Westlife Foodworld (NSE:WESTLIFE) Beneish M-Score: -2.98 (As of Jun. 28, 2026)


NSE:WESTLIFE Westlife Foodworld Ltd NSE:WESTLIFE
66 GF Score
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What is Westlife Foodworld Beneish M-Score?

Westlife Foodworld NSE:WESTLIFE +1.05% 66 Beneish M-Score is -2.98 as of Jun. 28, 2026. GuruFocus rates NSE:WESTLIFE with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹880.61 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 356 Restaurants companies, Westlife Foodworld ranks better than 67.7% 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 -2.98 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

NSE:WESTLIFE' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.95   Med: -2.73   Max: -0.72
Current: -2.98

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Westlife Foodworld was -0.72. The lowest was -3.95. And the median was -2.73.


Westlife Foodworld Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Westlife Foodworld'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.

Westlife Foodworld Beneish M-Score Chart

Westlife Foodworld 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 -2.46 -2.88 -2.57 -2.93 -2.98

Westlife Foodworld 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 -2.93 0.00 0.00 0.00 -2.98

NSE:WESTLIFE vs MCD, SBUX, CMG: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Restaurants subindustry, Westlife Foodworld'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.


Westlife Foodworld Beneish M-Score vs Restaurants Industry

For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Westlife Foodworld's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Westlife Foodworld 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 Westlife Foodworld 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 * 0.467+0.528 * 1.0194+0.404 * 1.6885+0.892 * 1.051+0.115 * 1.0089
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0+4.679 * -0.112945-0.327 * 0.9635
=-2.98

* 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 ₹178 Mil.
Revenue was ₹26,004 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹14,114 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹1,063 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹28,302 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹22,312 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹2,262 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹2,524 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹18,048 Mil.
Net Income was ₹323 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was ₹3,520 Mil.
Total Receivables was ₹362 Mil.
Revenue was ₹24,741 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹13,690 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹3,453 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹26,079 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹19,937 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹2,041 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹1,613 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹7,998 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹11,676 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)
=(177.705 / 26003.523) / (362.08 / 24741.32)
=0.006834 / 0.014635
=0.467

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)
=(13690.171 / 24741.32) / (14114.345 / 26003.523)
=0.553332 / 0.542786
=1.0194

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 - (1062.835 + 22311.871) / 28302.05) / (1 - (3453.33 + 19936.71) / 26079.04)
=0.174098 / 0.10311
=1.6885

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
=26003.523 / 24741.32
=1.051

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))
=(2041.04 / (2041.04 + 19936.71)) / (2262.074 / (2262.074 + 22311.871))
=0.092868 / 0.092052
=1.0089

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 / 26003.523) / (1613.26 / 24741.32)
=0 / 0.065205
=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)
=((18047.833 + 2523.754) / 28302.05) / ((11676.46 + 7997.9) / 26079.04)
=0.726859 / 0.754413
=0.9635

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
=(323.32 - 0 - 3519.893) / 28302.05
=-0.112945

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.

Westlife Foodworld has a M-score of -2.98 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 -2.98 mean?
Westlife Foodworld (NSE:WESTLIFE) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.98 as of Jun. 28, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Westlife Foodworld and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Westlife Foodworld ranks #115 out of 356 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 32.3%.
Is Westlife Foodworld's Beneish M-Score too high?
Westlife Foodworld's current Beneish M-Score is -2.98. Based on the distribution chart, Westlife Foodworld ranks #115 out of 356 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Westlife Foodworld has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Westlife Foodworld's Beneish M-Score compare to MCD and SBUX?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Westlife Foodworld ranks #115 out of 356 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Westlife Foodworld in the upper 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 Restaurants company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Restaurants 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 Westlife Foodworld and its competitors. Westlife Foodworld's current Beneish M-Score is -2.98. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Westlife Foodworld stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Westlife Foodworld (NSE:WESTLIFE) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹880.61, compared to a current price of ₹486.30 — trading 44.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.98. Westlife Foodworld's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 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 Westlife Foodworld (NSE:WESTLIFE), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.98 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 Westlife Foodworld (NSE:WESTLIFE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Westlife Foodworld stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹486.30 is trading 44.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹880.61. GuruFocus considers Westlife Foodworld to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:WESTLIFE:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.98
  • GF Value™: ₹880.61 vs. price of ₹486.30 (44.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 5 warning signs

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


Westlife Foodworld Business Description

Other Exchanges 505533:India
Address Senapati Bapat Marg, 1001, Tower 3, 10th Floor, One International Center, Prabhadevi, Mumbai, MH, IND, 400 013
Westlife Foodworld Ltd owns and operates several hundred McDonald's restaurants in western and southern India through a master franchise agreement with McDonald's Corp. Its business segment is quick-service restaurants, and all of its sales are generated in India. The McDonald's menu is customized to cater to Indian tastes, with options such as the McAloo Tikki burger, Veg Pizza McPuff, and the Maharaja Mac. Its restaurants in India serve no beef or pork and isolate vegetarian and nonvegetarian ingredients at all times.
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