Alcom Group Bhd (XKLS:2674) Beneish M-Score: -2.57 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


XKLS:2674 Alcom Group Bhd XKLS:2674
22 GF Score
Price RM0.64
GF Value RM0.60
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Alcom Group Bhd Beneish M-Score?

Alcom Group Bhd XKLS:2674 22 Beneish M-Score is -2.57 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:2674 with a GF Score™ of 22/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.60 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 685 Metals & Mining companies, Alcom Group Bhd ranks better than 63.94% 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 -2.57 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

XKLS:2674' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.08   Med: -2.47   Max: -0.99
Current: -2.57

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Alcom Group Bhd was -0.99. The lowest was -3.08. And the median was -2.47.


Alcom Group Bhd Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Alcom 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.

Alcom Group Bhd Beneish M-Score Chart

Alcom Group Bhd Annual Data
Trend Mar16 Mar17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -0.99 -3.02 -2.89 -1.61 -2.57

Alcom Group Bhd Quarterly Data
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XKLS:2674 vs AA, CENX, CSTM: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Aluminum subindustry, Alcom 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.


Alcom Group Bhd Beneish M-Score vs Metals & Mining Industry

For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Alcom Group Bhd's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Alcom 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 Alcom 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 * 0.7815+0.528 * 1.1838+0.404 * 1.8281+0.892 * 0.8836+0.115 * 1.46
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.7774+4.679 * -0.050884-0.327 * 1.208
=-2.57

* 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 RM51.8 Mil.
Revenue was RM547.4 Mil.
Gross Profit was RM106.3 Mil.
Total Current Assets was RM367.9 Mil.
Total Assets was RM859.4 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was RM464.0 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was RM14.8 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was RM11.0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was RM343.0 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM322.2 Mil.
Net Income was RM-36.5 Mil.
Gross Profit was RM0.0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was RM7.3 Mil.
Total Receivables was RM75.0 Mil.
Revenue was RM619.5 Mil.
Gross Profit was RM142.4 Mil.
Total Current Assets was RM408.6 Mil.
Total Assets was RM654.6 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was RM234.5 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was RM11.1 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was RM16.1 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was RM315.4 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM104.0 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)
=(51.766 / 547.355) / (74.964 / 619.471)
=0.094575 / 0.121013
=0.7815

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)
=(142.394 / 619.471) / (106.281 / 547.355)
=0.229864 / 0.194172
=1.1838

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 - (367.859 + 464.017) / 859.387) / (1 - (408.58 + 234.519) / 654.561)
=0.032012 / 0.017511
=1.8281

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
=547.355 / 619.471
=0.8836

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))
=(11.116 / (11.116 + 234.519)) / (14.842 / (14.842 + 464.017))
=0.045254 / 0.030995
=1.46

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)
=(11.046 / 547.355) / (16.081 / 619.471)
=0.020181 / 0.025959
=0.7774

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)
=((322.189 + 342.988) / 859.387) / ((104.009 + 315.405) / 654.561)
=0.774013 / 0.640756
=1.208

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
=(-36.451 - 0 - 7.278) / 859.387
=-0.050884

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.

Alcom Group Bhd has a M-score of -2.57 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 -2.57 mean?
Alcom Group Bhd (XKLS:2674) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.57 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Alcom Group Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Alcom Group Bhd ranks #247 out of 685 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 36.1%.
Is Alcom Group Bhd's Beneish M-Score too high?
Alcom Group Bhd's current Beneish M-Score is -2.57. Based on the distribution chart, Alcom Group Bhd ranks #247 out of 685 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Alcom Group Bhd has a GF Score™ of 22/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Alcom Group Bhd's Beneish M-Score compare to AA and CENX?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Alcom Group Bhd ranks #247 out of 685 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Alcom 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 Metals & Mining company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Metals & Mining 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 Alcom Group Bhd and its competitors. Alcom Group Bhd's current Beneish M-Score is -2.57. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Alcom Group Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alcom Group Bhd (XKLS:2674) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.60, compared to a current price of RM0.64 — trading 5.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.57. Alcom Group Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 22/100 with 8 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 Alcom Group Bhd (XKLS:2674), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.57 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 Alcom Group Bhd (XKLS:2674) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alcom Group Bhd stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of RM0.64 is trading 5.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.60. GuruFocus considers Alcom Group Bhd to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:2674:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.57
  • GF Value™: RM0.60 vs. price of RM0.64 (5.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 22/100 with 8 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:2674 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Alcom Group Bhd Business Description

Address No. 3, Persiaran Waja, Bukit Raja Industrial Estate, Klang, MYS, 41050
Alcom Group Bhd, along with its subsidiaries, operates in four segments, namely, Manufacturing Segment, which supplies rolled aluminium products within Malaysia as well as to Asia, Europe, the Middle East and the United States of America with key products being finstock, specialties and roofing products; Property Development Segment focuses on property development; Construction Segment engages in construction of buildings; and Investment Holding Segment. The majority of the revenue is derived from the Manufacturing Segment. Geographically, it operates in Malaysia, the United States of America, Thailand, India, Asia (excluding Malaysia, Thailand, and India), Europe, the Middle East, and Others. The majority of its revenue is generated from India.
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