PT Bank Mega Tbk (ISX:MEGA) Beneish M-Score: -2.53 (As of Aug. 11, 2026)

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ISX:MEGA PT Bank Mega Tbk ISX:MEGA
59 GF Score
Price Rp1,985.00
GF Value Rp2,195.29
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is PT Bank Mega Tbk Beneish M-Score?

PT Bank Mega Tbk ISX:MEGA 59 Beneish M-Score is -2.53 as of Aug. 11, 2026. GuruFocus rates ISX:MEGA with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of Rp2,195.29 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,395 Banks companies, PT Bank Mega Tbk ranks better than 74.41% on this metric.

Note: Financial institutions were excluded from the sample in Beneish paper when calculating Beneish M-Score. Thus, the prediction might not fit banks and insurance companies.

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 -2.53 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

ISX:MEGA' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -8.37   Med: -2.41   Max: -1.53
Current: -2.53

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of PT Bank Mega Tbk was -1.53. The lowest was -8.37. And the median was -2.41.

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PT Bank Mega 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 Bank Mega 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+0.528 * 1+0.404 * 1.001+0.892 * 1.1585+0.115 * 1.1727
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.8795+4.679 * -0.063735-0.327 * 0.7856
=-2.53

* 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 (Jun26) TTM:Last Year (Jun25) TTM:
Total Receivables was Rp0 Mil.
Revenue was 1598395 + 1642119 + 2083617 + 1802192 = Rp7,126,323 Mil.
Gross Profit was 1598395 + 1642119 + 2083617 + 1802192 = Rp7,126,323 Mil.
Total Current Assets was Rp0 Mil.
Total Assets was Rp144,896,195 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was Rp6,524,138 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was Rp298,331 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was Rp755,219 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was Rp0 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was Rp3,279,213 Mil.
Net Income was 625750 + 650980 + 1164829 + 838147 = Rp3,279,706 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = Rp0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 6932786 + -1730766 + 6162637 + 1149992 = Rp12,514,649 Mil.
 Total Receivables was Rp0 Mil.
Revenue was 1684089 + 1460049 + 1351316 + 1655654 = Rp6,151,108 Mil.
Gross Profit was 1684089 + 1460049 + 1351316 + 1655654 = Rp6,151,108 Mil.
Total Current Assets was Rp0 Mil.
Total Assets was Rp129,686,853 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was Rp5,964,306 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was Rp322,368 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was Rp741,194 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was Rp0 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was Rp3,736,086 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)
=(0 / 7126323) / (0 / 6151108)
=0 / 0
=1

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)
=(6151108 / 6151108) / (7126323 / 7126323)
=1 / 1
=1

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 - (0 + 6524138) / 144896195) / (1 - (0 + 5964306) / 129686853)
=0.954974 / 0.95401
=1.001

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
=7126323 / 6151108
=1.1585

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))
=(322368 / (322368 + 5964306)) / (298331 / (298331 + 6524138))
=0.051278 / 0.043728
=1.1727

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)
=(755219 / 7126323) / (741194 / 6151108)
=0.105976 / 0.120498
=0.8795

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)
=((3279213 + 0) / 144896195) / ((3736086 + 0) / 129686853)
=0.022631 / 0.028809
=0.7856

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
=(3279706 - 0 - 12514649) / 144896195
=-0.063735

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 Bank Mega Tbk has a M-score of -2.53 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 -2.53 mean?
PT Bank Mega Tbk (ISX:MEGA) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.53 as of Aug. 11, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on PT Bank Mega Tbk and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, PT Bank Mega Tbk ranks #357 out of 1395 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 25.6%.
Is PT Bank Mega Tbk's Beneish M-Score too high?
PT Bank Mega Tbk's current Beneish M-Score is -2.53. Based on the distribution chart, PT Bank Mega Tbk ranks #357 out of 1395 companies in the Banks industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, PT Bank Mega Tbk has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PT Bank Mega Tbk's Beneish M-Score compare to competitors?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, PT Bank Mega Tbk ranks #357 out of 1395 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts PT Bank Mega 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 Banks company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Banks 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 Bank Mega Tbk and its competitors. PT Bank Mega Tbk's current Beneish M-Score is -2.53. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PT Bank Mega Tbk stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PT Bank Mega Tbk (ISX:MEGA) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is Rp2,195.29, compared to a current price of Rp1,985.00 — trading 9.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.53. PT Bank Mega Tbk's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 2 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 Bank Mega Tbk (ISX:MEGA), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.53 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 Bank Mega Tbk (ISX:MEGA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PT Bank Mega Tbk stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of Rp1,985.00 is trading 9.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of Rp2,195.29. GuruFocus considers PT Bank Mega Tbk to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for ISX:MEGA:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.53
  • GF Value™: Rp2,195.29 vs. price of Rp1,985.00 (9.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 2 warning signs

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

PT Bank Mega Tbk Business Description

Address Jalan Kapten Tendean No. 12-14A, Menara Bank Mega, 15th Floor, South Jakarta, Jakarta, IDN, 12790
PT Bank Mega Tbk is an Indonesia-based company predominantly engaged in providing general banking services. It offers savings, time deposits, motor vehicle loans, housing loans, credit cards, safe deposit box fees, and custodial services. The Bank's geographical segment includes: Head Office, Jakarta region, Bandung region, Medan region, Semarang region, Surabaya region, Makassar region, and Banjarmasin region.
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