YTL Bhd (TSE:1773) Beneish M-Score: -2.71 (As of Jul. 12, 2026)


TSE:1773 YTL Corp Bhd TSE:1773
67 GF Score
Price 円79.00
GF Value 円90.50
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is YTL Bhd Beneish M-Score?

YTL Bhd TSE:1773 +2.60% 67 Beneish M-Score is -2.71 as of Jul. 12, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:1773 with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of 円90.50 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 486 Utilities - Regulated companies, YTL Bhd ranks better than 66.67% 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.

Good Sign:

Beneish M-Score -2.71 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TSE:1773' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.94   Med: -2.56   Max: -2.05
Current: -2.71

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of YTL Bhd was -2.05. The lowest was -2.94. And the median was -2.56.


YTL Bhd Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for YTL Bhd'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.

YTL Bhd Beneish M-Score Chart

YTL Bhd Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.54 -2.05 -2.58 -2.68 -2.71

YTL Bhd Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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TSE:1773 vs SRE, AES: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Utilities - Diversified subindustry, YTL Bhd'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.


YTL Bhd Beneish M-Score vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, YTL Bhd's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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YTL Bhd 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 YTL Bhd 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 * 1.0459+0.528 * 1.027+0.404 * 0.8891+0.892 * 1.0273+0.115 * 0.8786
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.1686+4.679 * -0.042626-0.327 * 1.0207
=-2.69

* 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 (Jun25) TTM:Last Year (Jun24) TTM:
Total Receivables was 円227,426 Mil.
Revenue was 円1,049,939 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円306,819 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円1,005,029 Mil.
Total Assets was 円3,338,260 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円1,530,078 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円84,480 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円89,973 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円600,517 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円1,584,668 Mil.
Net Income was 円66,584 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円208,880 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円211,672 Mil.
Revenue was 円1,022,031 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円306,737 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円857,654 Mil.
Total Assets was 円3,012,286 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円1,339,487 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円64,549 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円74,947 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円527,091 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円1,404,817 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)
=(227426.336 / 1049939.4) / (211672.377 / 1022031.495)
=0.216609 / 0.207109
=1.0459

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)
=(306736.98 / 1022031.495) / (306819.235 / 1049939.4)
=0.300125 / 0.292226
=1.027

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 - (1005029.237 + 1530077.913) / 3338260.448) / (1 - (857654 + 1339487.2) / 3012286.028)
=0.24059 / 0.270607
=0.8891

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
=1049939.4 / 1022031.495
=1.0273

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))
=(64549.103 / (64549.103 + 1339487.2)) / (84479.959 / (84479.959 + 1530077.913))
=0.045974 / 0.052324
=0.8786

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)
=(89973.264 / 1049939.4) / (74947.215 / 1022031.495)
=0.085694 / 0.073332
=1.1686

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)
=((1584668.265 + 600516.655) / 3338260.448) / ((1404816.972 + 527091.406) / 3012286.028)
=0.654588 / 0.641343
=1.0207

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
=(66583.813 - 0 - 208879.707) / 3338260.448
=-0.042626

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.

YTL Bhd has a M-score of -2.69 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 -2.71 mean?
YTL Bhd (TSE:1773) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.71 as of Jul. 12, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on YTL Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, YTL Bhd ranks #162 out of 486 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 33.3%.
Is YTL Bhd's Beneish M-Score too high?
YTL Bhd's current Beneish M-Score is -2.71. Based on the distribution chart, YTL Bhd ranks #162 out of 486 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, YTL Bhd has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does YTL Bhd's Beneish M-Score compare to SRE and AES?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, YTL Bhd ranks #162 out of 486 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts YTL Bhd in the upper half of its 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 Utilities - Regulated company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Utilities - Regulated 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 YTL Bhd and its competitors. YTL Bhd's current Beneish M-Score is -2.71. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is YTL Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, YTL Bhd (TSE:1773) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円90.50, compared to a current price of 円79.00 — trading 12.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.71. YTL Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 6 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 YTL Bhd (TSE:1773), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.71 as of Jul. 12, 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 YTL Bhd (TSE:1773) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, YTL Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円79.00 is trading 12.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円90.50. GuruFocus considers YTL Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:1773:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.71
  • GF Value™: 円90.50 vs. price of 円79.00 (12.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:1773 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


YTL Bhd Business Description

Other Exchanges YTLCF:USA4677:Malaysia
Address 205 Jalan Bukit Bintang, 33rd Floor, Menara YTL, Kuala Lumpur, SGR, MYS, 55100
YTL Corp Bhd is an integrated infrastructure developer with operations in Malaysia, Singapore, the United Kingdom, Australia, China, Finland, France, Indonesia, Japan, Jordan, the Netherlands, Thailand, the United Arab Emirates, and Vietnam. It is an investment holding and management company with segments including Utilities, Cement & Building Materials Industry, Property Investment & Development, Hotel Operations, and Management Services, construtions and others. The company generates majority of its revenue from the Utilities segment. Its geographic focus is Malaysia, the UK, Singapore, and other countries.
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