Sanima Middle Tamor Hydropower (XNEP:TAMOR) Beneish M-Score: -2.43 (As of Aug. 26, 2026)

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XNEP:TAMOR Sanima Middle Tamor Hydropower Ltd XNEP:TAMOR
49 GF Score
Price NPR480.00
GF Value NPR379.73
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Sanima Middle Tamor Hydropower Beneish M-Score?

Sanima Middle Tamor Hydropower XNEP:TAMOR -0.08% 49 Beneish M-Score is -2.43 as of Aug. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates XNEP:TAMOR with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of NPR379.73 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 398 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, Sanima Middle Tamor Hydropower ranks worse than 60.8% 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 -2.43 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

The historical rank and industry rank for Sanima Middle Tamor Hydropower's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

XNEP:TAMOR' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.43   Med: 57.85   Max: 118.13
Current: -2.43

During the past 4 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Sanima Middle Tamor Hydropower was 118.13. The lowest was -2.43. And the median was 57.85.


Sanima Middle Tamor Hydropower Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sanima Middle Tamor Hydropower'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.

Sanima Middle Tamor Hydropower Beneish M-Score Chart

Sanima Middle Tamor Hydropower Annual Data
Trend Jul22 Jul23 Jul24 Jul25
Beneish M-Score
0.00 0.00 118.13 -2.43

Sanima Middle Tamor Hydropower Quarterly Data
Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
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Sanima Middle Tamor Hydropower Beneish M-Score Competitor Comparison

For the Utilities - Renewable subindustry, Sanima Middle Tamor Hydropower'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.


Sanima Middle Tamor Hydropower Beneish M-Score vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry

For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Sanima Middle Tamor Hydropower's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Sanima Middle Tamor Hydropower's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Sanima Middle Tamor Hydropower 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 Sanima Middle Tamor Hydropower 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 * 1.9264+0.528 * 0.1424+0.404 * 0.9819+0.892 * 0.796+0.115 * 0.7249
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.734+4.679 * 0.001246-0.327 * 1.0208
=-2.43

* 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 NPR498 Mil.
Revenue was NPR2,634 Mil.
Gross Profit was NPR1,711 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NPR960 Mil.
Total Assets was NPR14,219 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was NPR72 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was NPR469 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was NPR15 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NPR1,098 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NPR9,293 Mil.
Net Income was NPR409 Mil.
Gross Profit was NPR0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was NPR392 Mil.
Total Receivables was NPR325 Mil.
Revenue was NPR3,309 Mil.
Gross Profit was NPR306 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NPR703 Mil.
Total Assets was NPR13,746 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was NPR59 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was NPR100 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was NPR11 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NPR849 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NPR8,991 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)
=(498.401 / 2634.079) / (325.005 / 3308.954)
=0.189213 / 0.09822
=1.9264

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)
=(306.072 / 3308.954) / (1711.289 / 2634.079)
=0.092498 / 0.649673
=0.1424

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 - (960.24 + 72.113) / 14219.179) / (1 - (703.078 + 59.366) / 13745.632)
=0.927397 / 0.944532
=0.9819

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
=2634.079 / 3308.954
=0.796

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))
=(100.356 / (100.356 + 59.366)) / (469.092 / (469.092 + 72.113))
=0.628317 / 0.866755
=0.7249

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)
=(14.873 / 2634.079) / (10.775 / 3308.954)
=0.005646 / 0.003256
=1.734

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)
=((9292.533 + 1097.874) / 14219.179) / ((8990.762 + 849.252) / 13745.632)
=0.730732 / 0.715865
=1.0208

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
=(409.345 - 0 - 391.621) / 14219.179
=0.001246

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.

Sanima Middle Tamor Hydropower has a M-score of -2.43 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 -2.43 mean?
Sanima Middle Tamor Hydropower (XNEP:TAMOR) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.43 as of Aug. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Sanima Middle Tamor Hydropower and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Sanima Middle Tamor Hydropower ranks #242 out of 398 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 60.8%.
Is Sanima Middle Tamor Hydropower's Beneish M-Score too high?
Sanima Middle Tamor Hydropower's current Beneish M-Score is -2.43. Based on the distribution chart, Sanima Middle Tamor Hydropower ranks #242 out of 398 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Sanima Middle Tamor Hydropower has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sanima Middle Tamor Hydropower's Beneish M-Score compare to competitors?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Sanima Middle Tamor Hydropower ranks #242 out of 398 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Sanima Middle Tamor Hydropower 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 an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Utilities - Independent Power Producers 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 Sanima Middle Tamor Hydropower and its competitors. Sanima Middle Tamor Hydropower's current Beneish M-Score is -2.43. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sanima Middle Tamor Hydropower stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sanima Middle Tamor Hydropower (XNEP:TAMOR) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NPR379.73, compared to a current price of NPR480.00 — trading 26.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.43. Sanima Middle Tamor Hydropower's overall GF Score™ is 49/100 with 3 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 Sanima Middle Tamor Hydropower (XNEP:TAMOR), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.43 as of Aug. 26, 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 Sanima Middle Tamor Hydropower (XNEP:TAMOR) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sanima Middle Tamor Hydropower stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NPR480.00 is trading 26.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of NPR379.73. GuruFocus considers Sanima Middle Tamor Hydropower to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XNEP:TAMOR:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.43
  • GF Value™: NPR379.73 vs. price of NPR480.00 (26.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 49/100 with 3 warning signs

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


Sanima Middle Tamor Hydropower Business Description

Address Kathmandu Metropolitan-4, P.O.Box: 19737, Dhumbarahi, Kathmandu, NPL
Sanima Middle Tamor Hydropower Ltd is a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) Company for the implementation and operation of the Sanima Middle Tamor Hydropower Project. The company is principally engaged in generating and selling hydroelectricity to the Nepal Electricity Authority. It currently operates the Middle Tamor Hydropower Project (MTHP), which is a run-of-river (RoR) project with an installed capacity of 73 MW. The headworks of the project are located in Phungling Municipality and Phaktanglung Rural Municipality and the Powerhouse (PH) is located in Mikwa Khola Rural Municipality at the right bank of the Tamor River in Taplejung district.
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