JcbNext Bhd (XKLS:0058) Beneish M-Score: 9.04 (As of Jul. 11, 2026)


XKLS:0058 JcbNext Bhd XKLS:0058
80 GF Score
Price RM1.78
GF Value RM2.67
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is JcbNext Bhd Beneish M-Score?

JcbNext Bhd XKLS:0058 +1.14% 80 Beneish M-Score is 9.04 as of Jul. 11, 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0058 with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of RM2.67 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 953 Asset Management companies, JcbNext Bhd ranks worse than 95.28% 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 9.04 higher than -1.78, which implies that the company might have manipulated its financial results.

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

XKLS:0058' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -7.86   Med: -2.44   Max: 9.04
Current: 9.04

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of JcbNext Bhd was 9.04. The lowest was -7.86. And the median was -2.44.


JcbNext Bhd Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for JcbNext 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.

JcbNext Bhd Beneish M-Score Chart

JcbNext Bhd 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 -2.84 -1.84 -2.80 6.89 9.04

JcbNext Bhd Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 0.00 0.00 0.00 9.04 0.00

XKLS:0058 vs BLK, BX, KKR: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, JcbNext 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.


JcbNext Bhd Beneish M-Score vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, JcbNext Bhd's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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JcbNext 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 JcbNext 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 * 12.5671+0.528 * 0.9686+0.404 * 0.9079+0.892 * 1.3939+0.115 * 0.9863
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.6964+4.679 * 0.098904-0.327 * 0.7793
=9.04

* 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 RM3.08 Mil.
Revenue was RM20.37 Mil.
Gross Profit was RM18.19 Mil.
Total Current Assets was RM151.63 Mil.
Total Assets was RM458.19 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was RM0.13 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was RM0.09 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was RM0.96 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was RM1.50 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM0.00 Mil.
Net Income was RM43.13 Mil.
Gross Profit was RM0.00 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was RM-2.19 Mil.
Total Receivables was RM0.18 Mil.
Revenue was RM14.62 Mil.
Gross Profit was RM12.64 Mil.
Total Current Assets was RM107.65 Mil.
Total Assets was RM409.16 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was RM0.13 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was RM0.09 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was RM0.99 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was RM1.68 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM0.04 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)
=(3.083 / 20.374) / (0.176 / 14.617)
=0.15132 / 0.012041
=12.5671

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)
=(12.638 / 14.617) / (18.186 / 20.374)
=0.86461 / 0.892608
=0.9686

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 - (151.633 + 0.131) / 458.193) / (1 - (107.645 + 0.131) / 409.161)
=0.668777 / 0.736593
=0.9079

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
=20.374 / 14.617
=1.3939

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))
=(0.086 / (0.086 + 0.131)) / (0.088 / (0.088 + 0.131))
=0.396313 / 0.401826
=0.9863

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)
=(0.962 / 20.374) / (0.991 / 14.617)
=0.047217 / 0.067798
=0.6964

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 + 1.503) / 458.193) / ((0.039 + 1.683) / 409.161)
=0.00328 / 0.004209
=0.7793

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
=(43.127 - 0 - -2.19) / 458.193
=0.098904

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.

JcbNext Bhd has a M-score of 9.04 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 9.04 mean?
JcbNext Bhd (XKLS:0058) has a Beneish M-Score of 9.04 as of Jul. 11, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on JcbNext Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, JcbNext Bhd ranks #908 out of 953 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 95.3%.
Is JcbNext Bhd's Beneish M-Score too high?
JcbNext Bhd's current Beneish M-Score is 9.04. Based on the distribution chart, JcbNext Bhd ranks #908 out of 953 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, JcbNext Bhd has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does JcbNext Bhd's Beneish M-Score compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, JcbNext Bhd ranks #908 out of 953 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places JcbNext Bhd in the lower 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 Asset Management company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Asset Management 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 JcbNext Bhd and its competitors. JcbNext Bhd's current Beneish M-Score is 9.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is JcbNext Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, JcbNext Bhd (XKLS:0058) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM2.67, compared to a current price of RM1.78 — trading 33.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is 9.04. JcbNext Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 5 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 JcbNext Bhd (XKLS:0058), the current Beneish M-Score is 9.04 as of Jul. 11, 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 JcbNext Bhd (XKLS:0058) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, JcbNext Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM1.78 is trading 33.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM2.67. GuruFocus considers JcbNext Bhd to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:0058:

  • Beneish M-Score: 9.04
  • GF Value™: RM2.67 vs. price of RM1.78 (33.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0058 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


JcbNext Bhd Business Description

Address Lorong Medan Tuanku 1, No. 27, Off Jalan Sultan Ismail, Kuala Lumpur, MYS, 50300
JcbNext Bhd is an investment holding company. The company's operating segment includes Investment Holding and Others. Its Investment holding segment includes equity investments, property investments, treasury investments, investment in associates, and property leasing. The other segment includes online advertising and contract staffing. It generates maximum revenue from the Investment holding segment.
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