Genting Plantations Bhd (XKLS:2291) Beneish M-Score: -2.06 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


XKLS:2291 Genting Plantations Bhd XKLS:2291
75 GF Score
Price RM5.26
GF Value RM6.07
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Genting Plantations Bhd Beneish M-Score?

Genting Plantations Bhd XKLS:2291 +1.15% 75 Beneish M-Score is -2.06 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:2291 with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of RM6.07 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,849 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Genting Plantations Bhd ranks worse than 76.47% 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 -2.06 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

XKLS:2291' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.88   Med: -2.52   Max: -2.03
Current: -2.06

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Genting Plantations Bhd was -2.03. The lowest was -2.88. And the median was -2.52.


Genting Plantations Bhd Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Genting 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.

Genting Plantations Bhd Beneish M-Score Chart

Genting Plantations Bhd Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.79 -2.88 -2.58 -2.76 -2.06

Genting Plantations Bhd Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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XKLS:2291 vs ADM, BG, TSN: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Farm Products subindustry, Genting 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.


Genting Plantations Bhd Beneish M-Score vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

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

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


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Genting 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 Genting 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 * 1.2475+0.528 * 1.0017+0.404 * 1.4214+0.892 * 1.1463+0.115 * 0.9958
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.1832+4.679 * -0.018031-0.327 * 0.9667
=-2.06

* 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 (Dec25) TTM:Last Year (Dec24) TTM:
Total Receivables was RM690 Mil.
Revenue was RM3,368 Mil.
Gross Profit was RM938 Mil.
Total Current Assets was RM2,393 Mil.
Total Assets was RM9,016 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was RM5,102 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was RM305 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was RM367 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was RM1,219 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM2,143 Mil.
Net Income was RM354 Mil.
Gross Profit was RM0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was RM517 Mil.
Total Receivables was RM483 Mil.
Revenue was RM2,938 Mil.
Gross Profit was RM820 Mil.
Total Current Assets was RM3,039 Mil.
Total Assets was RM9,624 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was RM5,443 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was RM324 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was RM271 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was RM2,237 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM1,476 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)
=(690.298 / 3367.563) / (482.74 / 2937.875)
=0.204984 / 0.164316
=1.2475

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)
=(819.708 / 2937.875) / (937.991 / 3367.563)
=0.279014 / 0.278537
=1.0017

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 - (2392.659 + 5101.504) / 9016.298) / (1 - (3038.531 + 5442.698) / 9624.289)
=0.16882 / 0.118768
=1.4214

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
=3367.563 / 2937.875
=1.1463

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))
=(324.332 / (324.332 + 5442.698)) / (305.353 / (305.353 + 5101.504))
=0.056239 / 0.056475
=0.9958

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)
=(367 / 3367.563) / (270.605 / 2937.875)
=0.108981 / 0.092109
=1.1832

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)
=((2143.161 + 1219.451) / 9016.298) / ((1476.421 + 2236.716) / 9624.289)
=0.372948 / 0.385809
=0.9667

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
=(354.473 - 0 - 517.045) / 9016.298
=-0.018031

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.

Genting Plantations Bhd has a M-score of -2.06 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 -2.06 mean?
Genting Plantations Bhd (XKLS:2291) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.06 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Genting Plantations Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Genting Plantations Bhd ranks #1414 out of 1849 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 76.5%.
Is Genting Plantations Bhd's Beneish M-Score too high?
Genting Plantations Bhd's current Beneish M-Score is -2.06. Based on the distribution chart, Genting Plantations Bhd ranks #1414 out of 1849 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Genting Plantations Bhd has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Genting Plantations Bhd's Beneish M-Score compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Genting Plantations Bhd ranks #1414 out of 1849 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Genting 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 Genting Plantations Bhd and its competitors. Genting Plantations Bhd's current Beneish M-Score is -2.06. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Genting Plantations Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Genting Plantations Bhd (XKLS:2291) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM6.07, compared to a current price of RM5.26 — trading 13.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.06. Genting Plantations Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 3 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 Genting Plantations Bhd (XKLS:2291), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.06 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 Genting Plantations Bhd (XKLS:2291) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Genting Plantations Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM5.26 is trading 13.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM6.07. GuruFocus considers Genting Plantations Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:2291:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.06
  • GF Value™: RM6.07 vs. price of RM5.26 (13.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:2291 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Genting Plantations Bhd Business Description

Address Jalan Sultan Ismail, 10th Floor, Wisma Genting, Kuala Lumpur, SGR, MYS, 50250
Genting Plantations Bhd is engaged in the oil palm plantation business. It operates in five segments: Plantation, which includes upstream activities relating to oil palm plantations in Malaysia and Indonesia; Property segment includes activities relating to property development and property investment; AgTech segment is into genomics research and development; Downstream Manufacturing segment related to manufacturing and sale of palm oil derivative products; and Others. It derives maximum revenue from Plantation segment. Geographically, it operates in two segments, namely Malaysia and Indonesia, of which the vast majority of its revenue comes from Malaysia.
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