Kordsa Teknik Tekstil AS (IST:KORDS) Beneish M-Score: -3.14 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


IST:KORDS Kordsa Teknik Tekstil AS IST:KORDS
73 GF Score
Price ₺73.00
GF Value ₺88.31
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Kordsa Teknik Tekstil AS Beneish M-Score?

Kordsa Teknik Tekstil AS IST:KORDS +0.34% 73 Beneish M-Score is -3.14 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates IST:KORDS with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of ₺88.31 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,003 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Kordsa Teknik Tekstil AS ranks better than 86.34% 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 -3.14 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

The historical rank and industry rank for Kordsa Teknik Tekstil AS's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

IST:KORDS' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.21   Med: -2.28   Max: -0.84
Current: -3.14

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Kordsa Teknik Tekstil AS was -0.84. The lowest was -3.21. And the median was -2.28.


Kordsa Teknik Tekstil AS Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kordsa Teknik Tekstil 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.

Kordsa Teknik Tekstil AS Beneish M-Score Chart

Kordsa Teknik Tekstil 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 -1.45 -1.46 -2.51 -2.59 -3.21

Kordsa Teknik Tekstil 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 -2.78 -2.93 -3.00 -3.21 -3.14

Kordsa Teknik Tekstil AS Beneish M-Score Competitor Comparison

For the Textile Manufacturing subindustry, Kordsa Teknik Tekstil 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.


Kordsa Teknik Tekstil AS Beneish M-Score vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry

For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Kordsa Teknik Tekstil AS's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Kordsa Teknik Tekstil AS's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Kordsa Teknik Tekstil 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 Kordsa Teknik Tekstil 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 * 0.9666+0.528 * 0.9116+0.404 * 1.0778+0.892 * 1.0294+0.115 * 0.8621
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.1276+4.679 * -0.125668-0.327 * 1.0545
=-3.14

* 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 ₺6,144 Mil.
Revenue was 8755.794 + 7546.484 + 8037.293 + 7611.897 = ₺31,951 Mil.
Gross Profit was 1368.926 + 705.875 + 1160.235 + 1060.666 = ₺4,296 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₺21,657 Mil.
Total Assets was ₺51,996 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₺13,838 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₺1,842 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₺4,175 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₺17,950 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₺11,460 Mil.
Net Income was 33.032 + -632.443 + -398.157 + -122.066 = ₺-1,120 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = ₺0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 971.034 + 1638.636 + 1742.773 + 1062.086 = ₺5,415 Mil.
Total Receivables was ₺6,175 Mil.
Revenue was 7846.867 + 7743.244 + 7864.606 + 7585.569 = ₺31,040 Mil.
Gross Profit was 1093.871 + 574.18 + 1087.517 + 1048.579 = ₺3,804 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₺19,764 Mil.
Total Assets was ₺46,609 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₺13,121 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₺1,479 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₺3,597 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₺21,233 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₺3,767 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)
=(6144.423 / 31951.468) / (6175.391 / 31040.286)
=0.192305 / 0.198948
=0.9666

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)
=(3804.147 / 31040.286) / (4295.702 / 31951.468)
=0.122555 / 0.134445
=0.9116

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 - (21656.665 + 13838.006) / 51995.524) / (1 - (19764.223 + 13121.134) / 46609.007)
=0.317351 / 0.294442
=1.0778

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
=31951.468 / 31040.286
=1.0294

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))
=(1478.938 / (1478.938 + 13121.134)) / (1842.47 / (1842.47 + 13838.006))
=0.101297 / 0.117501
=0.8621

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)
=(4175.265 / 31951.468) / (3597.047 / 31040.286)
=0.130675 / 0.115883
=1.1276

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)
=((11459.739 + 17949.897) / 51995.524) / ((3767.174 + 21232.859) / 46609.007)
=0.565619 / 0.536378
=1.0545

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
=(-1119.634 - 0 - 5414.529) / 51995.524
=-0.125668

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.

Kordsa Teknik Tekstil AS has a M-score of -3.14 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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What does a Beneish M-Score of -3.14 mean?
Kordsa Teknik Tekstil AS (IST:KORDS) has a Beneish M-Score of -3.14 as of Jun. 25, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Kordsa Teknik Tekstil AS and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Kordsa Teknik Tekstil AS ranks #137 out of 1003 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 13.7%.
Is Kordsa Teknik Tekstil AS's Beneish M-Score too high?
Kordsa Teknik Tekstil AS's current Beneish M-Score is -3.14. Based on the distribution chart, Kordsa Teknik Tekstil AS ranks #137 out of 1003 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Kordsa Teknik Tekstil AS has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kordsa Teknik Tekstil AS's Beneish M-Score compare to competitors?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Kordsa Teknik Tekstil AS ranks #137 out of 1003 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Kordsa Teknik Tekstil AS in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories 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 Kordsa Teknik Tekstil AS and its competitors. Kordsa Teknik Tekstil AS's current Beneish M-Score is -3.14. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kordsa Teknik Tekstil AS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kordsa Teknik Tekstil AS (IST:KORDS) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₺88.31, compared to a current price of ₺73.00 — trading 17.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -3.14. Kordsa Teknik Tekstil AS's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 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 Kordsa Teknik Tekstil AS (IST:KORDS), the current Beneish M-Score is -3.14 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 Kordsa Teknik Tekstil AS (IST:KORDS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kordsa Teknik Tekstil AS stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₺73.00 is trading 17.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₺88.31. GuruFocus considers Kordsa Teknik Tekstil AS to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for IST:KORDS:

  • Beneish M-Score: -3.14
  • GF Value™: ₺88.31 vs. price of ₺73.00 (17.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 6 warning signs

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


Kordsa Teknik Tekstil AS Business Description

Address Alikahya Fatih Mahallesi Sanayici Caddesi No. 90, Izmit, Kocaeli, TUR, 41310
Kordsa Teknik Tekstil AS is mainly engaged in the production of carcass and industrial fabrics used in vehicle tires; manufacture of industrial fabrics used in rubber and plastic materials such as transmission belts, V belts and rubber hoses; production of heavy denier fibre and connection fabrics; conversion of yarn into cord fabric, fabric for mechanical rubber goods and other rubber reinforcement materials and the marketing thereof; and production of Nylon 6, Nylon 6.6, PET (Polyethyleneterephthalate) HMLS polyester, and rayon heavy decitex yarn for use in tires and mechanical rubber goods. The Company operates in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, North America, South America and Asia.
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