Societa Editoriale Il Fatto SpA (MIL:SEIF) Beneish M-Score: -4.14 (As of Jun. 30, 2026)


MIL:SEIF Societa Editoriale Il Fatto SpA MIL:SEIF
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GF Value €0.31
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Societa Editoriale Il Fatto SpA Beneish M-Score?

Societa Editoriale Il Fatto SpA MIL:SEIF -0.78% 33 Beneish M-Score is -4.14 as of Jun. 30, 2026. GuruFocus rates MIL:SEIF with a GF Score™ of 33/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.31 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 983 Media - Diversified companies, Societa Editoriale Il Fatto SpA ranks better than 92.47% 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 -4.14 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

The historical rank and industry rank for Societa Editoriale Il Fatto SpA's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

MIL:SEIF' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.22   Med: -3.93   Max: -1.95
Current: -4.14

During the past 10 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Societa Editoriale Il Fatto SpA was -1.95. The lowest was -4.22. And the median was -3.93.


Societa Editoriale Il Fatto SpA Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Societa Editoriale Il Fatto SpA'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.

Societa Editoriale Il Fatto SpA Beneish M-Score Chart

Societa Editoriale Il Fatto SpA 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 -4.07 -1.95 -4.00 -4.22 -4.14

Societa Editoriale Il Fatto SpA Semi-Annual Data
Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 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 -4.00 0.00 -4.22 0.00 -4.14

MIL:SEIF vs NYT, WLY: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Publishing subindustry, Societa Editoriale Il Fatto SpA'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.


Societa Editoriale Il Fatto SpA Beneish M-Score vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Societa Editoriale Il Fatto SpA's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Societa Editoriale Il Fatto SpA's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Societa Editoriale Il Fatto SpA 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 Societa Editoriale Il Fatto SpA 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 * 1.181+0.528 * 0.9708+0.404 * 0.97+0.892 * 1.005+0.115 * 1.0006
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.377188-0.327 * 1.1309
=-4.14

* 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 €4.01 Mil.
Revenue was €31.45 Mil.
Gross Profit was €36.13 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €9.61 Mil.
Total Assets was €21.42 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €0.10 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €4.73 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €0.00 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €21.13 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €1.80 Mil.
Net Income was €-2.59 Mil.
Gross Profit was €0.00 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was €5.49 Mil.
Total Receivables was €3.38 Mil.
Revenue was €31.30 Mil.
Gross Profit was €34.90 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €7.64 Mil.
Total Assets was €17.75 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €0.10 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €4.72 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €0.00 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €15.82 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €0.99 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)
=(4.008 / 31.452) / (3.377 / 31.297)
=0.127432 / 0.107902
=1.181

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)
=(34.896 / 31.297) / (36.125 / 31.452)
=1.114995 / 1.148576
=0.9708

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 - (9.605 + 0.104) / 21.419) / (1 - (7.644 + 0.101) / 17.749)
=0.546711 / 0.563637
=0.97

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
=31.452 / 31.297
=1.005

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))
=(4.722 / (4.722 + 0.101)) / (4.732 / (4.732 + 0.104))
=0.979059 / 0.978495
=1.0006

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)
=(0 / 31.452) / (0 / 31.297)
=0 / 0
=1

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)
=((1.801 + 21.13) / 21.419) / ((0.986 + 15.816) / 17.749)
=1.070592 / 0.946645
=1.1309

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
=(-2.586 - 0 - 5.493) / 21.419
=-0.377188

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.

Societa Editoriale Il Fatto SpA has a M-score of -4.14 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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What does a Beneish M-Score of -4.14 mean?
Societa Editoriale Il Fatto SpA (MIL:SEIF) has a Beneish M-Score of -4.14 as of Jun. 30, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Societa Editoriale Il Fatto SpA and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Societa Editoriale Il Fatto SpA ranks #74 out of 983 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 7.5%.
Is Societa Editoriale Il Fatto SpA's Beneish M-Score too high?
Societa Editoriale Il Fatto SpA's current Beneish M-Score is -4.14. Based on the distribution chart, Societa Editoriale Il Fatto SpA ranks #74 out of 983 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Societa Editoriale Il Fatto SpA has a GF Score™ of 33/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Societa Editoriale Il Fatto SpA's Beneish M-Score compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Societa Editoriale Il Fatto SpA ranks #74 out of 983 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Societa Editoriale Il Fatto SpA in the top 8% 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 Media - Diversified company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Media - Diversified 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 Societa Editoriale Il Fatto SpA and its competitors. Societa Editoriale Il Fatto SpA's current Beneish M-Score is -4.14. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Societa Editoriale Il Fatto SpA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Societa Editoriale Il Fatto SpA (MIL:SEIF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.31, compared to a current price of €0.25 — trading 18.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -4.14. Societa Editoriale Il Fatto SpA's overall GF Score™ is 33/100 with 3 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 Societa Editoriale Il Fatto SpA (MIL:SEIF), the current Beneish M-Score is -4.14 as of Jun. 30, 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 Societa Editoriale Il Fatto SpA (MIL:SEIF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Societa Editoriale Il Fatto SpA stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €0.25 is trading 18.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.31. GuruFocus considers Societa Editoriale Il Fatto SpA to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for MIL:SEIF:

  • Beneish M-Score: -4.14
  • GF Value™: €0.31 vs. price of €0.25 (18.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 33/100 with 3 warning signs

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


Societa Editoriale Il Fatto SpA Business Description

Address Via Sant\'Erasmo, 2, Rome, ITA, 00184
Societa Editoriale Il Fatto SpA is an independent Italian multimedia publisher. It operates in two business lines: The publishing line, consisting of the printed and digital newspaper Il Fatto Quotidiano, the online newspaper ilfattoquotidiano.it, the monthly magazine FQ MILLENNIUM and the publishing house Paper First; and The Media Content line, dedicated to the production of television content (Loft Produzioni), production of shows and organization of events. The publishing sector derives the majority of the revenue.
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