PT Pertamina Geothermal Energy Tbk (ISX:PGEO) Beneish M-Score: -2.48 (As of Jun. 29, 2026)


ISX:PGEO PT Pertamina Geothermal Energy Tbk ISX:PGEO
82 GF Score
Price Rp850.00
GF Value Rp1,360.62
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is PT Pertamina Geothermal Energy Tbk Beneish M-Score?

PT Pertamina Geothermal Energy Tbk ISX:PGEO -1.16% 82 Beneish M-Score is -2.48 as of Jun. 29, 2026. GuruFocus rates ISX:PGEO with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of Rp1,360.62 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 390 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, PT Pertamina Geothermal Energy Tbk ranks worse than 60% 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 -2.48 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

ISX:PGEO' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.91   Med: -2.6   Max: -2.32
Current: -2.48

During the past 7 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of PT Pertamina Geothermal Energy Tbk was -2.32. The lowest was -2.91. And the median was -2.60.


PT Pertamina Geothermal Energy Tbk Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for PT Pertamina Geothermal Energy 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 Pertamina Geothermal Energy Tbk Beneish M-Score Chart

PT Pertamina Geothermal Energy Tbk Annual Data
Trend Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.00 0.00 -2.38 -2.67 -2.63

PT Pertamina Geothermal Energy Tbk Quarterly Data
Dec20 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 -2.64 -2.45 -2.32 -2.63 -2.48

PT Pertamina Geothermal Energy Tbk Beneish M-Score Competitor Comparison

For the Utilities - Renewable subindustry, PT Pertamina Geothermal Energy 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 Pertamina Geothermal Energy Tbk Beneish M-Score vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry

For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, PT Pertamina Geothermal Energy Tbk's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where PT Pertamina Geothermal Energy Tbk's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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PT Pertamina Geothermal Energy 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 Pertamina Geothermal Energy 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 * 0.9789+0.528 * 1.0793+0.404 * 1.0716+0.892 * 1.1448+0.115 * 0.9339
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.8606+4.679 * -0.044791-0.327 * 0.9606
=-2.48

* 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 Rp2,601,568 Mil.
Revenue was 1973200.833 + 1902356.874 + 1882115.029 + 1685435.772 = Rp7,443,109 Mil.
Gross Profit was 1143916.437 + 909185.077 + 945704.569 + 1022175.542 = Rp4,020,982 Mil.
Total Current Assets was Rp15,724,492 Mil.
Total Assets was Rp51,736,105 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was Rp33,464,440 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was Rp7,584 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was Rp88,204 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was Rp3,298,058 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was Rp12,343,666 Mil.
Net Income was 743520.29 + 558352.143 + 583085.711 + 612946.524 = Rp2,497,905 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = Rp0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 902503.851 + 2110009.74 + 1045149.894 + 757559.696 = Rp4,815,223 Mil.
Total Receivables was Rp2,321,496 Mil.
Revenue was 1671689.624 + 1621205.124 + 1569061.926 + 1639866.396 = Rp6,501,823 Mil.
Gross Profit was 966433.47 + 872220.191 + 921025.172 + 1031301.628 = Rp3,790,980 Mil.
Total Current Assets was Rp14,483,739 Mil.
Total Assets was Rp49,823,126 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was Rp33,050,269 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was Rp7,016 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was Rp89,522 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was Rp3,237,420 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was Rp12,444,270 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)
=(2601567.658 / 7443108.508) / (2321495.623 / 6501823.07)
=0.349527 / 0.357053
=0.9789

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)
=(3790980.461 / 6501823.07) / (4020981.625 / 7443108.508)
=0.583064 / 0.540229
=1.0793

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 - (15724491.696 + 33464439.892) / 51736105.233) / (1 - (14483738.793 + 33050269.099) / 49823126.025)
=0.049234 / 0.045945
=1.0716

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
=7443108.508 / 6501823.07
=1.1448

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))
=(7015.672 / (7015.672 + 33050269.099)) / (7584.351 / (7584.351 + 33464439.892))
=0.000212 / 0.000227
=0.9339

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)
=(88204.244 / 7443108.508) / (89521.766 / 6501823.07)
=0.01185 / 0.013769
=0.8606

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)
=((12343665.882 + 3298058.203) / 51736105.233) / ((12444269.876 + 3237419.55) / 49823126.025)
=0.302337 / 0.314747
=0.9606

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
=(2497904.668 - 0 - 4815223.181) / 51736105.233
=-0.044791

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 Pertamina Geothermal Energy Tbk has a M-score of -2.48 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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What does a Beneish M-Score of -2.48 mean?
PT Pertamina Geothermal Energy Tbk (ISX:PGEO) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.48 as of Jun. 29, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on PT Pertamina Geothermal Energy Tbk and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, PT Pertamina Geothermal Energy Tbk ranks #234 out of 390 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 60%.
Is PT Pertamina Geothermal Energy Tbk's Beneish M-Score too high?
PT Pertamina Geothermal Energy Tbk's current Beneish M-Score is -2.48. Based on the distribution chart, PT Pertamina Geothermal Energy Tbk ranks #234 out of 390 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, PT Pertamina Geothermal Energy Tbk has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PT Pertamina Geothermal Energy Tbk's Beneish M-Score compare to competitors?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, PT Pertamina Geothermal Energy Tbk ranks #234 out of 390 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places PT Pertamina Geothermal Energy Tbk in the lower 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 an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Utilities - Independent Power Producers 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 Pertamina Geothermal Energy Tbk and its competitors. PT Pertamina Geothermal Energy Tbk's current Beneish M-Score is -2.48. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PT Pertamina Geothermal Energy Tbk stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PT Pertamina Geothermal Energy Tbk (ISX:PGEO) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is Rp1,360.62, compared to a current price of Rp850.00 — trading 37.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.48. PT Pertamina Geothermal Energy Tbk's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 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 Pertamina Geothermal Energy Tbk (ISX:PGEO), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.48 as of Jun. 29, 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 Pertamina Geothermal Energy Tbk (ISX:PGEO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PT Pertamina Geothermal Energy Tbk stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of Rp850.00 is trading 37.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of Rp1,360.62. GuruFocus considers PT Pertamina Geothermal Energy Tbk to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for ISX:PGEO:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.48
  • GF Value™: Rp1,360.62 vs. price of Rp850.00 (37.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 2 warning signs

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


PT Pertamina Geothermal Energy Tbk Business Description

Other Exchanges NJ9:Germany
Address Jalan Medan Merdeka Timur No. 11-13, No. 11-13 , Grha Pertamina - Tower Pertamax, 7th Floor, Gambir, Jakarta Pusat, Jakarta, IDN, 10110
PT Pertamina Geothermal Energy Tbk is involved in the geothermal sector from the upstream and/or downstream sides, both at home and abroad, as well as other business activities related to or supporting activities in the geothermal sector. Its key business activities include geothermal exploration and drilling, including in forest areas, and other activities related to geothermal energy exploitation up to its place of utilization; and producing electricity through various renewable and non-renewable energy sources. The company mainly generates revenue from the production and commercialization of geothermal steam and electricity. It operates in two segments: Own operations, which generate maximum revenue, and Joint Operating Contracts with PLN.
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