Hydroelectricity Investment and Development Company (XNEP:HIDCL) Beneish M-Score: -3.82 (As of Jul. 01, 2026)


XNEP:HIDCL Hydroelectricity Investment and Development Company Ltd XNEP:HIDCL
81 GF Score
Price NPR250.00
GF Value NPR296.17
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Hydroelectricity Investment and Development Company Beneish M-Score?

Hydroelectricity Investment and Development Company XNEP:HIDCL -1.11% 81 Beneish M-Score is -3.82 as of Jul. 01, 2026. GuruFocus rates XNEP:HIDCL with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of NPR296.17 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 949 Asset Management companies, Hydroelectricity Investment and Development Company ranks better than 92.52% 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.

Good Sign:

Beneish M-Score -3.82 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

The historical rank and industry rank for Hydroelectricity Investment and Development Company's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

XNEP:HIDCL' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.87   Med: 1.05   Max: 81.4
Current: -3.82

During the past 11 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Hydroelectricity Investment and Development Company was 81.40. The lowest was -4.87. And the median was 1.05.


Hydroelectricity Investment and Development Company Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hydroelectricity Investment and Development Company'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.

Hydroelectricity Investment and Development Company Beneish M-Score Chart

Hydroelectricity Investment and Development Company Annual Data
Trend Jul16 Jul17 Jul18 Jul19 Jul20 Jul21 Jul22 Jul23 Jul24 Jul25
Beneish M-Score
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Hydroelectricity Investment and Development Company Quarterly Data
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XNEP:HIDCL vs BLK, BX, KKR: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Hydroelectricity Investment and Development Company'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.


Hydroelectricity Investment and Development Company Beneish M-Score vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Hydroelectricity Investment and Development Company's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Hydroelectricity Investment and Development Company's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Hydroelectricity Investment and Development Company 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 Hydroelectricity Investment and Development Company 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 * 0.0414+0.528 * 0.2737+0.404 * 1.1061+0.892 * 0.5039+0.115 * 0.1351
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0+4.679 * 0.033823-0.327 * 0.7002
=-3.82

* 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 (Jul25) TTM:Last Year (Jul24) TTM:
Total Receivables was NPR9.94 Mil.
Revenue was NPR25.14 Mil.
Gross Profit was NPR-15.73 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NPR16,874.35 Mil.
Total Assets was NPR28,793.62 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was NPR57.58 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was NPR11.48 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was NPR0.00 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NPR203.12 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NPR58.16 Mil.
Net Income was NPR973.89 Mil.
Gross Profit was NPR0.00 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was NPR0.00 Mil.
Total Receivables was NPR475.94 Mil.
Revenue was NPR49.89 Mil.
Gross Profit was NPR-8.54 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NPR15,669.93 Mil.
Total Assets was NPR26,830.32 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was NPR1,167.76 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was NPR26.82 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was NPR4.30 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NPR243.70 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NPR104.03 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)
=(9.936 / 25.139) / (475.935 / 49.886)
=0.395242 / 9.540452
=0.0414

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)
=(-8.541 / 49.886) / (-15.728 / 25.139)
=-0.17121 / -0.625641
=0.2737

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 - (16874.346 + 57.584) / 28793.615) / (1 - (15669.931 + 1167.759) / 26830.317)
=0.411955 / 0.372438
=1.1061

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
=25.139 / 49.886
=0.5039

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))
=(26.824 / (26.824 + 1167.759)) / (11.48 / (11.48 + 57.584))
=0.022455 / 0.166223
=0.1351

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 / 25.139) / (4.304 / 49.886)
=0 / 0.086277
=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)
=((58.164 + 203.123) / 28793.615) / ((104.027 + 243.697) / 26830.317)
=0.009074 / 0.01296
=0.7002

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
=(973.893 - 0 - 0) / 28793.615
=0.033823

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.

Hydroelectricity Investment and Development Company has a M-score of -3.82 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 -3.82 mean?
Hydroelectricity Investment and Development Company (XNEP:HIDCL) has a Beneish M-Score of -3.82 as of Jul. 01, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Hydroelectricity Investment and Development Company and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Hydroelectricity Investment and Development Company ranks #71 out of 949 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 7.5%.
Is Hydroelectricity Investment and Development Company's Beneish M-Score too high?
Hydroelectricity Investment and Development Company's current Beneish M-Score is -3.82. Based on the distribution chart, Hydroelectricity Investment and Development Company ranks #71 out of 949 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Hydroelectricity Investment and Development Company has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hydroelectricity Investment and Development Company's Beneish M-Score compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Hydroelectricity Investment and Development Company ranks #71 out of 949 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Hydroelectricity Investment and Development Company in the top 8% 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 an Asset Management company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Asset Management 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 Hydroelectricity Investment and Development Company and its competitors. Hydroelectricity Investment and Development Company's current Beneish M-Score is -3.82. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hydroelectricity Investment and Development Company stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hydroelectricity Investment and Development Company (XNEP:HIDCL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NPR296.17, compared to a current price of NPR250.00 — trading 15.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -3.82. Hydroelectricity Investment and Development Company's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Hydroelectricity Investment and Development Company (XNEP:HIDCL), the current Beneish M-Score is -3.82 as of Jul. 01, 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 Hydroelectricity Investment and Development Company (XNEP:HIDCL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hydroelectricity Investment and Development Company stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NPR250.00 is trading 15.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of NPR296.17. GuruFocus considers Hydroelectricity Investment and Development Company to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XNEP:HIDCL:

  • Beneish M-Score: -3.82
  • GF Value™: NPR296.17 vs. price of NPR250.00 (15.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 1 warning sign

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


Hydroelectricity Investment and Development Company Business Description

Address Nagarik Lagani Kosh Bhawan, 4th Floor, New Baneshwor, Kathmandu, NPL
Hydroelectricity Investment and Development Company Ltd mobilizes funds from domestic and international resource base to cater to the needs of investments in the middle to mega hydroelectricity generation, transmission, and distribution projects. The company operates and generates revenue within Nepal.
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