Vakif Finansal Kiralama AS (IST:VAKFN) Beneish M-Score: -2.25 (As of Jul. 14, 2026)

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IST:VAKFN Vakif Finansal Kiralama AS IST:VAKFN
76 GF Score
Price ₺1.52
GF Value ₺1.65
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Vakif Finansal Kiralama AS Beneish M-Score?

Vakif Finansal Kiralama AS IST:VAKFN -1.94% 76 Beneish M-Score is -2.25 as of Jul. 14, 2026. GuruFocus rates IST:VAKFN with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of ₺1.65 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 485 Credit Services companies, Vakif Finansal Kiralama AS ranks better than 53.61% 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 -2.25 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

IST:VAKFN' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.33   Med: -1.87   Max: 5.73
Current: -2.25

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Vakif Finansal Kiralama AS was 5.73. The lowest was -4.33. And the median was -1.87.


Vakif Finansal Kiralama AS Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Vakif Finansal Kiralama 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.

Vakif Finansal Kiralama AS Beneish M-Score Chart

Vakif Finansal Kiralama 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 -2.15 -0.66 1.49 -1.86 -2.06

Vakif Finansal Kiralama 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 -2.15 -4.33 -2.68 -2.06 -2.25

IST:VAKFN vs V, MA, AXP: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Credit Services subindustry, Vakif Finansal Kiralama 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.


Vakif Finansal Kiralama AS Beneish M-Score vs Credit Services Industry

For the Credit Services industry and Financial Services sector, Vakif Finansal Kiralama AS's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Vakif Finansal Kiralama AS's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Vakif Finansal Kiralama 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 Vakif Finansal Kiralama 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 * -2.3344+0.528 * 1.0394+0.404 * 9.564+0.892 * 0.8329+0.115 * 1.3288
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.9077+4.679 * 0.020856-0.327 * 1.0283
=-2.25

* 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 ₺13,631 Mil.
Revenue was 1192.023 + 1335.984 + 1534.409 + 1434.533 = ₺5,497 Mil.
Gross Profit was 420.603 + 445.262 + 457.241 + 579.687 = ₺1,903 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₺20,982 Mil.
Total Assets was ₺37,005 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₺326 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₺13 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₺117 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₺13,088 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₺15,623 Mil.
Net Income was 410.655 + 648.051 + 333.845 + 260.738 = ₺1,653 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = ₺0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was -634.987 + -1924.215 + -1335.227 + 4775.965 = ₺882 Mil.
Total Receivables was ₺-7,011 Mil.
Revenue was 1466.247 + 1401.111 + 1904.597 + 1827.853 = ₺6,600 Mil.
Gross Profit was 479.885 + 445.469 + 806.63 + 642.611 = ₺2,375 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₺28,100 Mil.
Total Assets was ₺29,658 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₺243 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₺13 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₺74 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₺11,724 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₺10,653 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)
=(13631.077 / 5496.949) / (-7010.787 / 6599.808)
=2.479753 / -1.062271
=-2.3344

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)
=(2374.595 / 6599.808) / (1902.793 / 5496.949)
=0.359798 / 0.346154
=1.0394

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 - (20981.622 + 325.823) / 37004.53) / (1 - (28099.971 + 242.554) / 29657.929)
=0.424194 / 0.044353
=9.564

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
=5496.949 / 6599.808
=0.8329

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))
=(13.016 / (13.016 + 242.554)) / (12.985 / (12.985 + 325.823))
=0.050929 / 0.038326
=1.3288

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)
=(116.822 / 5496.949) / (73.52 / 6599.808)
=0.021252 / 0.01114
=1.9077

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)
=((15623.294 + 13087.742) / 37004.53) / ((10653.36 + 11723.904) / 29657.929)
=0.775879 / 0.754512
=1.0283

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
=(1653.289 - 0 - 881.536) / 37004.53
=0.020856

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.

Vakif Finansal Kiralama AS has a M-score of -2.25 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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What does a Beneish M-Score of -2.25 mean?
Vakif Finansal Kiralama AS (IST:VAKFN) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.25 as of Jul. 14, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Vakif Finansal Kiralama AS and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Vakif Finansal Kiralama AS ranks #225 out of 485 companies in the Credit Services industry, placing it in the top 46.4%.
Is Vakif Finansal Kiralama AS's Beneish M-Score too high?
Vakif Finansal Kiralama AS's current Beneish M-Score is -2.25. Based on the distribution chart, Vakif Finansal Kiralama AS ranks #225 out of 485 companies in the Credit Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Vakif Finansal Kiralama AS has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vakif Finansal Kiralama AS's Beneish M-Score compare to V and MA?
According to the Credit Services industry distribution chart, Vakif Finansal Kiralama AS ranks #225 out of 485 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Vakif Finansal Kiralama AS in the upper 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 Credit Services company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Credit Services 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 Vakif Finansal Kiralama AS and its competitors. Vakif Finansal Kiralama AS's current Beneish M-Score is -2.25. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vakif Finansal Kiralama AS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vakif Finansal Kiralama AS (IST:VAKFN) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₺1.65, compared to a current price of ₺1.52 — trading 7.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.25. Vakif Finansal Kiralama AS's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 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 Vakif Finansal Kiralama AS (IST:VAKFN), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.25 as of Jul. 14, 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 Vakif Finansal Kiralama AS (IST:VAKFN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vakif Finansal Kiralama AS stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₺1.52 is trading 7.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₺1.65. GuruFocus considers Vakif Finansal Kiralama AS to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for IST:VAKFN:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.25
  • GF Value™: ₺1.65 vs. price of ₺1.52 (7.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 5 warning signs

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


Vakif Finansal Kiralama AS Business Description

Address Dr. Adnan Buyukdeniz Caddesi, No. 7/A, Ic Kapi No. 9, Umraniye, Inkilap Mahallesi, Istanbul, TUR, 34768
Vakif Finansal Kiralama AS is a financial leasing company providing financial intermediation to SMEs and investors in the commercial, aircraft and aviation, wind energy, transportation, tourism, technology, and other industries. The company operates through branches in Istanbul (Anatolian and European sides), Ankara, Adana, Izmir, Bursa, Konya, and Antalya, and continues its comprehensive operations throughout Turkey with a wide customer portfolio and service network.
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