Optimax Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0222) Beneish M-Score: -2.57 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


XKLS:0222 Optimax Holdings Bhd XKLS:0222
72 GF Score
Price RM0.52
GF Value RM0.75
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Optimax Holdings Bhd Beneish M-Score?

Optimax Holdings Bhd XKLS:0222 72 Beneish M-Score is -2.57 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0222 with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.75 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 632 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, Optimax Holdings Bhd ranks worse than 51.27% 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 -2.57 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

XKLS:0222' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.54   Med: -2.81   Max: -0.62
Current: -2.57

During the past 10 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Optimax Holdings Bhd was -0.62. The lowest was -3.54. And the median was -2.81.


Optimax Holdings Bhd Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Optimax 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.

Optimax Holdings Bhd Beneish M-Score Chart

Optimax Holdings 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 -0.62 -3.54 -3.05 -1.37 -2.57

Optimax 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:0222 vs HCA, THC, DVA: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Medical Care Facilities subindustry, Optimax 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.


Optimax Holdings Bhd Beneish M-Score vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry

For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Optimax Holdings Bhd's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Optimax 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 Optimax 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 * 1.3981+0.528 * 1.016+0.404 * 1.0801+0.892 * 1.063+0.115 * 0.8382
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.119689-0.327 * 0.9188
=-2.57

* 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 (Dec25) TTM:Last Year (Dec24) TTM:
Total Receivables was RM5.4 Mil.
Revenue was RM135.7 Mil.
Gross Profit was RM106.3 Mil.
Total Current Assets was RM43.5 Mil.
Total Assets was RM148.3 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was RM103.7 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was RM16.5 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was RM0.0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was RM28.6 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM37.4 Mil.
Net Income was RM13.9 Mil.
Gross Profit was RM0.0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was RM31.7 Mil.
Total Receivables was RM3.7 Mil.
Revenue was RM127.7 Mil.
Gross Profit was RM101.6 Mil.
Total Current Assets was RM35.6 Mil.
Total Assets was RM148.8 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was RM112.2 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was RM14.6 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was RM0.0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was RM25.9 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM46.2 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)
=(5.444 / 135.729) / (3.663 / 127.685)
=0.040109 / 0.028688
=1.3981

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)
=(101.554 / 127.685) / (106.253 / 135.729)
=0.795348 / 0.782832
=1.016

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 - (43.46 + 103.705) / 148.276) / (1 - (35.565 + 112.181) / 148.778)
=0.007493 / 0.006937
=1.0801

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
=135.729 / 127.685
=1.063

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))
=(14.583 / (14.583 + 112.181)) / (16.498 / (16.498 + 103.705))
=0.115041 / 0.137251
=0.8382

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 / 135.729) / (0 / 127.685)
=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)
=((37.437 + 28.596) / 148.276) / ((46.246 + 25.866) / 148.778)
=0.445338 / 0.484695
=0.9188

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
=(13.932 - 0 - 31.679) / 148.276
=-0.119689

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.

Optimax Holdings Bhd has a M-score of -2.57 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 -2.57 mean?
Optimax Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0222) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.57 as of Jun. 25, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Optimax Holdings Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Optimax Holdings Bhd ranks #324 out of 632 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 51.3%.
Is Optimax Holdings Bhd's Beneish M-Score too high?
Optimax Holdings Bhd's current Beneish M-Score is -2.57. Based on the distribution chart, Optimax Holdings Bhd ranks #324 out of 632 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Optimax Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Optimax Holdings Bhd's Beneish M-Score compare to HCA and THC?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, Optimax Holdings Bhd ranks #324 out of 632 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Optimax 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 Healthcare Providers & Services company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Healthcare Providers & Services 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 Optimax Holdings Bhd and its competitors. Optimax Holdings Bhd's current Beneish M-Score is -2.57. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Optimax Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Optimax Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0222) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.75, compared to a current price of RM0.52 — trading 30.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.57. Optimax Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 2 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 Optimax Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0222), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.57 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 Optimax Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0222) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Optimax Holdings Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM0.52 is trading 30.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.75. GuruFocus considers Optimax Holdings Bhd to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:0222:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.57
  • GF Value™: RM0.75 vs. price of RM0.52 (30.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0222 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Optimax Holdings Bhd Business Description

Address No. 145, Jalan Radin Bagus, 1st and 2nd Floor, Seri Petaling, Wilayah Persekutuan, Kuala Lumpur, SGR, MYS, 57000
Optimax Holdings Bhd is a provider of eye specialist services. The company offers a range of services with in-house medical ophthalmology at specialist centres such as specialist clinics, ambulatory care centres, satellite clinics, and specialist hospitals. The company's ambulatory care centres and specialist hospital are equipped with eye operation theatres, and procedure rooms, general and day care wards, and relevant equipment for surgical procedures. It derives revenue from refractive surgery, treatment of eye diseases and disorders, consultation and dispensary services, oculoplastic surgery, plastic Surgery and aesthetic Services and related services. The company operates in geographical segments such as: North Malaysia, Central Malaysia, South Malaysia, East Malaysia and Cambodia.
72GF Score

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