Usha Martin (NSE:USHAMART) Beneish M-Score: -2.47 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


NSE:USHAMART Usha Martin Ltd NSE:USHAMART
79 GF Score
Price ₹473.10
GF Value ₹418.33
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Usha Martin Beneish M-Score?

Usha Martin NSE:USHAMART +1.57% 79 Beneish M-Score is -2.47 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates NSE:USHAMART with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹418.33 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 592 Steel companies, Usha Martin ranks worse than 53.72% 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 -2.47 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

NSE:USHAMART' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.09   Med: -2.51   Max: -1.1
Current: -2.47

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Usha Martin was -1.10. The lowest was -3.09. And the median was -2.51.


Usha Martin Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Usha Martin'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.

Usha Martin Beneish M-Score Chart

Usha Martin 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 -2.29 -2.16 -2.46 -2.55 -2.47

Usha Martin Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 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 0.00 -2.55 0.00 0.00 -2.47

NSE:USHAMART vs NUE, STLD, RS: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, Usha Martin'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.


Usha Martin Beneish M-Score vs Steel Industry

For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Usha Martin's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Usha Martin 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 Usha Martin 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 * 0.9609+0.528 * 1.0045+0.404 * 0.8928+0.892 * 1.0624+0.115 * 0.9394
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0+4.679 * -0.044957-0.327 * 0.7706
=-2.47

* 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 ₹6,453 Mil.
Revenue was ₹36,911 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹18,236 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹22,800 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹42,118 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹16,500 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹1,164 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹6,956 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹910 Mil.
Net Income was ₹4,660 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was ₹6,553 Mil.
Total Receivables was ₹6,321 Mil.
Revenue was ₹34,742 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹17,241 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹19,841 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹37,479 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹14,829 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹979 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹2,254 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹6,950 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹2,135 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)
=(6452.5 / 36910.6) / (6320.6 / 34741.6)
=0.174814 / 0.181932
=0.9609

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)
=(17241.1 / 34741.6) / (18235.6 / 36910.6)
=0.496267 / 0.494048
=1.0045

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 - (22800.3 + 16499.9) / 42118.2) / (1 - (19841.2 + 14829.4) / 37479.4)
=0.066907 / 0.074943
=0.8928

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
=36910.6 / 34741.6
=1.0624

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))
=(978.6 / (978.6 + 14829.4)) / (1164 / (1164 + 16499.9))
=0.061905 / 0.065897
=0.9394

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 / 36910.6) / (2254.4 / 34741.6)
=0 / 0.064891
=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)
=((910.4 + 6956.1) / 42118.2) / ((2134.7 + 6949.8) / 37479.4)
=0.186772 / 0.242386
=0.7706

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
=(4659.9 - 0 - 6553.4) / 42118.2
=-0.044957

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.

Usha Martin has a M-score of -2.47 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 -2.47 mean?
Usha Martin (NSE:USHAMART) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.47 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Usha Martin and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Usha Martin ranks #318 out of 592 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 53.7%.
Is Usha Martin's Beneish M-Score too high?
Usha Martin's current Beneish M-Score is -2.47. Based on the distribution chart, Usha Martin ranks #318 out of 592 companies in the Steel industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Usha Martin has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Usha Martin's Beneish M-Score compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Usha Martin ranks #318 out of 592 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Usha Martin 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 Steel company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Steel 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 Usha Martin and its competitors. Usha Martin's current Beneish M-Score is -2.47. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Usha Martin stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Usha Martin (NSE:USHAMART) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹418.33, compared to a current price of ₹473.10 — trading 13.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.47. Usha Martin's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 2 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 Usha Martin (NSE:USHAMART), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.47 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 Usha Martin (NSE:USHAMART) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Usha Martin stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₹473.10 is trading 13.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹418.33. GuruFocus considers Usha Martin to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:USHAMART:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.47
  • GF Value™: ₹418.33 vs. price of ₹473.10 (13.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 2 warning signs

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


Usha Martin Business Description

Other Exchanges 517146:India
Address 2A, Shakespeare Sarani, Mangal Kalash, Kolkata, WB, IND, 700 071
Usha Martin Ltd is engaged in the business of the production of wire rope. The company's operating segment includes Wire and wire ropes and others. It generates maximum revenue from the Wire and wire ropes segment. The wire and wire ropes segment manufactures and sells steel wires, strands, wire ropes, cords, related accessories, and others. Its Others segment includes the manufacturing and selling of wire drawing and allied machines and corporate office. Geographically, it derives a majority of revenue from India and also has its presence outside India.
79GF Score

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