PT Merdeka Battery Materials Tbk (ISX:MBMA) Profitability Rank: 4 (As of Mar. 2026) — 33% Above Median

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ISX:MBMA PT Merdeka Battery Materials Tbk ISX:MBMA
53 GF Score
Price Rp525.00
GF Value Rp842.02
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is PT Merdeka Battery Materials Tbk Profitability Rank?

PT Merdeka Battery Materials Tbk ISX:MBMA +2.94% 53 Profitability Rank is 4 as of Mar. 2026, which is 33% above its 10-year median of 3.00. GuruFocus rates ISX:MBMA with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of Rp842.02 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

PT Merdeka Battery Materials Tbk has the Profitability Rank of 4.

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %
2. Piotroski F-Score
3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.
4. Consistency of the profitability
5. Predictability Rank

A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

PT Merdeka Battery Materials Tbk's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 24.89%. As of today, PT Merdeka Battery Materials Tbk's Piotroski F-Score is 6.


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ISX:MBMA vs HL: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Other Precious Metals & Mining subindustry, PT Merdeka Battery Materials Tbk's Profitability Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and Profitability Rank 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 Battery Materials Tbk Profitability Rank vs Metals & Mining Industry

For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, PT Merdeka Battery Materials Tbk's Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where PT Merdeka Battery Materials Tbk's Profitability Rank falls into.


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PT Merdeka Battery Materials Tbk Profitability Rank Calculation

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way.

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

PT Merdeka Battery Materials Tbk has the Profitability Rank of 4.

Profitability Rank is not directly related to the Financial Strength. But if a company is consistently profitable, its financial strength will be stronger.

Profitability Rank is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %

Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

PT Merdeka Battery Materials Tbk's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=1917824.917 / 7705124.515
=24.89 %

* 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.

2. Piotroski F-Score

The zones of discrimination were as such:

Good or high score = 8 or 9
Bad or low score = 0 or 1

PT Merdeka Battery Materials Tbk has an F-score of 6 indicating the company's financial situation is typical for a stable company.

3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.

4. Consistency of the profitability

5. Predictability Rank

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Profitability Rank →
What does a Profitability Rank of 4 mean?
PT Merdeka Battery Materials Tbk (ISX:MBMA) has a Profitability Rank of 4 as of Mar. 2026. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on PT Merdeka Battery Materials Tbk and its competitors. This is 33% above median its historical median of 3.00. Over the past decade, PT Merdeka Battery Materials Tbk's Profitability Rank has ranged from 2.00 to 5.00.
Is PT Merdeka Battery Materials Tbk's Profitability Rank too high?
PT Merdeka Battery Materials Tbk's current Profitability Rank of 4 is 33% above median its 10-year median of 3.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.00 to a high of 5.00. Overall, PT Merdeka Battery Materials Tbk has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PT Merdeka Battery Materials Tbk's Profitability Rank compare to HL?
PT Merdeka Battery Materials Tbk's Profitability Rank of 4 can be compared against companies in the Metals & Mining industry. Historically, PT Merdeka Battery Materials Tbk's own Profitability Rank has ranged from 2.00 to 5.00 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 Profitability Rank for a Metals & Mining company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Metals & Mining industry context. However, Profitability Rank 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 Profitability Rank mean?
A high Profitability Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on PT Merdeka Battery Materials Tbk and its competitors. PT Merdeka Battery Materials Tbk's current Profitability Rank is 4, which is 33% above median its own 10-year median of 3.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PT Merdeka Battery Materials Tbk stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PT Merdeka Battery Materials Tbk (ISX:MBMA) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is Rp842.02, compared to a current price of Rp525.00 — trading 37.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 4, which is 33% above median its 10-year median of 3.00. PT Merdeka Battery Materials Tbk's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Profitability Rank calculated?
Profitability Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For PT Merdeka Battery Materials Tbk (ISX:MBMA), the current Profitability Rank is 4 as of Mar. 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 Merdeka Battery Materials Tbk (ISX:MBMA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PT Merdeka Battery Materials Tbk stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of Rp525.00 is trading 37.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of Rp842.02. GuruFocus considers PT Merdeka Battery Materials Tbk to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for ISX:MBMA:

  • Profitability Rank: 4 (33% above median its 10-year median of 3.00)
  • GF Value™: Rp842.02 vs. price of Rp525.00 (37.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 53/100 with 6 warning signs

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


PT Merdeka Battery Materials Tbk Business Description

Address Jalan Jenderal Sudirman Kav. 52-53, Treasury Tower Building, 69th Floor, District 8 SCBD Lot. 28, South Jakarta, Jakarta, IDN, 12190
PT Merdeka Battery Materials Tbk is an integrated battery materials and nickel processing company focused on the electric vehicle (EV) battery value chain in Indonesia. The company engages in nickel mining, smelting, and downstream battery material processing activities. Its business operations include the SCM Mine, RKEF smelters, Nickel Matte operations, AIM Project, IKIP industrial area development, and HPAL projects. The company operates through Mining, Manufacturing, and Other segments, with the majority of revenue generated from the Manufacturing segment.
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