Focus Dynamics Group Bhd (XKLS:0116) Beneish M-Score: -4.01 (As of Aug. 08, 2026)

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What is Focus Dynamics Group Bhd Beneish M-Score?

Focus Dynamics Group Bhd XKLS:0116 -50.00% Beneish M-Score is -4.01 as of Aug. 08, 2026. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 358 Restaurants companies, Focus Dynamics Group Bhd ranks better than 92.74% 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 -4.01 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

XKLS:0116' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.01   Med: -2.36   Max: 2.22
Current: -4.01

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Focus Dynamics Group Bhd was 2.22. The lowest was -4.01. And the median was -2.36.


Focus Dynamics Group Bhd Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Focus Dynamics Group 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.

Focus Dynamics Group Bhd Beneish M-Score Chart

Focus Dynamics Group Bhd Annual Data
Trend Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Sep24 Mar26
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -3.68 -2.57 2.22 -3.56 -4.01

Focus Dynamics Group Bhd Quarterly Data
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XKLS:0116 vs MCD, SBUX, YUM: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Restaurants subindustry, Focus Dynamics Group 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.


Focus Dynamics Group Bhd Beneish M-Score vs Restaurants Industry

For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Focus Dynamics Group Bhd's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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



Focus Dynamics Group 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 Focus Dynamics Group 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 * 0.5487+0.528 * 1.0386+0.404 * 0.1023+0.892 * 0.7019+0.115 * 3.9763
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.135601-0.327 * 1.6414
=-4.01

* 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 (Mar26) TTM:Last Year (Sep24) TTM:
Total Receivables was RM6.21 Mil.
Revenue was RM60.14 Mil.
Gross Profit was RM35.12 Mil.
Total Current Assets was RM42.09 Mil.
Total Assets was RM330.06 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was RM267.71 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was RM17.26 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was RM0.00 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was RM39.41 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM118.69 Mil.
Net Income was RM-21.07 Mil.
Gross Profit was RM0.00 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was RM23.68 Mil.
Total Receivables was RM16.12 Mil.
Revenue was RM85.68 Mil.
Gross Profit was RM51.98 Mil.
Total Current Assets was RM61.01 Mil.
Total Assets was RM235.63 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was RM33.29 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was RM10.56 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was RM0.00 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was RM58.65 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM10.12 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)
=(6.207 / 60.136) / (16.118 / 85.678)
=0.103216 / 0.188123
=0.5487

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)
=(51.975 / 85.678) / (35.123 / 60.136)
=0.606632 / 0.584059
=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 - (42.091 + 267.713) / 330.056) / (1 - (61.009 + 33.289) / 235.628)
=0.061359 / 0.599801
=0.1023

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
=60.136 / 85.678
=0.7019

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))
=(10.558 / (10.558 + 33.289)) / (17.257 / (17.257 + 267.713))
=0.240792 / 0.060557
=3.9763

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 / 60.136) / (0 / 85.678)
=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)
=((118.689 + 39.408) / 330.056) / ((10.118 + 58.646) / 235.628)
=0.479001 / 0.291833
=1.6414

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
=(-21.073 - 0 - 23.683) / 330.056
=-0.135601

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.

Focus Dynamics Group Bhd has a M-score of -4.01 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 -4.01 mean?
Focus Dynamics Group Bhd (XKLS:0116) has a Beneish M-Score of -4.01 as of Aug. 08, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Focus Dynamics Group Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Focus Dynamics Group Bhd ranks #26 out of 358 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 7.3%.
Is Focus Dynamics Group Bhd's Beneish M-Score too high?
Focus Dynamics Group Bhd's current Beneish M-Score is -4.01. Based on the distribution chart, Focus Dynamics Group Bhd ranks #26 out of 358 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers.
How does Focus Dynamics Group Bhd's Beneish M-Score compare to MCD and SBUX?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Focus Dynamics Group Bhd ranks #26 out of 358 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Focus Dynamics Group Bhd in the top 7% 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 Restaurants company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Restaurants 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 Focus Dynamics Group Bhd and its competitors. Focus Dynamics Group Bhd's current Beneish M-Score is -4.01. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Focus Dynamics Group Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Focus Dynamics Group Bhd (XKLS:0116) has a current Beneish M-Score of -4.01. The current Beneish M-Score is -4.01. 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 Focus Dynamics Group Bhd (XKLS:0116), the current Beneish M-Score is -4.01 as of Aug. 08, 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.

Focus Dynamics Group Bhd Business Description

Other Exchanges 0116PA.PFD:Malaysia
Address Menara Lien Hoe, Lot 12.1, 12th Floor, No. 8, Persiaran Tropicana, Tropicana Golf & Country Resort, Petaling Jaya, SGR, MYS, 47410
Focus Dynamics Group Bhd operates and manages food and beverage outlets. It also manufactures speed drives and instruments for the control of industrial machines and processes and provides engineering services for energy efficiency systems. The group operates in segments namely Food and Beverage, Property Investment and Management, Investment holding, and Others. The maximum revenue is generated by the Food and Beverages segment.