Asia Poly Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0105) Beneish M-Score: -3.10 (As of Jul. 04, 2026)


What is Asia Poly Holdings Bhd Beneish M-Score?

Asia Poly Holdings Bhd XKLS:0105 +8.33% Beneish M-Score is -3.10 as of Jul. 04, 2026. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,527 Chemicals companies, Asia Poly Holdings Bhd ranks better than 87.95% 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 -3.1 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

XKLS:0105' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.1   Med: -2.54   Max: 10000000
Current: -3.1

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Asia Poly Holdings Bhd was 10000000.00. The lowest was -3.10. And the median was -2.54.


Asia Poly Holdings Bhd Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Asia Poly Holdings 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.

Asia Poly Holdings Bhd Beneish M-Score Chart

Asia Poly Holdings Bhd Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beneish M-Score
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Asia Poly Holdings Bhd Quarterly Data
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XKLS:0105 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Asia Poly Holdings 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.


Asia Poly Holdings Bhd Beneish M-Score vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Asia Poly Holdings Bhd's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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



Asia Poly Holdings 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 Asia Poly Holdings 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 * 1.305+0.528 * 0.2312+0.404 * 0.6828+0.892 * 0.7601+0.115 * 0.9804
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.2129+4.679 * -0.028523-0.327 * 0.9362
=-3.10

* 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 RM14.52 Mil.
Revenue was RM88.99 Mil.
Gross Profit was RM14.27 Mil.
Total Current Assets was RM83.11 Mil.
Total Assets was RM201.87 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was RM110.34 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was RM5.32 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was RM9.46 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was RM52.22 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM22.67 Mil.
Net Income was RM0.82 Mil.
Gross Profit was RM0.00 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was RM6.58 Mil.
Total Receivables was RM14.63 Mil.
Revenue was RM117.08 Mil.
Gross Profit was RM4.34 Mil.
Total Current Assets was RM80.68 Mil.
Total Assets was RM206.27 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was RM112.99 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was RM5.33 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was RM10.26 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was RM54.51 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM27.24 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)
=(14.515 / 88.993) / (14.633 / 117.076)
=0.163103 / 0.124987
=1.305

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)
=(4.34 / 117.076) / (14.268 / 88.993)
=0.03707 / 0.160327
=0.2312

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 - (83.112 + 110.336) / 201.869) / (1 - (80.676 + 112.991) / 206.268)
=0.041715 / 0.06109
=0.6828

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
=88.993 / 117.076
=0.7601

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))
=(5.332 / (5.332 + 112.991)) / (5.316 / (5.316 + 110.336))
=0.045063 / 0.045965
=0.9804

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)
=(9.462 / 88.993) / (10.263 / 117.076)
=0.106323 / 0.087661
=1.2129

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)
=((22.673 + 52.223) / 201.869) / ((27.237 + 54.509) / 206.268)
=0.371013 / 0.39631
=0.9362

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
=(0.819 - 0 - 6.577) / 201.869
=-0.028523

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.

Asia Poly Holdings Bhd has a M-score of -3.10 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 -3.10 mean?
Asia Poly Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0105) has a Beneish M-Score of -3.10 as of Jul. 04, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Asia Poly Holdings Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Asia Poly Holdings Bhd ranks #184 out of 1527 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 12%.
Is Asia Poly Holdings Bhd's Beneish M-Score too high?
Asia Poly Holdings Bhd's current Beneish M-Score is -3.10. Based on the distribution chart, Asia Poly Holdings Bhd ranks #184 out of 1527 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers.
How does Asia Poly Holdings Bhd's Beneish M-Score compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Asia Poly Holdings Bhd ranks #184 out of 1527 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Asia Poly Holdings Bhd in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. 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 Chemicals company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Chemicals 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 Asia Poly Holdings Bhd and its competitors. Asia Poly Holdings Bhd's current Beneish M-Score is -3.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Asia Poly Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Asia Poly Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0105) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.07, compared to a current price of RM0.07 — trading 7.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -3.10. 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 Asia Poly Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0105), the current Beneish M-Score is -3.10 as of Jul. 04, 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.

Asia Poly Holdings Bhd Business Description

Address Jalan PJU 1A/7A Ara Damansara, PJU 1A, E-G-3A, Block E, Oasis Square No.2, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Petaling Jaya, SGR, MYS, 47301
Asia Poly Holdings Bhd is engaged in the business of investment holding. Through its subsidiary, it is engaged in the manufacturing and selling of acrylic products (acrylic sheets and acrylic blocks) in various types and sizes. It manufactures a wide range of cast acrylic sheet products, which are available in various specifications such as clear, tinted, opaque, and fluorescent. Its segments are Investment holdings, including Investment holding company; Manufacturing consists of Manufacturing of cast acrylic products; Property development provides Property development; Renewable energy offers Renewable energy from biogas plant; and Others - Others not reported in the above segments. Geographically, it operates in Malaysia, Europe, India, the Middle East, the United States, and Others.