VRL Logistics (NSE:VRLLOG) Beneish M-Score: -3.22 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


NSE:VRLLOG VRL Logistics Ltd NSE:VRLLOG
84 GF Score
Price ₹239.58
GF Value ₹301.82
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is VRL Logistics Beneish M-Score?

VRL Logistics NSE:VRLLOG +2.75% 84 Beneish M-Score is -3.22 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates NSE:VRLLOG with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹301.82 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 966 Transportation companies, VRL Logistics ranks better than 91.1% 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 -3.22 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

NSE:VRLLOG' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.55   Med: -3.17   Max: -2.21
Current: -3.22

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of VRL Logistics was -2.21. The lowest was -3.55. And the median was -3.17.


VRL Logistics Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for VRL Logistics'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.

VRL Logistics Beneish M-Score Chart

VRL Logistics 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 -3.34 -2.21 -3.11 -3.30 -3.22

VRL Logistics 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 -3.30 0.00 0.00 0.00 -3.22

NSE:VRLLOG vs ODFL, XPO, SAIA: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Trucking subindustry, VRL Logistics'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.


VRL Logistics Beneish M-Score vs Transportation Industry

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

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


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VRL Logistics 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 VRL Logistics 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 * 0.8928+0.528 * 0.8239+0.404 * 0.9744+0.892 * 1.019+0.115 * 1.0014
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0+4.679 * -0.160275-0.327 * 0.9418
=-3.22

* 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 ₹856 Mil.
Revenue was ₹32,211 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹4,502 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹2,039 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹26,051 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹23,260 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹2,610 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹4,139 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹8,800 Mil.
Net Income was ₹2,368 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was ₹6,544 Mil.
Total Receivables was ₹941 Mil.
Revenue was ₹31,610 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹3,640 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹2,525 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹25,857 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹22,566 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹2,536 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹107 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹3,915 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹9,721 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)
=(855.8 / 32211.1) / (940.619 / 31609.5)
=0.026568 / 0.029757
=0.8928

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)
=(3640.1 / 31609.5) / (4502.1 / 32211.1)
=0.115158 / 0.139769
=0.8239

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 - (2039 + 23260.1) / 26051.4) / (1 - (2524.625 + 22565.857) / 25856.8)
=0.028878 / 0.029637
=0.9744

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
=32211.1 / 31609.5
=1.019

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))
=(2536.3 / (2536.3 + 22565.857)) / (2610.3 / (2610.3 + 23260.1))
=0.101039 / 0.100899
=1.0014

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 / 32211.1) / (107.069 / 31609.5)
=0 / 0.003387
=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)
=((8799.6 + 4139.2) / 26051.4) / ((9720.56 + 3915.409) / 25856.8)
=0.496664 / 0.527365
=0.9418

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
=(2368.3 - 0 - 6543.7) / 26051.4
=-0.160275

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.

VRL Logistics has a M-score of -3.22 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 -3.22 mean?
VRL Logistics (NSE:VRLLOG) has a Beneish M-Score of -3.22 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on VRL Logistics and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, VRL Logistics ranks #86 out of 966 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 8.9%.
Is VRL Logistics' Beneish M-Score too high?
VRL Logistics' current Beneish M-Score is -3.22. Based on the distribution chart, VRL Logistics ranks #86 out of 966 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, VRL Logistics has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does VRL Logistics' Beneish M-Score compare to ODFL and XPO?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, VRL Logistics ranks #86 out of 966 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places VRL Logistics in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. 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 VRL Logistics and its competitors. VRL Logistics's current Beneish M-Score is -3.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is VRL Logistics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, VRL Logistics (NSE:VRLLOG) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹301.82, compared to a current price of ₹239.58 — trading 20.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -3.22. VRL Logistics' overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 3 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 VRL Logistics (NSE:VRLLOG), the current Beneish M-Score is -3.22 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 VRL Logistics (NSE:VRLLOG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, VRL Logistics stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹239.58 is trading 20.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹301.82. GuruFocus considers VRL Logistics to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:VRLLOG:

  • Beneish M-Score: -3.22
  • GF Value™: ₹301.82 vs. price of ₹239.58 (20.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 3 warning signs

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


VRL Logistics Business Description

Other Exchanges 539118:India
Address Circuit House Road, Giriraj Annexe, Hubballi, KA, IND, 580029
VRL Logistics Ltd is engaged in the business of logistics services. The company is engaged in the Goods Transport Business segment. The company offers services for the transportation of goods across India using a range of road transportation solutions to its customers, including less than full truck load and full truck load. The company provides courier services for the transportation of small parcels and documents using a range of multi-modal solutions.
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