Kulthorn Kirby PCL (BKK:KKC) Beneish M-Score: -4.79 (As of Sep. 06, 2026)

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What is Kulthorn Kirby PCL Beneish M-Score?

Kulthorn Kirby PCL BKK:KKC 8 Beneish M-Score is -4.79 as of Sep. 06, 2026. GuruFocus rates BKK:KKC with a GF Score™ of 8/100 and a GF Value™ of ฿0.16. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

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 -4.79 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

The historical rank and industry rank for Kulthorn Kirby PCL's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

BKK:KKC' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -6.64   Med: -4.32   Max: 0.14
Current: -4.79

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Kulthorn Kirby PCL was 0.14. The lowest was -6.64. And the median was -4.32.


Kulthorn Kirby PCL Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kulthorn Kirby PCL'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.

Kulthorn Kirby PCL Beneish M-Score Chart

Kulthorn Kirby PCL 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 -2.46 -4.26 -6.64 -5.69 -4.79

Kulthorn Kirby PCL Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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 -6.64 -4.75 -5.69 -3.45 -4.79

BKK:KKC vs GE, ETN, ITW: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Kulthorn Kirby PCL'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.


Kulthorn Kirby PCL Beneish M-Score vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Kulthorn Kirby PCL's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Kulthorn Kirby PCL's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Kulthorn Kirby PCL 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 Kulthorn Kirby PCL 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 * 0.9997+0.528 * -0.464+0.404 * 0.8424+0.892 * 0.8009+0.115 * 1.1696
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9048+4.679 * -0.267854-0.327 * 1.2483
=-4.79

* 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 (Dec25) TTM:Last Year (Dec24) TTM:
Total Receivables was ฿251 Mil.
Revenue was ฿2,103 Mil.
Gross Profit was ฿-204 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ฿938 Mil.
Total Assets was ฿4,300 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ฿3,334 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ฿399 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ฿305 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ฿6,480 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ฿9 Mil.
Net Income was ฿-1,173 Mil.
Gross Profit was ฿22 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was ฿-43 Mil.
Total Receivables was ฿314 Mil.
Revenue was ฿2,626 Mil.
Gross Profit was ฿118 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ฿1,043 Mil.
Total Assets was ฿4,755 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ฿3,675 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ฿525 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ฿421 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ฿5,712 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ฿36 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)
=(251.45 / 2103.233) / (314.062 / 2626.227)
=0.119554 / 0.119587
=0.9997

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)
=(118.291 / 2626.227) / (-204.169 / 2103.233)
=0.045042 / -0.097074
=-0.464

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 - (937.723 + 3334.279) / 4299.633) / (1 - (1043.385 + 3675.179) / 4754.836)
=0.006426 / 0.007628
=0.8424

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
=2103.233 / 2626.227
=0.8009

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))
=(524.916 / (524.916 + 3675.179)) / (398.893 / (398.893 + 3334.279))
=0.124977 / 0.106851
=1.1696

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)
=(304.794 / 2103.233) / (420.619 / 2626.227)
=0.144917 / 0.160161
=0.9048

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)
=((9.372 + 6479.567) / 4299.633) / ((36.484 + 5712.259) / 4754.836)
=1.509184 / 1.209031
=1.2483

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
=(-1173.109 - 21.946 - -43.381) / 4299.633
=-0.267854

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.

Kulthorn Kirby PCL has a M-score of -4.79 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Beneish M-Score →
What does a Beneish M-Score of -4.79 mean?
Kulthorn Kirby PCL (BKK:KKC) has a Beneish M-Score of -4.79 as of Sep. 06, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Kulthorn Kirby PCL and its competitors.
Is Kulthorn Kirby PCL's Beneish M-Score too high?
Kulthorn Kirby PCL's current Beneish M-Score is -4.79. Overall, Kulthorn Kirby PCL has a GF Score™ of 8/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kulthorn Kirby PCL's Beneish M-Score compare to GE and ETN?
Kulthorn Kirby PCL's Beneish M-Score of -4.79 can be compared against companies in the Industrial Products 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 an Industrial Products company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Industrial Products 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 Kulthorn Kirby PCL and its competitors. Kulthorn Kirby PCL's current Beneish M-Score is -4.79. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kulthorn Kirby PCL stock overvalued right now?
Kulthorn Kirby PCL (BKK:KKC) has a current Beneish M-Score of -4.79. The stock's GF Value™ is ฿0.16, compared to a current price of ฿0.04 — trading 75% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -4.79. Kulthorn Kirby PCL's overall GF Score™ is 8/100 with 8 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 Kulthorn Kirby PCL (BKK:KKC), the current Beneish M-Score is -4.79 as of Sep. 06, 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 Kulthorn Kirby PCL (BKK:KKC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kulthorn Kirby PCL stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ฿0.04 is trading 75% below its estimated GF Value™ of ฿0.16.

Key valuation signals for BKK:KKC:

  • Beneish M-Score: -4.79
  • GF Value™: ฿0.16 vs. price of ฿0.04 (75% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 8/100 with 8 warning signs

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


Kulthorn Kirby PCL Business Description

Address 126 Soi Chalongkrung 31, Chalongkrung Road, Khwaeng Lamplatew, Khet Latkrabang, Bangkok, THA, 10520
Kulthorn Kirby PCL is a Thailand-based company engaged in the manufacture and distribution of hermetic compressors. The company operates through four segments namely Compressors and parts, Enameled wire, Steel sheet, and Steel coil center. In addition, it is also a manufacturer and seller of the motor compressor, and reciprocating type for refrigeration products including refrigerators, freezers, water coolers, commercial refrigerators, and air conditioners. The majority of its revenue is derived from the Compressors and parts segment. Geographically, it derives its key revenue from Thailand and the rest from Hong Kong, China, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, and other regions.
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