Land & General Bhd (XKLS:3174) Beneish M-Score: -2.10 (As of Jul. 04, 2026)


XKLS:3174 Land & General Bhd XKLS:3174
58 GF Score
Price RM0.17
GF Value RM0.24
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Land & General Bhd Beneish M-Score?

Land & General Bhd XKLS:3174 +3.13% 58 Beneish M-Score is -2.10 as of Jul. 04, 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:3174 with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.24 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,680 Real Estate companies, Land & General Bhd ranks worse than 64.88% 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 -2.1 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

XKLS:3174' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.31   Med: -1.99   Max: -0.8
Current: -2.1

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Land & General Bhd was -0.80. The lowest was -3.31. And the median was -1.99.


Land & General Bhd Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Land & General 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.

Land & General Bhd Beneish M-Score Chart

Land & General Bhd Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.19 -1.81 -3.31 -1.88 -2.10

Land & General 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 -1.88 0.00 0.00 0.00 -2.10

Land & General Bhd Beneish M-Score Competitor Comparison

For the Real Estate - Development subindustry, Land & General 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.


Land & General Bhd Beneish M-Score vs Real Estate Industry

For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Land & General Bhd's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Land & General 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 Land & General 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 * 1.162+0.528 * 0.4886+0.404 * 0.9128+0.892 * 1.7057+0.115 * 1
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.013606-0.327 * 1.0781
=-2.10

* 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 RM239.6 Mil.
Revenue was RM490.5 Mil.
Gross Profit was RM490.5 Mil.
Total Current Assets was RM901.7 Mil.
Total Assets was RM1,819.8 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was RM133.4 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was RM0.0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was RM0.0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was RM391.7 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM134.4 Mil.
Net Income was RM50.5 Mil.
Gross Profit was RM0.0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was RM75.2 Mil.
Total Receivables was RM120.9 Mil.
Revenue was RM287.6 Mil.
Gross Profit was RM140.5 Mil.
Total Current Assets was RM782.0 Mil.
Total Assets was RM1,740.1 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was RM136.1 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was RM6.9 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was RM0.0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was RM276.7 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM190.0 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)
=(239.567 / 490.521) / (120.865 / 287.578)
=0.488393 / 0.420286
=1.162

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)
=(140.501 / 287.578) / (490.521 / 490.521)
=0.488567 / 1
=0.4886

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 - (901.699 + 133.408) / 1819.772) / (1 - (782.006 + 136.105) / 1740.109)
=0.431189 / 0.472383
=0.9128

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
=490.521 / 287.578
=1.7057

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))
=(6.913 / (6.913 + 136.105)) / (0 / (0 + 133.408))
=0.048337 / 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)
=(0 / 490.521) / (0 / 287.578)
=0 / 0
=1

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)
=((134.444 + 391.685) / 1819.772) / ((189.979 + 276.664) / 1740.109)
=0.289118 / 0.268169
=1.0781

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
=(50.455 - 0 - 75.214) / 1819.772
=-0.013606

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.

Land & General Bhd has a M-score of -2.10 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 -2.10 mean?
Land & General Bhd (XKLS:3174) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.10 as of Jul. 04, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Land & General Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Land & General Bhd ranks #1090 out of 1680 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 64.9%.
Is Land & General Bhd's Beneish M-Score too high?
Land & General Bhd's current Beneish M-Score is -2.10. Based on the distribution chart, Land & General Bhd ranks #1090 out of 1680 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Land & General Bhd has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Land & General Bhd's Beneish M-Score compare to competitors?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Land & General Bhd ranks #1090 out of 1680 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Land & General 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 Real Estate company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Real Estate 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 Land & General Bhd and its competitors. Land & General Bhd's current Beneish M-Score is -2.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Land & General Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Land & General Bhd (XKLS:3174) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.24, compared to a current price of RM0.17 — trading 31.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.10. Land & General Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 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 Land & General Bhd (XKLS:3174), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.10 as of Jul. 04, 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 Land & General Bhd (XKLS:3174) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Land & General Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM0.17 is trading 31.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.24. GuruFocus considers Land & General Bhd to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:3174:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.10
  • GF Value™: RM0.24 vs. price of RM0.17 (31.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 58/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:3174 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Land & General Bhd Business Description

Address Jalan Cempaka SD 12/5, 8trium, Level 21, Menara 1, Bandar Sri Damansara, Kuala Lumpur, SGR, MYS, 52200
Land & General Bhd is an investment holding, leasing of assets, and provision of management services. Its operating segment includes Property Development; Education; and Others. The other's segment includes land cultivation and investment in commercial properties. It generates maximum revenue from the Property development segment which engaged in the development of residential and commercial properties. The Education segment is engaged in the operation of co-education schooling from kindergarten to secondary education. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from Malaysia and also has a presence in Australia.
58GF Score

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