PT Buana Finance Tbk (ISX:BBLD) Beneish M-Score: -2.22 (As of Jul. 14, 2026)

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ISX:BBLD PT Buana Finance Tbk ISX:BBLD
58 GF Score
Price Rp545.00
GF Value Rp831.64
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is PT Buana Finance Tbk Beneish M-Score?

PT Buana Finance Tbk ISX:BBLD +1.87% 58 Beneish M-Score is -2.22 as of Jul. 14, 2026. GuruFocus rates ISX:BBLD with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of Rp831.64 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 485 Credit Services companies, PT Buana Finance Tbk ranks better than 51.96% 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 -2.22 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

ISX:BBLD' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.35   Med: -1.6   Max: 3.81
Current: -2.22

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of PT Buana Finance Tbk was 3.81. The lowest was -4.35. And the median was -1.60.


PT Buana Finance Tbk Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for PT Buana Finance Tbk'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.

PT Buana Finance Tbk Beneish M-Score Chart

PT Buana Finance Tbk 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 -3.46 -1.33 -1.14 -1.29 -1.98

PT Buana Finance Tbk 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 -1.38 -1.84 -1.13 -1.98 -2.22

ISX:BBLD vs V, MA, AXP: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Credit Services subindustry, PT Buana Finance Tbk'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.


PT Buana Finance Tbk Beneish M-Score vs Credit Services Industry

For the Credit Services industry and Financial Services sector, PT Buana Finance Tbk's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where PT Buana Finance Tbk's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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PT Buana Finance 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 Buana Finance 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 * 0.9831+0.528 * 1.0055+0.404 * 1.1125+0.892 * 1.0662+0.115 * 0.8293
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.881+4.679 * 0.036914-0.327 * 1.0102
=-2.22

* 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 Rp6,797,851 Mil.
Revenue was 211530 + 222710 + 214945 + 199200 = Rp848,385 Mil.
Gross Profit was 74874 + 79868 + 75512 + 61535 = Rp291,789 Mil.
Total Current Assets was Rp7,013,858 Mil.
Total Assets was Rp7,170,089 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was Rp90,848 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was Rp20,753 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was Rp65,763 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was Rp93,413 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was Rp5,648,837 Mil.
Net Income was 1665 + -5251 + 4945 + 4043 = Rp5,402 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = Rp0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 18635 + 61705 + -191918 + -147694 = Rp-259,272 Mil.
Total Receivables was Rp6,485,256 Mil.
Revenue was 202300 + 202910 + 197730 + 192759 = Rp795,699 Mil.
Gross Profit was 69508 + 78707 + 69475 + 57486 = Rp275,176 Mil.
Total Current Assets was Rp6,834,962 Mil.
Total Assets was Rp6,979,950 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was Rp87,774 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was Rp16,005 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was Rp70,008 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was Rp116,973 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was Rp5,416,643 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)
=(6797851 / 848385) / (6485256 / 795699)
=8.012696 / 8.150389
=0.9831

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)
=(275176 / 795699) / (291789 / 848385)
=0.345829 / 0.343935
=1.0055

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 - (7013858 + 90848) / 7170089) / (1 - (6834962 + 87774) / 6979950)
=0.009119 / 0.008197
=1.1125

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
=848385 / 795699
=1.0662

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))
=(16005 / (16005 + 87774)) / (20753 / (20753 + 90848))
=0.154222 / 0.185957
=0.8293

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)
=(65763 / 848385) / (70008 / 795699)
=0.077516 / 0.087983
=0.881

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)
=((5648837 + 93413) / 7170089) / ((5416643 + 116973) / 6979950)
=0.800862 / 0.792787
=1.0102

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
=(5402 - 0 - -259272) / 7170089
=0.036914

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 Buana Finance Tbk has a M-score of -2.22 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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What does a Beneish M-Score of -2.22 mean?
PT Buana Finance Tbk (ISX:BBLD) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.22 as of Jul. 14, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on PT Buana Finance Tbk and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, PT Buana Finance Tbk ranks #233 out of 485 companies in the Credit Services industry, placing it in the top 48%.
Is PT Buana Finance Tbk's Beneish M-Score too high?
PT Buana Finance Tbk's current Beneish M-Score is -2.22. Based on the distribution chart, PT Buana Finance Tbk ranks #233 out of 485 companies in the Credit Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, PT Buana Finance Tbk has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PT Buana Finance Tbk's Beneish M-Score compare to V and MA?
According to the Credit Services industry distribution chart, PT Buana Finance Tbk ranks #233 out of 485 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts PT Buana Finance 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 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 PT Buana Finance Tbk and its competitors. PT Buana Finance Tbk's current Beneish M-Score is -2.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PT Buana Finance Tbk stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PT Buana Finance Tbk (ISX:BBLD) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is Rp831.64, compared to a current price of Rp545.00 — trading 34.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.22. PT Buana Finance Tbk's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 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 PT Buana Finance Tbk (ISX:BBLD), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.22 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 PT Buana Finance Tbk (ISX:BBLD) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PT Buana Finance Tbk stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of Rp545.00 is trading 34.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of Rp831.64. GuruFocus considers PT Buana Finance Tbk to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for ISX:BBLD:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.22
  • GF Value™: Rp831.64 vs. price of Rp545.00 (34.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 58/100 with 7 warning signs

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


PT Buana Finance Tbk Business Description

Address Jalan Prof. Dr. Satrio Kav. 11, Lantai 38, Unit A-F, Office Tower, Ciputra World 2, Karet Semanggi, Setiabudi, South Jakarta, Jakarta, IDN, 12950
PT Buana Finance Tbk is engaged in Investment Financing, Working Capital Financing, Multipurpose Financing, other financing business activities subject to OJK approval, and other supporting business activities. Its Investment Financing activities include Financial Lease, Sale and Lease Back, Factoring with Recourse, Factoring without Recourse, Installment Financing, Project Financing,. Infrastructure Financing; Working Capital Financing includes Sale and Lease Back, Factoring with Recourse, Factoring without Recourse, Working Capital Facility. The company's operating segments represent the product types: finance lease and consumer financing.
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