Shivam Cements (XNEP:SHIVM) Beneish M-Score: -2.93 (As of Jul. 23, 2026)

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XNEP:SHIVM Shivam Cements Ltd XNEP:SHIVM
88 GF Score
Price NPR656.00
GF Value NPR540.80
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Shivam Cements Beneish M-Score?

Shivam Cements XNEP:SHIVM -1.07% 88 Beneish M-Score is -2.93 as of Jul. 23, 2026. GuruFocus rates XNEP:SHIVM with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of NPR540.80 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 387 Building Materials companies, Shivam Cements ranks better than 81.65% 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 -2.93 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

XNEP:SHIVM' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.93   Med: -2.44   Max: -2.13
Current: -2.93

During the past 9 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Shivam Cements was -2.13. The lowest was -2.93. And the median was -2.44.


Shivam Cements Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Shivam Cements'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.

Shivam Cements Beneish M-Score Chart

Shivam Cements Annual Data
Trend Jul17 Jul18 Jul19 Jul20 Jul21 Jul22 Jul23 Jul24 Jul25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only -2.44 -2.42 -2.35 -2.68 -2.93

Shivam Cements Quarterly Data
Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
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XNEP:SHIVM vs CRH, VMC, MLM: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Building Materials subindustry, Shivam Cements'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.


Shivam Cements Beneish M-Score vs Building Materials Industry

For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Shivam Cements's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Shivam Cements 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 Shivam Cements 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 * 0.7676+0.528 * 0.6065+0.404 * 1.0035+0.892 * 1.0105+0.115 * 1.0566
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9536+4.679 * -0.021819-0.327 * 0.84
=-2.93

* 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 NPR1,011 Mil.
Revenue was NPR7,781 Mil.
Gross Profit was NPR1,720 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NPR4,540 Mil.
Total Assets was NPR14,651 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was NPR4,646 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was NPR144 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was NPR696 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NPR2,120 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NPR16 Mil.
Net Income was NPR1,399 Mil.
Gross Profit was NPR0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was NPR1,719 Mil.
Total Receivables was NPR1,303 Mil.
Revenue was NPR7,701 Mil.
Gross Profit was NPR1,033 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NPR4,257 Mil.
Total Assets was NPR13,518 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was NPR4,236 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was NPR139 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was NPR722 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NPR2,338 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NPR8 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)
=(1010.554 / 7781.135) / (1302.868 / 7700.572)
=0.129872 / 0.169191
=0.7676

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)
=(1032.72 / 7700.572) / (1720.455 / 7781.135)
=0.13411 / 0.221106
=0.6065

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 - (4540.007 + 4645.938) / 14651.454) / (1 - (4257.433 + 4235.895) / 13518.317)
=0.373035 / 0.371717
=1.0035

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
=7781.135 / 7700.572
=1.0105

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))
=(139.405 / (139.405 + 4235.895)) / (144.454 / (144.454 + 4645.938))
=0.031862 / 0.030155
=1.0566

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)
=(695.609 / 7781.135) / (721.917 / 7700.572)
=0.089397 / 0.093748
=0.9536

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)
=((15.966 + 2119.868) / 14651.454) / ((8.143 + 2337.801) / 13518.317)
=0.145776 / 0.173538
=0.84

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
=(1399.011 - 0 - 1718.692) / 14651.454
=-0.021819

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.

Shivam Cements has a M-score of -2.93 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 -2.93 mean?
Shivam Cements (XNEP:SHIVM) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.93 as of Jul. 23, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Shivam Cements and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Shivam Cements ranks #71 out of 387 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 18.3%.
Is Shivam Cements' Beneish M-Score too high?
Shivam Cements' current Beneish M-Score is -2.93. Based on the distribution chart, Shivam Cements ranks #71 out of 387 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Shivam Cements has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shivam Cements' Beneish M-Score compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Shivam Cements ranks #71 out of 387 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Shivam Cements in the top 18% 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 Building Materials company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Building Materials 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 Shivam Cements and its competitors. Shivam Cements's current Beneish M-Score is -2.93. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shivam Cements stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shivam Cements (XNEP:SHIVM) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NPR540.80, compared to a current price of NPR656.00 — trading 21.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.93. Shivam Cements' overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 4 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 Shivam Cements (XNEP:SHIVM), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.93 as of Jul. 23, 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 Shivam Cements (XNEP:SHIVM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shivam Cements stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NPR656.00 is trading 21.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of NPR540.80. GuruFocus considers Shivam Cements to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XNEP:SHIVM:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.93
  • GF Value™: NPR540.80 vs. price of NPR656.00 (21.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 88/100 with 4 warning signs

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


Shivam Cements Business Description

Address Siddhartha Insurance Bhawan, 2nd Floor, GPO Box 13478, Anamnagar, Kathmandu, NPL
Shivam Cements Ltd is a Nepal based company engaged in manufacturing of cement and clinker from its self owned limestone quarries. The main product of the company include the Ordinary Portland Cement. Its products include OPC cement 43 Grade and OPC cement 53 grade.
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