Himalayan Distillery (XNEP:HDL) Beneish M-Score: -2.58 (As of Jul. 12, 2026)


XNEP:HDL Himalayan Distillery Ltd XNEP:HDL
66 GF Score
Price NPR1,142.60
GF Value NPR1,676.90
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is Himalayan Distillery Beneish M-Score?

Himalayan Distillery XNEP:HDL -0.12% 66 Beneish M-Score is -2.58 as of Jul. 12, 2026. GuruFocus rates XNEP:HDL with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of NPR1,676.90 (Significantly Undervalued). Among 200 Beverages - Alcoholic companies, Himalayan Distillery ranks worse than 52.5% 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 -2.58 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

XNEP:HDL' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -5.08   Med: -2.58   Max: 0.21
Current: -2.58

During the past 5 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Himalayan Distillery was 0.21. The lowest was -5.08. And the median was -2.58.


Himalayan Distillery Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Himalayan Distillery'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.

Himalayan Distillery Beneish M-Score Chart

Himalayan Distillery Annual Data
Trend Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Beneish M-Score
0.00 0.00 0.21 -5.08 -2.58

Himalayan Distillery Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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XNEP:HDL vs BF.B: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Beverages - Wineries & Distilleries subindustry, Himalayan Distillery'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.


Himalayan Distillery Beneish M-Score vs Beverages - Alcoholic Industry

For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Himalayan Distillery's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Himalayan Distillery 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 Himalayan Distillery 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+0.528 * 1.0208+0.404 * 0.7912+0.892 * 1.7818+0.115 * 0.9443
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.567+4.679 * 0.038507-0.327 * 1.1512
=-2.58

* 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 (Jun25) TTM:Last Year (Jun24) TTM:
Total Receivables was NPR0 Mil.
Revenue was NPR3,709 Mil.
Gross Profit was NPR2,135 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NPR3,414 Mil.
Total Assets was NPR4,481 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was NPR1,029 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was NPR67 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was NPR530 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NPR346 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NPR20 Mil.
Net Income was NPR941 Mil.
Gross Profit was NPR0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was NPR769 Mil.
Total Receivables was NPR0 Mil.
Revenue was NPR2,081 Mil.
Gross Profit was NPR1,223 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NPR2,668 Mil.
Total Assets was NPR3,557 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was NPR850 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was NPR52 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was NPR525 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NPR240 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NPR12 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)
=(0 / 3708.89) / (0.216 / 2081.497)
=0 / 0.000104
=0

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)
=(1223.289 / 2081.497) / (2135.337 / 3708.89)
=0.587697 / 0.575735
=1.0208

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 - (3413.94 + 1028.542) / 4480.961) / (1 - (2668.292 + 850.328) / 3557.228)
=0.008587 / 0.010853
=0.7912

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
=3708.89 / 2081.497
=1.7818

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))
=(52.193 / (52.193 + 850.328)) / (67.095 / (67.095 + 1028.542))
=0.05783 / 0.061238
=0.9443

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)
=(530.361 / 3708.89) / (524.966 / 2081.497)
=0.142997 / 0.252206
=0.567

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)
=((20.149 + 345.72) / 4480.961) / ((12.405 + 239.905) / 3557.228)
=0.08165 / 0.070929
=1.1512

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
=(941.172 - 0 - 768.623) / 4480.961
=0.038507

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.

Himalayan Distillery has a M-score of -2.58 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 -2.58 mean?
Himalayan Distillery (XNEP:HDL) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.58 as of Jul. 12, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Himalayan Distillery and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Himalayan Distillery ranks #105 out of 200 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 52.5%.
Is Himalayan Distillery's Beneish M-Score too high?
Himalayan Distillery's current Beneish M-Score is -2.58. Based on the distribution chart, Himalayan Distillery ranks #105 out of 200 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Himalayan Distillery has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Himalayan Distillery's Beneish M-Score compare to BF.B?
According to the Beverages - Alcoholic industry distribution chart, Himalayan Distillery ranks #105 out of 200 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Himalayan Distillery 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 Beverages - Alcoholic company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Beverages - Alcoholic 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 Himalayan Distillery and its competitors. Himalayan Distillery's current Beneish M-Score is -2.58. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Himalayan Distillery stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Himalayan Distillery (XNEP:HDL) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NPR1,676.90, compared to a current price of NPR1,142.60 — trading 31.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.58. Himalayan Distillery's overall GF Score™ is 66/100. 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 Himalayan Distillery (XNEP:HDL), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.58 as of Jul. 12, 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 Himalayan Distillery (XNEP:HDL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Himalayan Distillery stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NPR1,142.60 is trading 31.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of NPR1,676.90. GuruFocus considers Himalayan Distillery to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XNEP:HDL:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.58
  • GF Value™: NPR1,676.90 vs. price of NPR1,142.60 (31.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100

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


Himalayan Distillery Business Description

Address Jawalakhel, P.O. Box: 23521, Lalitpur, NPL
Himalayan Distillery Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing and sale of liquor. The group also provides research to develop, manufacture, and market quality alcoholic beverages. Its brands are silver Oak, Himalayan Aaila, Blue Oak, Golden Oak, and Black Oak.
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