TCI Express (NSE:TCIEXP) Beneish M-Score: -1.64 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


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What is TCI Express Beneish M-Score?

TCI Express NSE:TCIEXP -13.37% 81 Beneish M-Score is -1.64 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates NSE:TCIEXP with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹907.75 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 966 Transportation companies, TCI Express ranks worse than 85.3% 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 -1.64 higher than -1.78, which implies that the company might have manipulated its financial results.

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

NSE:TCIEXP' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.68   Med: -2.33   Max: -1.16
Current: -1.64

During the past 12 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of TCI Express was -1.16. The lowest was -2.68. And the median was -2.33.


TCI Express Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for TCI Express'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.

TCI Express Beneish M-Score Chart

TCI Express 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 -2.57 -2.55 -2.27 -2.33 -1.64

TCI Express 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 -2.33 0.00 0.00 0.00 -1.64

NSE:TCIEXP vs FDX, UPS, JBHT: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Integrated Freight & Logistics subindustry, TCI Express'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.


TCI Express Beneish M-Score vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, TCI Express's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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TCI Express 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 TCI Express 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 * 1.033+0.528 * 1.0495+0.404 * 2.8305+0.892 * 1.0241+0.115 * 1.0194
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0+4.679 * -0.019517-0.327 * 1.1994
=-1.64

* 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 ₹2,390 Mil.
Revenue was ₹12,374 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹1,788 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹4,204 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹10,248 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹5,738 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹257 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹1,350 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹516 Mil.
Net Income was ₹814 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was ₹1,014 Mil.
Total Receivables was ₹2,259 Mil.
Revenue was ₹12,083 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹1,833 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹4,311 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹9,187 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹4,779 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹219 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹67 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹1,348 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹47 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)
=(2389.8 / 12374.1) / (2258.9 / 12082.7)
=0.193129 / 0.186953
=1.033

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)
=(1832.6 / 12082.7) / (1788.3 / 12374.1)
=0.151671 / 0.14452
=1.0495

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 - (4204.1 + 5738.4) / 10247.5) / (1 - (4311.2 + 4778.7) / 9186.5)
=0.029763 / 0.010515
=2.8305

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
=12374.1 / 12082.7
=1.0241

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))
=(218.7 / (218.7 + 4778.7)) / (257.4 / (257.4 + 5738.4))
=0.043763 / 0.04293
=1.0194

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 / 12374.1) / (66.7 / 12082.7)
=0 / 0.00552
=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)
=((516.4 + 1349.5) / 10247.5) / ((47 + 1347.6) / 9186.5)
=0.182083 / 0.15181
=1.1994

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
=(814.3 - 0 - 1014.3) / 10247.5
=-0.019517

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.

TCI Express has a M-score of -1.64 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 -1.64 mean?
TCI Express (NSE:TCIEXP) has a Beneish M-Score of -1.64 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on TCI Express and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, TCI Express ranks #824 out of 966 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 85.3%.
Is TCI Express' Beneish M-Score too high?
TCI Express' current Beneish M-Score is -1.64. Based on the distribution chart, TCI Express ranks #824 out of 966 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, TCI Express has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does TCI Express' Beneish M-Score compare to FDX and UPS?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, TCI Express ranks #824 out of 966 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places TCI Express 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 Transportation company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Transportation 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 TCI Express and its competitors. TCI Express's current Beneish M-Score is -1.64. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is TCI Express stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, TCI Express (NSE:TCIEXP) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹907.75, compared to a current price of ₹533.35 — trading 41.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -1.64. TCI Express' overall GF Score™ is 81/100 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 TCI Express (NSE:TCIEXP), the current Beneish M-Score is -1.64 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 TCI Express (NSE:TCIEXP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, TCI Express stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹533.35 is trading 41.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹907.75. GuruFocus considers TCI Express to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for NSE:TCIEXP:

  • Beneish M-Score: -1.64
  • GF Value™: ₹907.75 vs. price of ₹533.35 (41.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 7 warning signs

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


TCI Express Business Description

Other Exchanges 540212:India
Address Sector 32, TCI House, Plot No. 84, 69 Institutional Area, Gurugram, HR, IND, 122001
TCI Express Ltd is a courier service company. The company provides surface express, domestic air express, international air express, e-commerce express, and others. It serves industries such as automobiles, retail, telecom, pharmaceuticals, and e-commerce. The company's only reportable segment being Express Cargo.
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