PT Intermedia Capital Tbk (ISX:MDIA) Beneish M-Score: -2.72 (As of Aug. 11, 2026)

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ISX:MDIA PT Intermedia Capital Tbk ISX:MDIA
52 GF Score
Price Rp246.00
GF Value Rp24.83
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is PT Intermedia Capital Tbk Beneish M-Score?

PT Intermedia Capital Tbk ISX:MDIA +0.82% 52 Beneish M-Score is -2.72 as of Aug. 11, 2026. GuruFocus rates ISX:MDIA with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of Rp24.83 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 969 Media - Diversified companies, PT Intermedia Capital Tbk ranks better than 60.47% 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 -2.72 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

ISX:MDIA' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.88   Med: -2.09   Max: 15.41
Current: -2.72

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of PT Intermedia Capital Tbk was 15.41. The lowest was -2.88. And the median was -2.09.


PT Intermedia Capital Tbk Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for PT Intermedia Capital 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 Intermedia Capital Tbk Beneish M-Score Chart

PT Intermedia Capital 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 -2.72 -0.50 -2.54 14.95 -2.72

PT Intermedia Capital 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 15.19 15.41 15.38 -2.72 -2.72

ISX:MDIA vs NXST: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Broadcasting subindustry, PT Intermedia Capital 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 Intermedia Capital Tbk Beneish M-Score vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, PT Intermedia Capital Tbk's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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PT Intermedia Capital 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 Intermedia Capital 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 * 1.0478+0.528 * 0.9404+0.404 * 0.9253+0.892 * 0.8747+0.115 * 0.4704
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9948+4.679 * -0.034267-0.327 * 0.6722
=-2.72

* 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 Rp318,234 Mil.
Revenue was 141716.426 + 139962.962 + 157126.496 + 141148.856 = Rp579,955 Mil.
Gross Profit was 65352.219 + 59609.685 + 89113.175 + 80098.428 = Rp294,174 Mil.
Total Current Assets was Rp576,271 Mil.
Total Assets was Rp3,129,717 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was Rp262,872 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was Rp25,456 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was Rp74,102 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was Rp662,836 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was Rp441,991 Mil.
Net Income was -8280.082 + -36565.745 + 533.787 + 46912.435 = Rp2,600 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = Rp0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 33342.61 + 25089.922 + 30251.667 + 21161.092 = Rp109,845 Mil.
Total Receivables was Rp347,210 Mil.
Revenue was 167024.918 + 185735.759 + 175962.464 + 134307.151 = Rp663,030 Mil.
Gross Profit was 92073.546 + 83952.574 + 77385.346 + 62854.804 = Rp316,266 Mil.
Total Current Assets was Rp596,317 Mil.
Total Assets was Rp4,346,443 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was Rp312,288 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was Rp13,532 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was Rp85,160 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was Rp2,280,690 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was Rp1,890 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)
=(318233.702 / 579954.74) / (347209.721 / 663030.292)
=0.548722 / 0.523671
=1.0478

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)
=(316266.27 / 663030.292) / (294173.507 / 579954.74)
=0.477001 / 0.507235
=0.9404

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 - (576270.731 + 262871.775) / 3129717.378) / (1 - (596316.68 + 312288.041) / 4346443.499)
=0.731879 / 0.790954
=0.9253

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
=579954.74 / 663030.292
=0.8747

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))
=(13532.458 / (13532.458 + 312288.041)) / (25456.152 / (25456.152 + 262871.775))
=0.041533 / 0.088289
=0.4704

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)
=(74102.427 / 579954.74) / (85160.463 / 663030.292)
=0.127773 / 0.128441
=0.9948

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)
=((441991.221 + 662835.853) / 3129717.378) / ((1889.538 + 2280689.762) / 4346443.499)
=0.353012 / 0.52516
=0.6722

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
=(2600.395 - 0 - 109845.291) / 3129717.378
=-0.034267

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 Intermedia Capital Tbk has a M-score of -2.72 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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What does a Beneish M-Score of -2.72 mean?
PT Intermedia Capital Tbk (ISX:MDIA) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.72 as of Aug. 11, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on PT Intermedia Capital Tbk and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, PT Intermedia Capital Tbk ranks #383 out of 969 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 39.5%.
Is PT Intermedia Capital Tbk's Beneish M-Score too high?
PT Intermedia Capital Tbk's current Beneish M-Score is -2.72. Based on the distribution chart, PT Intermedia Capital Tbk ranks #383 out of 969 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, PT Intermedia Capital Tbk has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PT Intermedia Capital Tbk's Beneish M-Score compare to NXST?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, PT Intermedia Capital Tbk ranks #383 out of 969 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts PT Intermedia Capital 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 Media - Diversified company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Media - Diversified 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 Intermedia Capital Tbk and its competitors. PT Intermedia Capital Tbk's current Beneish M-Score is -2.72. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PT Intermedia Capital Tbk stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PT Intermedia Capital Tbk (ISX:MDIA) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is Rp24.83, compared to a current price of Rp246.00 — trading 890.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.72. PT Intermedia Capital Tbk's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 8 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 Intermedia Capital Tbk (ISX:MDIA), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.72 as of Aug. 11, 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 Intermedia Capital Tbk (ISX:MDIA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PT Intermedia Capital Tbk stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of Rp246.00 is trading 890.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of Rp24.83. GuruFocus considers PT Intermedia Capital Tbk to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ISX:MDIA:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.72
  • GF Value™: Rp24.83 vs. price of Rp246.00 (890.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 52/100 with 8 warning signs

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


PT Intermedia Capital Tbk Business Description

Address Jalan H.R. Rasuna Said, The Convergence Indonesia, 27th Floor, Kawasan Rasuna Epicentrum, Karet Kuningan, Setiabudi, Jakarta, IDN, 12940
PT Intermedia Capital Tbk is an Indonesian company which is providing broadcast content focusing on family, children, and entertainment through its subsidiaries who manage the free-to-air television channel which is operated under the name ANTV. Its broadcast content includes reality shows, variety shows, comedies, animations, and movies. The company operates its business in two segments namely advertisement and non-advertisement services. The majority of revenue is derived from the advertisement segment.
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