PT Telefast Indonesia Tbk (ISX:TFAS) Beneish M-Score: -2.83 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


ISX:TFAS PT Telefast Indonesia Tbk ISX:TFAS
69 GF Score
Price Rp200.00
GF Value Rp166.85
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is PT Telefast Indonesia Tbk Beneish M-Score?

PT Telefast Indonesia Tbk ISX:TFAS +5.26% 69 Beneish M-Score is -2.83 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates ISX:TFAS with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of Rp166.85 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,020 Business Services companies, PT Telefast Indonesia Tbk ranks better than 71.76% 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 -2.83 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

ISX:TFAS' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.89   Med: -2.06   Max: 1.96
Current: -2.83

During the past 10 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of PT Telefast Indonesia Tbk was 1.96. The lowest was -2.89. And the median was -2.06.


PT Telefast Indonesia Tbk Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for PT Telefast Indonesia 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 Telefast Indonesia Tbk Beneish M-Score Chart

PT Telefast Indonesia 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 -0.67 -2.47 -2.08 -2.11 -2.89

PT Telefast Indonesia 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 -1.88 -2.15 -2.35 -2.89 -2.83

ISX:TFAS vs KFY, RHI, TNET: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, PT Telefast Indonesia 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 Telefast Indonesia Tbk Beneish M-Score vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, PT Telefast Indonesia Tbk's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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PT Telefast Indonesia 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 Telefast Indonesia 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 * 1.0332+0.528 * 1.0645+0.404 * 0.6123+0.892 * 0.9411+0.115 * 1.2664
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.0981+4.679 * -0.066828-0.327 * 0.7175
=-2.83

* 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 Rp45,400 Mil.
Revenue was 109811.021 + 85147.941 + 77129.45 + 73518.247 = Rp345,607 Mil.
Gross Profit was 3355.273 + 3094.666 + 2334.406 + 1772.712 = Rp10,557 Mil.
Total Current Assets was Rp197,045 Mil.
Total Assets was Rp216,979 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was Rp1,164 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was Rp1,117 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was Rp1,674 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was Rp45,275 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was Rp315 Mil.
Net Income was 310.537 + -21678.758 + 1745.248 + -1906.295 = Rp-21,529 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = Rp0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was -5629.867 + 3851.987 + -4565.635 + -685.452 = Rp-7,029 Mil.
Total Receivables was Rp46,693 Mil.
Revenue was 83174.969 + 89824.744 + 91564.972 + 102691.044 = Rp367,256 Mil.
Gross Profit was 3266.394 + 5592.015 + 1327.449 + 1755.9 = Rp11,942 Mil.
Total Current Assets was Rp214,687 Mil.
Total Assets was Rp251,486 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was Rp1,265 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was Rp2,066 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was Rp1,620 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was Rp73,372 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was Rp269 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)
=(45400.031 / 345606.659) / (46693.024 / 367255.729)
=0.131363 / 0.12714
=1.0332

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)
=(11941.758 / 367255.729) / (10557.057 / 345606.659)
=0.032516 / 0.030546
=1.0645

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 - (197044.647 + 1163.851) / 216979.247) / (1 - (214687.466 + 1265.222) / 251485.642)
=0.086509 / 0.141292
=0.6123

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
=345606.659 / 367255.729
=0.9411

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))
=(2065.758 / (2065.758 + 1265.222)) / (1116.934 / (1116.934 + 1163.851))
=0.620165 / 0.489715
=1.2664

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)
=(1674.467 / 345606.659) / (1620.242 / 367255.729)
=0.004845 / 0.004412
=1.0981

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)
=((314.796 + 45274.719) / 216979.247) / ((269.079 + 73372.294) / 251485.642)
=0.21011 / 0.292825
=0.7175

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
=(-21529.268 - 0 - -7028.967) / 216979.247
=-0.066828

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 Telefast Indonesia Tbk has a M-score of -2.83 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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What does a Beneish M-Score of -2.83 mean?
PT Telefast Indonesia Tbk (ISX:TFAS) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.83 as of Jun. 25, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on PT Telefast Indonesia Tbk and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, PT Telefast Indonesia Tbk ranks #288 out of 1020 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 28.2%.
Is PT Telefast Indonesia Tbk's Beneish M-Score too high?
PT Telefast Indonesia Tbk's current Beneish M-Score is -2.83. Based on the distribution chart, PT Telefast Indonesia Tbk ranks #288 out of 1020 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, PT Telefast Indonesia Tbk has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PT Telefast Indonesia Tbk's Beneish M-Score compare to KFY and RHI?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, PT Telefast Indonesia Tbk ranks #288 out of 1020 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts PT Telefast Indonesia 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 Business Services company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Business Services 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 Telefast Indonesia Tbk and its competitors. PT Telefast Indonesia Tbk's current Beneish M-Score is -2.83. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PT Telefast Indonesia Tbk stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PT Telefast Indonesia Tbk (ISX:TFAS) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is Rp166.85, compared to a current price of Rp200.00 — trading 19.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.83. PT Telefast Indonesia Tbk's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 6 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 Telefast Indonesia Tbk (ISX:TFAS), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.83 as of Jun. 25, 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 Telefast Indonesia Tbk (ISX:TFAS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PT Telefast Indonesia Tbk stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of Rp200.00 is trading 19.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of Rp166.85. GuruFocus considers PT Telefast Indonesia Tbk to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ISX:TFAS:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.83
  • GF Value™: Rp166.85 vs. price of Rp200.00 (19.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 6 warning signs

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


PT Telefast Indonesia Tbk Business Description

Address Jalan. Prof. DR. Satrio No. 65, Mall Ambasador 5th Floor, No. 5, Karet Kuningan, Setiabudi, Jakarta, IDN, 12940
PT Telefast Indonesia Tbk is engaged in digital product distribution and network-based services. The Group manages and evaluates its operations based on the business segment that consists of Digital products and Digital services. The Company operates through a partner network spread across various regions and has expanded its business activities into network-based logistics through the development of a drop point network. The Digital products segment generates the majority of the Group's revenue. The Company conducts digital product distribution activities, particularly telecommunications products such as prepaid credit and data packages, through an outlet network spread across various regions. The Company manages more than 7,000 active outlets across 5 regional clusters in Java Island.
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