Spectrum Talent Management (NSE:SPECTSTM) Beneish M-Score: -2.85 (As of Jun. 27, 2026)


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What is Spectrum Talent Management Beneish M-Score?

Spectrum Talent Management NSE:SPECTSTM -4.67% 58 Beneish M-Score is -2.85 as of Jun. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates NSE:SPECTSTM with a GF Score™ of 58/100. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,020 Business Services companies, Spectrum Talent Management ranks better than 73.14% 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 -2.85 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

NSE:SPECTSTM' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.85   Med: -0.81   Max: 0.37
Current: -2.85

During the past 7 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Spectrum Talent Management was 0.37. The lowest was -2.85. And the median was -0.81.


Spectrum Talent Management Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Spectrum Talent Management'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.

Spectrum Talent Management Beneish M-Score Chart

Spectrum Talent Management Annual Data
Trend Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -0.30 -0.81 -1.64 0.37 -2.85

Spectrum Talent Management Semi-Annual Data
Mar20 Mar21 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 -1.64 0.00 0.37 0.00 -2.85

NSE:SPECTSTM vs KFY, RHI, TNET: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Spectrum Talent Management'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.


Spectrum Talent Management Beneish M-Score vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Spectrum Talent Management's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Spectrum Talent Management's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Spectrum Talent Management 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 Spectrum Talent Management 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 * 0.9518+0.528 * 0.9145+0.404 * 1.4359+0.892 * 1.1419+0.115 * 3.7266
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.632+4.679 * -0.200242-0.327 * 1.072
=-2.85

* 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 ₹1,515 Mil.
Revenue was ₹14,504 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹512 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹2,219 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹2,805 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹433 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹28 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹28 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹937 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹123 Mil.
Net Income was ₹123 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was ₹684 Mil.
Total Receivables was ₹1,394 Mil.
Revenue was ₹12,701 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹410 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹2,322 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹2,495 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹78 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹23 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹39 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹879 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹1 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)
=(1514.74 / 14504.19) / (1393.66 / 12701.35)
=0.104435 / 0.109725
=0.9518

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)
=(410.28 / 12701.35) / (512.32 / 14504.19)
=0.032302 / 0.035322
=0.9145

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 - (2219 + 432.66) / 2805.4) / (1 - (2322.01 + 77.7) / 2494.93)
=0.054801 / 0.038165
=1.4359

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
=14504.19 / 12701.35
=1.1419

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))
=(23.14 / (23.14 + 77.7)) / (28.39 / (28.39 + 432.66))
=0.229472 / 0.061577
=3.7266

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)
=(27.95 / 14504.19) / (38.73 / 12701.35)
=0.001927 / 0.003049
=0.632

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)
=((123.25 + 937.08) / 2805.4) / ((0.9 + 878.77) / 2494.93)
=0.37796 / 0.352583
=1.072

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
=(122.58 - 0 - 684.34) / 2805.4
=-0.200242

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.

Spectrum Talent Management has a M-score of -2.85 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 -2.85 mean?
Spectrum Talent Management (NSE:SPECTSTM) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.85 as of Jun. 27, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Spectrum Talent Management and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Spectrum Talent Management ranks #274 out of 1020 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 26.9%.
Is Spectrum Talent Management's Beneish M-Score too high?
Spectrum Talent Management's current Beneish M-Score is -2.85. Based on the distribution chart, Spectrum Talent Management ranks #274 out of 1020 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Spectrum Talent Management has a GF Score™ of 58/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Spectrum Talent Management's Beneish M-Score compare to KFY and RHI?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Spectrum Talent Management ranks #274 out of 1020 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Spectrum Talent Management in the upper 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 Business Services company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Business 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 Spectrum Talent Management and its competitors. Spectrum Talent Management's current Beneish M-Score is -2.85. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Spectrum Talent Management stock overvalued right now?
Spectrum Talent Management (NSE:SPECTSTM) has a current Beneish M-Score of -2.85. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.85. Spectrum Talent Management's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 7 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 Spectrum Talent Management (NSE:SPECTSTM), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.85 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.

Spectrum Talent Management Business Description

Address Gautam Buddha Nagar, Block C, Plot no. C-142, Sector-63, Noida, UP, IND, 201301
Spectrum Talent Management Ltd is a renowned human resource and staffing service provider. The company offers a wide array of services such as staffing, recruitment, apprenticeship, Payroll, Onboarding and flexible staffing. It satisfies the firm's staffing, and recruitment needs globally through this specialized rich knowledge. The company's business segment includes Manpower supply, Recruitment and related services, and Electronic goods. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Manpower supply, Recruitment, and related services segment.
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