Migros Ticaret AS (IST:MGROS) Beneish M-Score: -3.04 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


IST:MGROS Migros Ticaret AS IST:MGROS
87 GF Score
Price ₺697.50
GF Value ₺677.38
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Migros Ticaret AS Beneish M-Score?

Migros Ticaret AS IST:MGROS +0.14% 87 Beneish M-Score is -3.04 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates IST:MGROS with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of ₺677.38 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 293 Retail - Defensive companies, Migros Ticaret AS ranks better than 83.28% 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 -3.04 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

IST:MGROS' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.67   Med: -2.8   Max: 0.24
Current: -3.04

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Migros Ticaret AS was 0.24. The lowest was -3.67. And the median was -2.80.


Migros Ticaret AS Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Migros 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.

Migros Ticaret AS Beneish M-Score Chart

Migros 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 -3.12 0.24 -2.66 -1.98 -2.68

Migros 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 -2.65 -2.06 -2.51 -2.68 -3.04

IST:MGROS vs KR, SFM, ACI: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Grocery Stores subindustry, Migros 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.


Migros Ticaret AS Beneish M-Score vs Retail - Defensive Industry

For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Migros Ticaret AS's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Migros 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 Migros 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 * 0.9559+0.528 * 0.9935+0.404 * 0.9257+0.892 * 1.069+0.115 * 1.2264
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9525+4.679 * -0.122655-0.327 * 1.0092
=-3.04

* 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 ₺3,343 Mil.
Revenue was 109236.956 + 117908.851 + 106883.211 + 91695.852 = ₺425,725 Mil.
Gross Profit was 25734.824 + 28299.821 + 26856.485 + 21876.644 = ₺102,768 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₺79,482 Mil.
Total Assets was ₺229,678 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₺111,031 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₺16,996 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₺14,980 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₺99,420 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₺31,632 Mil.
Net Income was 1597.868 + 1097.733 + 3949.112 + 281.046 = ₺6,926 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = ₺0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 6723.074 + 6750.189 + 13139.627 + 8483.903 = ₺35,097 Mil.
Total Receivables was ₺3,272 Mil.
Revenue was 102645.969 + 109548.875 + 99286.986 + 86771.476 = ₺398,253 Mil.
Gross Profit was 24886.826 + 26502.407 + 24244.516 + 19876.246 = ₺95,510 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₺57,114 Mil.
Total Assets was ₺162,405 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₺75,375 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₺14,659 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₺14,712 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₺71,665 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₺20,153 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)
=(3343.073 / 425724.87) / (3271.774 / 398253.306)
=0.007853 / 0.008215
=0.9559

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)
=(95509.995 / 398253.306) / (102767.774 / 425724.87)
=0.239822 / 0.241395
=0.9935

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 - (79482.013 + 111030.909) / 229677.789) / (1 - (57114.07 + 75375.395) / 162405.226)
=0.170521 / 0.184204
=0.9257

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
=425724.87 / 398253.306
=1.069

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))
=(14659.032 / (14659.032 + 75375.395)) / (16996.499 / (16996.499 + 111030.909))
=0.162816 / 0.132757
=1.2264

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)
=(14980.121 / 425724.87) / (14712.094 / 398253.306)
=0.035187 / 0.036942
=0.9525

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)
=((31631.938 + 99419.506) / 229677.789) / ((20153.266 + 71664.609) / 162405.226)
=0.570588 / 0.565363
=1.0092

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
=(6925.759 - 0 - 35096.793) / 229677.789
=-0.122655

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.

Migros Ticaret AS has a M-score of -3.04 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 -3.04 mean?
Migros Ticaret AS (IST:MGROS) has a Beneish M-Score of -3.04 as of Jun. 25, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Migros Ticaret AS and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Migros Ticaret AS ranks #49 out of 293 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 16.7%.
Is Migros Ticaret AS's Beneish M-Score too high?
Migros Ticaret AS's current Beneish M-Score is -3.04. Based on the distribution chart, Migros Ticaret AS ranks #49 out of 293 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Migros Ticaret AS has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Migros Ticaret AS's Beneish M-Score compare to KR and SFM?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Migros Ticaret AS ranks #49 out of 293 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Migros Ticaret AS in the top 17% 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 Retail - Defensive company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Retail - Defensive 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 Migros Ticaret AS and its competitors. Migros Ticaret AS's current Beneish M-Score is -3.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Migros Ticaret AS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Migros Ticaret AS (IST:MGROS) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₺677.38, compared to a current price of ₺697.50 — trading 3% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -3.04. Migros Ticaret AS's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 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 Migros Ticaret AS (IST:MGROS), the current Beneish M-Score is -3.04 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 Migros Ticaret AS (IST:MGROS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Migros Ticaret AS stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₺697.50 is trading 3% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₺677.38. GuruFocus considers Migros Ticaret AS to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for IST:MGROS:

  • Beneish M-Score: -3.04
  • GF Value™: ₺677.38 vs. price of ₺697.50 (3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 87/100 with 6 warning signs

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


Migros Ticaret AS Business Description

Address Ataturk Mahallesi Turgut Ozal Bulvari No 7, Atasehir - Istanbul, TUR, 34758
Migros Ticaret AS is a Turkey-based company that is principally engaged in the retail business. The company also operates in the business lines of online food retailing and ready meals, payment and electronic money services, logistics services, media, shopping center management, and others.
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