PT Berlian Laju Tanker Tbk (ISX:BLTA) Beneish M-Score: -1.35 (As of Jun. 27, 2026)


ISX:BLTA PT Berlian Laju Tanker Tbk ISX:BLTA
75 GF Score
Price Rp32.00
GF Value Rp35.81
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is PT Berlian Laju Tanker Tbk Beneish M-Score?

PT Berlian Laju Tanker Tbk ISX:BLTA 75 Beneish M-Score is -1.35 as of Jun. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates ISX:BLTA with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of Rp35.81 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 966 Transportation companies, PT Berlian Laju Tanker Tbk ranks worse than 89.34% 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 -1.35 higher than -1.78, which implies that the company might have manipulated its financial results.

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

ISX:BLTA' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.52   Med: -2.53   Max: 11.05
Current: -1.35

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of PT Berlian Laju Tanker Tbk was 11.05. The lowest was -3.52. And the median was -2.53.


PT Berlian Laju Tanker Tbk Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for PT Berlian Laju Tanker 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 Berlian Laju Tanker Tbk Beneish M-Score Chart

PT Berlian Laju Tanker 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 -2.09 -1.91 -2.23 -3.04 -2.48

PT Berlian Laju Tanker 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 -3.32 -3.05 -2.82 -2.48 -1.35

PT Berlian Laju Tanker Tbk Beneish M-Score Competitor Comparison

For the Marine Shipping subindustry, PT Berlian Laju Tanker 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 Berlian Laju Tanker Tbk Beneish M-Score vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, PT Berlian Laju Tanker Tbk's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where PT Berlian Laju Tanker Tbk's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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PT Berlian Laju Tanker 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 Berlian Laju Tanker 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 * 2.3164+0.528 * 1.5404+0.404 * 0.991+0.892 * 1.062+0.115 * 0.8945
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.8895+4.679 * -0.091069-0.327 * 0.9937
=-1.35

* 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 Rp138,144 Mil.
Revenue was 203914.067 + 204812.655 + 189266.376 + 200961.261 = Rp798,954 Mil.
Gross Profit was 45675.397 + -13031.558 + 66627.047 + 57489.729 = Rp156,761 Mil.
Total Current Assets was Rp688,957 Mil.
Total Assets was Rp2,562,562 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was Rp1,090,487 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was Rp7,524 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was Rp19,545 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was Rp414,600 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was Rp779,444 Mil.
Net Income was 9294.215 + -634.871 + 10053.487 + 40479.293 = Rp59,192 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = Rp0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 76622.255 + 82199.059 + 76267.829 + 57473.42 = Rp292,563 Mil.
Total Receivables was Rp56,158 Mil.
Revenue was 215410.763 + 184155.329 + 169977.105 + 182791.451 = Rp752,335 Mil.
Gross Profit was 68131.065 + 35824.017 + 59385.339 + 64043.124 = Rp227,384 Mil.
Total Current Assets was Rp350,042 Mil.
Total Assets was Rp2,416,701 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was Rp1,321,417 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was Rp8,149 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was Rp20,691 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was Rp326,344 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was Rp806,885 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)
=(138143.527 / 798954.359) / (56158.31 / 752334.648)
=0.172905 / 0.074645
=2.3164

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)
=(227383.545 / 752334.648) / (156760.615 / 798954.359)
=0.302237 / 0.196207
=1.5404

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 - (688956.983 + 1090487.396) / 2562562.427) / (1 - (350042.489 + 1321416.573) / 2416701.251)
=0.3056 / 0.308372
=0.991

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
=798954.359 / 752334.648
=1.062

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))
=(8149.117 / (8149.117 + 1321416.573)) / (7523.6 / (7523.6 + 1090487.396))
=0.006129 / 0.006852
=0.8945

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)
=(19545.087 / 798954.359) / (20691.164 / 752334.648)
=0.024463 / 0.027503
=0.8895

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)
=((779444.379 + 414599.875) / 2562562.427) / ((806884.581 + 326344.012) / 2416701.251)
=0.465957 / 0.468915
=0.9937

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
=(59192.124 - 0 - 292562.563) / 2562562.427
=-0.091069

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 Berlian Laju Tanker Tbk has a M-score of -1.35 signals that the company is likely to be a manipulator.

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What does a Beneish M-Score of -1.35 mean?
PT Berlian Laju Tanker Tbk (ISX:BLTA) has a Beneish M-Score of -1.35 as of Jun. 27, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on PT Berlian Laju Tanker Tbk and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, PT Berlian Laju Tanker Tbk ranks #863 out of 966 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 89.3%.
Is PT Berlian Laju Tanker Tbk's Beneish M-Score too high?
PT Berlian Laju Tanker Tbk's current Beneish M-Score is -1.35. Based on the distribution chart, PT Berlian Laju Tanker Tbk ranks #863 out of 966 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, PT Berlian Laju Tanker Tbk has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PT Berlian Laju Tanker Tbk's Beneish M-Score compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, PT Berlian Laju Tanker Tbk ranks #863 out of 966 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places PT Berlian Laju Tanker Tbk 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 Transportation company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Transportation 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 Berlian Laju Tanker Tbk and its competitors. PT Berlian Laju Tanker Tbk's current Beneish M-Score is -1.35. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PT Berlian Laju Tanker Tbk stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PT Berlian Laju Tanker Tbk (ISX:BLTA) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is Rp35.81, compared to a current price of Rp32.00 — trading 10.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -1.35. PT Berlian Laju Tanker Tbk's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 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 PT Berlian Laju Tanker Tbk (ISX:BLTA), the current Beneish M-Score is -1.35 as of Jun. 27, 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 Berlian Laju Tanker Tbk (ISX:BLTA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PT Berlian Laju Tanker Tbk stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of Rp32.00 is trading 10.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of Rp35.81. GuruFocus considers PT Berlian Laju Tanker Tbk to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for ISX:BLTA:

  • Beneish M-Score: -1.35
  • GF Value™: Rp35.81 vs. price of Rp32.00 (10.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 5 warning signs

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


PT Berlian Laju Tanker Tbk Business Description

Address Jalan Abdul Muis No. 40, 10th Floor, Gambir Wisma BSG, Jakarta Pusat, IDN, 10160
PT Berlian Laju Tanker Tbk is a company that is involved in the business of maritime transportation of liquid and gas bulk cargo. The company's business activity is to provide the service of chartering out of cargo space in its vessels to third parties to transport liquid cargo. The company has three reportable segments: the chemical tankers segment, which is the key revenue driver, provides maritime transportation of liquid chemical and vegetable oil and animal fats; the gas tankers segment provides maritime transportation of liquefied gas such as LPG, propylene, propane, and LNG and the others segments include manning and ship management. The company operates in two geographical areas, namely Malaysia and Indonesia.
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