IOI Bhd (XKLS:1961) Beneish M-Score: -2.12 (As of Jul. 30, 2026)

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XKLS:1961 IOI Corp Bhd XKLS:1961
81 GF Score
Price RM4.47
GF Value RM4.13
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is IOI Bhd Beneish M-Score?

IOI Bhd XKLS:1961 +0.45% 81 Beneish M-Score is -2.12 as of Jul. 30, 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:1961 with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of RM4.13 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,852 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, IOI Bhd ranks worse than 74.51% 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 -2.12 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

XKLS:1961' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.83   Med: -2.39   Max: -1.68
Current: -2.12

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of IOI Bhd was -1.68. The lowest was -2.83. And the median was -2.39.


IOI Bhd Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for IOI 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.

IOI Bhd Beneish M-Score Chart

IOI Bhd Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -1.68 -2.33 -2.83 -2.56 -2.12

IOI Bhd Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 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 Premium Member Only 0.00 -2.12 0.00 0.00 0.00

XKLS:1961 vs KHC, GIS: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, IOI 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.


IOI Bhd Beneish M-Score vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

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

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


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IOI 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 IOI 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 * 0.9618+0.528 * 1.0773+0.404 * 1.0422+0.892 * 1.1803+0.115 * 1.0037
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9016+4.679 * 0.026337-0.327 * 0.8907
=-2.12

* 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 (Jun25) TTM:Last Year (Jun24) TTM:
Total Receivables was RM1,396 Mil.
Revenue was RM11,335 Mil.
Gross Profit was RM2,220 Mil.
Total Current Assets was RM4,763 Mil.
Total Assets was RM18,131 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was RM9,392 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was RM405 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was RM651 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was RM1,651 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM2,515 Mil.
Net Income was RM1,521 Mil.
Gross Profit was RM0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was RM1,043 Mil.
Total Receivables was RM1,230 Mil.
Revenue was RM9,604 Mil.
Gross Profit was RM2,027 Mil.
Total Current Assets was RM4,985 Mil.
Total Assets was RM17,942 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was RM9,182 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was RM397 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was RM612 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was RM1,581 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM3,047 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)
=(1396.4 / 11334.7) / (1230.1 / 9603.6)
=0.123197 / 0.128087
=0.9618

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)
=(2026.7 / 9603.6) / (2220.3 / 11334.7)
=0.211035 / 0.195885
=1.0773

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 - (4763.2 + 9391.6) / 18130.7) / (1 - (4984.6 + 9182.3) / 17942.2)
=0.219291 / 0.210415
=1.0422

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
=11334.7 / 9603.6
=1.1803

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))
=(397.1 / (397.1 + 9182.3)) / (404.6 / (404.6 + 9391.6))
=0.041454 / 0.041302
=1.0037

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)
=(650.9 / 11334.7) / (611.7 / 9603.6)
=0.057425 / 0.063695
=0.9016

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)
=((2514.5 + 1650.6) / 18130.7) / ((3046.6 + 1580.8) / 17942.2)
=0.229726 / 0.257906
=0.8907

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
=(1520.6 - 0 - 1043.1) / 18130.7
=0.026337

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.

IOI Bhd has a M-score of -2.12 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 -2.12 mean?
IOI Bhd (XKLS:1961) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.12 as of Jul. 30, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on IOI Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, IOI Bhd ranks #1380 out of 1852 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 74.5%.
Is IOI Bhd's Beneish M-Score too high?
IOI Bhd's current Beneish M-Score is -2.12. Based on the distribution chart, IOI Bhd ranks #1380 out of 1852 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, IOI Bhd has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does IOI Bhd's Beneish M-Score compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, IOI Bhd ranks #1380 out of 1852 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places IOI 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 IOI Bhd and its competitors. IOI Bhd's current Beneish M-Score is -2.12. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is IOI Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IOI Bhd (XKLS:1961) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM4.13, compared to a current price of RM4.47 — trading 8.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.12. IOI Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 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 IOI Bhd (XKLS:1961), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.12 as of Jul. 30, 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 IOI Bhd (XKLS:1961) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IOI Bhd stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of RM4.47 is trading 8.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM4.13. GuruFocus considers IOI Bhd to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:1961:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.12
  • GF Value™: RM4.13 vs. price of RM4.47 (8.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:1961 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


IOI Bhd Business Description

Address Level 29,IOI City Tower 2, Lebuh IRC, IOI Resort City, Wilayah Persekutuan, Putrajaya, SGR, MYS, 62502
IOI Corp Bhd is a palm oil producer. Its operations include oil palm plantations and Resource-based manufacturing divisions. The plantations are monitored to check oil palm nutrient status, seed breeding, ground conditions, and other data sources to improve the efficiency of each estate. The majority of revenue from the plantations comes from sales to its manufacturing divisions. Once the oil reaches the manufacturing divisions, it can be refined to create snack ingredients, soap, plastics, fatty acids, and other oils. The products are exported to many different customers, including some multinational corporations. The Group has two (2) reportable operating segments: Plantation, Resource-based manufacturing.
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