Sarkuysan Elektrolitik Bakirnayi AS (IST:SARKY) Beneish M-Score: -2.07 (As of Jul. 18, 2026)

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IST:SARKY Sarkuysan Elektrolitik Bakir Sanayi AS IST:SARKY
63 GF Score
Price ₺25.20
GF Value ₺1,894.87
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is Sarkuysan Elektrolitik Bakirnayi AS Beneish M-Score?

Sarkuysan Elektrolitik Bakirnayi AS IST:SARKY -4.04% 63 Beneish M-Score is -2.07 as of Jul. 18, 2026. GuruFocus rates IST:SARKY with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of ₺1,894.87 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 681 Metals & Mining companies, Sarkuysan Elektrolitik Bakirnayi AS ranks worse than 60.65% 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 -2.07 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

IST:SARKY' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.63   Med: -2.02   Max: 1.07
Current: -2.07

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Sarkuysan Elektrolitik Bakirnayi AS was 1.07. The lowest was -2.63. And the median was -2.02.


Sarkuysan Elektrolitik Bakirnayi AS Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sarkuysan Elektrolitik Bakirnayi 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.

Sarkuysan Elektrolitik Bakirnayi AS Beneish M-Score Chart

Sarkuysan Elektrolitik Bakirnayi 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 -0.30 1.07 -2.16 -2.63 -2.07

Sarkuysan Elektrolitik Bakirnayi AS Semi-Annual Data
Dec08 Dec09 Dec10 Dec11 Dec12 Dec13 Dec14 Dec15 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 Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -0.30 1.07 -2.16 -2.63 -2.07

IST:SARKY vs SCCO, FCX: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Copper subindustry, Sarkuysan Elektrolitik Bakirnayi 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.


Sarkuysan Elektrolitik Bakirnayi AS Beneish M-Score vs Metals & Mining Industry

For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Sarkuysan Elektrolitik Bakirnayi AS's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Sarkuysan Elektrolitik Bakirnayi AS's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Sarkuysan Elektrolitik Bakirnayi 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 Sarkuysan Elektrolitik Bakirnayi 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 * 1.1132+0.528 * 1.5506+0.404 * 0.8121+0.892 * 1.0204+0.115 * 1.1868
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9866+4.679 * 0.020145-0.327 * 1.1385
=-2.07

* 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 ₺8,913 Mil.
Revenue was ₺79,114 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₺2,708 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₺22,668 Mil.
Total Assets was ₺31,380 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₺6,478 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₺414 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₺415 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₺15,616 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₺3,418 Mil.
Net Income was ₺347 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₺0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was ₺-285 Mil.
Total Receivables was ₺7,846 Mil.
Revenue was ₺77,529 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₺4,115 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₺18,411 Mil.
Total Assets was ₺26,193 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₺5,487 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₺421 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₺412 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₺12,541 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₺1,414 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)
=(8913.409 / 79114.454) / (7846.386 / 77529.376)
=0.112665 / 0.101205
=1.1132

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)
=(4115.282 / 77529.376) / (2708.263 / 79114.454)
=0.05308 / 0.034232
=1.5506

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 - (22668.174 + 6478.012) / 31379.751) / (1 - (18410.582 + 5486.545) / 26192.794)
=0.071179 / 0.087645
=0.8121

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
=79114.454 / 77529.376
=1.0204

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))
=(420.967 / (420.967 + 5486.545)) / (413.813 / (413.813 + 6478.012))
=0.07126 / 0.060044
=1.1868

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)
=(414.689 / 79114.454) / (411.887 / 77529.376)
=0.005242 / 0.005313
=0.9866

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)
=((3417.889 + 15615.531) / 31379.751) / ((1413.7 + 12540.746) / 26192.794)
=0.606551 / 0.532759
=1.1385

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
=(346.922 - 0 - -285.227) / 31379.751
=0.020145

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.

Sarkuysan Elektrolitik Bakirnayi AS has a M-score of -2.07 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 -2.07 mean?
Sarkuysan Elektrolitik Bakirnayi AS (IST:SARKY) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.07 as of Jul. 18, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Sarkuysan Elektrolitik Bakirnayi AS and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Sarkuysan Elektrolitik Bakirnayi AS ranks #413 out of 681 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 60.6%.
Is Sarkuysan Elektrolitik Bakirnayi AS's Beneish M-Score too high?
Sarkuysan Elektrolitik Bakirnayi AS's current Beneish M-Score is -2.07. Based on the distribution chart, Sarkuysan Elektrolitik Bakirnayi AS ranks #413 out of 681 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Sarkuysan Elektrolitik Bakirnayi AS has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sarkuysan Elektrolitik Bakirnayi AS's Beneish M-Score compare to SCCO and FCX?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Sarkuysan Elektrolitik Bakirnayi AS ranks #413 out of 681 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Sarkuysan Elektrolitik Bakirnayi 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 Metals & Mining company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Metals & Mining 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 Sarkuysan Elektrolitik Bakirnayi AS and its competitors. Sarkuysan Elektrolitik Bakirnayi AS's current Beneish M-Score is -2.07. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sarkuysan Elektrolitik Bakirnayi AS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sarkuysan Elektrolitik Bakirnayi AS (IST:SARKY) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₺1,894.87, compared to a current price of ₺25.20 — trading 98.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.07. Sarkuysan Elektrolitik Bakirnayi AS's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 7 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 Sarkuysan Elektrolitik Bakirnayi AS (IST:SARKY), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.07 as of Jul. 18, 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 Sarkuysan Elektrolitik Bakirnayi AS (IST:SARKY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sarkuysan Elektrolitik Bakirnayi AS stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₺25.20 is trading 98.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₺1,894.87. GuruFocus considers Sarkuysan Elektrolitik Bakirnayi AS to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for IST:SARKY:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.07
  • GF Value™: ₺1,894.87 vs. price of ₺25.20 (98.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 7 warning signs

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


Sarkuysan Elektrolitik Bakirnayi AS Business Description

Address Emek Mahallesi Asiroglu Caddesi No. 147, Kocaeli, Darica, TUR, 41700
Sarkuysan Elektrolitik Bakir Sanayi AS is engaged in the production and trading of electrolytic copper wire and alloy. The Company operates through the Copper, Enameled Copper Wire, CTC Wire, Spools, Machinery, and Other segments, with maximum revenue generated from the Copper segment. Its products include copper cathode produced from electrolytic copper, wire rod, rods, wires in various diameters, flat wires (bare and insulated), and overhead catenary wires including contact wires, dropper wires, porter wires, feeder wires, Y rope, and insulated and non-insulated earth wires.
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