Cates Elektrik Uretim AS (IST:CATES) Beneish M-Score: 2.68 (As of Jun. 28, 2026)


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What is Cates Elektrik Uretim AS Beneish M-Score?

Cates Elektrik Uretim AS IST:CATES -1.05% 48 Beneish M-Score is 2.68 as of Jun. 28, 2026. GuruFocus rates IST:CATES with a GF Score™ of 48/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 390 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, Cates Elektrik Uretim AS ranks worse than 95.13% 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 2.68 higher than -1.78, which implies that the company might have manipulated its financial results.

The historical rank and industry rank for Cates Elektrik Uretim AS's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

IST:CATES' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.26   Med: -1.63   Max: 2.68
Current: 2.68

During the past 6 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Cates Elektrik Uretim AS was 2.68. The lowest was -4.26. And the median was -1.63.


Cates Elektrik Uretim AS Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Cates Elektrik Uretim 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.

Cates Elektrik Uretim AS Beneish M-Score Chart

Cates Elektrik Uretim AS Annual Data
Trend Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.00 0.00 0.00 -3.64 -1.83

Cates Elektrik Uretim AS Quarterly Data
Dec20 Dec21 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 -4.26 0.16 -3.95 -1.83 2.68

IST:CATES vs CEG, VST, NRG: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers subindustry, Cates Elektrik Uretim 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.


Cates Elektrik Uretim AS Beneish M-Score vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry

For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Cates Elektrik Uretim AS's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Cates Elektrik Uretim AS's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Cates Elektrik Uretim 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 Cates Elektrik Uretim 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 * 1.7224+0.528 * 9.0406+0.404 * 0.8157+0.892 * 1.1148+0.115 * 1.8067
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9404+4.679 * 0.049401-0.327 * 1.3499
=2.68

* 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 ₺1,758 Mil.
Revenue was 2860.976 + 1878.554 + 1815.611 + 1262.515 = ₺7,818 Mil.
Gross Profit was -423.054 + 128.088 + 358.661 + 26.276 = ₺90 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₺3,242 Mil.
Total Assets was ₺16,159 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₺12,245 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₺942 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₺447 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₺762 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₺90 Mil.
Net Income was -782.673 + 1852.379 + 185.116 + 49.781 = ₺1,305 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = ₺0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was -247.885 + 283.526 + 785.671 + -314.979 = ₺506 Mil.
Total Receivables was ₺916 Mil.
Revenue was 1663.187 + 1876.348 + 2199.758 + 1273.174 = ₺7,012 Mil.
Gross Profit was 136.951 + 181.548 + 547.3 + -136.168 = ₺730 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₺1,959 Mil.
Total Assets was ₺10,245 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₺7,764 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₺1,151 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₺426 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₺340 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₺60 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)
=(1758.334 / 7817.656) / (915.736 / 7012.467)
=0.224918 / 0.130587
=1.7224

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)
=(729.631 / 7012.467) / (89.971 / 7817.656)
=0.104048 / 0.011509
=9.0406

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 - (3241.509 + 12245.12) / 16158.886) / (1 - (1958.828 + 7763.932) / 10245.268)
=0.041603 / 0.051
=0.8157

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
=7817.656 / 7012.467
=1.1148

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))
=(1150.774 / (1150.774 + 7763.932)) / (942.206 / (942.206 + 12245.12))
=0.129087 / 0.071448
=1.8067

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)
=(446.595 / 7817.656) / (425.985 / 7012.467)
=0.057126 / 0.060747
=0.9404

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)
=((89.934 + 761.616) / 16158.886) / ((60.054 + 339.915) / 10245.268)
=0.052699 / 0.039039
=1.3499

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
=(1304.603 - 0 - 506.333) / 16158.886
=0.049401

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.

Cates Elektrik Uretim AS has a M-score of 2.68 signals that the company is likely to be a manipulator.

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What does a Beneish M-Score of 2.68 mean?
Cates Elektrik Uretim AS (IST:CATES) has a Beneish M-Score of 2.68 as of Jun. 28, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Cates Elektrik Uretim AS and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Cates Elektrik Uretim AS ranks #371 out of 390 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 95.1%.
Is Cates Elektrik Uretim AS's Beneish M-Score too high?
Cates Elektrik Uretim AS's current Beneish M-Score is 2.68. Based on the distribution chart, Cates Elektrik Uretim AS ranks #371 out of 390 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Cates Elektrik Uretim AS has a GF Score™ of 48/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cates Elektrik Uretim AS's Beneish M-Score compare to CEG and VST?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Cates Elektrik Uretim AS ranks #371 out of 390 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Cates Elektrik Uretim 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 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 Cates Elektrik Uretim AS and its competitors. Cates Elektrik Uretim AS's current Beneish M-Score is 2.68. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cates Elektrik Uretim AS stock overvalued right now?
Cates Elektrik Uretim AS (IST:CATES) has a current Beneish M-Score of 2.68. The current Beneish M-Score is 2.68. Cates Elektrik Uretim AS's overall GF Score™ is 48/100 with 2 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 Cates Elektrik Uretim AS (IST:CATES), the current Beneish M-Score is 2.68 as of Jun. 28, 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.

Cates Elektrik Uretim AS Business Description

Address Sahinler Mahallesi, Sahinler Cluster Houses, Yatagan Thermal Power Plant Site No: 259/1, Mugla, TUR
Cates Elektrik Uretim AS is a company whose main activity is to produce electrical energy and sell the produced electrical energy. It also operates the coal-based Power Plant located in the Catalagzi town of Zonguldak.
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