Bastas Baskent Cimentonayi ve Ticaret AS (IST:BASCM) Beneish M-Score: -2.78 (As of Jun. 24, 2026)


IST:BASCM Bastas Baskent Cimento Sanayi ve Ticaret AS IST:BASCM
58 GF Score
Price ₺14.35
GF Value ₺16.01
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Bastas Baskent Cimentonayi ve Ticaret AS Beneish M-Score?

Bastas Baskent Cimentonayi ve Ticaret AS IST:BASCM -0.97% 58 Beneish M-Score is -2.78 as of Jun. 24, 2026. GuruFocus rates IST:BASCM with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of ₺16.01 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 390 Building Materials companies, Bastas Baskent Cimentonayi ve Ticaret AS ranks better than 69.49% 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 -2.78 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

The historical rank and industry rank for Bastas Baskent Cimentonayi ve Ticaret AS's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

IST:BASCM' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.93   Med: -2.05   Max: 0.82
Current: -2.78

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Bastas Baskent Cimentonayi ve Ticaret AS was 0.82. The lowest was -2.93. And the median was -2.05.


Bastas Baskent Cimentonayi ve Ticaret AS Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Bastas Baskent Cimentonayi ve Ticaret 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.

Bastas Baskent Cimentonayi ve Ticaret AS Beneish M-Score Chart

Bastas Baskent Cimentonayi ve Ticaret 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 -1.79 0.82 -0.97 -2.30 -2.78

Bastas Baskent Cimentonayi ve Ticaret AS Semi-Annual Data
Dec08 Dec09 Dec10 Dec11 Dec12 Dec13 Dec14 Dec15 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 Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -1.79 0.82 -0.97 -2.30 -2.78

IST:BASCM vs CRH, VMC, MLM: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Building Materials subindustry, Bastas Baskent Cimentonayi ve Ticaret 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.


Bastas Baskent Cimentonayi ve Ticaret AS Beneish M-Score vs Building Materials Industry

For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Bastas Baskent Cimentonayi ve Ticaret AS's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Bastas Baskent Cimentonayi ve Ticaret AS's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Bastas Baskent Cimentonayi ve Ticaret 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 Bastas Baskent Cimentonayi ve Ticaret 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 * 1.1237+0.528 * 0.5585+0.404 * 0.9553+0.892 * 1.0213+0.115 * 0.9096
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9272+4.679 * -0.045921-0.327 * 0.8994
=-2.78

* 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 (Dec25) TTM:Last Year (Dec24) TTM:
Total Receivables was ₺2,572 Mil.
Revenue was ₺11,255 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₺1,770 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₺4,047 Mil.
Total Assets was ₺9,891 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₺5,507 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₺476 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₺267 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₺1,877 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₺9 Mil.
Net Income was ₺392 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₺0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was ₺846 Mil.
Total Receivables was ₺2,241 Mil.
Revenue was ₺11,020 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₺968 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₺3,430 Mil.
Total Assets was ₺9,660 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₺5,885 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₺460 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₺282 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₺2,006 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₺41 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)
=(2572.03 / 11254.603) / (2241.098 / 11019.819)
=0.228531 / 0.20337
=1.1237

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)
=(967.704 / 11019.819) / (1769.539 / 11254.603)
=0.087815 / 0.157228
=0.5585

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 - (4047.374 + 5507.051) / 9891.013) / (1 - (3430.082 + 5885.487) / 9659.671)
=0.03403 / 0.035623
=0.9553

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
=11254.603 / 11019.819
=1.0213

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))
=(459.526 / (459.526 + 5885.487)) / (476.411 / (476.411 + 5507.051))
=0.072423 / 0.079621
=0.9096

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)
=(267.123 / 11254.603) / (282.082 / 11019.819)
=0.023735 / 0.025598
=0.9272

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)
=((8.878 + 1876.659) / 9891.013) / ((41.087 + 2006.245) / 9659.671)
=0.190631 / 0.211946
=0.8994

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
=(392.045 - 0 - 846.25) / 9891.013
=-0.045921

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.

Bastas Baskent Cimentonayi ve Ticaret AS has a M-score of -2.78 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 -2.78 mean?
Bastas Baskent Cimentonayi ve Ticaret AS (IST:BASCM) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.78 as of Jun. 24, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Bastas Baskent Cimentonayi ve Ticaret AS and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Bastas Baskent Cimentonayi ve Ticaret AS ranks #119 out of 390 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 30.5%.
Is Bastas Baskent Cimentonayi ve Ticaret AS's Beneish M-Score too high?
Bastas Baskent Cimentonayi ve Ticaret AS's current Beneish M-Score is -2.78. Based on the distribution chart, Bastas Baskent Cimentonayi ve Ticaret AS ranks #119 out of 390 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Bastas Baskent Cimentonayi ve Ticaret AS has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bastas Baskent Cimentonayi ve Ticaret AS's Beneish M-Score compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Bastas Baskent Cimentonayi ve Ticaret AS ranks #119 out of 390 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Bastas Baskent Cimentonayi ve Ticaret AS in the upper 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 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 Bastas Baskent Cimentonayi ve Ticaret AS and its competitors. Bastas Baskent Cimentonayi ve Ticaret AS's current Beneish M-Score is -2.78. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bastas Baskent Cimentonayi ve Ticaret AS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bastas Baskent Cimentonayi ve Ticaret AS (IST:BASCM) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₺16.01, compared to a current price of ₺14.35 — trading 10.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.78. Bastas Baskent Cimentonayi ve Ticaret AS's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 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 Bastas Baskent Cimentonayi ve Ticaret AS (IST:BASCM), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.78 as of Jun. 24, 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 Bastas Baskent Cimentonayi ve Ticaret AS (IST:BASCM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bastas Baskent Cimentonayi ve Ticaret AS stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₺14.35 is trading 10.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₺16.01. GuruFocus considers Bastas Baskent Cimentonayi ve Ticaret AS to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for IST:BASCM:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.78
  • GF Value™: ₺16.01 vs. price of ₺14.35 (10.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 58/100 with 3 warning signs

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


Bastas Baskent Cimentonayi ve Ticaret AS Business Description

Address Ankara-Samsun Karayolu 35. Km. Elmadag, Ankara, TUR, 06780
Bastas Baskent Cimento Sanayi ve Ticaret AS is engaged in manufacturing building products. Its products include cement, Lime, ready-mix concrete, all kinds of pipe and stones, among others.
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