Sorento Capital Bhd (XKLS:0326) Beneish M-Score: -2.35 (As of Jul. 06, 2026)


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What is Sorento Capital Bhd Beneish M-Score?

Sorento Capital Bhd XKLS:0326 -1.45% 21 Beneish M-Score is -2.35 as of Jul. 06, 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0326 with a GF Score™ of 21/100. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 416 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies, Sorento Capital Bhd ranks worse than 67.55% 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 -2.35 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

XKLS:0326' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.35   Med: -2.29   Max: -2.22
Current: -2.35

During the past 5 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Sorento Capital Bhd was -2.22. The lowest was -2.35. And the median was -2.29.


Sorento Capital Bhd Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sorento Capital 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.

Sorento Capital Bhd Beneish M-Score Chart

Sorento Capital Bhd Annual Data
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Sorento Capital Bhd Quarterly Data
Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 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 0.00 0.00 0.00 -2.22 -2.35

XKLS:0326 vs SN, SGI, MHK: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances subindustry, Sorento Capital 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.


Sorento Capital Bhd Beneish M-Score vs Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances Industry

For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Sorento Capital Bhd's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Sorento Capital 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 Sorento Capital 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 * 0.7515+0.528 * 0.9455+0.404 * 1.485+0.892 * 1.31+0.115 * 0.6647
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9768+4.679 * -0.021928-0.327 * 0.837
=-2.35

* 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 RM43.4 Mil.
Revenue was 43.38 + 47.238 + 44.091 + 43.288 = RM178.0 Mil.
Gross Profit was 18.868 + 21.419 + 19.773 + 19.641 = RM79.7 Mil.
Total Current Assets was RM155.5 Mil.
Total Assets was RM201.6 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was RM42.9 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was RM5.0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was RM40.6 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was RM7.5 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM36.8 Mil.
Net Income was 5.777 + 8.672 + 8.034 + 7.897 = RM30.4 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = RM0.0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 9.074 + 6.993 + 17.809 + 0.924 = RM34.8 Mil.
Total Receivables was RM44.1 Mil.
Revenue was 41.125 + 49.705 + 45.049 + 0 = RM135.9 Mil.
Gross Profit was 18.443 + 20.664 + 18.421 + 0 = RM57.5 Mil.
Total Current Assets was RM133.7 Mil.
Total Assets was RM183.8 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was RM48.1 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was RM3.6 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was RM31.7 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was RM9.5 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM38.8 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)
=(43.382 / 177.997) / (44.065 / 135.879)
=0.243723 / 0.324296
=0.7515

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)
=(57.528 / 135.879) / (79.701 / 177.997)
=0.423377 / 0.447766
=0.9455

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 - (155.541 + 42.86) / 201.569) / (1 - (133.694 + 48.123) / 183.762)
=0.015717 / 0.010584
=1.485

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
=177.997 / 135.879
=1.31

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))
=(3.58 / (3.58 + 48.123)) / (4.984 / (4.984 + 42.86))
=0.069242 / 0.104172
=0.6647

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)
=(40.609 / 177.997) / (31.735 / 135.879)
=0.228144 / 0.233553
=0.9768

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)
=((36.817 + 7.548) / 201.569) / ((38.842 + 9.482) / 183.762)
=0.220098 / 0.262971
=0.837

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
=(30.38 - 0 - 34.8) / 201.569
=-0.021928

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.

Sorento Capital Bhd has a M-score of -2.35 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 -2.35 mean?
Sorento Capital Bhd (XKLS:0326) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.35 as of Jul. 06, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Sorento Capital Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Sorento Capital Bhd ranks #281 out of 416 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, placing it in the top 67.5%.
Is Sorento Capital Bhd's Beneish M-Score too high?
Sorento Capital Bhd's current Beneish M-Score is -2.35. Based on the distribution chart, Sorento Capital Bhd ranks #281 out of 416 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Sorento Capital Bhd has a GF Score™ of 21/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sorento Capital Bhd's Beneish M-Score compare to SN and SGI?
According to the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry distribution chart, Sorento Capital Bhd ranks #281 out of 416 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Sorento Capital 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 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances 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 Sorento Capital Bhd and its competitors. Sorento Capital Bhd's current Beneish M-Score is -2.35. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sorento Capital Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Sorento Capital Bhd (XKLS:0326) has a current Beneish M-Score of -2.35. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.35. Sorento Capital Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 21/100 with 7 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 Sorento Capital Bhd (XKLS:0326), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.35 as of Jul. 06, 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.

Sorento Capital Bhd Business Description

Address No. 5, Jalan Astana 2/KU2, Bandar Bukit Raja, Darul Ehsan, Klang, SGR, MYS, 41050
Sorento Capital Bhd is involved in the marketing, distribution and sale of bathroom and kitchen sanitary wares. It has bathroom and kitchen sanitary ware products under house brands, namely 'Sorento', which is flagship brand, 'Mocha', 'Cabana' and 'i-Born'. It is also a distributor for foreign third party brand of bathroom and kitchen sanitary ware products, namely 'Bravat' and 'Infinity'.
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