GUH Holdings Bhd (XKLS:3247) Beneish M-Score: -0.45 (As of Jul. 04, 2026)


XKLS:3247 GUH Holdings Bhd XKLS:3247
29 GF Score
Price RM0.26
GF Value RM0.29
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is GUH Holdings Bhd Beneish M-Score?

GUH Holdings Bhd XKLS:3247 29 Beneish M-Score is -0.45 as of Jul. 04, 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:3247 with a GF Score™ of 29/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.29 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,405 Hardware companies, GUH Holdings Bhd ranks worse than 95.05% 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.

Warning Sign:

Beneish M-Score -0.45 higher than -1.78, which implies that the company might have manipulated its financial results.

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

XKLS:3247' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.8   Med: -2.71   Max: -0.45
Current: -0.45

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of GUH Holdings Bhd was -0.45. The lowest was -2.80. And the median was -2.71.


GUH Holdings Bhd Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for GUH Holdings 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.

GUH Holdings Bhd Beneish M-Score Chart

GUH Holdings 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 -2.72 -2.80 -2.76 -2.69 -0.45

GUH Holdings 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:3247 vs APH, GLW: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Electronic Components subindustry, GUH Holdings 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.


GUH Holdings Bhd Beneish M-Score vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, GUH Holdings Bhd's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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GUH Holdings 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 GUH Holdings 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 * 1.9786+0.528 * 2.5715+0.404 * 1.0601+0.892 * 0.8625+0.115 * 0.6964
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.8417+4.679 * 0.101885-0.327 * 1.2299
=-0.45

* 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 RM75.3 Mil.
Revenue was RM213.1 Mil.
Gross Profit was RM11.8 Mil.
Total Current Assets was RM334.1 Mil.
Total Assets was RM752.2 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was RM79.6 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was RM16.3 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was RM23.2 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was RM115.2 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM105.2 Mil.
Net Income was RM66.5 Mil.
Gross Profit was RM0.0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was RM-10.2 Mil.
Total Receivables was RM44.1 Mil.
Revenue was RM247.1 Mil.
Gross Profit was RM35.3 Mil.
Total Current Assets was RM230.7 Mil.
Total Assets was RM614.4 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was RM122.9 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was RM16.5 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was RM32.0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was RM89.2 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM57.2 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)
=(75.313 / 213.099) / (44.134 / 247.078)
=0.353418 / 0.178624
=1.9786

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)
=(35.25 / 247.078) / (11.823 / 213.099)
=0.142667 / 0.055481
=2.5715

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 - (334.095 + 79.644) / 752.161) / (1 - (230.711 + 122.916) / 614.391)
=0.449933 / 0.424427
=1.0601

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
=213.099 / 247.078
=0.8625

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))
=(16.462 / (16.462 + 122.916)) / (16.266 / (16.266 + 79.644))
=0.11811 / 0.169596
=0.6964

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)
=(23.203 / 213.099) / (31.961 / 247.078)
=0.108884 / 0.129356
=0.8417

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)
=((105.172 + 115.151) / 752.161) / ((57.157 + 89.173) / 614.391)
=0.29292 / 0.238171
=1.2299

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
=(66.453 - 0 - -10.181) / 752.161
=0.101885

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.

GUH Holdings Bhd has a M-score of -0.45 signals that the company is likely to be a manipulator.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Beneish M-Score →
What does a Beneish M-Score of -0.45 mean?
GUH Holdings Bhd (XKLS:3247) has a Beneish M-Score of -0.45 as of Jul. 04, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on GUH Holdings Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, GUH Holdings Bhd ranks #2286 out of 2405 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 95.1%.
Is GUH Holdings Bhd's Beneish M-Score too high?
GUH Holdings Bhd's current Beneish M-Score is -0.45. Based on the distribution chart, GUH Holdings Bhd ranks #2286 out of 2405 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, GUH Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 29/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does GUH Holdings Bhd's Beneish M-Score compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, GUH Holdings Bhd ranks #2286 out of 2405 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places GUH Holdings 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 Hardware company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Hardware 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 GUH Holdings Bhd and its competitors. GUH Holdings Bhd's current Beneish M-Score is -0.45. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is GUH Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GUH Holdings Bhd (XKLS:3247) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.29, compared to a current price of RM0.26 — trading 10.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -0.45. GUH Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 29/100 with 6 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 GUH Holdings Bhd (XKLS:3247), the current Beneish M-Score is -0.45 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 GUH Holdings Bhd (XKLS:3247) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GUH Holdings Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM0.26 is trading 10.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.29. GuruFocus considers GUH Holdings Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:3247:

  • Beneish M-Score: -0.45
  • GF Value™: RM0.29 vs. price of RM0.26 (10.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 29/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:3247 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


GUH Holdings Bhd Business Description

Address Bayan Lepas Free Industrial Zone, Part of Plot 1240 & 1241, Phase 3, Bayan Lepas, PNG, MYS, 11900
GUH Holdings Bhd is a Malaysia-based company engaged mainly in manufacturing printed circuit boards. Its operating segments include: manufacturing of printed circuit boards, cultivation of oil palm, property development, construction contracts and sale of electric vehicles. The company derives maximum revenue from manufacturing of printed circuit boards. It has a business presence in Malaysia, China, Indonesia, Singapore, and other countries., of which it derives maximum revenue from Malaysia.
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