Aciselsan Acipayam Seluloznayi ve Ticaret A S (IST:ACSEL) Beneish M-Score: -3.05 (As of Jul. 06, 2026)


IST:ACSEL Aciselsan Acipayam Seluloz Sanayi ve Ticaret A S IST:ACSEL
57 GF Score
Price ₺143.00
GF Value ₺113.51
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Aciselsan Acipayam Seluloznayi ve Ticaret A S Beneish M-Score?

Aciselsan Acipayam Seluloznayi ve Ticaret A S IST:ACSEL +1.35% 57 Beneish M-Score is -3.05 as of Jul. 06, 2026. GuruFocus rates IST:ACSEL with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of ₺113.51 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,524 Chemicals companies, Aciselsan Acipayam Seluloznayi ve Ticaret A S ranks better than 87.01% 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 -3.05 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

The historical rank and industry rank for Aciselsan Acipayam Seluloznayi ve Ticaret A S's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

IST:ACSEL' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.36   Med: -1.59   Max: 462.35
Current: -3.05

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Aciselsan Acipayam Seluloznayi ve Ticaret A S was 462.35. The lowest was -4.36. And the median was -1.59.


Aciselsan Acipayam Seluloznayi ve Ticaret A S Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Aciselsan Acipayam Seluloznayi ve Ticaret A S'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.

Aciselsan Acipayam Seluloznayi ve Ticaret A S Beneish M-Score Chart

Aciselsan Acipayam Seluloznayi ve Ticaret A S Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -0.31 2.74 -2.25 -1.37 -3.26

Aciselsan Acipayam Seluloznayi ve Ticaret A S 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 462.35 -3.08 -4.36 -3.26 -3.05

IST:ACSEL vs DOW: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Chemicals subindustry, Aciselsan Acipayam Seluloznayi ve Ticaret A S'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.


Aciselsan Acipayam Seluloznayi ve Ticaret A S Beneish M-Score vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Aciselsan Acipayam Seluloznayi ve Ticaret A S's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Aciselsan Acipayam Seluloznayi ve Ticaret A S's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Aciselsan Acipayam Seluloznayi ve Ticaret A S 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 Aciselsan Acipayam Seluloznayi ve Ticaret A S 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 * 1.5976+0.528 * 0.0017+0.404 * 1.0461+0.892 * 0.9752+0.115 * 1.0589
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.0034+4.679 * -0.135867-0.327 * 0.8738
=-3.05

* 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 ₺169.2 Mil.
Revenue was 209.378 + 211.749 + 216.188 + 140.648 = ₺778.0 Mil.
Gross Profit was 26.123 + 39.429 + 3.873 + 6.145 = ₺75.6 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₺294.3 Mil.
Total Assets was ₺1,007.5 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₺496.2 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₺39.9 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₺17.0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₺250.9 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₺47.9 Mil.
Net Income was 5.815 + -1.614 + -6.711 + -26.532 = ₺-29.0 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = ₺0.0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 22.507 + 65.922 + 14.002 + 5.418 = ₺107.8 Mil.
Total Receivables was ₺108.6 Mil.
Revenue was 136.596 + 255.666 + 213.499 + 191.973 = ₺797.7 Mil.
Gross Profit was -19.786 + 70.354 + -14.261 + -36.174 = ₺0.1 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₺245.4 Mil.
Total Assets was ₺805.3 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₺394.1 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₺33.7 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₺17.4 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₺173.8 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₺99.4 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)
=(169.186 / 777.963) / (108.59 / 797.734)
=0.217473 / 0.136123
=1.5976

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)
=(0.133 / 797.734) / (75.57 / 777.963)
=0.000167 / 0.097138
=0.0017

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 - (294.281 + 496.155) / 1007.537) / (1 - (245.378 + 394.061) / 805.328)
=0.215477 / 0.205989
=1.0461

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
=777.963 / 797.734
=0.9752

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))
=(33.735 / (33.735 + 394.061)) / (39.924 / (39.924 + 496.155))
=0.078858 / 0.074474
=1.0589

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)
=(17.004 / 777.963) / (17.378 / 797.734)
=0.021857 / 0.021784
=1.0034

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)
=((47.872 + 250.86) / 1007.537) / ((99.408 + 173.843) / 805.328)
=0.296497 / 0.339304
=0.8738

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
=(-29.042 - 0 - 107.849) / 1007.537
=-0.135867

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.

Aciselsan Acipayam Seluloznayi ve Ticaret A S has a M-score of -3.05 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 -3.05 mean?
Aciselsan Acipayam Seluloznayi ve Ticaret A S (IST:ACSEL) has a Beneish M-Score of -3.05 as of Jul. 06, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Aciselsan Acipayam Seluloznayi ve Ticaret A S and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Aciselsan Acipayam Seluloznayi ve Ticaret A S ranks #198 out of 1524 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 13%.
Is Aciselsan Acipayam Seluloznayi ve Ticaret A S's Beneish M-Score too high?
Aciselsan Acipayam Seluloznayi ve Ticaret A S's current Beneish M-Score is -3.05. Based on the distribution chart, Aciselsan Acipayam Seluloznayi ve Ticaret A S ranks #198 out of 1524 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Aciselsan Acipayam Seluloznayi ve Ticaret A S has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Aciselsan Acipayam Seluloznayi ve Ticaret A S's Beneish M-Score compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Aciselsan Acipayam Seluloznayi ve Ticaret A S ranks #198 out of 1524 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Aciselsan Acipayam Seluloznayi ve Ticaret A S in the top 13% 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 Chemicals company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Chemicals 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 Aciselsan Acipayam Seluloznayi ve Ticaret A S and its competitors. Aciselsan Acipayam Seluloznayi ve Ticaret A S's current Beneish M-Score is -3.05. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Aciselsan Acipayam Seluloznayi ve Ticaret A S stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aciselsan Acipayam Seluloznayi ve Ticaret A S (IST:ACSEL) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₺113.51, compared to a current price of ₺143.00 — trading 26% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -3.05. Aciselsan Acipayam Seluloznayi ve Ticaret A S's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 5 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 Aciselsan Acipayam Seluloznayi ve Ticaret A S (IST:ACSEL), the current Beneish M-Score is -3.05 as of Jul. 06, 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 Aciselsan Acipayam Seluloznayi ve Ticaret A S (IST:ACSEL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aciselsan Acipayam Seluloznayi ve Ticaret A S stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₺143.00 is trading 26% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₺113.51. GuruFocus considers Aciselsan Acipayam Seluloznayi ve Ticaret A S to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for IST:ACSEL:

  • Beneish M-Score: -3.05
  • GF Value™: ₺113.51 vs. price of ₺143.00 (26% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 57/100 with 5 warning signs

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


Aciselsan Acipayam Seluloznayi ve Ticaret A S Business Description

Address Lower District Aciselsan Street No:25, Acipayam, Denizli, TUR, 20800
Aciselsan Acipayam Seluloz Sanayi ve Ticaret A S is engaged in the production of carboxymethyl cellulose in Turkey. Its products are used in a wide range of areas such as detergent, paint, wallpaper glue, paper and paperboard, textiles, oil drilling muds, ceramics, foodstuffs, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical industries.
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