Cekd Bhd (XKLS:0238) Beneish M-Score: -2.26 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


XKLS:0238 Cekd Bhd XKLS:0238
58 GF Score
Price RM0.30
GF Value RM0.54
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Cekd Bhd Beneish M-Score?

Cekd Bhd XKLS:0238 58 Beneish M-Score is -2.26 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0238 with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.54 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 2,926 Industrial Products companies, Cekd Bhd ranks worse than 65.58% 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 -2.26 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

XKLS:0238' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.04   Med: -2.26   Max: 11.39
Current: -2.26

During the past 8 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Cekd Bhd was 11.39. The lowest was -3.04. And the median was -2.26.


Cekd Bhd Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Cekd 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.

Cekd Bhd Beneish M-Score Chart

Cekd Bhd Annual Data
Trend Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.00 0.08 -2.12 -2.23 -2.41

Cekd Bhd Quarterly Data
Mar21 Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Nov24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26
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 -2.82 -2.67 -2.41 -1.97 -2.26

XKLS:0238 vs ATI, CRS, MLI: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Metal Fabrication subindustry, Cekd 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.


Cekd Bhd Beneish M-Score vs Industrial Products Industry

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

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


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Cekd 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 Cekd 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 * 1.138+0.528 * 1.0771+0.404 * 1.4067+0.892 * 1.0587+0.115 * 1.0292
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.0198+4.679 * -0.02153-0.327 * 1.2078
=-2.26

* 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 (Feb26) TTM:Last Year (Feb25) TTM:
Total Receivables was RM11.10 Mil.
Revenue was 11.155 + 10.707 + 9.075 + 9.128 = RM40.07 Mil.
Gross Profit was 5.184 + 5.132 + 4.103 + 4.316 = RM18.74 Mil.
Total Current Assets was RM46.37 Mil.
Total Assets was RM89.50 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was RM41.32 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was RM2.86 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was RM9.53 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was RM4.14 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM2.93 Mil.
Net Income was 2.005 + 1.961 + 1.338 + 1.853 = RM7.16 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = RM0.00 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 2.094 + 4.541 + -0.69 + 3.139 = RM9.08 Mil.
Total Receivables was RM9.22 Mil.
Revenue was 9.271 + 9.614 + 9.892 + 9.067 = RM37.84 Mil.
Gross Profit was 4.346 + 4.79 + 5.212 + 4.713 = RM19.06 Mil.
Total Current Assets was RM40.30 Mil.
Total Assets was RM81.56 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was RM40.08 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was RM2.86 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was RM8.83 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was RM3.87 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM1.47 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)
=(11.104 / 40.065) / (9.217 / 37.844)
=0.27715 / 0.243552
=1.138

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)
=(19.061 / 37.844) / (18.735 / 40.065)
=0.503673 / 0.467615
=1.0771

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 - (46.366 + 41.319) / 89.502) / (1 - (40.3 + 40.079) / 81.556)
=0.020301 / 0.014432
=1.4067

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
=40.065 / 37.844
=1.0587

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))
=(2.859 / (2.859 + 40.079)) / (2.858 / (2.858 + 41.319))
=0.066584 / 0.064694
=1.0292

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)
=(9.528 / 40.065) / (8.825 / 37.844)
=0.237814 / 0.233194
=1.0198

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)
=((2.931 + 4.143) / 89.502) / ((1.47 + 3.867) / 81.556)
=0.079037 / 0.06544
=1.2078

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
=(7.157 - 0 - 9.084) / 89.502
=-0.02153

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.

Cekd Bhd has a M-score of -2.26 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 -2.26 mean?
Cekd Bhd (XKLS:0238) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.26 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Cekd Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Cekd Bhd ranks #1919 out of 2926 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 65.6%.
Is Cekd Bhd's Beneish M-Score too high?
Cekd Bhd's current Beneish M-Score is -2.26. Based on the distribution chart, Cekd Bhd ranks #1919 out of 2926 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Cekd Bhd has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cekd Bhd's Beneish M-Score compare to ATI and CRS?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Cekd Bhd ranks #1919 out of 2926 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Cekd 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 Cekd Bhd and its competitors. Cekd Bhd's current Beneish M-Score is -2.26. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cekd Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cekd Bhd (XKLS:0238) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.54, compared to a current price of RM0.30 — trading 45.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.26. Cekd Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Cekd Bhd (XKLS:0238), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.26 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 Cekd Bhd (XKLS:0238) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cekd Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM0.30 is trading 45.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.54. GuruFocus considers Cekd Bhd to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:0238:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.26
  • GF Value™: RM0.54 vs. price of RM0.30 (45.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 58/100 with 1 warning sign

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0238 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Cekd Bhd Business Description

Address 10, Jalan 1/137B, Batu 5, Jalan Kelang Lama, Resource Industrial Centre, Kuala Lumpur, SGR, MYS, 58200
Cekd Bhd is an investment holding company. Along with its subsidiaries, the company is engaged in the manufacturing of die cutting moulds and trading of related consumables, tools and accessories. The company has three reportable segments:(i) Manufacturing: Manufacturing of die cutting moulds, (ii) Trading: Trading of related consumables, tools and accessories, and (iii) Investment holding: Holding of investments in shares of subsidiaries. The majority of revenue is generated from the Manufacturing segment. Geographically, it derives maximum revenue from Malaysia.
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