Pappajack Bhd (XKLS:0242) Beneish M-Score: -1.49 (As of Aug. 29, 2026)

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XKLS:0242 Pappajack Bhd XKLS:0242
86 GF Score
Price RM0.90
GF Value RM1.19
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Pappajack Bhd Beneish M-Score?

Pappajack Bhd XKLS:0242 +0.56% 86 Beneish M-Score is -1.49 as of Aug. 29, 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0242 with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of RM1.19 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 490 Credit Services companies, Pappajack Bhd ranks worse than 70.2% 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 -1.49 higher than -1.78, which implies that the company might have manipulated its financial results.

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

XKLS:0242' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.15   Med: -1.47   Max: -0.72
Current: -1.49

During the past 8 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Pappajack Bhd was -0.72. The lowest was -2.15. And the median was -1.47.


Pappajack Bhd Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Pappajack 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.

Pappajack Bhd Beneish M-Score Chart

Pappajack Bhd Annual Data
Trend Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.00 -0.72 -1.57 -1.83 -1.03

Pappajack Bhd Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 -1.02 -1.08 -1.03 -0.82 -1.49

XKLS:0242 vs V, MA, AXP: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Credit Services subindustry, Pappajack 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.


Pappajack Bhd Beneish M-Score vs Credit Services Industry

For the Credit Services industry and Financial Services sector, Pappajack Bhd's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Pappajack 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 Pappajack 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 * 1.2293+0.528 * 0.8533+0.404 * 0.8109+0.892 * 1.1435+0.115 * 0.7827
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.907+4.679 * 0.216145-0.327 * 1.6148
=-1.49

* 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 (Jun26) TTM:Last Year (Jun25) TTM:
Total Receivables was RM424.6 Mil.
Revenue was 37.858 + 37.307 + 34.847 + 32.654 = RM142.7 Mil.
Gross Profit was 17.897 + 18.046 + 16.535 + 14.194 = RM66.7 Mil.
Total Current Assets was RM456.8 Mil.
Total Assets was RM489.4 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was RM27.5 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was RM6.9 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was RM11.7 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was RM178.6 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM17.0 Mil.
Net Income was 8.547 + 9.043 + 6.704 + 8.062 = RM32.4 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = RM0.0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was -23.03 + -17.182 + -16.711 + -16.494 = RM-73.4 Mil.
Total Receivables was RM302.1 Mil.
Revenue was 32.809 + 33.85 + 28.984 + 29.121 = RM124.8 Mil.
Gross Profit was 13.85 + 12.678 + 11.665 + 11.561 = RM49.8 Mil.
Total Current Assets was RM336.6 Mil.
Total Assets was RM361.7 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was RM20.5 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was RM3.8 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was RM11.3 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was RM78.6 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM10.9 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)
=(424.624 / 142.666) / (302.073 / 124.764)
=2.97635 / 2.421155
=1.2293

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)
=(49.754 / 124.764) / (66.672 / 142.666)
=0.398785 / 0.467329
=0.8533

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 - (456.828 + 27.484) / 489.361) / (1 - (336.616 + 20.461) / 361.679)
=0.010318 / 0.012724
=0.8109

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
=142.666 / 124.764
=1.1435

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))
=(3.807 / (3.807 + 20.461)) / (6.889 / (6.889 + 27.484))
=0.156873 / 0.200419
=0.7827

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)
=(11.713 / 142.666) / (11.294 / 124.764)
=0.082101 / 0.090523
=0.907

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)
=((17.048 + 178.584) / 489.361) / ((10.893 + 78.646) / 361.679)
=0.39977 / 0.247565
=1.6148

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
=(32.356 - 0 - -73.417) / 489.361
=0.216145

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.

Pappajack Bhd has a M-score of -1.49 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 -1.49 mean?
Pappajack Bhd (XKLS:0242) has a Beneish M-Score of -1.49 as of Aug. 29, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Pappajack Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Pappajack Bhd ranks #344 out of 490 companies in the Credit Services industry, placing it in the top 70.2%.
Is Pappajack Bhd's Beneish M-Score too high?
Pappajack Bhd's current Beneish M-Score is -1.49. Based on the distribution chart, Pappajack Bhd ranks #344 out of 490 companies in the Credit Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Pappajack Bhd has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pappajack Bhd's Beneish M-Score compare to V and MA?
According to the Credit Services industry distribution chart, Pappajack Bhd ranks #344 out of 490 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Pappajack 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 Credit Services company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Credit 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 Pappajack Bhd and its competitors. Pappajack Bhd's current Beneish M-Score is -1.49. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pappajack Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pappajack Bhd (XKLS:0242) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.19, compared to a current price of RM0.90 — trading 24.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -1.49. Pappajack Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 3 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 Pappajack Bhd (XKLS:0242), the current Beneish M-Score is -1.49 as of Aug. 29, 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 Pappajack Bhd (XKLS:0242) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pappajack Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM0.90 is trading 24.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.19. GuruFocus considers Pappajack Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:0242:

  • Beneish M-Score: -1.49
  • GF Value™: RM1.19 vs. price of RM0.90 (24.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 86/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0242 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Pappajack Bhd Business Description

Address No.11B, Jalan TK1/11A, Taman Kinrara, Seksyen 1, Puchong, SGR, MYS, 47180
Pappajack Bhd is an investment holding company. It is principally involved in the provision of pawnbroking services through a network of pawnbroking outlets in Malaysia. The group operates in two segments: Interest income which includes interest charges from pawnbroking and Sales auction which includes sales of unredeemed or bid pledges. The company derives maximum revenue from sale of unredeemed or bid pledges.
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