Kelington Group Bhd (XKLS:0151) Beneish M-Score: -2.10 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


XKLS:0151 Kelington Group Bhd XKLS:0151
77 GF Score
Price RM7.94
GF Value RM2.76
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Kelington Group Bhd Beneish M-Score?

Kelington Group Bhd XKLS:0151 +5.31% 77 Beneish M-Score is -2.10 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0151 with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of RM2.76 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,704 Construction companies, Kelington Group Bhd ranks worse than 73.12% 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 -2.1 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

XKLS:0151' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.6   Med: -2.41   Max: -0.49
Current: -2.1

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Kelington Group Bhd was -0.49. The lowest was -3.60. And the median was -2.41.


Kelington Group Bhd Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kelington 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.

Kelington Group Bhd Beneish M-Score Chart

Kelington Group 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 -2.19 -0.95 -2.80 -2.99 -2.00

Kelington Group 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 -2.92 -2.99 -2.23 -2.00 -2.10

XKLS:0151 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Kelington 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.


Kelington Group Bhd Beneish M-Score vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Kelington Group Bhd's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Kelington 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 Kelington 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 * 1.0733+0.528 * 0.8864+0.404 * 0.7865+0.892 * 1.0587+0.115 * 0.997
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9424+4.679 * 0.078475-0.327 * 0.922
=-2.10

* 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 (Mar26) TTM:Last Year (Mar25) TTM:
Total Receivables was RM535 Mil.
Revenue was 270.426 + 404.93 + 316.365 + 282.021 = RM1,274 Mil.
Gross Profit was 63.222 + 87.68 + 71.269 + 64.95 = RM287 Mil.
Total Current Assets was RM1,103 Mil.
Total Assets was RM1,347 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was RM236 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was RM17 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was RM73 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was RM636 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM73 Mil.
Net Income was 30.387 + 50.426 + 41.138 + 32.886 = RM155 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = RM0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 44.427 + 11.754 + -38.149 + 31.134 = RM49 Mil.
Total Receivables was RM471 Mil.
Revenue was 270.283 + 304.374 + 307.31 + 321.206 = RM1,203 Mil.
Gross Profit was 48.566 + 66.286 + 70.094 + 55.47 = RM240 Mil.
Total Current Assets was RM963 Mil.
Total Assets was RM1,185 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was RM213 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was RM15 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was RM74 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was RM595 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM81 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)
=(535.202 / 1273.742) / (471.025 / 1203.173)
=0.420181 / 0.391486
=1.0733

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)
=(240.416 / 1203.173) / (287.121 / 1273.742)
=0.199818 / 0.225415
=0.8864

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 - (1102.664 + 235.723) / 1346.557) / (1 - (962.915 + 212.896) / 1184.952)
=0.006067 / 0.007714
=0.7865

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
=1273.742 / 1203.173
=1.0587

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))
=(15.115 / (15.115 + 212.896)) / (16.79 / (16.79 + 235.723))
=0.066291 / 0.066492
=0.997

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)
=(73.409 / 1273.742) / (73.582 / 1203.173)
=0.057633 / 0.061157
=0.9424

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)
=((73.143 + 636.049) / 1346.557) / ((81.404 + 595.437) / 1184.952)
=0.526671 / 0.571197
=0.922

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
=(154.837 - 0 - 49.166) / 1346.557
=0.078475

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.

Kelington Group Bhd has a M-score of -2.10 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 -2.10 mean?
Kelington Group Bhd (XKLS:0151) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.10 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Kelington Group Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Kelington Group Bhd ranks #1246 out of 1704 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 73.1%.
Is Kelington Group Bhd's Beneish M-Score too high?
Kelington Group Bhd's current Beneish M-Score is -2.10. Based on the distribution chart, Kelington Group Bhd ranks #1246 out of 1704 companies in the Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Kelington Group Bhd has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kelington Group Bhd's Beneish M-Score compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Kelington Group Bhd ranks #1246 out of 1704 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Kelington Group 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 Construction company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Construction 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 Kelington Group Bhd and its competitors. Kelington Group Bhd's current Beneish M-Score is -2.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kelington Group Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kelington Group Bhd (XKLS:0151) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM2.76, compared to a current price of RM7.94 — trading 187.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.10. Kelington Group Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 Kelington Group Bhd (XKLS:0151), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.10 as of Jun. 26, 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 Kelington Group Bhd (XKLS:0151) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kelington Group Bhd stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of RM7.94 is trading 187.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM2.76. GuruFocus considers Kelington Group Bhd to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:0151:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.10
  • GF Value™: RM2.76 vs. price of RM7.94 (187.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0151 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Kelington Group Bhd Business Description

Address 3, Jalan Astaka U8/83, Seksyen U8, Bukit Jelutong Industrial Park, Shah Alam, SGR, MYS, 40150
Kelington Group Bhd is engaged in the businesses of investment holding, providing engineering services, construction, and general trading. The company's segments include the Industrial gases segment - involved in the manufacturing and trading of industrial and specialty gases, facility fees and leasing of tanks, and undertaking project-related activities associated with industrial gases. Engineering segment - involved in the provision of engineering services, construction activities, and manufacturing and trading of engineering equipment and materials for contracts; and Investment holding segment - involved in group-level corporate services. The majority revenue is from Engineering Segment.
77GF Score

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