Netas Telekomunikasyon AS (IST:NETAS) Beneish M-Score: -2.33 (As of Jul. 31, 2026)

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IST:NETAS Netas Telekomunikasyon AS IST:NETAS
47 GF Score
Price ₺61.55
GF Value ₺101.81
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Netas Telekomunikasyon AS Beneish M-Score?

Netas Telekomunikasyon AS IST:NETAS -1.83% 47 Beneish M-Score is -2.33 as of Jul. 31, 2026. GuruFocus rates IST:NETAS with a GF Score™ of 47/100 and a GF Value™ of ₺101.81 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,402 Hardware companies, Netas Telekomunikasyon AS ranks worse than 60.87% 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 -2.33 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

IST:NETAS' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.87   Med: -2.64   Max: -2.02
Current: -2.33

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Netas Telekomunikasyon AS was -2.02. The lowest was -3.87. And the median was -2.64.


Netas Telekomunikasyon AS Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Netas Telekomunikasyon 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.

Netas Telekomunikasyon AS Beneish M-Score Chart

Netas Telekomunikasyon 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 -3.87 -3.03 -2.02 -2.67 -2.33

Netas Telekomunikasyon AS Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25
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 -2.67 -2.09 -1.86 -2.25 -2.33

IST:NETAS vs CSCO, MSI, HPE: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Communication Equipment subindustry, Netas Telekomunikasyon 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.


Netas Telekomunikasyon AS Beneish M-Score vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Netas Telekomunikasyon AS's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Netas Telekomunikasyon 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 Netas Telekomunikasyon 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 * 0.9768+0.528 * 1.0498+0.404 * 0.977+0.892 * 1.3112+0.115 * 0.8928
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.8214+4.679 * -0.028384-0.327 * 1.0352
=-2.33

* 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 (Dec25) TTM:Last Year (Dec24) TTM:
Total Receivables was ₺5,365 Mil.
Revenue was 3672.145 + 2816.899 + 3419.714 + 2121.583 = ₺12,030 Mil.
Gross Profit was 240.942 + 180.231 + 209.572 + 180.678 = ₺811 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₺6,764 Mil.
Total Assets was ₺9,368 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₺572 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₺189 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₺703 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₺8,615 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₺862 Mil.
Net Income was -89.024 + -151.891 + -29.41 + -79.618 = ₺-350 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = ₺0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 203.377 + -45.599 + 87.137 + -328.957 = ₺-84 Mil.
Total Receivables was ₺4,189 Mil.
Revenue was 2818.779 + 2450.596 + 2186.952 + 1719.06 = ₺9,175 Mil.
Gross Profit was 171.978 + 177.159 + 175.417 + 125.156 = ₺650 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₺5,468 Mil.
Total Assets was ₺7,684 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₺511 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₺145 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₺653 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₺7,182 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₺328 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)
=(5364.52 / 12030.341) / (4188.612 / 9175.387)
=0.445916 / 0.456505
=0.9768

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)
=(649.71 / 9175.387) / (811.423 / 12030.341)
=0.07081 / 0.067448
=1.0498

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 - (6764.322 + 572.421) / 9367.848) / (1 - (5468.449 + 510.522) / 7684.221)
=0.216817 / 0.221916
=0.977

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
=12030.341 / 9175.387
=1.3112

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))
=(145.466 / (145.466 + 510.522)) / (189.163 / (189.163 + 572.421))
=0.221751 / 0.248381
=0.8928

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)
=(703.44 / 12030.341) / (653.155 / 9175.387)
=0.058472 / 0.071186
=0.8214

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)
=((862.271 + 8615.472) / 9367.848) / ((327.651 + 7182.295) / 7684.221)
=1.011731 / 0.97732
=1.0352

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
=(-349.943 - 0 - -84.042) / 9367.848
=-0.028384

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.

Netas Telekomunikasyon AS has a M-score of -2.33 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 -2.33 mean?
Netas Telekomunikasyon AS (IST:NETAS) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.33 as of Jul. 31, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Netas Telekomunikasyon AS and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Netas Telekomunikasyon AS ranks #1462 out of 2402 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 60.9%.
Is Netas Telekomunikasyon AS's Beneish M-Score too high?
Netas Telekomunikasyon AS's current Beneish M-Score is -2.33. Based on the distribution chart, Netas Telekomunikasyon AS ranks #1462 out of 2402 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Netas Telekomunikasyon AS has a GF Score™ of 47/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Netas Telekomunikasyon AS's Beneish M-Score compare to CSCO and MSI?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Netas Telekomunikasyon AS ranks #1462 out of 2402 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Netas Telekomunikasyon 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 Hardware company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Hardware 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 Netas Telekomunikasyon AS and its competitors. Netas Telekomunikasyon AS's current Beneish M-Score is -2.33. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Netas Telekomunikasyon AS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Netas Telekomunikasyon AS (IST:NETAS) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₺101.81, compared to a current price of ₺61.55 — trading 39.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.33. Netas Telekomunikasyon AS's overall GF Score™ is 47/100 with 4 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 Netas Telekomunikasyon AS (IST:NETAS), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.33 as of Jul. 31, 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 Netas Telekomunikasyon AS (IST:NETAS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Netas Telekomunikasyon AS stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₺61.55 is trading 39.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₺101.81. GuruFocus considers Netas Telekomunikasyon AS to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for IST:NETAS:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.33
  • GF Value™: ₺101.81 vs. price of ₺61.55 (39.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 47/100 with 4 warning signs

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


Netas Telekomunikasyon AS Business Description

Address Osmanli Bulvari, Aeropark Sitesi B Blok No:11B Kapi, Ic Kapi No:40, Yenisehir Mahallesi, Istanbul, TUR, 34912
Netas Telekomunikasyon AS is engaged in the manufacture and trade of telecommunication equipment, project installation services, technical support, repair and maintenance services, IT services, strategic outsourcing services, implementation activities, and associated services. The group continues to provide end-to-end solutions and technology services to service providers and institutions in local and international markets. Its solutions and services are Cyber Security Solutions, New Generation Data Center, Localized Solutions, Mobile Broadband Solutions, Managed Services, Cyber Security Operation Center, Netas Network Operation Center, Informatics Support Services, and Others. Its operating segments are: Telecom, System Integration, Technology, and BDH.
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