PT Cita Mineral Investindo Tbk (ISX:CITA) Beneish M-Score: -1.32 (As of Jul. 14, 2026)

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ISX:CITA PT Cita Mineral Investindo Tbk ISX:CITA
58 GF Score
Price Rp3,130.00
GF Value Rp3,283.80
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is PT Cita Mineral Investindo Tbk Beneish M-Score?

PT Cita Mineral Investindo Tbk ISX:CITA +0.32% 58 Beneish M-Score is -1.32 as of Jul. 14, 2026. GuruFocus rates ISX:CITA with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of Rp3,283.80 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 681 Metals & Mining companies, PT Cita Mineral Investindo Tbk ranks worse than 80.03% 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 -1.32 higher than -1.78, which implies that the company might have manipulated its financial results.

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

ISX:CITA' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.91   Med: -1.34   Max: 3950.67
Current: -1.32

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of PT Cita Mineral Investindo Tbk was 3950.67. The lowest was -2.91. And the median was -1.34.


PT Cita Mineral Investindo Tbk Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for PT Cita Mineral Investindo 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 Cita Mineral Investindo Tbk Beneish M-Score Chart

PT Cita Mineral Investindo 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 -1.41 -2.26 -2.20 -1.19 -1.16

PT Cita Mineral Investindo 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 -0.72 -0.57 -0.57 -1.16 -1.32

PT Cita Mineral Investindo Tbk Beneish M-Score Competitor Comparison

For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, PT Cita Mineral Investindo 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 Cita Mineral Investindo Tbk Beneish M-Score vs Metals & Mining Industry

For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, PT Cita Mineral Investindo Tbk's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where PT Cita Mineral Investindo Tbk's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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PT Cita Mineral Investindo 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 Cita Mineral Investindo 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 * 1.0737+0.528 * 1.1272+0.404 * 1.1495+0.892 * 1.2082+0.115 * 2.0902
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.7819+4.679 * 0.130853-0.327 * 0.9978
=-1.32

* 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 Rp309,070 Mil.
Revenue was 847522.678 + 612483.044 + 682296.629 + 721771.404 = Rp2,864,074 Mil.
Gross Profit was 266587.627 + 260960.991 + 285011.303 + 329775.364 = Rp1,142,335 Mil.
Total Current Assets was Rp2,875,071 Mil.
Total Assets was Rp9,459,471 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was Rp754,065 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was Rp26,908 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was Rp274,788 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was Rp327,401 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was Rp0 Mil.
Net Income was 287966.463 + 371332.475 + 375112.036 + 620846.251 = Rp1,655,257 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = Rp0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 118626.805 + 100006.158 + 61119.973 + 137701.201 = Rp417,454 Mil.
Total Receivables was Rp238,265 Mil.
Revenue was 670614.273 + 525822.308 + 551458.165 + 622715.084 = Rp2,370,610 Mil.
Gross Profit was 265353.764 + 248173.211 + 268611.532 + 283689.196 = Rp1,065,828 Mil.
Total Current Assets was Rp3,454,027 Mil.
Total Assets was Rp9,058,660 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was Rp747,465 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was Rp58,006 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was Rp290,884 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was Rp314,206 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was Rp0 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)
=(309070.249 / 2864073.755) / (238264.661 / 2370609.83)
=0.107913 / 0.100508
=1.0737

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)
=(1065827.703 / 2370609.83) / (1142335.285 / 2864073.755)
=0.449601 / 0.39885
=1.1272

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 - (2875071.118 + 754065.079) / 9459471.163) / (1 - (3454027.427 + 747465.106) / 9058660.496)
=0.616349 / 0.536191
=1.1495

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
=2864073.755 / 2370609.83
=1.2082

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))
=(58005.86 / (58005.86 + 747465.106)) / (26907.691 / (26907.691 + 754065.079))
=0.072015 / 0.034454
=2.0902

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)
=(274787.871 / 2864073.755) / (290883.703 / 2370609.83)
=0.095943 / 0.122704
=0.7819

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)
=((0 + 327401.251) / 9459471.163) / ((0 + 314206.277) / 9058660.496)
=0.034611 / 0.034686
=0.9978

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
=(1655257.225 - 0 - 417454.137) / 9459471.163
=0.130853

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 Cita Mineral Investindo Tbk has a M-score of -1.32 signals that the company is likely to be a manipulator.

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What does a Beneish M-Score of -1.32 mean?
PT Cita Mineral Investindo Tbk (ISX:CITA) has a Beneish M-Score of -1.32 as of Jul. 14, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on PT Cita Mineral Investindo Tbk and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, PT Cita Mineral Investindo Tbk ranks #545 out of 681 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 80%.
Is PT Cita Mineral Investindo Tbk's Beneish M-Score too high?
PT Cita Mineral Investindo Tbk's current Beneish M-Score is -1.32. Based on the distribution chart, PT Cita Mineral Investindo Tbk ranks #545 out of 681 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, PT Cita Mineral Investindo Tbk has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PT Cita Mineral Investindo Tbk's Beneish M-Score compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, PT Cita Mineral Investindo Tbk ranks #545 out of 681 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places PT Cita Mineral Investindo 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 Metals & Mining company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Metals & Mining 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 Cita Mineral Investindo Tbk and its competitors. PT Cita Mineral Investindo Tbk's current Beneish M-Score is -1.32. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PT Cita Mineral Investindo Tbk stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PT Cita Mineral Investindo Tbk (ISX:CITA) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is Rp3,283.80, compared to a current price of Rp3,130.00 — trading 4.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -1.32. PT Cita Mineral Investindo Tbk's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 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 PT Cita Mineral Investindo Tbk (ISX:CITA), the current Beneish M-Score is -1.32 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 Cita Mineral Investindo Tbk (ISX:CITA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PT Cita Mineral Investindo Tbk stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of Rp3,130.00 is trading 4.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of Rp3,283.80. GuruFocus considers PT Cita Mineral Investindo Tbk to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for ISX:CITA:

  • Beneish M-Score: -1.32
  • GF Value™: Rp3,283.80 vs. price of Rp3,130.00 (4.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 58/100 with 4 warning signs

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


PT Cita Mineral Investindo Tbk Business Description

Address Jalan Jenderal Sudirman Kav 1 - Senayan, Gedung Bank Panin, 2nd Floor, Jakarta Pusat, Jakarta, IDN, 10270
PT Cita Mineral Investindo Tbk is an Indonesian company. Along with its subsidiaries, it is principally engaged in the bauxite mining industry. Its mining projects are located at the Air Upas site, the Sandai site, and West Kalimantan, and it also operates a Smelter Grade Alumina (SGA) refinery plant located in West Kalimantan. The group focuses on producing bauxite and smelter-grade alumina (SGA) in Indonesia.
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