Dutch Lady Milk Industries Bhd (XKLS:3026) Beneish M-Score: -2.70 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


XKLS:3026 Dutch Lady Milk Industries Bhd XKLS:3026
85 GF Score
Price RM32.60
GF Value RM30.97
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Dutch Lady Milk Industries Bhd Beneish M-Score?

Dutch Lady Milk Industries Bhd XKLS:3026 +0.31% 85 Beneish M-Score is -2.70 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:3026 with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of RM30.97 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,849 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Dutch Lady Milk Industries Bhd ranks better than 65.66% 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 -2.7 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

XKLS:3026' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.76   Med: -2.48   Max: 2.42
Current: -2.7

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Dutch Lady Milk Industries Bhd was 2.42. The lowest was -3.76. And the median was -2.48.


Dutch Lady Milk Industries Bhd Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Dutch Lady Milk Industries 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.

Dutch Lady Milk Industries Bhd Beneish M-Score Chart

Dutch Lady Milk Industries 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 1.41 -2.59 -2.77 -2.21 -2.86

Dutch Lady Milk Industries 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 -2.41 -2.43 -2.46 -2.86 -2.70

XKLS:3026 vs KHC, GIS: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Dutch Lady Milk Industries 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.


Dutch Lady Milk Industries Bhd Beneish M-Score vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Dutch Lady Milk Industries Bhd's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Dutch Lady Milk Industries 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 Dutch Lady Milk Industries 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 * 0.992+0.528 * 0.9446+0.404 * 0.7756+0.892 * 1.0475+0.115 * 1
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.0246+4.679 * -0.046482-0.327 * 0.7478
=-2.70

* 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 RM137 Mil.
Revenue was 397.836 + 376.839 + 374.515 + 375.606 = RM1,525 Mil.
Gross Profit was 108.249 + 112.588 + 128.945 + 136.207 = RM486 Mil.
Total Current Assets was RM380 Mil.
Total Assets was RM1,032 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was RM628 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was RM0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was RM254 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was RM348 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM51 Mil.
Net Income was 29.955 + 22.8 + 32.055 + 23.396 = RM108 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = RM0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 1.147 + 92.45 + 30.21 + 32.345 = RM156 Mil.
Total Receivables was RM132 Mil.
Revenue was 373.397 + 365.974 + 355.452 + 360.872 = RM1,456 Mil.
Gross Profit was 107.13 + 94.828 + 119.571 + 116.711 = RM438 Mil.
Total Current Assets was RM428 Mil.
Total Assets was RM1,094 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was RM634 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was RM0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was RM236 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was RM477 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM90 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)
=(137.169 / 1524.796) / (132.009 / 1455.695)
=0.089959 / 0.090685
=0.992

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)
=(438.24 / 1455.695) / (485.989 / 1524.796)
=0.301052 / 0.318724
=0.9446

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 - (379.912 + 628.009) / 1031.503) / (1 - (427.707 + 633.756) / 1093.701)
=0.022862 / 0.029476
=0.7756

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
=1524.796 / 1455.695
=1.0475

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))
=(0 / (0 + 633.756)) / (0 / (0 + 628.009))
=0 / 0
=1

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)
=(253.616 / 1524.796) / (236.317 / 1455.695)
=0.166328 / 0.16234
=1.0246

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)
=((51.227 + 348.481) / 1031.503) / ((90.222 + 476.555) / 1093.701)
=0.387501 / 0.518219
=0.7478

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
=(108.206 - 0 - 156.152) / 1031.503
=-0.046482

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.

Dutch Lady Milk Industries Bhd has a M-score of -2.70 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 -2.70 mean?
Dutch Lady Milk Industries Bhd (XKLS:3026) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.70 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Dutch Lady Milk Industries Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Dutch Lady Milk Industries Bhd ranks #635 out of 1849 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 34.3%.
Is Dutch Lady Milk Industries Bhd's Beneish M-Score too high?
Dutch Lady Milk Industries Bhd's current Beneish M-Score is -2.70. Based on the distribution chart, Dutch Lady Milk Industries Bhd ranks #635 out of 1849 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Dutch Lady Milk Industries Bhd has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dutch Lady Milk Industries Bhd's Beneish M-Score compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Dutch Lady Milk Industries Bhd ranks #635 out of 1849 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Dutch Lady Milk Industries 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 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 Dutch Lady Milk Industries Bhd and its competitors. Dutch Lady Milk Industries Bhd's current Beneish M-Score is -2.70. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Dutch Lady Milk Industries Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dutch Lady Milk Industries Bhd (XKLS:3026) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM30.97, compared to a current price of RM32.60 — trading 5.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.70. Dutch Lady Milk Industries Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 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 Dutch Lady Milk Industries Bhd (XKLS:3026), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.70 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 Dutch Lady Milk Industries Bhd (XKLS:3026) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dutch Lady Milk Industries Bhd stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of RM32.60 is trading 5.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM30.97. GuruFocus considers Dutch Lady Milk Industries Bhd to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:3026:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.70
  • GF Value™: RM30.97 vs. price of RM32.60 (5.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 85/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:3026 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Dutch Lady Milk Industries Bhd Business Description

Address 112, Jalan Prof. Khoo Kay Kim, Level 5, Quill 9, Petaling Jaya, SGR, MYS, 46300
Dutch Lady Milk Industries Bhd is a Malaysia-based company that manufactures and distributes a wide range of dairy products, such as specialized powders for infants and growing-up children, liquid milk in different packaging formats, and yogurts. The Company markets these products under various brand names such as Dutch Lady, Dutch Baby, Frisolac, Friso Gold, and Dutch Lady PureFarm.
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