.54 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.

Signpost India Business Description

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Address 70A, Nehru Road, 202, Signpost House, Near Santa Cruz Airport, Vile Parle East, Mumbai, MH, IND, 400099
Signpost India Ltd is a company engaged in the business of advertising. It provides Out of Home (OOH) media services, specializing in programmatic digital OOH advertising. The company's extensive portfolio of media assets spans multiple categories: conventional, backlit, and digital billboards; skywalks, bus panels, airports, metro stations; kiosks, traffic booths, etc. It caters to a diverse clientele across industries and generates business from both direct clients and partnerships with media agencies. The company's activities fall in a single business segment, i.e., advertising, selling of space for advertisement in print media, and public relations. Geographically, it operates only in India.
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