Chin Teck Plantations Bhd (XKLS:1929) Beneish M-Score: -1.89 (As of Jul. 16, 2026)

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XKLS:1929 Chin Teck Plantations Bhd XKLS:1929
84 GF Score
Price RM11.20
GF Value RM11.33
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Chin Teck Plantations Bhd Beneish M-Score?

Chin Teck Plantations Bhd XKLS:1929 +1.08% 84 Beneish M-Score is -1.89 as of Jul. 16, 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:1929 with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of RM11.33 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,851 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Chin Teck Plantations Bhd ranks worse than 80.71% 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 -1.89 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

XKLS:1929' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.88   Med: -2.32   Max: -0.78
Current: -1.89

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Chin Teck Plantations Bhd was -0.78. The lowest was -2.88. And the median was -2.32.


Chin Teck Plantations Bhd Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Chin Teck Plantations 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.

Chin Teck Plantations Bhd Beneish M-Score Chart

Chin Teck Plantations Bhd Annual Data
Trend Aug16 Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.27 -2.36 -2.88 -1.87 -1.93

Chin Teck Plantations Bhd Quarterly Data
May21 Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Nov24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26
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 -2.59 -2.30 -1.93 -2.04 -1.89

XKLS:1929 vs ADM, BG, TSN: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Farm Products subindustry, Chin Teck Plantations 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.


Chin Teck Plantations Bhd Beneish M-Score vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Chin Teck Plantations Bhd's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Chin Teck Plantations 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 Chin Teck Plantations 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 * 1.1896+0.528 * 0.9743+0.404 * 0.9547+0.892 * 1.1732+0.115 * 0.9657
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9555+4.679 * 0.060996-0.327 * 0.9846
=-1.89

* 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 (Feb26) TTM:Last Year (Feb25) TTM:
Total Receivables was RM17.3 Mil.
Revenue was 67.371 + 87.735 + 96.649 + 80.242 = RM332.0 Mil.
Gross Profit was 33.383 + 53.053 + 52.158 + 45.806 = RM184.4 Mil.
Total Current Assets was RM618.6 Mil.
Total Assets was RM1,187.4 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was RM221.9 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was RM10.4 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was RM43.8 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was RM14.9 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM14.9 Mil.
Net Income was 3.671 + 34.08 + 115.743 + 34.659 = RM188.2 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = RM0.0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 16.939 + 37.952 + 38.944 + 21.892 = RM115.7 Mil.
Total Receivables was RM12.4 Mil.
Revenue was 59.425 + 73.152 + 83.77 + 66.646 = RM283.0 Mil.
Gross Profit was 31.144 + 41.19 + 44.35 + 36.464 = RM153.1 Mil.
Total Current Assets was RM501.7 Mil.
Total Assets was RM1,020.6 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was RM206.6 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was RM9.4 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was RM39.0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was RM15.5 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM10.5 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)
=(17.263 / 331.997) / (12.369 / 282.993)
=0.051997 / 0.043708
=1.1896

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)
=(153.148 / 282.993) / (184.4 / 331.997)
=0.541172 / 0.555427
=0.9743

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 - (618.581 + 221.94) / 1187.383) / (1 - (501.665 + 206.649) / 1020.619)
=0.292123 / 0.305996
=0.9547

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
=331.997 / 282.993
=1.1732

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))
=(9.35 / (9.35 + 206.649)) / (10.415 / (10.415 + 221.94))
=0.043287 / 0.044824
=0.9657

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)
=(43.751 / 331.997) / (39.031 / 282.993)
=0.131781 / 0.137922
=0.9555

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)
=((14.881 + 14.933) / 1187.383) / ((10.487 + 15.54) / 1020.619)
=0.025109 / 0.025501
=0.9846

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
=(188.153 - 0 - 115.727) / 1187.383
=0.060996

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.

Chin Teck Plantations Bhd has a M-score of -1.89 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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What does a Beneish M-Score of -1.89 mean?
Chin Teck Plantations Bhd (XKLS:1929) has a Beneish M-Score of -1.89 as of Jul. 16, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Chin Teck Plantations Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Chin Teck Plantations Bhd ranks #1494 out of 1851 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 80.7%.
Is Chin Teck Plantations Bhd's Beneish M-Score too high?
Chin Teck Plantations Bhd's current Beneish M-Score is -1.89. Based on the distribution chart, Chin Teck Plantations Bhd ranks #1494 out of 1851 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Chin Teck Plantations Bhd has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chin Teck Plantations Bhd's Beneish M-Score compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Chin Teck Plantations Bhd ranks #1494 out of 1851 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Chin Teck Plantations 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Chin Teck Plantations Bhd and its competitors. Chin Teck Plantations Bhd's current Beneish M-Score is -1.89. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chin Teck Plantations Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chin Teck Plantations Bhd (XKLS:1929) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM11.33, compared to a current price of RM11.20 — trading 1.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -1.89. Chin Teck Plantations Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 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 Chin Teck Plantations Bhd (XKLS:1929), the current Beneish M-Score is -1.89 as of Jul. 16, 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 Chin Teck Plantations Bhd (XKLS:1929) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chin Teck Plantations Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM11.20 is trading 1.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM11.33. GuruFocus considers Chin Teck Plantations Bhd to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:1929:

  • Beneish M-Score: -1.89
  • GF Value™: RM11.33 vs. price of RM11.20 (1.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:1929 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Chin Teck Plantations Bhd Business Description

Address Block 2B, Level 3A, Jalan Stesen Sentral 5, Suite 2B-3A-2, Plaza Sentral, Kuala Lumpur Sentral, Kuala Lumpur, SGR, MYS, 50470
Chin Teck Plantations Bhd is an investment holding company, which is engaged in the cultivation of oil palms, processing and selling of fresh fruit bunches, crude palm oil, and palm kernel, and is predominantly carried out in Malaysia. The company has four cultivation estates in Malaysia, namely, Jemima and Sungei Sendayan Estate, Gua Musang Estate, Keratong Estate, and Fauzi-Lim Estate. The company also participates in joint ventures on oil palm plantations in Indonesia located at Lampung Province, Jambi Province, and South Sumatra Province.
84GF Score

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