Harbour-Link Group Bhd (XKLS:2062) Beneish M-Score: -2.74 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


XKLS:2062 Harbour-Link Group Bhd XKLS:2062
83 GF Score
Price RM1.28
GF Value RM1.38
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Harbour-Link Group Bhd Beneish M-Score?

Harbour-Link Group Bhd XKLS:2062 83 Beneish M-Score is -2.74 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:2062 with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of RM1.38 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 966 Transportation companies, Harbour-Link Group Bhd ranks better than 64.49% 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 -2.74 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

XKLS:2062' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.27   Med: -2.56   Max: -1.79
Current: -2.74

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Harbour-Link Group Bhd was -1.79. The lowest was -3.27. And the median was -2.56.


Harbour-Link Group Bhd Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Harbour-Link 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.

Harbour-Link Group Bhd Beneish M-Score Chart

Harbour-Link Group 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 -2.59 -2.56 -2.76 -2.38 -2.47

Harbour-Link Group 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 -2.62 -2.47 -2.55 -2.54 -2.74

XKLS:2062 vs FDX, UPS, JBHT: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Integrated Freight & Logistics subindustry, Harbour-Link 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.


Harbour-Link Group Bhd Beneish M-Score vs Transportation Industry

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

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


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Harbour-Link 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 Harbour-Link 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 * 0.9874+0.528 * 1.0327+0.404 * 0.9189+0.892 * 0.9921+0.115 * 1.0486
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.04+4.679 * -0.048877-0.327 * 0.9976
=-2.74

* 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 RM223 Mil.
Revenue was 212.706 + 264.376 + 238.206 + 290.693 = RM1,006 Mil.
Gross Profit was 33.746 + 59.637 + 49.176 + 64.842 = RM207 Mil.
Total Current Assets was RM822 Mil.
Total Assets was RM1,357 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was RM467 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was RM53 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was RM87 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was RM210 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM51 Mil.
Net Income was 14.676 + 23.017 + 26.331 + 35.577 = RM100 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = RM0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 24.997 + 53.198 + 55.811 + 31.943 = RM166 Mil.
Total Receivables was RM228 Mil.
Revenue was 243.45 + 281.16 + 248.274 + 241.123 = RM1,014 Mil.
Gross Profit was 45.139 + 62.26 + 53.882 + 54.605 = RM216 Mil.
Total Current Assets was RM763 Mil.
Total Assets was RM1,256 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was RM424 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was RM51 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was RM85 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was RM187 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM55 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)
=(222.942 / 1005.981) / (227.587 / 1014.007)
=0.221617 / 0.224443
=0.9874

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)
=(215.886 / 1014.007) / (207.401 / 1005.981)
=0.212904 / 0.206168
=1.0327

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 - (821.946 + 466.565) / 1357.445) / (1 - (762.556 + 424.405) / 1256.391)
=0.050782 / 0.055261
=0.9189

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
=1005.981 / 1014.007
=0.9921

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))
=(51.119 / (51.119 + 424.405)) / (53.292 / (53.292 + 466.565))
=0.1075 / 0.102513
=1.0486

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)
=(87.343 / 1005.981) / (84.65 / 1014.007)
=0.086824 / 0.083481
=1.04

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)
=((51.359 + 209.604) / 1357.445) / ((54.616 + 187.494) / 1256.391)
=0.192246 / 0.192703
=0.9976

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
=(99.601 - 0 - 165.949) / 1357.445
=-0.048877

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.

Harbour-Link Group Bhd has a M-score of -2.74 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 -2.74 mean?
Harbour-Link Group Bhd (XKLS:2062) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.74 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Harbour-Link Group Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Harbour-Link Group Bhd ranks #343 out of 966 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 35.5%.
Is Harbour-Link Group Bhd's Beneish M-Score too high?
Harbour-Link Group Bhd's current Beneish M-Score is -2.74. Based on the distribution chart, Harbour-Link Group Bhd ranks #343 out of 966 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Harbour-Link Group Bhd has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Harbour-Link Group Bhd's Beneish M-Score compare to FDX and UPS?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Harbour-Link Group Bhd ranks #343 out of 966 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Harbour-Link 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 Transportation company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Transportation 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 Harbour-Link Group Bhd and its competitors. Harbour-Link Group Bhd's current Beneish M-Score is -2.74. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Harbour-Link Group Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Harbour-Link Group Bhd (XKLS:2062) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.38, compared to a current price of RM1.28 — trading 7.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.74. Harbour-Link Group Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Harbour-Link Group Bhd (XKLS:2062), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.74 as of Jun. 26, 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 Harbour-Link Group Bhd (XKLS:2062) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Harbour-Link Group Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM1.28 is trading 7.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.38. GuruFocus considers Harbour-Link Group Bhd to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:2062:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.74
  • GF Value™: RM1.38 vs. price of RM1.28 (7.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 1 warning sign

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:2062 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Harbour-Link Group Bhd Business Description

Address Jalan Tun Ahmad Zaidi, Wisma Harbour, Parkcity Commerce Square, Bintulu, SWK, MYS, 97000
Harbour-Link Group Bhd is engaged in the provision of management services. It operates in six business segments: (i)Investment holding, (ii)Shipping and marine services, (iii)Integrated logistics, (iv)Machineries trading, (v)Engineering works, (vi)Property development. Geographically, all the operations have functioned through the region of Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei and Hong Kong/China. The company generates maximum revenue from the Shipping and Marine services segment.
83GF Score

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