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 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.
The historical rank and industry rank for IJM Bhd's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:3336'
s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.86 Med: -2.54 Max: -2
Current: -2
During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of IJM Bhd was -2.00. The lowest was -2.86. And the median was -2.54.
IJM Bhd Beneish M-Score Related Terms
IJM Bhd Beneish M-Score Historical Data
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The historical data trend for IJM 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.
For the Conglomerates subindustry, IJM 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.
IJM Bhd Beneish M-Score vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, IJM Bhd's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where IJM Bhd's Beneish M-Score falls into.
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 IJM 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 * 1.201
+
0.528 * 1.4794
+
0.404 * 1.0503
+
0.892 * 1.1003
+
0.115 * 1
-
0.172 * SGAI
+
4.679 * TATA
-
0.327 * LVGI
-
0.172 * 0.9328
+
4.679 * -0.010176
-
0.327 * 1.0887
=
-2.00
* 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.
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.
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 + 1472.602))
/
(0 / (0 + 1680.895))
=
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
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
=
(54.392 - 0
-
287.94)
/
22951.763
=
-0.010176
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.
IJM Bhd has a M-score of -2.00 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.
IJM Bhd (XKLS:3336) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.00 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on IJM Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, IJM Bhd ranks #443 out of 537 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 82.5%.
Is IJM Bhd's Beneish M-Score too high?
IJM Bhd's current Beneish M-Score is -2.00. Based on the distribution chart, IJM Bhd ranks #443 out of 537 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, IJM Bhd has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does IJM Bhd's Beneish M-Score compare to HON and MMM?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, IJM Bhd ranks #443 out of 537 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places IJM 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 Conglomerates company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Conglomerates 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 IJM Bhd and its competitors. IJM Bhd's current Beneish M-Score is -2.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is IJM Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IJM Bhd (XKLS:3336) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM2.82, compared to a current price of RM2.32 — trading 17.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.00. IJM Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 7 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 IJM Bhd (XKLS:3336), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.00 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 IJM Bhd (XKLS:3336) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IJM Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM2.32 is trading 17.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM2.82.
GuruFocus considers IJM Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:3336:
Beneish M-Score: -2.00
GF Value™: RM2.82 vs. price of RM2.32 (17.7% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:3336 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
IJM Corp Bhd is an investment holding company. It constructs hotels, residential complexes, highways and transportation systems, and other large industrial structures. In addition, the company provides construction materials for in-house support and external customers. It utilizes quarry operations, ready-mixed concrete, scaffolding, and other supplies to provide reliable solutions. IJM has six operating segments: Construction, Property development, Manufacturing and quarrying, Infrastructure - Tollway, Infrastructure - Port and Investment and others. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from Malaysia, and also has its presence in India, United Kingdom, and Other countries.
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