Samaiden Group Bhd (XKLS:0223) Beneish M-Score: -0.85 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


XKLS:0223 Samaiden Group Bhd XKLS:0223
92 GF Score
Price RM1.32
GF Value RM2.17
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Samaiden Group Bhd Beneish M-Score?

Samaiden Group Bhd XKLS:0223 -0.75% 92 Beneish M-Score is -0.85 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0223 with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of RM2.17 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,704 Construction companies, Samaiden Group Bhd ranks worse than 92.31% 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 -0.85 higher than -1.78, which implies that the company might have manipulated its financial results.

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

XKLS:0223' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.86   Med: -1.1   Max: 0.63
Current: -0.85

During the past 9 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Samaiden Group Bhd was 0.63. The lowest was -2.86. And the median was -1.10.


Samaiden Group Bhd Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Samaiden 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.

Samaiden Group Bhd Beneish M-Score Chart

Samaiden Group Bhd Annual Data
Trend Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only 0.00 -0.93 -2.86 -0.60 0.31

Samaiden 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 -0.60 0.31 0.63 -0.73 -0.85

XKLS:0223 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Samaiden 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.


Samaiden Group Bhd Beneish M-Score vs Construction Industry

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

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


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Samaiden 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 Samaiden 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 * 1.7036+0.528 * 0.8817+0.404 * 0.6343+0.892 * 1.4273+0.115 * 5.6034
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.868+4.679 * 0.076366-0.327 * 1.2926
=-0.85

* 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 RM311.6 Mil.
Revenue was 67.858 + 102.79 + 88.113 + 134.95 = RM393.7 Mil.
Gross Profit was 15.335 + 16.278 + 14.554 + 19.14 = RM65.3 Mil.
Total Current Assets was RM512.4 Mil.
Total Assets was RM622.5 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was RM107.5 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was RM1.9 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was RM22.0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was RM360.2 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM34.9 Mil.
Net Income was 9.123 + 9.032 + 6.197 + 7.105 = RM31.5 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = RM0.0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was -3.652 + 35.211 + -33.311 + -14.329 = RM-16.1 Mil.
Total Receivables was RM128.1 Mil.
Revenue was 89.168 + 80.046 + 49.387 + 57.234 = RM275.8 Mil.
Gross Profit was 9.431 + 9.981 + 7.878 + 13.051 = RM40.3 Mil.
Total Current Assets was RM260.5 Mil.
Total Assets was RM274.2 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was RM11.9 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was RM1.3 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was RM17.8 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was RM126.6 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM8.1 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)
=(311.584 / 393.711) / (128.135 / 275.835)
=0.791403 / 0.464535
=1.7036

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)
=(40.341 / 275.835) / (65.307 / 393.711)
=0.14625 / 0.165875
=0.8817

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 - (512.38 + 107.528) / 622.5) / (1 - (260.459 + 11.904) / 274.163)
=0.004164 / 0.006565
=0.6343

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
=393.711 / 275.835
=1.4273

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))
=(1.261 / (1.261 + 11.904)) / (1.87 / (1.87 + 107.528))
=0.095784 / 0.017094
=5.6034

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)
=(22.008 / 393.711) / (17.764 / 275.835)
=0.055899 / 0.064401
=0.868

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)
=((34.937 + 360.153) / 622.5) / ((8.062 + 126.555) / 274.163)
=0.634683 / 0.491011
=1.2926

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
=(31.457 - 0 - -16.081) / 622.5
=0.076366

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.

Samaiden Group Bhd has a M-score of -0.85 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 -0.85 mean?
Samaiden Group Bhd (XKLS:0223) has a Beneish M-Score of -0.85 as of Jun. 25, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Samaiden Group Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Samaiden Group Bhd ranks #1573 out of 1704 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 92.3%.
Is Samaiden Group Bhd's Beneish M-Score too high?
Samaiden Group Bhd's current Beneish M-Score is -0.85. Based on the distribution chart, Samaiden Group Bhd ranks #1573 out of 1704 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Samaiden Group Bhd has a GF Score™ of 92/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Samaiden Group Bhd's Beneish M-Score compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Samaiden Group Bhd ranks #1573 out of 1704 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Samaiden 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 Samaiden Group Bhd and its competitors. Samaiden Group Bhd's current Beneish M-Score is -0.85. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Samaiden Group Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Samaiden Group Bhd (XKLS:0223) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM2.17, compared to a current price of RM1.32 — trading 39.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -0.85. Samaiden Group Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 92/100 with 8 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 Samaiden Group Bhd (XKLS:0223), the current Beneish M-Score is -0.85 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 Samaiden Group Bhd (XKLS:0223) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Samaiden Group Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM1.32 is trading 39.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM2.17. GuruFocus considers Samaiden Group Bhd to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:0223:

  • Beneish M-Score: -0.85
  • GF Value™: RM2.17 vs. price of RM1.32 (39.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 92/100 with 8 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0223 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Samaiden Group Bhd Business Description

Address No.1, Jalan SS21/58, Level 8, Uptown 1, Damansara Uptown, Petaling Jaya, SGR, MYS, 47400
Samaiden Group Bhd is an investment holding company. Through its subsidiaries, the company specializes in the engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning (EPCC) of renewable energy projects, leveraging a portfolio that includes solar photovoltaic systems, biomass, biogas, battery energy storage systems, mini hydro, waste-to-energy, and green hydrogen technologies. It also offers environmental consulting, operations, and maintenance services while investing in clean energy assets to diversify its revenue streams. The company's core revenue is mainly generated from its EPCC segment, supported by power purchase agreements and maintenance services. The company has a presence in Malaysia, Cambodia, and Singapore, with the majority of its revenue coming from Malaysia.
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