PT Merdeka Battery Materials Tbk (ISX:MBMA) Beneish M-Score: -2.33 (As of Aug. 09, 2026)

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ISX:MBMA PT Merdeka Battery Materials Tbk ISX:MBMA
54 GF Score
Price Rp550.00
GF Value Rp818.74
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is PT Merdeka Battery Materials Tbk Beneish M-Score?

PT Merdeka Battery Materials Tbk ISX:MBMA +3.77% 54 Beneish M-Score is -2.33 as of Aug. 09, 2026. GuruFocus rates ISX:MBMA with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of Rp818.74 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 677 Metals & Mining companies, PT Merdeka Battery Materials Tbk ranks better than 52.73% 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 -2.33 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

ISX:MBMA' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.73   Med: -2.15   Max: 2.25
Current: -2.33

During the past 7 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of PT Merdeka Battery Materials Tbk was 2.25. The lowest was -2.73. And the median was -2.15.


PT Merdeka Battery Materials Tbk Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for PT Merdeka Battery Materials 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 Merdeka Battery Materials Tbk Beneish M-Score Chart

PT Merdeka Battery Materials Tbk Annual Data
Trend Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.00 0.00 2.25 -2.04 -1.96

PT Merdeka Battery Materials Tbk Quarterly Data
Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 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 -2.26 -2.73 -2.65 -1.96 -2.33

ISX:MBMA vs HL: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Other Precious Metals & Mining subindustry, PT Merdeka Battery Materials 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 Merdeka Battery Materials Tbk Beneish M-Score vs Metals & Mining Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where PT Merdeka Battery Materials Tbk's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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PT Merdeka Battery Materials 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 Merdeka Battery Materials 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 * 1.9839+0.528 * 0.3652+0.404 * 0.9895+0.892 * 0.8969+0.115 * 0.8555
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.3621+4.679 * -0.034738-0.327 * 1.2585
=-2.33

* 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 Rp4,795,527 Mil.
Revenue was 7705124.515 + 8345660.408 + 5072768.093 + 4266357.663 = Rp25,389,911 Mil.
Gross Profit was 2113274.306 + 1239718.852 + 708960.644 + 496760.189 = Rp4,558,714 Mil.
Total Current Assets was Rp18,216,628 Mil.
Total Assets was Rp67,180,416 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was Rp39,316,291 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was Rp17,410 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was Rp422,617 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was Rp11,407,185 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was Rp12,316,443 Mil.
Net Income was 507000.288 + 71155.649 + 321133.782 + 151821.813 = Rp1,051,112 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = Rp0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 2588464.338 + 677290.171 + -310452.985 + 429517.592 = Rp3,384,819 Mil.
Total Receivables was Rp2,695,039 Mil.
Revenue was 6029376.89 + 7454907.281 + 7030410.818 + 7794013.935 = Rp28,308,709 Mil.
Gross Profit was 310814.016 + 557132.411 + 248390.304 + 739736.449 = Rp1,856,073 Mil.
Total Current Assets was Rp12,213,444 Mil.
Total Assets was Rp56,552,917 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was Rp36,131,829 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was Rp13,712 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was Rp345,931 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was Rp5,483,768 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was Rp10,384,495 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)
=(4795527.265 / 25389910.679) / (2695038.965 / 28308708.924)
=0.188875 / 0.095202
=1.9839

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)
=(1856073.18 / 28308708.924) / (4558713.991 / 25389910.679)
=0.065565 / 0.179548
=0.3652

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 - (18216628.011 + 39316291.117) / 67180416.124) / (1 - (12213444.398 + 36131828.752) / 56552917.268)
=0.143606 / 0.145132
=0.9895

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
=25389910.679 / 28308708.924
=0.8969

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))
=(13712.245 / (13712.245 + 36131828.752)) / (17410.039 / (17410.039 + 39316291.117))
=0.000379 / 0.000443
=0.8555

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)
=(422616.539 / 25389910.679) / (345931.366 / 28308708.924)
=0.016645 / 0.01222
=1.3621

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)
=((12316443.481 + 11407184.818) / 67180416.124) / ((10384495.036 + 5483768.437) / 56552917.268)
=0.353133 / 0.280591
=1.2585

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
=(1051111.532 - 0 - 3384819.116) / 67180416.124
=-0.034738

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 Merdeka Battery Materials Tbk has a M-score of -2.33 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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What does a Beneish M-Score of -2.33 mean?
PT Merdeka Battery Materials Tbk (ISX:MBMA) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.33 as of Aug. 09, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on PT Merdeka Battery Materials Tbk and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, PT Merdeka Battery Materials Tbk ranks #320 out of 677 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 47.3%.
Is PT Merdeka Battery Materials Tbk's Beneish M-Score too high?
PT Merdeka Battery Materials Tbk's current Beneish M-Score is -2.33. Based on the distribution chart, PT Merdeka Battery Materials Tbk ranks #320 out of 677 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, PT Merdeka Battery Materials Tbk has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PT Merdeka Battery Materials Tbk's Beneish M-Score compare to HL?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, PT Merdeka Battery Materials Tbk ranks #320 out of 677 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts PT Merdeka Battery Materials 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 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 Merdeka Battery Materials Tbk and its competitors. PT Merdeka Battery Materials Tbk's current Beneish M-Score is -2.33. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PT Merdeka Battery Materials Tbk stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PT Merdeka Battery Materials Tbk (ISX:MBMA) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is Rp818.74, compared to a current price of Rp550.00 — trading 32.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.33. PT Merdeka Battery Materials Tbk's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 6 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 Merdeka Battery Materials Tbk (ISX:MBMA), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.33 as of Aug. 09, 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 Merdeka Battery Materials Tbk (ISX:MBMA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PT Merdeka Battery Materials Tbk stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of Rp550.00 is trading 32.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of Rp818.74. GuruFocus considers PT Merdeka Battery Materials Tbk to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for ISX:MBMA:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.33
  • GF Value™: Rp818.74 vs. price of Rp550.00 (32.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 54/100 with 6 warning signs

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


PT Merdeka Battery Materials Tbk Business Description

Address Jalan Jenderal Sudirman Kav. 52-53, Treasury Tower Building, 69th Floor, District 8 SCBD Lot. 28, South Jakarta, Jakarta, IDN, 12190
PT Merdeka Battery Materials Tbk is an integrated battery materials and nickel processing company focused on the electric vehicle (EV) battery value chain in Indonesia. The company engages in nickel mining, smelting, and downstream battery material processing activities. Its business operations include the SCM Mine, RKEF smelters, Nickel Matte operations, AIM Project, IKIP industrial area development, and HPAL projects. The company operates through Mining, Manufacturing, and Other segments, with the majority of revenue generated from the Manufacturing segment.
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