Powerwell Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0217) Beneish M-Score: 14.06 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


XKLS:0217 Powerwell Holdings Bhd XKLS:0217
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What is Powerwell Holdings Bhd Beneish M-Score?

Powerwell Holdings Bhd XKLS:0217 -3.66% 60 Beneish M-Score is 14.06 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0217 with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.56 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,926 Industrial Products companies, Powerwell Holdings Bhd ranks worse than 99.32% 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 14.06 higher than -1.78, which implies that the company might have manipulated its financial results.

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

XKLS:0217' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.47   Med: -1   Max: 14.06
Current: 14.06

During the past 10 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Powerwell Holdings Bhd was 14.06. The lowest was -4.47. And the median was -1.00.


Powerwell Holdings Bhd Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Powerwell 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.

Powerwell Holdings Bhd Beneish M-Score Chart

Powerwell Holdings Bhd Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.73 -0.82 -4.47 -1.06 14.06

Powerwell Holdings 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 -1.06 -0.56 -1.32 0.05 14.06

XKLS:0217 vs VRT, BE: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Powerwell 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.


Powerwell Holdings Bhd Beneish M-Score vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Powerwell Holdings Bhd's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Powerwell 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 Powerwell 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 * 0.9443+0.528 * 0.9906+0.404 * 40.9132+0.892 * 1.1563+0.115 * 1
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9231+4.679 * 0.058132-0.327 * 0.8507
=14.06

* 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 RM55.1 Mil.
Revenue was 41.442 + 42.467 + 39.15 + 35.946 = RM159.0 Mil.
Gross Profit was 16.479 + 14.771 + 12.204 + 9.799 = RM53.3 Mil.
Total Current Assets was RM158.9 Mil.
Total Assets was RM194.3 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was RM31.7 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was RM0.0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was RM19.6 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was RM68.2 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM7.8 Mil.
Net Income was 7.67 + 7.021 + 5.174 + 4.2 = RM24.1 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = RM0.0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 2.689 + 4.994 + -5.851 + 10.94 = RM12.8 Mil.
Total Receivables was RM50.5 Mil.
Revenue was 47.686 + 44.264 + 28.983 + 16.581 = RM137.5 Mil.
Gross Profit was 16.717 + 19.623 + 5.3 + 3.982 = RM45.6 Mil.
Total Current Assets was RM150.4 Mil.
Total Assets was RM182.2 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was RM31.8 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was RM0.0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was RM18.4 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was RM76.0 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM7.8 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)
=(55.094 / 159.005) / (50.456 / 137.514)
=0.346492 / 0.366915
=0.9443

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)
=(45.622 / 137.514) / (53.253 / 159.005)
=0.331763 / 0.334914
=0.9906

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 - (158.921 + 31.679) / 194.264) / (1 - (150.41 + 31.751) / 182.245)
=0.018861 / 0.000461
=40.9132

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
=159.005 / 137.514
=1.1563

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))
=(0 / (0 + 31.751)) / (0 / (0 + 31.679))
=0 / 0
=1

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)
=(19.631 / 159.005) / (18.393 / 137.514)
=0.123462 / 0.133754
=0.9231

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)
=((7.829 + 68.159) / 194.264) / ((7.807 + 75.994) / 182.245)
=0.391158 / 0.459826
=0.8507

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
=(24.065 - 0 - 12.772) / 194.264
=0.058132

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.

Powerwell Holdings Bhd has a M-score of 14.06 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 14.06 mean?
Powerwell Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0217) has a Beneish M-Score of 14.06 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Powerwell Holdings Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Powerwell Holdings Bhd ranks #2906 out of 2926 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 99.3%.
Is Powerwell Holdings Bhd's Beneish M-Score too high?
Powerwell Holdings Bhd's current Beneish M-Score is 14.06. Based on the distribution chart, Powerwell Holdings Bhd ranks #2906 out of 2926 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Powerwell Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Powerwell Holdings Bhd's Beneish M-Score compare to VRT and BE?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Powerwell Holdings Bhd ranks #2906 out of 2926 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Powerwell 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 an Industrial Products company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Industrial Products 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 Powerwell Holdings Bhd and its competitors. Powerwell Holdings Bhd's current Beneish M-Score is 14.06. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Powerwell Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Powerwell Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0217) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.56, compared to a current price of RM0.79 — trading 41.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is 14.06. Powerwell Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 5 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 Powerwell Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0217), the current Beneish M-Score is 14.06 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 Powerwell Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0217) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Powerwell Holdings Bhd stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of RM0.79 is trading 41.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.56. GuruFocus considers Powerwell Holdings Bhd to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:0217:

  • Beneish M-Score: 14.06
  • GF Value™: RM0.56 vs. price of RM0.79 (41.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0217 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Powerwell Holdings Bhd Business Description

Address No. 1B, Jalan Anggerik Mokara, 31/48, Seksyen 31, Kota Kemuning, Shah Alam, MYS, 40460
Powerwell Holdings Bhd is an investment holding company engaged in the design, manufacturing, and trading of electrical distribution products and property investment and management. The company's product range includes Powerwell Low Voltage Switchboard, Siemens Medium Voltage Switchgear, and Sivacon S8 Low Voltage Power Distribution & MCC. Its products are supplied for both local and international projects. The majority of the revenue is generated from Malaysia.
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