PT Sinar Mas Multiartha Tbk (ISX:SMMA) Beneish M-Score: -3.02 (As of Aug. 21, 2026)

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ISX:SMMA PT Sinar Mas Multiartha Tbk ISX:SMMA
62 GF Score
Price Rp20,200.00
GF Value Rp15,959.58
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is PT Sinar Mas Multiartha Tbk Beneish M-Score?

PT Sinar Mas Multiartha Tbk ISX:SMMA +0.37% 62 Beneish M-Score is -3.02 as of Aug. 21, 2026. GuruFocus rates ISX:SMMA with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of Rp15,959.58 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 403 Insurance companies, PT Sinar Mas Multiartha Tbk ranks better than 84.86% 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 -3.02 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

ISX:SMMA' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.46   Med: -2.42   Max: -1.42
Current: -3.02

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of PT Sinar Mas Multiartha Tbk was -1.42. The lowest was -3.46. And the median was -2.42.

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PT Sinar Mas Multiartha 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 Sinar Mas Multiartha 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 * 0.4599+0.528 * 1+0.404 * 0.9981+0.892 * 1.1105+0.115 * 1.2711
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.6707+4.679 * -0.062319-0.327 * 0.7955
=-3.02

* 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 Rp5,696,494 Mil.
Revenue was 7024141 + 16261870 + 7266755 + 4536473 = Rp35,089,239 Mil.
Gross Profit was 7024141 + 16261870 + 7266755 + 4536473 = Rp35,089,239 Mil.
Total Current Assets was Rp0 Mil.
Total Assets was Rp124,138,154 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was Rp3,705,227 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was Rp441,792 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was Rp1,421,173 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was Rp0 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was Rp8,169,125 Mil.
Net Income was 559434 + -694567 + 1415931 + 891075 = Rp2,171,873 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 93124 + 5380721 + 453859 + 641069 = Rp6,568,773 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was -4171666 + -154737 + 2824408 + 4841223 = Rp3,339,228 Mil.
 Total Receivables was Rp11,153,130 Mil.
Revenue was 7779310 + 11165394 + 7063295 + 5588744 = Rp31,596,743 Mil.
Gross Profit was 7779310 + 11165394 + 7063295 + 5588744 = Rp31,596,743 Mil.
Total Current Assets was Rp0 Mil.
Total Assets was Rp114,723,114 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was Rp3,208,315 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was Rp502,494 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was Rp1,908,052 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was Rp0 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was Rp9,489,942 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)
=(5696494 / 35089239) / (11153130 / 31596743)
=0.162343 / 0.352984
=0.4599

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)
=(31596743 / 31596743) / (35089239 / 35089239)
=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 + 3705227) / 124138154) / (1 - (0 + 3208315) / 114723114)
=0.970152 / 0.972034
=0.9981

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
=35089239 / 31596743
=1.1105

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))
=(502494 / (502494 + 3208315)) / (441792 / (441792 + 3705227))
=0.135414 / 0.106532
=1.2711

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)
=(1421173 / 35089239) / (1908052 / 31596743)
=0.040502 / 0.060388
=0.6707

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)
=((8169125 + 0) / 124138154) / ((9489942 + 0) / 114723114)
=0.065807 / 0.08272
=0.7955

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
=(2171873 - 6568773 - 3339228) / 124138154
=-0.062319

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 Sinar Mas Multiartha Tbk has a M-score of -3.02 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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What does a Beneish M-Score of -3.02 mean?
PT Sinar Mas Multiartha Tbk (ISX:SMMA) has a Beneish M-Score of -3.02 as of Aug. 21, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on PT Sinar Mas Multiartha Tbk and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, PT Sinar Mas Multiartha Tbk ranks #61 out of 403 companies in the Insurance industry, placing it in the top 15.1%.
Is PT Sinar Mas Multiartha Tbk's Beneish M-Score too high?
PT Sinar Mas Multiartha Tbk's current Beneish M-Score is -3.02. Based on the distribution chart, PT Sinar Mas Multiartha Tbk ranks #61 out of 403 companies in the Insurance industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, PT Sinar Mas Multiartha Tbk has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PT Sinar Mas Multiartha Tbk's Beneish M-Score compare to BRK.A and AIG?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, PT Sinar Mas Multiartha Tbk ranks #61 out of 403 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places PT Sinar Mas Multiartha Tbk in the top 15% 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 an Insurance company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Insurance 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 Sinar Mas Multiartha Tbk and its competitors. PT Sinar Mas Multiartha Tbk's current Beneish M-Score is -3.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PT Sinar Mas Multiartha Tbk stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PT Sinar Mas Multiartha Tbk (ISX:SMMA) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is Rp15,959.58, compared to a current price of Rp20,200.00 — trading 26.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -3.02. PT Sinar Mas Multiartha Tbk's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 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 Sinar Mas Multiartha Tbk (ISX:SMMA), the current Beneish M-Score is -3.02 as of Aug. 21, 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 Sinar Mas Multiartha Tbk (ISX:SMMA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PT Sinar Mas Multiartha Tbk stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of Rp20,200.00 is trading 26.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of Rp15,959.58. GuruFocus considers PT Sinar Mas Multiartha Tbk to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ISX:SMMA:

  • Beneish M-Score: -3.02
  • GF Value™: Rp15,959.58 vs. price of Rp20,200.00 (26.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100 with 2 warning signs

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

PT Sinar Mas Multiartha Tbk Business Description

Address Sinar Mas Land Plaza, Tower I Lt 1 dan 2, Jl. MH Thamrin No. 51, Jakarta, IDN, 10350
PT Sinar Mas Multiartha Tbk provides an integrated and comprehensive range of financial services in Indonesia. The company is engaged in insurance underwriting, consumer financing, factoring of accounts, securities administration, securities brokerage, investment management, banking, development, Information technology, trading, and other related services. It is also involved in the auction house, property, health clinic, and workshop activities.
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