Akdeniz Yatirim Holding AS (IST:AKYHO) Beneish M-Score: -0.54 (As of Jul. 15, 2026)

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IST:AKYHO Akdeniz Yatirim Holding AS IST:AKYHO
45 GF Score
Price ₺2.46
GF Value ₺2.39
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Akdeniz Yatirim Holding AS Beneish M-Score?

Akdeniz Yatirim Holding AS IST:AKYHO -0.81% 45 Beneish M-Score is -0.54 as of Jul. 15, 2026. GuruFocus rates IST:AKYHO with a GF Score™ of 45/100 and a GF Value™ of ₺2.39 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,020 Business Services companies, Akdeniz Yatirim Holding AS ranks worse than 93.63% 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.

Warning Sign:

Beneish M-Score -0.54 higher than -1.78, which implies that the company might have manipulated its financial results.

The historical rank and industry rank for Akdeniz Yatirim Holding AS's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

IST:AKYHO' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -7.4   Med: -1.23   Max: 9.05
Current: -0.54

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Akdeniz Yatirim Holding AS was 9.05. The lowest was -7.40. And the median was -1.23.


Akdeniz Yatirim Holding AS Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Akdeniz Yatirim Holding AS'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.

Akdeniz Yatirim Holding AS Beneish M-Score Chart

Akdeniz Yatirim Holding AS 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 -0.75 8.39 0.66 -1.93 9.05

Akdeniz Yatirim Holding AS Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 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 -1.93 0.04 0.18 9.05 -0.54

IST:AKYHO vs ALLE, MSA, ADT: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Security & Protection Services subindustry, Akdeniz Yatirim Holding AS'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.


Akdeniz Yatirim Holding AS Beneish M-Score vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Akdeniz Yatirim Holding AS's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Akdeniz Yatirim Holding AS's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Akdeniz Yatirim Holding AS 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 Akdeniz Yatirim Holding AS 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 * 1.0818+0.528 * 4.904+0.404 * 1.0587+0.892 * 0.6612+0.115 * 1.2446
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.062+4.679 * -0.016234-0.327 * 0.5742
=-0.54

* 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 (Dec24) TTM:
Total Receivables was ₺59.33 Mil.
Revenue was 25.661 + 0 + 34.358 + 48.694 = ₺108.71 Mil.
Gross Profit was -4.716 + 0 + 3.754 + 3.07 = ₺2.11 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₺171.94 Mil.
Total Assets was ₺858.88 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₺424.20 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₺32.29 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₺14.25 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₺56.03 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₺0.53 Mil.
Net Income was -21.958 + 0 + 42.18 + -44.47 = ₺-24.25 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = ₺0.00 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was -10.518 + 0 + 49.322 + -49.109 = ₺-10.31 Mil.
Total Receivables was ₺82.96 Mil.
Revenue was 44.03 + 49.082 + 29.352 + 41.964 = ₺164.43 Mil.
Gross Profit was -6.384 + 6.515 + 8.625 + 6.88 = ₺15.64 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₺271.72 Mil.
Total Assets was ₺879.15 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₺353.39 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₺34.11 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₺20.29 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₺96.28 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₺4.56 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)
=(59.334 / 108.713) / (82.958 / 164.428)
=0.545786 / 0.504525
=1.0818

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)
=(15.636 / 164.428) / (2.108 / 108.713)
=0.095093 / 0.019391
=4.904

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 - (171.941 + 424.201) / 858.884) / (1 - (271.721 + 353.389) / 879.153)
=0.305911 / 0.288963
=1.0587

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
=108.713 / 164.428
=0.6612

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))
=(34.11 / (34.11 + 353.389)) / (32.285 / (32.285 + 424.201))
=0.088026 / 0.070725
=1.2446

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)
=(14.245 / 108.713) / (20.287 / 164.428)
=0.131033 / 0.123379
=1.062

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)
=((0.533 + 56.031) / 858.884) / ((4.561 + 96.277) / 879.153)
=0.065858 / 0.114699
=0.5742

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
=(-24.248 - 0 - -10.305) / 858.884
=-0.016234

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.

Akdeniz Yatirim Holding AS has a M-score of -0.54 signals that the company is likely to be a manipulator.

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What does a Beneish M-Score of -0.54 mean?
Akdeniz Yatirim Holding AS (IST:AKYHO) has a Beneish M-Score of -0.54 as of Jul. 15, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Akdeniz Yatirim Holding AS and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Akdeniz Yatirim Holding AS ranks #955 out of 1020 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 93.6%.
Is Akdeniz Yatirim Holding AS's Beneish M-Score too high?
Akdeniz Yatirim Holding AS's current Beneish M-Score is -0.54. Based on the distribution chart, Akdeniz Yatirim Holding AS ranks #955 out of 1020 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Akdeniz Yatirim Holding AS has a GF Score™ of 45/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Akdeniz Yatirim Holding AS's Beneish M-Score compare to ALLE and MSA?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Akdeniz Yatirim Holding AS ranks #955 out of 1020 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Akdeniz Yatirim Holding AS 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 Business Services company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Business Services 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 Akdeniz Yatirim Holding AS and its competitors. Akdeniz Yatirim Holding AS's current Beneish M-Score is -0.54. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Akdeniz Yatirim Holding AS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Akdeniz Yatirim Holding AS (IST:AKYHO) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₺2.39, compared to a current price of ₺2.46 — trading 2.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -0.54. Akdeniz Yatirim Holding AS's overall GF Score™ is 45/100 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 Akdeniz Yatirim Holding AS (IST:AKYHO), the current Beneish M-Score is -0.54 as of Jul. 15, 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 Akdeniz Yatirim Holding AS (IST:AKYHO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Akdeniz Yatirim Holding AS stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₺2.46 is trading 2.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₺2.39. GuruFocus considers Akdeniz Yatirim Holding AS to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for IST:AKYHO:

  • Beneish M-Score: -0.54
  • GF Value™: ₺2.39 vs. price of ₺2.46 (2.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 45/100 with 3 warning signs

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


Akdeniz Yatirim Holding AS Business Description

Address Mahmutbey Mahallesi Tasocagi yolu, Cad. Balance Gunesli No: 19/6, D: 16, Bagcilar, Istanbull, TUR, 34218
Akdeniz Yatirim Holding AS, formerly Akdeniz Guvenlik Hizmetleri A.S. is engaged in the provision of security services. The company provides 24-hour security services for public institutions and organizations, a number of workplaces, housing, facilities, and plazas, among others.
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