PT MDTV Media Technologies Tbk (ISX:NETV) Beneish M-Score: -3.55 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


ISX:NETV PT MDTV Media Technologies Tbk ISX:NETV
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What is PT MDTV Media Technologies Tbk Beneish M-Score?

PT MDTV Media Technologies Tbk ISX:NETV +1.96% 33 Beneish M-Score is -3.55 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates ISX:NETV with a GF Score™ of 33/100 and a GF Value™ of Rp16.51 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 989 Media - Diversified companies, PT MDTV Media Technologies Tbk ranks better than 88.07% 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 -3.55 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

ISX:NETV' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.68   Med: -3.04   Max: -1.21
Current: -3.55

During the past 8 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of PT MDTV Media Technologies Tbk was -1.21. The lowest was -4.68. And the median was -3.04.


PT MDTV Media Technologies Tbk Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for PT MDTV Media Technologies 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 MDTV Media Technologies Tbk Beneish M-Score Chart

PT MDTV Media Technologies Tbk Annual Data
Trend Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.00 -2.52 -4.09 -1.21 -3.86

PT MDTV Media Technologies 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 -2.73 -2.72 -2.46 -3.86 -3.55

ISX:NETV vs NXST: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Broadcasting subindustry, PT MDTV Media Technologies 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 MDTV Media Technologies Tbk Beneish M-Score vs Media - Diversified Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where PT MDTV Media Technologies Tbk's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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PT MDTV Media Technologies 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 MDTV Media Technologies 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 * 1.4229+0.528 * 0.0458+0.404 * 1.0703+0.892 * 0.4769+0.115 * 0.4823
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.6956+4.679 * -0.072321-0.327 * 1.5217
=-3.55

* 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 Rp27,307 Mil.
Revenue was 26365.465 + 18060.767 + 16772.45 + 15414.549 = Rp76,613 Mil.
Gross Profit was 1324.36 + -43058.347 + -18878.684 + -27198.418 = Rp-87,811 Mil.
Total Current Assets was Rp534,359 Mil.
Total Assets was Rp841,730 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was Rp16,194 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was Rp17,166 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was Rp32,194 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was Rp460,578 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was Rp0 Mil.
Net Income was -25500.774 + -148954.493 + -36826.597 + -46540.109 = Rp-257,822 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = Rp0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was -18032.253 + -142454.437 + -16247.386 + -20212.841 = Rp-196,947 Mil.
Total Receivables was Rp40,237 Mil.
Revenue was 32692.617 + 42307.726 + 48695.254 + 36938.084 = Rp160,634 Mil.
Gross Profit was -26793.035 + 8471.78 + 19356.573 + -9469.82 = Rp-8,435 Mil.
Total Current Assets was Rp610,554 Mil.
Total Assets was Rp1,006,168 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was Rp70,401 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was Rp23,239 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was Rp97,033 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was Rp361,791 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)
=(27307.341 / 76613.231) / (40236.846 / 160633.681)
=0.356431 / 0.250488
=1.4229

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)
=(-8434.502 / 160633.681) / (-87811.089 / 76613.231)
=-0.052508 / -1.146161
=0.0458

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 - (534359.104 + 16194.361) / 841730.478) / (1 - (610554.448 + 70401.014) / 1006168.34)
=0.345927 / 0.323219
=1.0703

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
=76613.231 / 160633.681
=0.4769

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))
=(23239.161 / (23239.161 + 70401.014)) / (17166.474 / (17166.474 + 16194.361))
=0.248175 / 0.51457
=0.4823

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)
=(32194.179 / 76613.231) / (97033.399 / 160633.681)
=0.420217 / 0.604066
=0.6956

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 + 460577.562) / 841730.478) / ((0 + 361790.664) / 1006168.34)
=0.547179 / 0.359573
=1.5217

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
=(-257821.973 - 0 - -196946.917) / 841730.478
=-0.072321

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 MDTV Media Technologies Tbk has a M-score of -3.55 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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What does a Beneish M-Score of -3.55 mean?
PT MDTV Media Technologies Tbk (ISX:NETV) has a Beneish M-Score of -3.55 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on PT MDTV Media Technologies Tbk and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, PT MDTV Media Technologies Tbk ranks #118 out of 989 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 11.9%.
Is PT MDTV Media Technologies Tbk's Beneish M-Score too high?
PT MDTV Media Technologies Tbk's current Beneish M-Score is -3.55. Based on the distribution chart, PT MDTV Media Technologies Tbk ranks #118 out of 989 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, PT MDTV Media Technologies Tbk has a GF Score™ of 33/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PT MDTV Media Technologies Tbk's Beneish M-Score compare to NXST?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, PT MDTV Media Technologies Tbk ranks #118 out of 989 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places PT MDTV Media Technologies Tbk in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. 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 MDTV Media Technologies Tbk and its competitors. PT MDTV Media Technologies Tbk's current Beneish M-Score is -3.55. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PT MDTV Media Technologies Tbk stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PT MDTV Media Technologies Tbk (ISX:NETV) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is Rp16.51, compared to a current price of Rp52.00 — trading 215% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -3.55. PT MDTV Media Technologies Tbk's overall GF Score™ is 33/100 with 5 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 MDTV Media Technologies Tbk (ISX:NETV), the current Beneish M-Score is -3.55 as of Jun. 26, 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 MDTV Media Technologies Tbk (ISX:NETV) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PT MDTV Media Technologies Tbk stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of Rp52.00 is trading 215% above its estimated GF Value™ of Rp16.51. GuruFocus considers PT MDTV Media Technologies Tbk to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ISX:NETV:

  • Beneish M-Score: -3.55
  • GF Value™: Rp16.51 vs. price of Rp52.00 (215% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 33/100 with 5 warning signs

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


PT MDTV Media Technologies Tbk Business Description

Address Jl. Setiabudi Selatan No. 7, MD Place Tower I Lt. 2, Setiabudi, Jakarta, IDN, 12910
PT MDTV Media Technologies Tbk, formerly PT Net Visi Media Tbk, is a holding company. Along with its subsidiaries, it carries out business activities in the media industry. It is engaged in Artist Management, Television Broadcasting, Content Production, and Digital Media. The company has only one main business segment, namely Media.
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