United Breweries (NSE:UBL) Beneish M-Score: -2.33 (As of Jun. 28, 2026)


NSE:UBL United Breweries Ltd NSE:UBL
74 GF Score
Price ₹1,328.80
GF Value ₹2,162.20
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is United Breweries Beneish M-Score?

United Breweries NSE:UBL -0.58% 74 Beneish M-Score is -2.33 as of Jun. 28, 2026. GuruFocus rates NSE:UBL with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹2,162.20 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 201 Beverages - Alcoholic companies, United Breweries ranks worse than 71.14% 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 -2.33 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

NSE:UBL' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.72   Med: -2.43   Max: -1.74
Current: -2.33

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of United Breweries was -1.74. The lowest was -2.72. And the median was -2.43.


United Breweries Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for United Breweries'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.

United Breweries Beneish M-Score Chart

United Breweries 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 -2.72 -1.89 -1.74 -2.28 -2.33

United Breweries 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 -2.28 0.00 0.00 0.00 -2.33

NSE:UBL vs STZ, TAP: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Beverages - Brewers subindustry, United Breweries'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.


United Breweries Beneish M-Score vs Beverages - Alcoholic Industry

For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, United Breweries's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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United Breweries 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 United Breweries 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 * 0.9916+0.528 * 0.9795+0.404 * 1.0379+0.892 * 1.0364+0.115 * 1.0725
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0+4.679 * -0.002247-0.327 * 1.1423
=-2.33

* 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 ₹29,440 Mil.
Revenue was ₹92,399 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹40,704 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹62,262 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹96,926 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹25,499 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹2,720 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹50,332 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹1,088 Mil.
Net Income was ₹4,132 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was ₹4,350 Mil.
Total Receivables was ₹28,645 Mil.
Revenue was ₹89,151 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹38,466 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹54,529 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹82,228 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹20,208 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹2,330 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹9,790 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹37,830 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹357 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)
=(29439.8 / 92399.4) / (28645.2 / 89150.9)
=0.318615 / 0.321311
=0.9916

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)
=(38465.8 / 89150.9) / (40703.8 / 92399.4)
=0.431468 / 0.44052
=0.9795

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 - (62261.6 + 25498.9) / 96925.7) / (1 - (54529.2 + 20207.5) / 82227.9)
=0.094559 / 0.091103
=1.0379

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
=92399.4 / 89150.9
=1.0364

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))
=(2329.8 / (2329.8 + 20207.5)) / (2719.9 / (2719.9 + 25498.9))
=0.103375 / 0.096386
=1.0725

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 / 92399.4) / (9790 / 89150.9)
=0 / 0.109814
=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)
=((1088 + 50331.5) / 96925.7) / ((356.9 + 37830.1) / 82227.9)
=0.530504 / 0.464404
=1.1423

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
=(4131.7 - 0 - 4349.5) / 96925.7
=-0.002247

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.

United Breweries has a M-score of -2.33 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 -2.33 mean?
United Breweries (NSE:UBL) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.33 as of Jun. 28, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on United Breweries and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, United Breweries ranks #143 out of 201 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 71.1%.
Is United Breweries' Beneish M-Score too high?
United Breweries' current Beneish M-Score is -2.33. Based on the distribution chart, United Breweries ranks #143 out of 201 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, United Breweries has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does United Breweries' Beneish M-Score compare to STZ and TAP?
According to the Beverages - Alcoholic industry distribution chart, United Breweries ranks #143 out of 201 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places United Breweries 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 Beverages - Alcoholic company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Beverages - Alcoholic 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 United Breweries and its competitors. United Breweries's current Beneish M-Score is -2.33. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is United Breweries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, United Breweries (NSE:UBL) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹2,162.20, compared to a current price of ₹1,328.80 — trading 38.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.33. United Breweries' overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 4 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 United Breweries (NSE:UBL), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.33 as of Jun. 28, 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 United Breweries (NSE:UBL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, United Breweries stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹1,328.80 is trading 38.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹2,162.20. GuruFocus considers United Breweries to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:UBL:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.33
  • GF Value™: ₹2,162.20 vs. price of ₹1,328.80 (38.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 4 warning signs

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


United Breweries Business Description

Other Exchanges 532478:India
Address No. 24, Vittal Mallya Road, UB Tower, UB City, Bengaluru, KA, IND, 560001
United Breweries Ltd brews and sells beer and flavored malt beverages in India. The company has dozens of production facilities in India, and it licenses its brands to be manufactured in the United Kingdom, Australia, and New Zealand. The company's flagship brand is Kingfisher, which is prominent in India and is sold in dozens of countries around the world. It has two segments Beer and Non-alcoholic beverages. It derives the majority of its revenue from the Beer segment. The company's other brands include Bullet, Cannon 10000, Kalyani, UB Export, Zingaro, London Pilsner, and Heineken among others. Geographically, it derives key revenue from its business in India and the rest from other regions.
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