PT Bank Amar Indonesia Tbk (ISX:AMAR) Beneish M-Score: -2.44 (As of Aug. 11, 2026)

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ISX:AMAR PT Bank Amar Indonesia Tbk ISX:AMAR
79 GF Score
Price Rp222.00
GF Value Rp262.06
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is PT Bank Amar Indonesia Tbk Beneish M-Score?

PT Bank Amar Indonesia Tbk ISX:AMAR +0.91% 79 Beneish M-Score is -2.44 as of Aug. 11, 2026. GuruFocus rates ISX:AMAR with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of Rp262.06 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,394 Banks companies, PT Bank Amar Indonesia Tbk ranks better than 57.89% on this metric.

Note: Financial institutions were excluded from the sample in Beneish paper when calculating Beneish M-Score. Thus, the prediction might not fit banks and insurance companies.

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 -2.44 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

The historical rank and industry rank for PT Bank Amar Indonesia Tbk's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

ISX:AMAR' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -44.79   Med: -2.12   Max: 0.46
Current: -2.44

During the past 10 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of PT Bank Amar Indonesia Tbk was 0.46. The lowest was -44.79. And the median was -2.12.

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PT Bank Amar Indonesia Tbk 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 PT Bank Amar Indonesia Tbk 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+0.528 * 1+0.404 * 0.9982+0.892 * 1.1551+0.115 * 1.4896
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.8545+4.679 * 0.016729-0.327 * 1.7863
=-2.44

* 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 (Jun26) TTM:Last Year (Jun25) TTM:
Total Receivables was Rp0 Mil.
Revenue was 515070 + 486444 + 460542 + 468682 = Rp1,930,738 Mil.
Gross Profit was 515070 + 486444 + 460542 + 468682 = Rp1,930,738 Mil.
Total Current Assets was Rp0 Mil.
Total Assets was Rp6,611,755 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was Rp25,238 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was Rp11,894 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was Rp309,155 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was Rp0 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was Rp10,336 Mil.
Net Income was 72439 + 71116 + 74993 + 56643 = Rp275,191 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = Rp0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was -29089 + -48016 + 428839 + -187148 = Rp164,586 Mil.
 Total Receivables was Rp0 Mil.
Revenue was 428957 + 413932 + 440491 + 388130 = Rp1,671,510 Mil.
Gross Profit was 428957 + 413932 + 440491 + 388130 = Rp1,671,510 Mil.
Total Current Assets was Rp0 Mil.
Total Assets was Rp5,579,369 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was Rp11,378 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was Rp10,383 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was Rp313,212 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was Rp0 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was Rp4,881 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)
=(0 / 1930738) / (0 / 1671510)
=0 / 0
=1

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)
=(1671510 / 1671510) / (1930738 / 1930738)
=1 / 1
=1

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 - (0 + 25238) / 6611755) / (1 - (0 + 11378) / 5579369)
=0.996183 / 0.997961
=0.9982

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
=1930738 / 1671510
=1.1551

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))
=(10383 / (10383 + 11378)) / (11894 / (11894 + 25238))
=0.477138 / 0.320317
=1.4896

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)
=(309155 / 1930738) / (313212 / 1671510)
=0.160123 / 0.187383
=0.8545

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)
=((10336 + 0) / 6611755) / ((4881 + 0) / 5579369)
=0.001563 / 0.000875
=1.7863

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
=(275191 - 0 - 164586) / 6611755
=0.016729

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.

PT Bank Amar Indonesia Tbk has a M-score of -2.44 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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What does a Beneish M-Score of -2.44 mean?
PT Bank Amar Indonesia Tbk (ISX:AMAR) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.44 as of Aug. 11, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on PT Bank Amar Indonesia Tbk and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, PT Bank Amar Indonesia Tbk ranks #587 out of 1394 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 42.1%.
Is PT Bank Amar Indonesia Tbk's Beneish M-Score too high?
PT Bank Amar Indonesia Tbk's current Beneish M-Score is -2.44. Based on the distribution chart, PT Bank Amar Indonesia Tbk ranks #587 out of 1394 companies in the Banks industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, PT Bank Amar Indonesia Tbk has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PT Bank Amar Indonesia Tbk's Beneish M-Score compare to competitors?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, PT Bank Amar Indonesia Tbk ranks #587 out of 1394 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts PT Bank Amar Indonesia Tbk 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 Banks company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Banks 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 PT Bank Amar Indonesia Tbk and its competitors. PT Bank Amar Indonesia Tbk's current Beneish M-Score is -2.44. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PT Bank Amar Indonesia Tbk stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PT Bank Amar Indonesia Tbk (ISX:AMAR) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is Rp262.06, compared to a current price of Rp222.00 — trading 15.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.44. PT Bank Amar Indonesia Tbk's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 2 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 PT Bank Amar Indonesia Tbk (ISX:AMAR), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.44 as of Aug. 11, 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 PT Bank Amar Indonesia Tbk (ISX:AMAR) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PT Bank Amar Indonesia Tbk stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of Rp222.00 is trading 15.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of Rp262.06. GuruFocus considers PT Bank Amar Indonesia Tbk to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for ISX:AMAR:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.44
  • GF Value™: Rp262.06 vs. price of Rp222.00 (15.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 2 warning signs

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

PT Bank Amar Indonesia Tbk Business Description

Address Jalan Basuki Rahmad No. 109, Surabaya, IDN, 60271
PT Bank Amar Indonesia Tbk is engaged in providing banking activities. The company's operating segments include Online, Brick and Mortar, and Head Office. It generates maximum revenue from the Online segment. The Online segment comprises activities related to digital products and services. Its brick-and-mortar segment comprises activities related to conventional banking products and services. The Head Office segment comprises treasury and other activities. Some of its products include Aster Savings, Amar Dana Savings, Amar Cemerlang Savings, Amar Term Savings, Employee Savings, Term Deposit, On-Call Deposit, and Amar Current Account.
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