PT Meratus Jasa Prima Tbk (ISX:KARW) Beneish M-Score: -2.77 (As of Jun. 28, 2026)


ISX:KARW PT Meratus Jasa Prima Tbk ISX:KARW
65 GF Score
Price Rp232.00
GF Value Rp396.34
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is PT Meratus Jasa Prima Tbk Beneish M-Score?

PT Meratus Jasa Prima Tbk ISX:KARW -2.52% 65 Beneish M-Score is -2.77 as of Jun. 28, 2026. GuruFocus rates ISX:KARW with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of Rp396.34 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 960 Transportation companies, PT Meratus Jasa Prima Tbk ranks better than 67.29% 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 -2.77 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

ISX:KARW' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -7.06   Med: -2.58   Max: 1.3
Current: -2.77

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of PT Meratus Jasa Prima Tbk was 1.30. The lowest was -7.06. And the median was -2.58.


PT Meratus Jasa Prima Tbk Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for PT Meratus Jasa Prima 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 Meratus Jasa Prima Tbk Beneish M-Score Chart

PT Meratus Jasa Prima 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 -4.71 -3.08 -3.12 -1.25 -1.35

PT Meratus Jasa Prima 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 0.03 0.10 -2.30 -1.35 -2.77

PT Meratus Jasa Prima Tbk Beneish M-Score Competitor Comparison

For the Marine Shipping subindustry, PT Meratus Jasa Prima 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 Meratus Jasa Prima Tbk Beneish M-Score vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, PT Meratus Jasa Prima Tbk's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where PT Meratus Jasa Prima Tbk's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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PT Meratus Jasa Prima 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 Meratus Jasa Prima 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 * 0.8574+0.528 * 1.8215+0.404 * 1.6422+0.892 * 1.0059+0.115 * 0.3192
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.1752+4.679 * -0.157985-0.327 * 1.0378
=-2.77

* 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 Rp37,329 Mil.
Revenue was 22363.676 + 26480.794 + 18984.416 + 16521.162 = Rp84,350 Mil.
Gross Profit was 3724.458 + 9055.262 + -313.656 + -1614.605 = Rp10,851 Mil.
Total Current Assets was Rp93,450 Mil.
Total Assets was Rp219,354 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was Rp104,640 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was Rp499 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was Rp3,683 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was Rp762,143 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was Rp186 Mil.
Net Income was 304.728 + 4109.953 + -5942.948 + -848.075 = Rp-2,376 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = Rp0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 21077.045 + -8370.27 + 18984.416 + 587.129 = Rp32,278 Mil.
Total Receivables was Rp43,280 Mil.
Revenue was 29577.808 + 14624.666 + 24076.382 + 15574.086 = Rp83,853 Mil.
Gross Profit was 5764.049 + 9076.273 + 2915.559 + 1893.704 = Rp19,650 Mil.
Total Current Assets was Rp82,871 Mil.
Total Assets was Rp224,040 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was Rp127,945 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was Rp194 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was Rp3,116 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was Rp749,689 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was Rp560 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)
=(37329.225 / 84350.048) / (43279.777 / 83852.942)
=0.442551 / 0.516139
=0.8574

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)
=(19649.585 / 83852.942) / (10851.459 / 84350.048)
=0.234334 / 0.128648
=1.8215

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 - (93450.033 + 104640.336) / 219353.637) / (1 - (82870.563 + 127945.429) / 224040.368)
=0.096936 / 0.059027
=1.6422

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
=84350.048 / 83852.942
=1.0059

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))
=(194.081 / (194.081 + 127945.429)) / (498.989 / (498.989 + 104640.336))
=0.001515 / 0.004746
=0.3192

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)
=(3683.253 / 84350.048) / (3115.544 / 83852.942)
=0.043666 / 0.037155
=1.1752

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)
=((186.223 + 762142.579) / 219353.637) / ((559.936 + 749688.741) / 224040.368)
=3.475342 / 3.348721
=1.0378

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
=(-2376.342 - 0 - 32278.32) / 219353.637
=-0.157985

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 Meratus Jasa Prima Tbk has a M-score of -2.77 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Beneish M-Score →
What does a Beneish M-Score of -2.77 mean?
PT Meratus Jasa Prima Tbk (ISX:KARW) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.77 as of Jun. 28, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on PT Meratus Jasa Prima Tbk and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, PT Meratus Jasa Prima Tbk ranks #314 out of 960 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 32.7%.
Is PT Meratus Jasa Prima Tbk's Beneish M-Score too high?
PT Meratus Jasa Prima Tbk's current Beneish M-Score is -2.77. Based on the distribution chart, PT Meratus Jasa Prima Tbk ranks #314 out of 960 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, PT Meratus Jasa Prima Tbk has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PT Meratus Jasa Prima Tbk's Beneish M-Score compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, PT Meratus Jasa Prima Tbk ranks #314 out of 960 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts PT Meratus Jasa Prima 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 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 Meratus Jasa Prima Tbk and its competitors. PT Meratus Jasa Prima Tbk's current Beneish M-Score is -2.77. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PT Meratus Jasa Prima Tbk stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PT Meratus Jasa Prima Tbk (ISX:KARW) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is Rp396.34, compared to a current price of Rp232.00 — trading 41.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.77. PT Meratus Jasa Prima Tbk's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 3 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 Meratus Jasa Prima Tbk (ISX:KARW), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.77 as of Jun. 28, 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 Meratus Jasa Prima Tbk (ISX:KARW) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PT Meratus Jasa Prima Tbk stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of Rp232.00 is trading 41.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of Rp396.34. GuruFocus considers PT Meratus Jasa Prima Tbk to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for ISX:KARW:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.77
  • GF Value™: Rp396.34 vs. price of Rp232.00 (41.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 3 warning signs

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


PT Meratus Jasa Prima Tbk Business Description

Address Jalan Enggano Kel. Tanjung Priok, Kec. Tanjung Priok, Jakarta Utara, Jakarta, IDN, 14310
PT Meratus Jasa Prima Tbk is engaged in transportation consulting activities. The company also engages in supporting business activities in the scope of construction of non-fishery port buildings, dredging, cold storage activities, sea port service activities, wholesale trade in sea transportation equipment, parts and supplies. Its products and services include the management and operation of stevedoring equipment at Terminals 300, 301, 302, and 303 of Tanjung Priok Port to support container handling activities. These services also cover cargodoring, lift on/lift off, and trucking, in accordance with the applicable systems and procedures at port. It operates in single segment of stevedoring services in Port of Tanjung Priok, Jakarta.
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