HE Group Bhd (XKLS:0296) Beneish M-Score: -2.56 (As of Jul. 03, 2026)


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What is HE Group Bhd Beneish M-Score?

HE Group Bhd XKLS:0296 -1.89% 50 Beneish M-Score is -2.56 as of Jul. 03, 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0296 with a GF Score™ of 50/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,700 Construction companies, HE Group Bhd ranks better than 55.53% 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 -2.56 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

XKLS:0296' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.92   Med: -2.59   Max: 0.07
Current: -2.56

During the past 6 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of HE Group Bhd was 0.07. The lowest was -2.92. And the median was -2.59.


HE Group Bhd Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for HE 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.

HE Group Bhd Beneish M-Score Chart

HE Group Bhd Annual Data
Trend Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.07 -2.32

HE Group Bhd Quarterly Data
Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Aug23 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 -2.62 -2.79 -2.92 -2.32 -2.56

XKLS:0296 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, HE 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.


HE Group Bhd Beneish M-Score vs Construction Industry

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

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


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HE 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 HE 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 * 1.331+0.528 * 0.7976+0.404 * 0.9974+0.892 * 0.6796+0.115 * 0.9603
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.6565+4.679 * 0.022726-0.327 * 0.9431
=-2.56

* 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 RM42.0 Mil.
Revenue was 26.243 + 27.402 + 32.294 + 32.045 = RM118.0 Mil.
Gross Profit was 5.791 + 6.383 + 7.023 + 6.458 = RM25.7 Mil.
Total Current Assets was RM111.5 Mil.
Total Assets was RM117.3 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was RM3.7 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was RM0.9 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was RM12.8 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was RM46.5 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM1.6 Mil.
Net Income was 2.562 + 1.536 + 3.441 + 3.164 = RM10.7 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = RM0.0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 4.29 + 6.288 + -0.184 + -2.357 = RM8.0 Mil.
Total Receivables was RM46.5 Mil.
Revenue was 31.54 + 34.282 + 58.897 + 48.897 = RM173.6 Mil.
Gross Profit was 6.106 + 7.24 + 8.826 + 7.939 = RM30.1 Mil.
Total Current Assets was RM109.2 Mil.
Total Assets was RM114.7 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was RM3.5 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was RM0.8 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was RM11.3 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was RM47.9 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM1.9 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)
=(42.041 / 117.984) / (46.478 / 173.616)
=0.356328 / 0.267706
=1.331

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)
=(30.111 / 173.616) / (25.655 / 117.984)
=0.173434 / 0.217445
=0.7976

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 - (111.521 + 3.734) / 117.308) / (1 - (109.175 + 3.541) / 114.729)
=0.017501 / 0.017546
=0.9974

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
=117.984 / 173.616
=0.6796

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))
=(0.777 / (0.777 + 3.541)) / (0.861 / (0.861 + 3.734))
=0.179944 / 0.187378
=0.9603

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)
=(12.775 / 117.984) / (11.348 / 173.616)
=0.108277 / 0.065363
=1.6565

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)
=((1.596 + 46.456) / 117.308) / ((1.931 + 47.898) / 114.729)
=0.409623 / 0.434319
=0.9431

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
=(10.703 - 0 - 8.037) / 117.308
=0.022726

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.

HE Group Bhd has a M-score of -2.56 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 -2.56 mean?
HE Group Bhd (XKLS:0296) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.56 as of Jul. 03, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on HE Group Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, HE Group Bhd ranks #756 out of 1700 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 44.5%.
Is HE Group Bhd's Beneish M-Score too high?
HE Group Bhd's current Beneish M-Score is -2.56. Based on the distribution chart, HE Group Bhd ranks #756 out of 1700 companies in the Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, HE Group Bhd has a GF Score™ of 50/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HE Group Bhd's Beneish M-Score compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, HE Group Bhd ranks #756 out of 1700 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts HE Group Bhd in the upper 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 HE Group Bhd and its competitors. HE Group Bhd's current Beneish M-Score is -2.56. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HE Group Bhd stock overvalued right now?
HE Group Bhd (XKLS:0296) has a current Beneish M-Score of -2.56. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.56. HE Group Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 with 2 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 HE Group Bhd (XKLS:0296), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.56 as of Jul. 03, 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.

HE Group Bhd Business Description

Address No. 42, Jalan OP 1/5, Pusat Perdagangan One Puchong, Puchong, SGR, MYS, 47160
HE Group Bhd is an electrical engineering service provider focusing on power distribution systems for end-user premises such as industrial plants and industrial and commercial substations. It is involved in the design, supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of HV, MV, LV, and ELV power distribution systems, as well as hook-up and retrofitting of electrical equipment. It also provides other building systems and works, including mechanical systems, control, and instrumentation systems, as well as civil, structural, and architectural works. Its segment includes, the provision of power distribution systems that generates maximum revenue, other building systems and works, electrical equipment hook-up and retrofitting, and trading of electrical products.
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