ITF Group AD Sofia (XBUL:ITF) Beneish M-Score: -0.34 (As of Aug. 19, 2026)

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What is ITF Group AD Sofia Beneish M-Score?

ITF Group AD Sofia XBUL:ITF +2.31% 23 Beneish M-Score is -0.34 as of Aug. 19, 2026. GuruFocus rates XBUL:ITF with a GF Score™ of 23/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 487 Credit Services companies, ITF Group AD Sofia ranks worse than 82.55% 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.

Warning Sign:

Beneish M-Score -0.34 higher than -1.78, which implies that the company might have manipulated its financial results.

The historical rank and industry rank for ITF Group AD Sofia's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

XBUL:ITF' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.76   Med: -1.32   Max: -0.28
Current: -0.34

During the past 4 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of ITF Group AD Sofia was -0.28. The lowest was -1.76. And the median was -1.32.


ITF Group AD Sofia Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for ITF Group AD Sofia'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.

ITF Group AD Sofia Beneish M-Score Chart

ITF Group AD Sofia Annual Data
Trend Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beneish M-Score
0.00 0.00 -1.43 -0.28

ITF Group AD Sofia Quarterly Data
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 -1.28 -1.76 -1.04 -0.28 -0.34

XBUL:ITF vs V, MA, AXP: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Credit Services subindustry, ITF Group AD Sofia'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.


ITF Group AD Sofia Beneish M-Score vs Credit Services Industry

For the Credit Services industry and Financial Services sector, ITF Group AD Sofia's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where ITF Group AD Sofia's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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ITF Group AD Sofia 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 ITF Group AD Sofia 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 * 0.5545+0.528 * 1.0015+0.404 * 4.4212+0.892 * 1.353+0.115 * 0.7477
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.8134+4.679 * 0.189824-0.327 * 1.1212
=-0.34

* 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 €12.60 Mil.
Revenue was 5.146 + 5.123 + 4.879 + 4.262 = €19.41 Mil.
Gross Profit was 3.867 + 3.872 + 3.625 + 3.052 = €14.42 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €18.87 Mil.
Total Assets was €36.42 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €0.13 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €0.28 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €0.93 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €10.05 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €16.39 Mil.
Net Income was 0.941 + 0.68 + 0.764 + 0.693 = €3.08 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = €0.00 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was -0.058 + 0.168 + -3 + -0.945 = €-3.84 Mil.
Total Receivables was €16.79 Mil.
Revenue was 3.804 + 3.92 + 3.466 + 3.156 = €14.35 Mil.
Gross Profit was 2.803 + 2.962 + 2.58 + 2.326 = €10.67 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €18.71 Mil.
Total Assets was €21.29 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €0.28 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €0.28 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €0.85 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €8.71 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €5.07 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)
=(12.599 / 19.41) / (16.792 / 14.346)
=0.649098 / 1.1705
=0.5545

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)
=(10.671 / 14.346) / (14.416 / 19.41)
=0.743831 / 0.74271
=1.0015

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 - (18.873 + 0.134) / 36.418) / (1 - (18.71 + 0.276) / 21.288)
=0.478088 / 0.108136
=4.4212

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
=19.41 / 14.346
=1.353

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))
=(0.279 / (0.279 + 0.276)) / (0.275 / (0.275 + 0.134))
=0.502703 / 0.672372
=0.7477

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)
=(0.93 / 19.41) / (0.845 / 14.346)
=0.047913 / 0.058901
=0.8134

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)
=((16.387 + 10.051) / 36.418) / ((5.07 + 8.714) / 21.288)
=0.72596 / 0.647501
=1.1212

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
=(3.078 - 0 - -3.835) / 36.418
=0.189824

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.

ITF Group AD Sofia has a M-score of -0.34 signals that the company is likely to be a manipulator.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Beneish M-Score →
What does a Beneish M-Score of -0.34 mean?
ITF Group AD Sofia (XBUL:ITF) has a Beneish M-Score of -0.34 as of Aug. 19, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on ITF Group AD Sofia and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, ITF Group AD Sofia ranks #402 out of 487 companies in the Credit Services industry, placing it in the top 82.5%.
Is ITF Group AD Sofia's Beneish M-Score too high?
ITF Group AD Sofia's current Beneish M-Score is -0.34. Based on the distribution chart, ITF Group AD Sofia ranks #402 out of 487 companies in the Credit Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, ITF Group AD Sofia has a GF Score™ of 23/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ITF Group AD Sofia's Beneish M-Score compare to V and MA?
According to the Credit Services industry distribution chart, ITF Group AD Sofia ranks #402 out of 487 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places ITF Group AD Sofia 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 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 ITF Group AD Sofia and its competitors. ITF Group AD Sofia's current Beneish M-Score is -0.34. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ITF Group AD Sofia stock overvalued right now?
ITF Group AD Sofia (XBUL:ITF) has a current Beneish M-Score of -0.34. The current Beneish M-Score is -0.34. ITF Group AD Sofia's overall GF Score™ is 23/100 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 ITF Group AD Sofia (XBUL:ITF), the current Beneish M-Score is -0.34 as of Aug. 19, 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.

ITF Group AD Sofia Business Description

Address 16, Srebarna Street, Park Lane Building, 8th Floor, Lozenetsn District, Sofia, BGR, 1407
ITF Group AD Sofia is a non-banking financial institution that provides a large portfolio of financial services to borrowers. Its main products are consumer loans with various payment schedules targeted to audiences with a specific risk factor. The company's clients are capable individuals, with a steady income and a good credit history, permanently residing on the territory of the Republic of Bulgaria, as well as legal entities. It has created and operates two separate consumer lending brands: Smile Credit and GetCash. Smile Credit is an online lending platform, offering payday and installment loans, and GetCash mainly offers installment loans through a network of sales offices in Bulgaria.
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