PT Merdeka Gold Resources Tbk (ISX:EMAS) Financial Strength: 5 (As of Jun. 2026) — 17% Below Median

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What is PT Merdeka Gold Resources Tbk Financial Strength?

PT Merdeka Gold Resources Tbk ISX:EMAS +3.23% Financial Strength is 5 as of Jun. 2026, which is 17% below its 10-year median of 6.00. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

PT Merdeka Gold Resources Tbk has the Financial Strength Rank of 5.

GuruFocus Financial Strength Rank measures how strong a company's financial situation is. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. The debt burden that the company has as measured by its Interest Coverage (current year). The higher, the better.
2. Debt to revenue ratio. The lower, the better.
3. Altman Z-Score.
4. Other debt related ratios.

A higher score indicates a stronger financial position, with companies rated 7 or above considered financially stable and unlikely to face distress. Conversely, a score of 3 or below suggests potential financial difficulties, indicating a higher risk of distress.

PT Merdeka Gold Resources Tbk's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 1.32. PT Merdeka Gold Resources Tbk's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 4.03. As of today, PT Merdeka Gold Resources Tbk's Altman Z-Score is 7.52.


PT Merdeka Gold Resources Tbk  (ISX:EMAS) Financial Strength Explanation

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates a stronger financial position, with companies rated 7 or above considered financially stable and unlikely to face distress. Conversely, a score of 3 or below suggests potential financial difficulties, indicating a higher risk of distress.

PT Merdeka Gold Resources Tbk has the Financial Strength Rank of 5.


PT Merdeka Gold Resources Tbk Financial Strength Related Terms


ISX:EMAS vs NEM, AU, RGLD: Financial Strength Comparison

For the Gold subindustry, PT Merdeka Gold Resources Tbk's Financial Strength, along with its competitors' market caps and Financial Strength 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 Merdeka Gold Resources Tbk Financial Strength vs Metals & Mining Industry

For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, PT Merdeka Gold Resources Tbk's Financial Strength distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where PT Merdeka Gold Resources Tbk's Financial Strength falls into.



PT Merdeka Gold Resources Tbk Financial Strength Calculation

GuruFocus Financial Strength Rank measures how strong a company's financial situation is. It is based on these factors

A company ranks high with financial strength is likely to withstand any business slowdowns and recessions.

1. The debt burden that the company has as measured by its Interest Coverage (current year). The higher, the better.

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense:

PT Merdeka Gold Resources Tbk's Interest Expense for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was Rp-137,496 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was Rp181,446 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was Rp5,124,273 Mil.

PT Merdeka Gold Resources Tbk's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is

Interest Coverage=-1*Operating Income (Q: Jun. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=-1*181446.483/-137495.834
=1.32

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

2. Debt to revenue ratio. The lower, the better.

PT Merdeka Gold Resources Tbk's Debt to Revenue Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is

Debt to Revenue Ratio=Total Debt (Q: Jun. 2026 ) / Revenue
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / Revenue
=(3029907.225 + 5124273.014) / 2021909.032
=4.03

3. Altman Z-Score.

Z-Score model is an accurate forecaster of failure up to two years prior to distress. It can be considered the assessment of the distress of industrial corporations.

The zones of discrimination were as such:

When Z-Score is less than 1.81, it is in Distress Zones.
When Z-Score is greater than 2.99, it is in Safe Zones.
When Z-Score is between 1.81 and 2.99, it is in Grey Zones.

PT Merdeka Gold Resources Tbk has a Z-score of 7.52, indicating it is in Safe Zones. This implies the Z-Score is strong.

Good Sign:

Altman Z-score of 7.52 is strong.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Financial Strength →
What does a Financial Strength of 5 mean?
PT Merdeka Gold Resources Tbk (ISX:EMAS) has a Financial Strength of 5 as of Jun. 2026. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on PT Merdeka Gold Resources Tbk and its competitors. This is 17% below median its historical median of 6.00. Over the past decade, PT Merdeka Gold Resources Tbk's Financial Strength has ranged from 4.00 to 7.00.
Is PT Merdeka Gold Resources Tbk's Financial Strength too high?
PT Merdeka Gold Resources Tbk's current Financial Strength of 5 is 17% below median its 10-year median of 6.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.00 to a high of 7.00.
How does PT Merdeka Gold Resources Tbk's Financial Strength compare to NEM and AU?
PT Merdeka Gold Resources Tbk's Financial Strength of 5 can be compared against companies in the Metals & Mining industry. Historically, PT Merdeka Gold Resources Tbk's own Financial Strength has ranged from 4.00 to 7.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Financial Strength for a Metals & Mining company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Metals & Mining industry context. However, Financial Strength 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 Financial Strength mean?
A high Financial Strength can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on PT Merdeka Gold Resources Tbk and its competitors. PT Merdeka Gold Resources Tbk's current Financial Strength is 5, which is 17% below median its own 10-year median of 6.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PT Merdeka Gold Resources Tbk stock overvalued right now?
PT Merdeka Gold Resources Tbk (ISX:EMAS) has a current Financial Strength of 5. The current Financial Strength is 5, which is 17% below median its 10-year median of 6.00. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Financial Strength calculated?
Financial Strength is calculated from a company's financial statements. For PT Merdeka Gold Resources Tbk (ISX:EMAS), the current Financial Strength is 5 as of Jun. 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.

PT Merdeka Gold Resources Tbk Business Description

Other Exchanges 06228:Hong Kong
Address Jl. Jend. Sudirman, Kav. 52-53, Senayan, Treasury Tower, Lantai 67/67th Floor, District 8 SCBD Lot. 28, Kebayoran Baru, Jakarta Selatan, IDN, 12190
PT Merdeka Gold Resources Tbk operates as a holding company overseeing a group engaged in gold mining and associated minerals, processing operations, and other vertically integrated related activities. Its products include gold products in the form of semi-finished gold bars produced from gold mining and ore processing activities, by-products derived from the gold processing activities, including silver contained in the dore bullion, integrated mining services and activities, covering exploration, mining, processing, and initial refining activities conducted through EMAS Group, and supporting mining-related services, including mine management, mining infrastructure, and other related activities within a vertically integrated value chain. It operates in single segment.