Swift Energy Technology Bhd (XKLS:0337) Beneish M-Score: -0.18 (As of Jul. 02, 2026)


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What is Swift Energy Technology Bhd Beneish M-Score?

Swift Energy Technology Bhd XKLS:0337 -2.56% 19 Beneish M-Score is -0.18 as of Jul. 02, 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0337 with a GF Score™ of 19/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,918 Industrial Products companies, Swift Energy Technology Bhd ranks worse than 96.02% 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 -0.18 higher than -1.78, which implies that the company might have manipulated its financial results.

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

XKLS:0337' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.69   Med: -0.94   Max: -0.18
Current: -0.18

During the past 5 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Swift Energy Technology Bhd was -0.18. The lowest was -1.69. And the median was -0.94.


Swift Energy Technology Bhd Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Swift Energy Technology 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.

Swift Energy Technology Bhd Beneish M-Score Chart

Swift Energy Technology Bhd Annual Data
Trend Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Beneish M-Score
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 -1.69

Swift Energy Technology Bhd Quarterly Data
Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 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 -1.69 0.00 -0.18

XKLS:0337 vs VRT, BE: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Swift Energy Technology 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.


Swift Energy Technology Bhd Beneish M-Score vs Industrial Products Industry

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

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


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Swift Energy Technology 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 Swift Energy Technology 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 * 1.4876+0.528 * 0.9419+0.404 * 5.4821+0.892 * 0.9576+0.115 * 1
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.4017+4.679 * 0.054082-0.327 * 1.2325
=-0.18

* 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 RM69.63 Mil.
Revenue was 22.198 + 24.154 + 24.536 + 12.201 = RM83.09 Mil.
Gross Profit was 9.392 + 10.213 + 10.714 + 7.096 = RM37.42 Mil.
Total Current Assets was RM149.95 Mil.
Total Assets was RM176.62 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was RM24.32 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was RM0.87 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was RM23.22 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was RM30.57 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM6.51 Mil.
Net Income was 2.967 + 3.483 + 2.862 + 1.725 = RM11.04 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = RM0.00 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 0.432 + 1.053 + 0 + 0 = RM1.49 Mil.
Total Receivables was RM48.87 Mil.
Revenue was 33.052 + 24.411 + 29.303 + 0 = RM86.77 Mil.
Gross Profit was 12.963 + 9.696 + 14.141 + 0 = RM36.80 Mil.
Total Current Assets was RM136.57 Mil.
Total Assets was RM162.32 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was RM25.35 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was RM0.00 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was RM17.30 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was RM17.57 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM10.08 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)
=(69.625 / 83.089) / (48.874 / 86.766)
=0.837957 / 0.563285
=1.4876

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)
=(36.8 / 86.766) / (37.415 / 83.089)
=0.424129 / 0.4503
=0.9419

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 - (149.951 + 24.32) / 176.621) / (1 - (136.574 + 25.352) / 162.32)
=0.013305 / 0.002427
=5.4821

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
=83.089 / 86.766
=0.9576

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 / (0 + 25.352)) / (0.866 / (0.866 + 24.32))
=0 / 0.034384
=1

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)
=(23.219 / 83.089) / (17.298 / 86.766)
=0.279447 / 0.199364
=1.4017

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)
=((6.508 + 30.573) / 176.621) / ((10.082 + 17.569) / 162.32)
=0.209947 / 0.170349
=1.2325

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
=(11.037 - 0 - 1.485) / 176.621
=0.054082

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.

Swift Energy Technology Bhd has a M-score of -0.18 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 -0.18 mean?
Swift Energy Technology Bhd (XKLS:0337) has a Beneish M-Score of -0.18 as of Jul. 02, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Swift Energy Technology Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Swift Energy Technology Bhd ranks #2802 out of 2918 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 96%.
Is Swift Energy Technology Bhd's Beneish M-Score too high?
Swift Energy Technology Bhd's current Beneish M-Score is -0.18. Based on the distribution chart, Swift Energy Technology Bhd ranks #2802 out of 2918 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Swift Energy Technology Bhd has a GF Score™ of 19/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Swift Energy Technology Bhd's Beneish M-Score compare to VRT and BE?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Swift Energy Technology Bhd ranks #2802 out of 2918 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Swift Energy Technology 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 Swift Energy Technology Bhd and its competitors. Swift Energy Technology Bhd's current Beneish M-Score is -0.18. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Swift Energy Technology Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Swift Energy Technology Bhd (XKLS:0337) has a current Beneish M-Score of -0.18. The current Beneish M-Score is -0.18. Swift Energy Technology Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 19/100 with 5 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 Swift Energy Technology Bhd (XKLS:0337), the current Beneish M-Score is -0.18 as of Jul. 02, 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.

Swift Energy Technology Bhd Business Description

Address Jalan Palam 34/17, Lot 48521 (PT 25145), Seksyen 34, Shah Alam, SGR, MYS, 40460
Swift Energy Technology Bhd is an investment holding company engaged in the provision of industrial automation and power systems across various industries. It is involved in the provision of process control systems for the grain products, edible oils, and food manufacturing industries, as well as explosion-proof solar photovoltaic and powerdistribution systems. The company's reportable segments are: i) Manufacturing, ii) Engineering services, iii) Trading, and Investment holding. The majority of the revenue is derived from the Manufacturing segment, which includes fabrication, supply and distribution of electrical and instrumentation equipment; and provision of technical services, installation and maintenance of industrial automation, power and other systems.
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