Aemulus Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0181) Beneish M-Score: -1.75 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


XKLS:0181 Aemulus Holdings Bhd XKLS:0181
26 GF Score
Price RM0.25
GF Value RM0.59
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 9 Warning Signs
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What is Aemulus Holdings Bhd Beneish M-Score?

Aemulus Holdings Bhd XKLS:0181 +4.17% 26 Beneish M-Score is -1.75 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0181 with a GF Score™ of 26/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.59 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 987 Semiconductors companies, Aemulus Holdings Bhd ranks worse than 79.64% 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 -1.75 higher than -1.78, which implies that the company might have manipulated its financial results.

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

XKLS:0181' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.94   Med: -1.98   Max: -0.41
Current: -1.75

During the past 11 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Aemulus Holdings Bhd was -0.41. The lowest was -3.94. And the median was -1.98.


Aemulus Holdings Bhd Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Aemulus 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.

Aemulus Holdings Bhd Beneish M-Score Chart

Aemulus Holdings Bhd Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Beneish M-Score
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Aemulus Holdings Bhd Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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XKLS:0181 vs LRCX, AMAT, KLAC: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials subindustry, Aemulus 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.


Aemulus Holdings Bhd Beneish M-Score vs Semiconductors Industry

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

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


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Aemulus 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 Aemulus 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 * 0.4391+0.528 * 1.0591+0.404 * 0.7672+0.892 * 2.0311+0.115 * 0.8309
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.5832+4.679 * 0.109743-0.327 * 1.5328
=-1.75

* 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 (Sep25) TTM:Last Year (Sep24) TTM:
Total Receivables was RM43.04 Mil.
Revenue was RM83.08 Mil.
Gross Profit was RM39.46 Mil.
Total Current Assets was RM163.71 Mil.
Total Assets was RM224.86 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was RM41.44 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was RM8.34 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was RM36.79 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was RM102.10 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM9.36 Mil.
Net Income was RM4.04 Mil.
Gross Profit was RM0.00 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was RM-20.64 Mil.
Total Receivables was RM48.26 Mil.
Revenue was RM40.90 Mil.
Gross Profit was RM20.58 Mil.
Total Current Assets was RM107.61 Mil.
Total Assets was RM167.26 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was RM40.54 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was RM6.56 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was RM31.06 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was RM53.41 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM0.68 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)
=(43.038 / 83.079) / (48.258 / 40.904)
=0.518037 / 1.179787
=0.4391

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)
=(20.575 / 40.904) / (39.459 / 83.079)
=0.503007 / 0.474958
=1.0591

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 - (163.712 + 41.442) / 224.861) / (1 - (107.607 + 40.544) / 167.259)
=0.087641 / 0.114242
=0.7672

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
=83.079 / 40.904
=2.0311

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))
=(6.559 / (6.559 + 40.544)) / (8.344 / (8.344 + 41.442))
=0.139248 / 0.167597
=0.8309

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)
=(36.789 / 83.079) / (31.06 / 40.904)
=0.442819 / 0.759339
=0.5832

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)
=((9.362 + 102.099) / 224.861) / ((0.683 + 53.408) / 167.259)
=0.495688 / 0.323397
=1.5328

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
=(4.036 - 0 - -20.641) / 224.861
=0.109743

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.

Aemulus Holdings Bhd has a M-score of -1.75 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 -1.75 mean?
Aemulus Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0181) has a Beneish M-Score of -1.75 as of Jun. 25, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Aemulus Holdings Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Aemulus Holdings Bhd ranks #786 out of 987 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 79.6%.
Is Aemulus Holdings Bhd's Beneish M-Score too high?
Aemulus Holdings Bhd's current Beneish M-Score is -1.75. Based on the distribution chart, Aemulus Holdings Bhd ranks #786 out of 987 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Aemulus Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 26/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Aemulus Holdings Bhd's Beneish M-Score compare to LRCX and AMAT?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Aemulus Holdings Bhd ranks #786 out of 987 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Aemulus Holdings 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 Aemulus Holdings Bhd and its competitors. Aemulus Holdings Bhd's current Beneish M-Score is -1.75. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Aemulus Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aemulus Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0181) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.59, compared to a current price of RM0.25 — trading 57.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -1.75. Aemulus Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 26/100 with 9 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 Aemulus Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0181), the current Beneish M-Score is -1.75 as of Jun. 25, 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 Aemulus Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0181) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aemulus Holdings Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM0.25 is trading 57.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.59. GuruFocus considers Aemulus Holdings Bhd to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:0181:

  • Beneish M-Score: -1.75
  • GF Value™: RM0.59 vs. price of RM0.25 (57.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 26/100 with 9 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0181 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Aemulus Holdings Bhd Business Description

Address No. 25, Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah, Zon Perindustrian Bayan Lepas, Phase 1, Bayan Lepas, PNG, MYS, 11900
Aemulus Holdings Bhd is engaged in designing and assembling automated test equipment and test and measurement instruments and the provision of their related services and design consultancy services. It operates through the electronic tester segment. Its products include Amoeba 1831, Analog Amoeba 4200, Digital/Mixed Signal Amoeba 5600, and RF Amoeba 7600-S. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from China.
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