Vadilal Industries (NSE:VADILALIND) Beneish M-Score: -0.89 (As of Jun. 28, 2026)


NSE:VADILALIND Vadilal Industries Ltd NSE:VADILALIND
84 GF Score
Price ₹6,377.10
GF Value ₹5,337.23
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Vadilal Industries Beneish M-Score?

Vadilal Industries NSE:VADILALIND -0.62% 84 Beneish M-Score is -0.89 as of Jun. 28, 2026. GuruFocus rates NSE:VADILALIND with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹5,337.23 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,849 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Vadilal Industries ranks worse than 91.83% 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 -0.89 higher than -1.78, which implies that the company might have manipulated its financial results.

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

NSE:VADILALIND' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.15   Med: -2.26   Max: -0.57
Current: -0.89

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Vadilal Industries was -0.57. The lowest was -3.15. And the median was -2.26.


Vadilal Industries Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Vadilal Industries'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.

Vadilal Industries Beneish M-Score Chart

Vadilal Industries 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 -2.02 -1.69 -2.40 -2.12 -0.89

Vadilal Industries 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 -2.12 0.00 0.00 0.00 -0.89

NSE:VADILALIND vs KHC, GIS: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Vadilal Industries'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.


Vadilal Industries Beneish M-Score vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Vadilal Industries's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Vadilal Industries 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 Vadilal Industries 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 * 1.0834+0.528 * 1.0227+0.404 * 3.6537+0.892 * 1.2119+0.115 * 0.8729
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0+4.679 * 0.009448-0.327 * 0.884
=-0.89

* 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 ₹1,778 Mil.
Revenue was ₹15,031 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹7,528 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹6,346 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹12,733 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹5,419 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹488 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹2,115 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹1,737 Mil.
Net Income was ₹1,551 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was ₹1,431 Mil.
Total Receivables was ₹1,354 Mil.
Revenue was ₹12,403 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹6,352 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹5,304 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹10,961 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹5,428 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹422 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹509 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹2,076 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹1,674 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)
=(1777.9 / 15031.2) / (1354 / 12402.6)
=0.118281 / 0.109171
=1.0834

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)
=(6352.3 / 12402.6) / (7527.7 / 15031.2)
=0.512175 / 0.500805
=1.0227

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 - (6346.1 + 5419.4) / 12733.3) / (1 - (5304.2 + 5428.4) / 10960.6)
=0.076005 / 0.020802
=3.6537

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
=15031.2 / 12402.6
=1.2119

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))
=(422 / (422 + 5428.4)) / (488.2 / (488.2 + 5419.4))
=0.072132 / 0.082639
=0.8729

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 / 15031.2) / (509 / 12402.6)
=0 / 0.04104
=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)
=((1736.8 + 2114.6) / 12733.3) / ((1674.2 + 2076) / 10960.6)
=0.302467 / 0.342153
=0.884

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
=(1551 - 0 - 1430.7) / 12733.3
=0.009448

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.

Vadilal Industries has a M-score of -0.89 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 -0.89 mean?
Vadilal Industries (NSE:VADILALIND) has a Beneish M-Score of -0.89 as of Jun. 28, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Vadilal Industries and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Vadilal Industries ranks #1698 out of 1849 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 91.8%.
Is Vadilal Industries' Beneish M-Score too high?
Vadilal Industries' current Beneish M-Score is -0.89. Based on the distribution chart, Vadilal Industries ranks #1698 out of 1849 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Vadilal Industries has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vadilal Industries' Beneish M-Score compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Vadilal Industries ranks #1698 out of 1849 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Vadilal Industries 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Vadilal Industries and its competitors. Vadilal Industries's current Beneish M-Score is -0.89. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vadilal Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vadilal Industries (NSE:VADILALIND) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹5,337.23, compared to a current price of ₹6,377.10 — trading 19.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -0.89. Vadilal Industries' overall GF Score™ is 84/100 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 Vadilal Industries (NSE:VADILALIND), the current Beneish M-Score is -0.89 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 Vadilal Industries (NSE:VADILALIND) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vadilal Industries stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₹6,377.10 is trading 19.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹5,337.23. GuruFocus considers Vadilal Industries to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:VADILALIND:

  • Beneish M-Score: -0.89
  • GF Value™: ₹5,337.23 vs. price of ₹6,377.10 (19.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 5 warning signs

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


Vadilal Industries Business Description

Other Exchanges 519156:India
Address South Block, Bopal Ambli Road, 2nd Floor, Punishka House, Next to One 42, Opposite Jayantilal Park BRTS stop, Ahmedabad, GJ, IND, 380058
Vadilal Industries Ltd is engaged in the business of manufacturing ice cream, flavored milk, frozen desserts, processed foods, and other dairy products. The company is also engaged in the export of ice cream, dairy products, processed food products such as frozen fruits, vegetables, pulp, ready-to-eat, and ready-to-serve products etc. It is exporting its products to various countries across the globe.
84GF Score

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