JF Technology Bhd (XKLS:0146) Beneish M-Score: -1.89 (As of Jul. 02, 2026)


XKLS:0146 JF Technology Bhd XKLS:0146
65 GF Score
Price RM0.60
GF Value RM1.15
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is JF Technology Bhd Beneish M-Score?

JF Technology Bhd XKLS:0146 -2.44% 65 Beneish M-Score is -1.89 as of Jul. 02, 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0146 with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of RM1.15 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 987 Semiconductors companies, JF Technology Bhd ranks worse than 74.57% 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 -1.89 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

XKLS:0146' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.87   Med: -2.06   Max: -1.89
Current: -1.89

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of JF Technology Bhd was -1.89. The lowest was -2.87. And the median was -2.06.


JF Technology Bhd Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for JF Technology 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.

JF Technology Bhd Beneish M-Score Chart

JF Technology Bhd Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Beneish M-Score
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JF Technology Bhd Quarterly Data
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XKLS:0146 vs AMAT, LRCX, KLAC: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials subindustry, JF Technology 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.


JF Technology Bhd Beneish M-Score vs Semiconductors Industry

For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, JF Technology Bhd's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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JF Technology 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 JF Technology 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 * 1.2706+0.528 * 1.1438+0.404 * 1.7073+0.892 * 1.0773+0.115 * 0.873
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.94+4.679 * -0.009422-0.327 * 1.1179
=-1.89

* 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 RM11.86 Mil.
Revenue was RM44.85 Mil.
Gross Profit was RM24.39 Mil.
Total Current Assets was RM84.71 Mil.
Total Assets was RM151.87 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was RM56.68 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was RM5.76 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was RM17.10 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was RM10.58 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM2.28 Mil.
Net Income was RM3.55 Mil.
Gross Profit was RM0.00 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was RM4.99 Mil.
Total Receivables was RM8.66 Mil.
Revenue was RM41.63 Mil.
Gross Profit was RM25.89 Mil.
Total Current Assets was RM83.73 Mil.
Total Assets was RM150.69 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was RM60.87 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was RM5.34 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was RM16.89 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was RM8.12 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM3.29 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)
=(11.858 / 44.848) / (8.663 / 41.631)
=0.264404 / 0.20809
=1.2706

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)
=(25.891 / 41.631) / (24.385 / 44.848)
=0.621916 / 0.543725
=1.1438

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 - (84.712 + 56.68) / 151.871) / (1 - (83.734 + 60.866) / 150.69)
=0.068999 / 0.040414
=1.7073

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
=44.848 / 41.631
=1.0773

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))
=(5.335 / (5.335 + 60.866)) / (5.764 / (5.764 + 56.68))
=0.080588 / 0.092307
=0.873

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)
=(17.102 / 44.848) / (16.889 / 41.631)
=0.381333 / 0.405683
=0.94

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)
=((2.279 + 10.583) / 151.871) / ((3.293 + 8.123) / 150.69)
=0.08469 / 0.075758
=1.1179

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
=(3.554 - 0 - 4.985) / 151.871
=-0.009422

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.

JF Technology Bhd has a M-score of -1.89 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 -1.89 mean?
JF Technology Bhd (XKLS:0146) has a Beneish M-Score of -1.89 as of Jul. 02, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on JF Technology Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, JF Technology Bhd ranks #736 out of 987 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 74.6%.
Is JF Technology Bhd's Beneish M-Score too high?
JF Technology Bhd's current Beneish M-Score is -1.89. Based on the distribution chart, JF Technology Bhd ranks #736 out of 987 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, JF Technology Bhd has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does JF Technology Bhd's Beneish M-Score compare to AMAT and LRCX?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, JF Technology Bhd ranks #736 out of 987 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places JF Technology 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 a Semiconductors company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Semiconductors 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 JF Technology Bhd and its competitors. JF Technology Bhd's current Beneish M-Score is -1.89. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is JF Technology Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, JF Technology Bhd (XKLS:0146) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.15, compared to a current price of RM0.60 — trading 47.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -1.89. JF Technology Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 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 JF Technology Bhd (XKLS:0146), the current Beneish M-Score is -1.89 as of Jul. 02, 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 JF Technology Bhd (XKLS:0146) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, JF Technology Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM0.60 is trading 47.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.15. GuruFocus considers JF Technology Bhd to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:0146:

  • Beneish M-Score: -1.89
  • GF Value™: RM1.15 vs. price of RM0.60 (47.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0146 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


JF Technology Bhd Business Description

Address Lot 6, Jalan Teknologi 3/6, Taman Sains Selangor 1, Kota Damansara, Petaling Jaya, SGR, MYS, 47810
JF Technology Bhd is an investment holding company, which along with its subsidiaries, engages in the manufacturing, packaging, marketing, trading, and distribution of electronic products and components. Its products include integrated circuit test sockets, interconnects, and test solutions and equipment among other products for the semiconductor and electronics assembly markets. Geographically it derives maximum revenue from China and the rest from Malaysia, the United States, Singapore, Philippines, and other regions.
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