Spandana Sphoorty Financial (NSE:SPANDANA) Beneish M-Score: -5.73 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


NSE:SPANDANA Spandana Sphoorty Financial Ltd NSE:SPANDANA
67 GF Score
Price ₹266.80
GF Value ₹217.52
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Spandana Sphoorty Financial Beneish M-Score?

Spandana Sphoorty Financial NSE:SPANDANA +1.14% 67 Beneish M-Score is -5.73 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates NSE:SPANDANA with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹217.52 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 483 Credit Services companies, Spandana Sphoorty Financial ranks better than 96.27% 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 -5.73 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

NSE:SPANDANA' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -5.73   Med: -1.34   Max: 1
Current: -5.73

During the past 12 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Spandana Sphoorty Financial was 1.00. The lowest was -5.73. And the median was -1.34.


Spandana Sphoorty Financial Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Spandana Sphoorty Financial'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.

Spandana Sphoorty Financial Beneish M-Score Chart

Spandana Sphoorty Financial 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 -3.71 -1.11 -0.78 -5.39 -5.73

Spandana Sphoorty Financial 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 -5.39 0.00 0.00 0.00 -5.73

NSE:SPANDANA vs V, MA, AXP: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Credit Services subindustry, Spandana Sphoorty Financial'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.


Spandana Sphoorty Financial Beneish M-Score vs Credit Services Industry

For the Credit Services industry and Financial Services sector, Spandana Sphoorty Financial's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Spandana Sphoorty Financial's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Spandana Sphoorty Financial 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 Spandana Sphoorty Financial 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 * 1.8834+0.528 * -3.6594+0.404 * 0.7414+0.892 * 0.4399+0.115 * 0.8959
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0+4.679 * -0.253197-0.327 * 0.9318
=-5.73

* 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 ₹38,605 Mil.
Revenue was ₹9,653 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹-758 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹52,541 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹62,464 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹183 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹162 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹222 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹39,427 Mil.
Net Income was ₹-6,991 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was ₹8,825 Mil.
Total Receivables was ₹46,594 Mil.
Revenue was ₹21,943 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹6,303 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹66,758 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹84,935 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹312 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹227 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹309 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹42,929 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹14,931 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)
=(38605 / 9653.2) / (46593.7 / 21943.2)
=3.999192 / 2.123378
=1.8834

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)
=(6302.9 / 21943.2) / (-757.7 / 9653.2)
=0.287237 / -0.078492
=-3.6594

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 - (52540.7 + 182.8) / 62463.7) / (1 - (66758.3 + 312.4) / 84935.3)
=0.155934 / 0.210332
=0.7414

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
=9653.2 / 21943.2
=0.4399

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))
=(227.1 / (227.1 + 312.4)) / (162 / (162 + 182.8))
=0.420945 / 0.469838
=0.8959

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 / 9653.2) / (308.6 / 21943.2)
=0 / 0.014064
=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)
=((39427.3 + 221.8) / 62463.7) / ((14931.3 + 42928.5) / 84935.3)
=0.634754 / 0.681222
=0.9318

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
=(-6990.9 - 0 - 8824.7) / 62463.7
=-0.253197

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.

Spandana Sphoorty Financial has a M-score of -5.73 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 -5.73 mean?
Spandana Sphoorty Financial (NSE:SPANDANA) has a Beneish M-Score of -5.73 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Spandana Sphoorty Financial and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Spandana Sphoorty Financial ranks #18 out of 483 companies in the Credit Services industry, placing it in the top 3.7%.
Is Spandana Sphoorty Financial's Beneish M-Score too high?
Spandana Sphoorty Financial's current Beneish M-Score is -5.73. Based on the distribution chart, Spandana Sphoorty Financial ranks #18 out of 483 companies in the Credit Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Spandana Sphoorty Financial has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Spandana Sphoorty Financial's Beneish M-Score compare to V and MA?
According to the Credit Services industry distribution chart, Spandana Sphoorty Financial ranks #18 out of 483 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Spandana Sphoorty Financial in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. 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 Spandana Sphoorty Financial and its competitors. Spandana Sphoorty Financial's current Beneish M-Score is -5.73. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Spandana Sphoorty Financial stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Spandana Sphoorty Financial (NSE:SPANDANA) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹217.52, compared to a current price of ₹266.80 — trading 22.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -5.73. Spandana Sphoorty Financial's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 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 Spandana Sphoorty Financial (NSE:SPANDANA), the current Beneish M-Score is -5.73 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.

Is Spandana Sphoorty Financial (NSE:SPANDANA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Spandana Sphoorty Financial stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₹266.80 is trading 22.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹217.52. GuruFocus considers Spandana Sphoorty Financial to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:SPANDANA:

  • Beneish M-Score: -5.73
  • GF Value™: ₹217.52 vs. price of ₹266.80 (22.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 5 warning signs

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


Spandana Sphoorty Financial Business Description

Other Exchanges 890221:India542759:India
Address TSIIC, Raidurg Panmaktha, Galaxy, Wing B, 16th Floor, Plot No.1, Sy No 83/1, Hyderabad Rangareddy, Hyderabad, TG, IND, 500081
Spandana Sphoorty Financial Ltd is a rural-focused nonbanking financial company (NBFC) and microfinance institution (MFI) with an extensive footprint across India. Its primary objective is to provide incomegenerating loans through the joint liability group (JLG) model, focusing on supporting women from low-income rural and semi-urban households. The group is also expanding to Loan Against Property (LAP) and Nano loans through subsidiary. It has a single business segment which is financing. The company operates in India and generates key revenue from giving loans.
67GF Score

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