Iskenderun Demir ve Celik AS (IST:ISDMR) Beneish M-Score: -1.80 (As of Jul. 13, 2026)


IST:ISDMR Iskenderun Demir ve Celik AS IST:ISDMR
86 GF Score
Price ₺56.25
GF Value ₺47.06
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Iskenderun Demir ve Celik AS Beneish M-Score?

Iskenderun Demir ve Celik AS IST:ISDMR +4.17% 86 Beneish M-Score is -1.80 as of Jul. 13, 2026. GuruFocus rates IST:ISDMR with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of ₺47.06 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 587 Steel companies, Iskenderun Demir ve Celik AS ranks worse than 79.73% 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 -1.8 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

The historical rank and industry rank for Iskenderun Demir ve Celik AS's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

IST:ISDMR' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.02   Med: -1.95   Max: 60.79
Current: -1.8

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Iskenderun Demir ve Celik AS was 60.79. The lowest was -3.02. And the median was -1.95.


Iskenderun Demir ve Celik AS Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Iskenderun Demir ve Celik 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.

Iskenderun Demir ve Celik AS Beneish M-Score Chart

Iskenderun Demir ve Celik 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 -2.10 -1.12 -1.28 -2.66 1.49

Iskenderun Demir ve Celik AS 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 -2.93 -2.85 -3.02 1.49 -1.80

IST:ISDMR vs NUE, STLD, RS: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, Iskenderun Demir ve Celik 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.


Iskenderun Demir ve Celik AS Beneish M-Score vs Steel Industry

For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Iskenderun Demir ve Celik AS's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Iskenderun Demir ve Celik AS's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Iskenderun Demir ve Celik 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 Iskenderun Demir ve Celik 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 * 0.9164+0.528 * 0.813+0.404 * 0.4543+0.892 * 1.1259+0.115 * 8.5175
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.0729+4.679 * 0.039934-0.327 * 1.2346
=-1.80

* 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 ₺8,218 Mil.
Revenue was 31667.568 + 31804.027 + 33498.767 + 28746.148 = ₺125,717 Mil.
Gross Profit was 2665.922 + 3688.934 + 2514.045 + 2728.679 = ₺11,598 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₺103,966 Mil.
Total Assets was ₺244,030 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₺135,171 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₺586 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₺2,631 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₺57,445 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₺30,765 Mil.
Net Income was 1502.626 + 1481.513 + 1589.556 + 2013.804 = ₺6,587 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = ₺0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 4575.363 + -29354.756 + 9966.294 + 11655.59 = ₺-3,158 Mil.
Total Receivables was ₺7,965 Mil.
Revenue was 26906.457 + 30514.595 + 26146.563 + 28093.85 = ₺111,661 Mil.
Gross Profit was 1868.729 + 2456.712 + 1682.833 + 2366.025 = ₺8,374 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₺74,824 Mil.
Total Assets was ₺192,918 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₺109,581 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₺4,181 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₺2,178 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₺29,098 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₺27,387 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)
=(8217.72 / 125716.51) / (7965.246 / 111661.465)
=0.065367 / 0.071334
=0.9164

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)
=(8374.299 / 111661.465) / (11597.58 / 125716.51)
=0.074997 / 0.092252
=0.813

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 - (103966.217 + 135171.377) / 244029.799) / (1 - (74824.044 + 109581.452) / 192918.251)
=0.020048 / 0.044126
=0.4543

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
=125716.51 / 111661.465
=1.1259

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))
=(4181.063 / (4181.063 + 109581.452)) / (585.842 / (585.842 + 135171.377))
=0.036753 / 0.004315
=8.5175

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)
=(2631.46 / 125716.51) / (2178.476 / 111661.465)
=0.020932 / 0.01951
=1.0729

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)
=((30764.934 + 57445.399) / 244029.799) / ((27387.292 + 29098.164) / 192918.251)
=0.361474 / 0.292795
=1.2346

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
=(6587.499 - 0 - -3157.509) / 244029.799
=0.039934

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.

Iskenderun Demir ve Celik AS has a M-score of -1.80 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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What does a Beneish M-Score of -1.80 mean?
Iskenderun Demir ve Celik AS (IST:ISDMR) has a Beneish M-Score of -1.80 as of Jul. 13, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Iskenderun Demir ve Celik AS and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Iskenderun Demir ve Celik AS ranks #468 out of 587 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 79.7%.
Is Iskenderun Demir ve Celik AS's Beneish M-Score too high?
Iskenderun Demir ve Celik AS's current Beneish M-Score is -1.80. Based on the distribution chart, Iskenderun Demir ve Celik AS ranks #468 out of 587 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Iskenderun Demir ve Celik AS has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Iskenderun Demir ve Celik AS's Beneish M-Score compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Iskenderun Demir ve Celik AS ranks #468 out of 587 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Iskenderun Demir ve Celik 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 Steel company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Steel 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 Iskenderun Demir ve Celik AS and its competitors. Iskenderun Demir ve Celik AS's current Beneish M-Score is -1.80. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Iskenderun Demir ve Celik AS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Iskenderun Demir ve Celik AS (IST:ISDMR) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₺47.06, compared to a current price of ₺56.25 — trading 19.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -1.80. Iskenderun Demir ve Celik AS's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 6 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 Iskenderun Demir ve Celik AS (IST:ISDMR), the current Beneish M-Score is -1.80 as of Jul. 13, 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 Iskenderun Demir ve Celik AS (IST:ISDMR) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Iskenderun Demir ve Celik AS stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₺56.25 is trading 19.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₺47.06. GuruFocus considers Iskenderun Demir ve Celik AS to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for IST:ISDMR:

  • Beneish M-Score: -1.80
  • GF Value™: ₺47.06 vs. price of ₺56.25 (19.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 86/100 with 6 warning signs

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


Iskenderun Demir ve Celik AS Business Description

Address Karayilan Mahallesi, Payas, Sehit Yuzbasi Ali Oquz Bulvari No:1, Hatay, Iskenderun, TUR, 31319
Iskenderun Demir ve Celik AS is engaged in the production and sale of iron products, flat and long steel products, and their by-products. The company's main products are billet, slab, coil, plate, and wire rod and by-products are coke, benzol, ammonium sulfate, and slag.
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