Teladan Group Bhd (XKLS:0230) Beneish M-Score: -3.49 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


XKLS:0230 Teladan Group Bhd XKLS:0230
83 GF Score
Price RM0.76
GF Value RM1.13
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Teladan Group Bhd Beneish M-Score?

Teladan Group Bhd XKLS:0230 83 Beneish M-Score is -3.49 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0230 with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of RM1.13 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 89 Homebuilding & Construction companies, Teladan Group Bhd ranks better than 94.38% 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 -3.49 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

XKLS:0230' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.49   Med: -2.46   Max: -0.93
Current: -3.49

During the past 9 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Teladan Group Bhd was -0.93. The lowest was -3.49. And the median was -2.46.


Teladan Group Bhd Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Teladan 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.

Teladan Group Bhd Beneish M-Score Chart

Teladan Group Bhd Annual Data
Trend Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only -1.52 -3.03 -2.25 -1.92 -3.22

Teladan 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 -2.64 -2.85 -3.01 -3.22 -3.49

XKLS:0230 vs DHI, PHM, LEN: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Residential Construction subindustry, Teladan 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.


Teladan Group Bhd Beneish M-Score vs Homebuilding & Construction Industry

For the Homebuilding & Construction industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Teladan Group Bhd's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Teladan 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 Teladan 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 * 0.7432+0.528 * 0.9728+0.404 * 0.1294+0.892 * 1.0809+0.115 * 0.9729
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.0078+4.679 * -0.099508-0.327 * 1.0153
=-3.49

* 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 RM72.9 Mil.
Revenue was 96.587 + 90.215 + 82.428 + 67.179 = RM336.4 Mil.
Gross Profit was 21.821 + 21.364 + 18.435 + 14.297 = RM75.9 Mil.
Total Current Assets was RM950.8 Mil.
Total Assets was RM1,017.9 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was RM35.5 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was RM2.2 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was RM22.4 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was RM236.2 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM204.6 Mil.
Net Income was 10.165 + 7.901 + 7.187 + 6.538 = RM31.8 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = RM0.0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 43.737 + 39.072 + 31.683 + 18.587 = RM133.1 Mil.
Total Receivables was RM90.7 Mil.
Revenue was 65.551 + 86.783 + 80.668 + 78.242 = RM311.2 Mil.
Gross Profit was 15.918 + 22.782 + 16.274 + 13.353 = RM68.3 Mil.
Total Current Assets was RM701.0 Mil.
Total Assets was RM968.8 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was RM35.7 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was RM2.2 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was RM20.6 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was RM168.7 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM244.5 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)
=(72.874 / 336.409) / (90.717 / 311.244)
=0.216623 / 0.291466
=0.7432

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)
=(68.327 / 311.244) / (75.917 / 336.409)
=0.219529 / 0.225669
=0.9728

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 - (950.843 + 35.483) / 1017.89) / (1 - (701.016 + 35.732) / 968.834)
=0.031009 / 0.239552
=0.1294

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
=336.409 / 311.244
=1.0809

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))
=(2.183 / (2.183 + 35.732)) / (2.232 / (2.232 + 35.483))
=0.057576 / 0.059181
=0.9729

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)
=(22.423 / 336.409) / (20.585 / 311.244)
=0.066654 / 0.066138
=1.0078

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)
=((204.607 + 236.232) / 1017.89) / ((244.543 + 168.708) / 968.834)
=0.433091 / 0.426545
=1.0153

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
=(31.791 - 0 - 133.079) / 1017.89
=-0.099508

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.

Teladan Group Bhd has a M-score of -3.49 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 -3.49 mean?
Teladan Group Bhd (XKLS:0230) has a Beneish M-Score of -3.49 as of Jun. 25, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Teladan Group Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Teladan Group Bhd ranks #5 out of 89 companies in the Homebuilding & Construction industry, placing it in the top 5.6%.
Is Teladan Group Bhd's Beneish M-Score too high?
Teladan Group Bhd's current Beneish M-Score is -3.49. Based on the distribution chart, Teladan Group Bhd ranks #5 out of 89 companies in the Homebuilding & Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Teladan Group Bhd has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Teladan Group Bhd's Beneish M-Score compare to DHI and PHM?
According to the Homebuilding & Construction industry distribution chart, Teladan Group Bhd ranks #5 out of 89 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Teladan Group Bhd in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. 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 Homebuilding & Construction company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Homebuilding & 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 Teladan Group Bhd and its competitors. Teladan Group Bhd's current Beneish M-Score is -3.49. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Teladan Group Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Teladan Group Bhd (XKLS:0230) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.13, compared to a current price of RM0.76 — trading 32.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -3.49. Teladan Group Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 4 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 Teladan Group Bhd (XKLS:0230), the current Beneish M-Score is -3.49 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 Teladan Group Bhd (XKLS:0230) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Teladan Group Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM0.76 is trading 32.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.13. GuruFocus considers Teladan Group Bhd to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:0230:

  • Beneish M-Score: -3.49
  • GF Value™: RM1.13 vs. price of RM0.76 (32.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0230 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Teladan Group Bhd Business Description

Address Level 7, Menara Milenium, Jalan Damanlela, Pusat Bandar Damansara, Damansara Heights, Kuala Lumpur, SGR, MYS, 50490
Teladan Group Bhd operates as a property development company in Malaysia. It is engaged in the development of residential and mixed properties. The company's project includes residential houses, shops, offices, and bungalow land. The company's project names are Taman Desa Bertam, Taman Gapam Perdana, German Technology Park, Taman Impiana Kesang (Phase 2), Taman Bertam Heights (Precinct 2), Bukit Intan Commercial Centre, and Taman Bertam Putra.
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