Lms Compliance (SGX:LMS) Beneish M-Score: 4.05 (As of Jul. 15, 2026) — 88% Below Median

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SGX:LMS Lms Compliance Ltd SGX:LMS
68 GF Score
Price S$0.43
GF Value S$0.45
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Lms Compliance Beneish M-Score?

Lms Compliance SGX:LMS +1.19% 68 Beneish M-Score is 4.05 as of Jul. 15, 2026, which is 88% below its 10-year median of 34.25. GuruFocus rates SGX:LMS with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of S$0.45 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,020 Business Services companies, Lms Compliance ranks worse than 97.94% 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.

Warning Sign:

Beneish M-Score 4.05 higher than -1.78, which implies that the company might have manipulated its financial results.

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

SGX:LMS' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.05   Med: 34.25   Max: 64.44
Current: 4.05

During the past 7 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Lms Compliance was 64.44. The lowest was 4.05. And the median was 34.25.


Lms Compliance Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Lms Compliance'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.

Lms Compliance Beneish M-Score Chart

Lms Compliance Annual Data
Trend Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.00 0.00 0.00 64.44 4.05

Lms Compliance Semi-Annual Data
Dec19 Dec20 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 0.00 0.00 64.44 0.00 4.05

SGX:LMS vs CTAS, CPRT, ULS: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Lms Compliance'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.


Lms Compliance Beneish M-Score vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Lms Compliance's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Lms Compliance's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Lms Compliance 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 Lms Compliance 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 * 1.0948+0.528 * 1.0386+0.404 * 16.5854+0.892 * 1.3811+0.115 * 0.6728
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.04592-0.327 * 0.8972
=4.05

* 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 S$2.08 Mil.
Revenue was S$10.62 Mil.
Gross Profit was S$9.18 Mil.
Total Current Assets was S$10.50 Mil.
Total Assets was S$18.84 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was S$3.47 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was S$0.66 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was S$0.00 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was S$2.01 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was S$0.49 Mil.
Net Income was S$2.05 Mil.
Gross Profit was S$0.00 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was S$2.91 Mil.
Total Receivables was S$1.37 Mil.
Revenue was S$7.69 Mil.
Gross Profit was S$6.91 Mil.
Total Current Assets was S$8.31 Mil.
Total Assets was S$11.73 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was S$3.24 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was S$0.39 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was S$0.00 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was S$1.09 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was S$0.65 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)
=(2.076 / 10.619) / (1.373 / 7.689)
=0.195499 / 0.178567
=1.0948

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)
=(6.906 / 7.689) / (9.183 / 10.619)
=0.898166 / 0.864771
=1.0386

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 - (10.497 + 3.465) / 18.837) / (1 - (8.31 + 3.235) / 11.728)
=0.258799 / 0.015604
=16.5854

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
=10.619 / 7.689
=1.3811

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))
=(0.388 / (0.388 + 3.235)) / (0.656 / (0.656 + 3.465))
=0.107094 / 0.159185
=0.6728

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)
=(0 / 10.619) / (0 / 7.689)
=0 / 0
=1

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)
=((0.494 + 2.009) / 18.837) / ((0.647 + 1.09) / 11.728)
=0.132877 / 0.148107
=0.8972

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
=(2.045 - 0 - 2.91) / 18.837
=-0.04592

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.

Lms Compliance has a M-score of 4.05 signals that the company is likely to be a manipulator.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Beneish M-Score →
What does a Beneish M-Score of 4.05 mean?
Lms Compliance (SGX:LMS) has a Beneish M-Score of 4.05 as of Jul. 15, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Lms Compliance and its competitors. This is 88% below median its historical median of 34.25. Over the past decade, Lms Compliance's Beneish M-Score has ranged from 4.05 to 64.44. According to the industry distribution chart, Lms Compliance ranks #999 out of 1020 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 97.9%.
Is Lms Compliance's Beneish M-Score too high?
Lms Compliance's current Beneish M-Score of 4.05 is 88% below median its 10-year median of 34.25. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.05 to a high of 64.44. Based on the distribution chart, Lms Compliance ranks #999 out of 1020 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Lms Compliance has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lms Compliance's Beneish M-Score compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Lms Compliance ranks #999 out of 1020 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Lms Compliance in the lower half of its industry. Historically, Lms Compliance's own Beneish M-Score has ranged from 4.05 to 64.44 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 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 Lms Compliance and its competitors. Lms Compliance's current Beneish M-Score is 4.05, which is 88% below median its own 10-year median of 34.25. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lms Compliance stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lms Compliance (SGX:LMS) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is S$0.45, compared to a current price of S$0.43 — trading 5.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is 4.05, which is 88% below median its 10-year median of 34.25. Lms Compliance's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 4 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 Lms Compliance (SGX:LMS), the current Beneish M-Score is 4.05 as of Jul. 15, 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 Lms Compliance (SGX:LMS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lms Compliance stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of S$0.43 is trading 5.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of S$0.45. GuruFocus considers Lms Compliance to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for SGX:LMS:

  • Beneish M-Score: 4.05 (88% below median its 10-year median of 34.25)
  • GF Value™: S$0.45 vs. price of S$0.43 (5.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 4 warning signs

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


Lms Compliance Business Description

Address 16, Lengkok Kikik 1, Taman Inderawasih, Perai, PNG, MYS, 13600
LMS Compliance Ltd is engaged in investment holding and the development of software and applications related to conformity assessment technology. The Group operates through two segments, with testing and assessment generating the majority of revenue by providing product safety testing and compliance assessment services. Its certification and consultancy services segment provides ISO application, certification, conformity assessment, education, training, and management consultancy. Its products include Aikinz (LIMS), Aizenz (Carbon Accounting System), Aisinz (Global Real-time Surveillance Scheme), and Aihorz solutions such as Slope Monitoring Prevention (SMP), Flood Monitoring Prevention (FMP), and LoRa GPS Emission Tracking (LGET).
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