PT Surya Citra Media Tbk (ISX:SCMA) Financial Strength: 9 (As of Jun. 2026) — 10% Below Median

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ISX:SCMA PT Surya Citra Media Tbk ISX:SCMA
78 GF Score
Price Rp204.00
GF Value Rp181.64
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is PT Surya Citra Media Tbk Financial Strength?

PT Surya Citra Media Tbk ISX:SCMA -1.92% 78 Financial Strength is 9 as of Jun. 2026, which is 10% below its 10-year median of 10.00. GuruFocus rates ISX:SCMA with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of Rp181.64 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

PT Surya Citra Media Tbk has the Financial Strength Rank of 9. It shows strong financial strength and is unlikely to fall into distressed situations.

Good Sign:

PT Surya Citra Media Tbk shows strong financial strength.

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 Surya Citra Media Tbk's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 108.12. PT Surya Citra Media Tbk's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.11. As of today, PT Surya Citra Media Tbk's Altman Z-Score is 4.87.


PT Surya Citra Media Tbk  (ISX:SCMA) 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 Surya Citra Media Tbk has the Financial Strength Rank of 9. It shows strong financial strength and is unlikely to fall into distressed situations.


PT Surya Citra Media Tbk Financial Strength Related Terms


ISX:SCMA vs NXST: Financial Strength Comparison

For the Broadcasting subindustry, PT Surya Citra Media 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 Surya Citra Media Tbk Financial Strength vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, PT Surya Citra Media Tbk's Financial Strength distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where PT Surya Citra Media Tbk's Financial Strength falls into.


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PT Surya Citra Media 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 Surya Citra Media Tbk's Interest Expense for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was Rp-2,564 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was Rp277,187 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was Rp3,792 Mil.

PT Surya Citra Media 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*277187.175/-2563.696
=108.12

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

Good Sign:

Ben Graham prefers companies' interest coverage to be at least 5. PT Surya Citra Media Tbk has enough cash to cover all of its debt. Its financial situation is stable.

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

PT Surya Citra Media 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
=(756471.161 + 3791.696) / 6732125.016
=0.11

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 Surya Citra Media Tbk has a Z-score of 4.87, indicating it is in Safe Zones. This implies the Z-Score is strong.

Good Sign:

Altman Z-score of 4.87 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 9 mean?
PT Surya Citra Media Tbk (ISX:SCMA) has a Financial Strength of 9 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 Surya Citra Media Tbk and its competitors. This is 10% below median its historical median of 10.00. Over the past decade, PT Surya Citra Media Tbk's Financial Strength has ranged from 7.00 to 10.00.
Is PT Surya Citra Media Tbk's Financial Strength too high?
PT Surya Citra Media Tbk's current Financial Strength of 9 is 10% below median its 10-year median of 10.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.00 to a high of 10.00. Overall, PT Surya Citra Media Tbk has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PT Surya Citra Media Tbk's Financial Strength compare to NXST?
PT Surya Citra Media Tbk's Financial Strength of 9 can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified industry. Historically, PT Surya Citra Media Tbk's own Financial Strength has ranged from 7.00 to 10.00 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 Media - Diversified company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Media - Diversified 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 Surya Citra Media Tbk and its competitors. PT Surya Citra Media Tbk's current Financial Strength is 9, which is 10% below median its own 10-year median of 10.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PT Surya Citra Media Tbk stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PT Surya Citra Media Tbk (ISX:SCMA) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is Rp181.64, compared to a current price of Rp204.00 — trading 12.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 9, which is 10% below median its 10-year median of 10.00. PT Surya Citra Media Tbk's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 6 warning signs to review. 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 Surya Citra Media Tbk (ISX:SCMA), the current Financial Strength is 9 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.

Is PT Surya Citra Media Tbk (ISX:SCMA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PT Surya Citra Media Tbk stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of Rp204.00 is trading 12.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of Rp181.64. GuruFocus considers PT Surya Citra Media Tbk to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ISX:SCMA:

  • Financial Strength: 9 (10% below median its 10-year median of 10.00)
  • GF Value™: Rp181.64 vs. price of Rp204.00 (12.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 6 warning signs

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


PT Surya Citra Media Tbk Business Description

Address Jalan Asia Afrika Lot 19, SCTV Tower, Lt. 18, Senayan City, Jakarta, IDN, 10270
PT Surya Citra Media Tbk engages mainly in activities related to multimedia services. is a holdings company that provides multimedia services, the television broadcasting industry. The group classifies into four main business Television and other multimedia platform, Digital, Content creation and production support, Marketing services. The company generates majority of revenue from Television and other multimedia platform.
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