Nationgate Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0270) Beneish M-Score: 6.62 (As of Jun. 26, 2026) — 122% Above Median


XKLS:0270 Nationgate Holdings Bhd XKLS:0270
74 GF Score
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What is Nationgate Holdings Bhd Beneish M-Score?

Nationgate Holdings Bhd XKLS:0270 +7.84% 74 Beneish M-Score is 6.62 as of Jun. 26, 2026, which is 122% above its 10-year median of 2.98. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0270 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of RM6.51 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,404 Hardware companies, Nationgate Holdings Bhd ranks worse than 98.92% 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 6.62 higher than -1.78, which implies that the company might have manipulated its financial results.

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

XKLS:0270' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.29   Med: 2.98   Max: 7.75
Current: 6.62

During the past 7 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Nationgate Holdings Bhd was 7.75. The lowest was -3.29. And the median was 2.98.


Nationgate Holdings Bhd Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Nationgate 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.

Nationgate Holdings Bhd Beneish M-Score Chart

Nationgate Holdings Bhd Annual Data
Trend Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.00 0.00 -3.29 3.79 2.16

Nationgate Holdings Bhd Quarterly Data
Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 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 7.75 5.52 4.45 2.16 6.62

XKLS:0270 vs APH, GLW, TEL: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Electronic Components subindustry, Nationgate 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.


Nationgate Holdings Bhd Beneish M-Score vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Nationgate Holdings Bhd's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Nationgate 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 Nationgate 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 * 2.5178+0.528 * 1.4635+0.404 * 18.7937+0.892 * 0.8218+0.115 * 1.1225
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9762+4.679 * 0.07005-0.327 * 0.7482
=6.62

* 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 RM902 Mil.
Revenue was 1719.939 + 1203.936 + 965.366 + 2604.737 = RM6,494 Mil.
Gross Profit was 28.274 + 38.074 + 36.714 + 73.726 = RM177 Mil.
Total Current Assets was RM2,098 Mil.
Total Assets was RM2,642 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was RM419 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was RM57 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was RM134 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was RM1,452 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM116 Mil.
Net Income was 0.512 + 6.376 + 12.657 + 52.153 = RM72 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = RM0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 22.526 + -48.158 + 97.258 + -184.971 = RM-113 Mil.
Total Receivables was RM436 Mil.
Revenue was 2838.225 + 3031.569 + 1352.465 + 679.71 = RM7,902 Mil.
Gross Profit was 101.057 + 127.905 + 35.835 + 50.016 = RM315 Mil.
Total Current Assets was RM4,594 Mil.
Total Assets was RM4,938 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was RM331 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was RM52 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was RM167 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was RM3,873 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM44 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)
=(901.551 / 6493.978) / (435.701 / 7901.969)
=0.138829 / 0.055138
=2.5178

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)
=(314.813 / 7901.969) / (176.788 / 6493.978)
=0.03984 / 0.027223
=1.4635

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 - (2097.728 + 418.76) / 2641.593) / (1 - (4594.194 + 331.413) / 4938.049)
=0.04736 / 0.00252
=18.7937

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
=6493.978 / 7901.969
=0.8218

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))
=(51.507 / (51.507 + 331.413)) / (57.011 / (57.011 + 418.76))
=0.134511 / 0.119829
=1.1225

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)
=(133.973 / 6493.978) / (166.999 / 7901.969)
=0.02063 / 0.021134
=0.9762

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)
=((115.826 + 1452.115) / 2641.593) / ((44.45 + 3873.111) / 4938.049)
=0.593559 / 0.793342
=0.7482

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
=(71.698 - 0 - -113.345) / 2641.593
=0.07005

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.

Nationgate Holdings Bhd has a M-score of 6.62 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 6.62 mean?
Nationgate Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0270) has a Beneish M-Score of 6.62 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Nationgate Holdings Bhd and its competitors. This is 122% above median its historical median of 2.98. According to the industry distribution chart, Nationgate Holdings Bhd ranks #2378 out of 2404 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 98.9%.
Is Nationgate Holdings Bhd's Beneish M-Score too high?
Nationgate Holdings Bhd's current Beneish M-Score of 6.62 is 122% above median its 10-year median of 2.98. Based on the distribution chart, Nationgate Holdings Bhd ranks #2378 out of 2404 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Nationgate Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nationgate Holdings Bhd's Beneish M-Score compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Nationgate Holdings Bhd ranks #2378 out of 2404 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Nationgate 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 Hardware company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Hardware 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 Nationgate Holdings Bhd and its competitors. Nationgate Holdings Bhd's current Beneish M-Score is 6.62, which is 122% above median its own 10-year median of 2.98. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nationgate Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nationgate Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0270) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM6.51, compared to a current price of RM0.83 — trading 87.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is 6.62, which is 122% above median its 10-year median of 2.98. Nationgate Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 9 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 Nationgate Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0270), the current Beneish M-Score is 6.62 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 Nationgate Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0270) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nationgate Holdings Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM0.83 is trading 87.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM6.51. GuruFocus considers Nationgate Holdings Bhd to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:0270:

  • Beneish M-Score: 6.62 (122% above median its 10-year median of 2.98)
  • GF Value™: RM6.51 vs. price of RM0.83 (87.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 9 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0270 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Nationgate Holdings Bhd Business Description

Address 2005, Tingkat Perusahaan Satu, Kawasan Perusahaan Perai, Perai, PNG, MYS, 13600
Nationgate Holdings Bhd is engaged in the assembling and testing of electronic components and products to produce completed PCBs, semi-finished sub-assemblies, and fully assembled electronic products as well as semiconductor devices. The company has only one reportable business segment of manufacturing, which relates principally to the provision of electronic manufacturing services ("EMS"). The segment mainly comprises the assembly and testing of electronic components and products to produce completed printed circuit boards, semi-finished sub-assemblies, fully assembled electronic products (under NSM, NSY, NCS, and NPS), and semiconductor devices (under NSY).
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