Zenith Steel Pipes & Industries (NSE:ZENITHSTL) Beneish M-Score: -1.38 (As of Jun. 28, 2026)


NSE:ZENITHSTL Zenith Steel Pipes & Industries Ltd NSE:ZENITHSTL
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What is Zenith Steel Pipes & Industries Beneish M-Score?

Zenith Steel Pipes & Industries NSE:ZENITHSTL -5.09% 38 Beneish M-Score is -1.38 as of Jun. 28, 2026. GuruFocus rates NSE:ZENITHSTL with a GF Score™ of 38/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹3.29 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 588 Steel companies, Zenith Steel Pipes & Industries ranks worse than 84.52% 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 -1.38 higher than -1.78, which implies that the company might have manipulated its financial results.

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

NSE:ZENITHSTL' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -27.24   Med: -3.18   Max: 2.58
Current: -1.38

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Zenith Steel Pipes & Industries was 2.58. The lowest was -27.24. And the median was -3.18.


Zenith Steel Pipes & Industries Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Zenith Steel Pipes & 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.

Zenith Steel Pipes & Industries Beneish M-Score Chart

Zenith Steel Pipes & 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 -2.54 2.58 -2.67 -2.95 -1.38

Zenith Steel Pipes & 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 -2.95 0.00 0.00 0.00 -1.38

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

For the Steel subindustry, Zenith Steel Pipes & 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.


Zenith Steel Pipes & Industries Beneish M-Score vs Steel Industry

For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Zenith Steel Pipes & Industries's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Zenith Steel Pipes & Industries's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Zenith Steel Pipes & 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 Zenith Steel Pipes & 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 * 2.2029+0.528 * 1.2345+0.404 * 1.0721+0.892 * 0.4482+0.115 * 0.9746
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0+4.679 * 0.035228-0.327 * 1.0008
=-1.38

* 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 ₹710.1 Mil.
Revenue was ₹533.8 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹234.6 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹836.3 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹1,539.4 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹411.9 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹19.2 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹0.0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹3,559.7 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹373.7 Mil.
Net Income was ₹43.8 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹0.0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was ₹-10.4 Mil.
Total Receivables was ₹719.3 Mil.
Revenue was ₹1,190.9 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₹646.3 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹875.8 Mil.
Total Assets was ₹1,585.5 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₹430.0 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₹19.5 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₹158.6 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹3,823.9 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₹224.2 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)
=(710.129 / 533.761) / (719.258 / 1190.925)
=1.330425 / 0.603949
=2.2029

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)
=(646.256 / 1190.925) / (234.618 / 533.761)
=0.54265 / 0.439556
=1.2345

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 - (836.275 + 411.886) / 1539.405) / (1 - (875.754 + 429.967) / 1585.516)
=0.189193 / 0.176469
=1.0721

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
=533.761 / 1190.925
=0.4482

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))
=(19.53 / (19.53 + 429.967)) / (19.219 / (19.219 + 411.886))
=0.043449 / 0.044581
=0.9746

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 / 533.761) / (158.623 / 1190.925)
=0 / 0.133193
=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)
=((373.743 + 3559.689) / 1539.405) / ((224.207 + 3823.925) / 1585.516)
=2.555164 / 2.553195
=1.0008

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
=(43.83 - 0 - -10.4) / 1539.405
=0.035228

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.

Zenith Steel Pipes & Industries has a M-score of -1.38 signals that the company is likely to be a manipulator.

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What does a Beneish M-Score of -1.38 mean?
Zenith Steel Pipes & Industries (NSE:ZENITHSTL) has a Beneish M-Score of -1.38 as of Jun. 28, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Zenith Steel Pipes & Industries and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Zenith Steel Pipes & Industries ranks #497 out of 588 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 84.5%.
Is Zenith Steel Pipes & Industries' Beneish M-Score too high?
Zenith Steel Pipes & Industries' current Beneish M-Score is -1.38. Based on the distribution chart, Zenith Steel Pipes & Industries ranks #497 out of 588 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Zenith Steel Pipes & Industries has a GF Score™ of 38/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Zenith Steel Pipes & Industries' Beneish M-Score compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Zenith Steel Pipes & Industries ranks #497 out of 588 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Zenith Steel Pipes & 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 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 Zenith Steel Pipes & Industries and its competitors. Zenith Steel Pipes & Industries's current Beneish M-Score is -1.38. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Zenith Steel Pipes & Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zenith Steel Pipes & Industries (NSE:ZENITHSTL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹3.29, compared to a current price of ₹5.59 — trading 69.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -1.38. Zenith Steel Pipes & Industries' overall GF Score™ is 38/100 with 7 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 Zenith Steel Pipes & Industries (NSE:ZENITHSTL), the current Beneish M-Score is -1.38 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 Zenith Steel Pipes & Industries (NSE:ZENITHSTL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zenith Steel Pipes & Industries stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₹5.59 is trading 69.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹3.29. GuruFocus considers Zenith Steel Pipes & Industries to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:ZENITHSTL:

  • Beneish M-Score: -1.38
  • GF Value™: ₹3.29 vs. price of ₹5.59 (69.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 38/100 with 7 warning signs

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


Zenith Steel Pipes & Industries Business Description

Other Exchanges 531845:India
Address 206, J.B. Marg, 1st Floor, Dalamal House, Nariman Point, Mumbai, MH, IND, 400021
Zenith Steel Pipes & Industries Ltd is a manufacturer of steel pipes in India. Its product portfolio includes Electric Resistance Welded Black pipes, Electric Resistance Welded GI pipes, HSAW Pipes, and others. The vast majority of its revenue comes from India.
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