Kafein Yazilim Hizmetleri Ticaret AS (IST:KFEIN) Beneish M-Score: -2.05 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


IST:KFEIN Kafein Yazilim Hizmetleri Ticaret AS IST:KFEIN
82 GF Score
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GF Value ₺46.26
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What is Kafein Yazilim Hizmetleri Ticaret AS Beneish M-Score?

Kafein Yazilim Hizmetleri Ticaret AS IST:KFEIN -2.15% 82 Beneish M-Score is -2.05 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates IST:KFEIN with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of ₺46.26 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,633 Software companies, Kafein Yazilim Hizmetleri Ticaret AS ranks worse than 74.55% 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 -2.05 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

The historical rank and industry rank for Kafein Yazilim Hizmetleri Ticaret AS's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

IST:KFEIN' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.19   Med: -2.23   Max: 7.17
Current: -2.05

During the past 12 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Kafein Yazilim Hizmetleri Ticaret AS was 7.17. The lowest was -4.19. And the median was -2.23.


Kafein Yazilim Hizmetleri Ticaret AS Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kafein Yazilim Hizmetleri 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.

Kafein Yazilim Hizmetleri Ticaret AS Beneish M-Score Chart

Kafein Yazilim Hizmetleri 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 -2.50 -1.50 -2.54 -1.00 -2.21

Kafein Yazilim Hizmetleri Ticaret 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 -0.69 -1.04 -2.25 -2.21 -2.05

IST:KFEIN vs CRM, SHOP, UBER: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, Kafein Yazilim Hizmetleri 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.


Kafein Yazilim Hizmetleri Ticaret AS Beneish M-Score vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Kafein Yazilim Hizmetleri Ticaret AS's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Kafein Yazilim Hizmetleri Ticaret AS's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Kafein Yazilim Hizmetleri 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 Kafein Yazilim Hizmetleri 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 * 0.9415+0.528 * 1.26+0.404 * 1.1064+0.892 * 1.0921+0.115 * 2.959
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.0533+4.679 * -0.01552-0.327 * 0.774
=-2.05

* 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 ₺650 Mil.
Revenue was 797.538 + 1045.366 + 799.889 + 354.714 = ₺2,998 Mil.
Gross Profit was 144.208 + 228.523 + 120.411 + 42.568 = ₺536 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₺988 Mil.
Total Assets was ₺1,977 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₺293 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₺59 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₺126 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₺459 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₺5 Mil.
Net Income was -31.734 + 102.148 + 10.844 + -28.832 = ₺52 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = ₺0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was -19.109 + 147.073 + 27.728 + -72.576 = ₺83 Mil.
Total Receivables was ₺632 Mil.
Revenue was 644.3 + 1027.236 + 603.441 + 469.85 = ₺2,745 Mil.
Gross Profit was 128.171 + 278.047 + 129.576 + 82.323 = ₺618 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₺950 Mil.
Total Assets was ₺1,575 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₺124 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₺123 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₺110 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₺476 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₺2 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)
=(649.698 / 2997.507) / (631.881 / 2744.827)
=0.216746 / 0.230208
=0.9415

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)
=(618.117 / 2744.827) / (535.71 / 2997.507)
=0.225193 / 0.178719
=1.26

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 - (988.418 + 292.676) / 1977.497) / (1 - (949.949 + 123.607) / 1574.836)
=0.352164 / 0.318306
=1.1064

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
=2997.507 / 2744.827
=1.0921

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))
=(122.883 / (122.883 + 123.607)) / (59.3 / (59.3 + 292.676))
=0.498531 / 0.168477
=2.959

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)
=(126.378 / 2997.507) / (109.87 / 2744.827)
=0.042161 / 0.040028
=1.0533

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)
=((5.372 + 458.936) / 1977.497) / ((1.6 + 476.123) / 1574.836)
=0.234796 / 0.303348
=0.774

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
=(52.426 - 0 - 83.116) / 1977.497
=-0.01552

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.

Kafein Yazilim Hizmetleri Ticaret AS has a M-score of -2.05 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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What does a Beneish M-Score of -2.05 mean?
Kafein Yazilim Hizmetleri Ticaret AS (IST:KFEIN) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.05 as of Jun. 25, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Kafein Yazilim Hizmetleri Ticaret AS and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Kafein Yazilim Hizmetleri Ticaret AS ranks #1963 out of 2633 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 74.6%.
Is Kafein Yazilim Hizmetleri Ticaret AS's Beneish M-Score too high?
Kafein Yazilim Hizmetleri Ticaret AS's current Beneish M-Score is -2.05. Based on the distribution chart, Kafein Yazilim Hizmetleri Ticaret AS ranks #1963 out of 2633 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Kafein Yazilim Hizmetleri Ticaret AS has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kafein Yazilim Hizmetleri Ticaret AS's Beneish M-Score compare to CRM and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Kafein Yazilim Hizmetleri Ticaret AS ranks #1963 out of 2633 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Kafein Yazilim Hizmetleri Ticaret 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 Software company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Software 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 Kafein Yazilim Hizmetleri Ticaret AS and its competitors. Kafein Yazilim Hizmetleri Ticaret AS's current Beneish M-Score is -2.05. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kafein Yazilim Hizmetleri Ticaret AS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kafein Yazilim Hizmetleri Ticaret AS (IST:KFEIN) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₺46.26, compared to a current price of ₺10.03 — trading 78.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.05. Kafein Yazilim Hizmetleri Ticaret AS's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 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 Kafein Yazilim Hizmetleri Ticaret AS (IST:KFEIN), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.05 as of Jun. 25, 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 Kafein Yazilim Hizmetleri Ticaret AS (IST:KFEIN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kafein Yazilim Hizmetleri Ticaret AS stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₺10.03 is trading 78.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₺46.26. GuruFocus considers Kafein Yazilim Hizmetleri Ticaret AS to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for IST:KFEIN:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.05
  • GF Value™: ₺46.26 vs. price of ₺10.03 (78.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 5 warning signs

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


Kafein Yazilim Hizmetleri Ticaret AS Business Description

Address ITU Technology Development Zone, Davutpaşa Campus, Çifte Havuzlar Mah. Old London Asfaltı Cad, C1 Block No: 403 Esenler, Istanbul, TUR
Kafein Yazilim Hizmetleri Ticaret AS is engaged in developing software solutions, The company's services include application development, test automation services, project management, turnkey software solutions, consulting, managed services, outsourcing services as well as data analysis, data mining and data archiving services.
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