Kutahya Seker Fabrikasi AS (IST:KTSKR) Beneish M-Score: -3.15 (As of Jun. 27, 2026)


IST:KTSKR Kutahya Seker Fabrikasi AS IST:KTSKR
69 GF Score
Price ₺99.20
GF Value ₺47.16
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Kutahya Seker Fabrikasi AS Beneish M-Score?

Kutahya Seker Fabrikasi AS IST:KTSKR -3.69% 69 Beneish M-Score is -3.15 as of Jun. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates IST:KTSKR with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of ₺47.16 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,849 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Kutahya Seker Fabrikasi AS ranks better than 87.99% 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 -3.15 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

The historical rank and industry rank for Kutahya Seker Fabrikasi AS's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

IST:KTSKR' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -17.44   Med: -2.49   Max: 135.35
Current: -3.15

During the past 8 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Kutahya Seker Fabrikasi AS was 135.35. The lowest was -17.44. And the median was -2.49.


Kutahya Seker Fabrikasi AS Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kutahya Seker Fabrikasi 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.

Kutahya Seker Fabrikasi AS Beneish M-Score Chart

Kutahya Seker Fabrikasi AS Annual Data
Trend Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 6.38 0.55 -2.49 -0.96 -4.16

Kutahya Seker Fabrikasi 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 -4.49 -17.44 -4.16 -4.16 -3.15

IST:KTSKR vs MDLZ, HSY, TR: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Confectioners subindustry, Kutahya Seker Fabrikasi 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.


Kutahya Seker Fabrikasi AS Beneish M-Score vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Kutahya Seker Fabrikasi AS's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Kutahya Seker Fabrikasi AS's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Kutahya Seker Fabrikasi 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 Kutahya Seker Fabrikasi 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 * 0.608+0.528 * 0.3946+0.404 * 1.1039+0.892 * 0.6512+0.115 * 2.1715
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.0018+4.679 * 0.01598-0.327 * 0.7989
=-3.15

* 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 ₺37 Mil.
Revenue was 789.709 + 406.05 + 22.367 + 377.732 = ₺1,596 Mil.
Gross Profit was -75.522 + -81.244 + -15.831 + -2.282 = ₺-175 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₺1,542 Mil.
Total Assets was ₺7,698 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₺3,938 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₺103 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₺32 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₺311 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₺0 Mil.
Net Income was -47.85 + -98.273 + -18.523 + 10.096 = ₺-155 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = ₺0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was -339.913 + 93.268 + -123.008 + 92.094 = ₺-278 Mil.
Total Receivables was ₺95 Mil.
Revenue was 722.638 + 1280.652 + 279.485 + 167.904 = ₺2,451 Mil.
Gross Profit was -42.905 + -6.843 + 39.484 + -95.704 = ₺-106 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₺1,687 Mil.
Total Assets was ₺6,420 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₺3,057 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₺179 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₺50 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₺325 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₺0 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)
=(37.495 / 1595.858) / (94.695 / 2450.679)
=0.023495 / 0.03864
=0.608

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)
=(-105.968 / 2450.679) / (-174.879 / 1595.858)
=-0.04324 / -0.109583
=0.3946

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 - (1542.303 + 3937.705) / 7697.918) / (1 - (1687.139 + 3057.499) / 6420.332)
=0.288118 / 0.260998
=1.1039

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
=1595.858 / 2450.679
=0.6512

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))
=(179.157 / (179.157 + 3057.499)) / (102.998 / (102.998 + 3937.705))
=0.055352 / 0.02549
=2.1715

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)
=(32.408 / 1595.858) / (49.677 / 2450.679)
=0.020308 / 0.020271
=1.0018

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)
=((0 + 311.29) / 7697.918) / ((0 + 324.964) / 6420.332)
=0.040438 / 0.050615
=0.7989

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
=(-154.55 - 0 - -277.559) / 7697.918
=0.01598

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.

Kutahya Seker Fabrikasi AS has a M-score of -3.15 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 -3.15 mean?
Kutahya Seker Fabrikasi AS (IST:KTSKR) has a Beneish M-Score of -3.15 as of Jun. 27, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Kutahya Seker Fabrikasi AS and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Kutahya Seker Fabrikasi AS ranks #222 out of 1849 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 12%.
Is Kutahya Seker Fabrikasi AS's Beneish M-Score too high?
Kutahya Seker Fabrikasi AS's current Beneish M-Score is -3.15. Based on the distribution chart, Kutahya Seker Fabrikasi AS ranks #222 out of 1849 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Kutahya Seker Fabrikasi AS has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kutahya Seker Fabrikasi AS's Beneish M-Score compare to MDLZ and HSY?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Kutahya Seker Fabrikasi AS ranks #222 out of 1849 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Kutahya Seker Fabrikasi AS in the top 12% 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Kutahya Seker Fabrikasi AS and its competitors. Kutahya Seker Fabrikasi AS's current Beneish M-Score is -3.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kutahya Seker Fabrikasi AS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kutahya Seker Fabrikasi AS (IST:KTSKR) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₺47.16, compared to a current price of ₺99.20 — trading 110.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -3.15. Kutahya Seker Fabrikasi AS's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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 Kutahya Seker Fabrikasi AS (IST:KTSKR), the current Beneish M-Score is -3.15 as of Jun. 27, 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 Kutahya Seker Fabrikasi AS (IST:KTSKR) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kutahya Seker Fabrikasi AS stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₺99.20 is trading 110.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₺47.16. GuruFocus considers Kutahya Seker Fabrikasi AS to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for IST:KTSKR:

  • Beneish M-Score: -3.15
  • GF Value™: ₺47.16 vs. price of ₺99.20 (110.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 5 warning signs

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


Kutahya Seker Fabrikasi AS Business Description

Address Gaybiefendi Mahallesi Ataturk, Bulvari No:95 Merkez, On Eskisehir Road, Kutahya, TUR
Kutahya Seker Fabrikasi AS is a sugar production company.
69GF Score

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