Melewar Industrial Group Bhd (XKLS:3778) Beneish M-Score: -0.51 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


XKLS:3778 Melewar Industrial Group Bhd XKLS:3778
29 GF Score
Price RM0.13
GF Value RM0.20
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! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Melewar Industrial Group Bhd Beneish M-Score?

Melewar Industrial Group Bhd XKLS:3778 29 Beneish M-Score is -0.51 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:3778 with a GF Score™ of 29/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.20 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 593 Steel companies, Melewar Industrial Group Bhd ranks worse than 90.05% 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 -0.51 higher than -1.78, which implies that the company might have manipulated its financial results.

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

XKLS:3778' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.48   Med: -2.07   Max: 17.21
Current: -0.51

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Melewar Industrial Group Bhd was 17.21. The lowest was -3.48. And the median was -2.07.


Melewar Industrial Group Bhd Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Melewar Industrial 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.

Melewar Industrial Group Bhd Beneish M-Score Chart

Melewar Industrial Group Bhd Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Beneish M-Score
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Melewar Industrial Group Bhd Quarterly Data
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XKLS:3778 vs NUE, STLD, RS: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, Melewar Industrial 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.


Melewar Industrial Group Bhd Beneish M-Score vs Steel Industry

For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Melewar Industrial Group Bhd's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Melewar Industrial 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 Melewar Industrial 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 * 0.8735+0.528 * 1.184+0.404 * 6.8592+0.892 * 0.8996+0.115 * 1.0565
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.1462+4.679 * -0.081406-0.327 * 0.6508
=-0.51

* 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 (Jun25) TTM:Last Year (Jun24) TTM:
Total Receivables was RM84.8 Mil.
Revenue was RM728.8 Mil.
Gross Profit was RM53.0 Mil.
Total Current Assets was RM350.9 Mil.
Total Assets was RM764.4 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was RM411.7 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was RM17.2 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was RM51.0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was RM139.5 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM4.1 Mil.
Net Income was RM-8.1 Mil.
Gross Profit was RM0.0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was RM54.2 Mil.
Total Receivables was RM107.9 Mil.
Revenue was RM810.2 Mil.
Gross Profit was RM69.8 Mil.
Total Current Assets was RM457.5 Mil.
Total Assets was RM862.8 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was RM405.0 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was RM17.9 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was RM49.4 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was RM238.4 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM10.6 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)
=(84.814 / 728.849) / (107.925 / 810.168)
=0.116367 / 0.133213
=0.8735

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)
=(69.812 / 810.168) / (53.045 / 728.849)
=0.08617 / 0.072779
=1.184

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 - (350.935 + 411.683) / 764.443) / (1 - (457.508 + 405.025) / 862.833)
=0.002387 / 0.000348
=6.8592

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
=728.849 / 810.168
=0.8996

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))
=(17.873 / (17.873 + 405.025)) / (17.155 / (17.155 + 411.683))
=0.042263 / 0.040003
=1.0565

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)
=(50.984 / 728.849) / (49.442 / 810.168)
=0.069951 / 0.061027
=1.1462

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)
=((4.061 + 139.485) / 764.443) / ((10.58 + 238.363) / 862.833)
=0.187779 / 0.288518
=0.6508

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
=(-8.069 - 0 - 54.161) / 764.443
=-0.081406

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.

Melewar Industrial Group Bhd has a M-score of -0.51 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 -0.51 mean?
Melewar Industrial Group Bhd (XKLS:3778) has a Beneish M-Score of -0.51 as of Jun. 25, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Melewar Industrial Group Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Melewar Industrial Group Bhd ranks #534 out of 593 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 90.1%.
Is Melewar Industrial Group Bhd's Beneish M-Score too high?
Melewar Industrial Group Bhd's current Beneish M-Score is -0.51. Based on the distribution chart, Melewar Industrial Group Bhd ranks #534 out of 593 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Melewar Industrial Group Bhd has a GF Score™ of 29/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Melewar Industrial Group Bhd's Beneish M-Score compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Melewar Industrial Group Bhd ranks #534 out of 593 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Melewar Industrial Group 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 Steel company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Steel 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 Melewar Industrial Group Bhd and its competitors. Melewar Industrial Group Bhd's current Beneish M-Score is -0.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Melewar Industrial Group Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Melewar Industrial Group Bhd (XKLS:3778) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.20, compared to a current price of RM0.13 — trading 37.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -0.51. Melewar Industrial Group Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 29/100 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 Melewar Industrial Group Bhd (XKLS:3778), the current Beneish M-Score is -0.51 as of Jun. 25, 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 Melewar Industrial Group Bhd (XKLS:3778) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Melewar Industrial Group Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM0.13 is trading 37.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.20. GuruFocus considers Melewar Industrial Group Bhd to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:3778:

  • Beneish M-Score: -0.51
  • GF Value™: RM0.20 vs. price of RM0.13 (37.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 29/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:3778 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Melewar Industrial Group Bhd Business Description

Address No. 566 Jalan Ipoh, 15th Floor, Kuala Lumpur, SGR, MYS, 51200
Melewar Industrial Group Bhd along with its subsidiaries, operates in four reportable segments. The Steel Tube segment is in the business of manufacturing and sales of steel pipes and tubes. The Cold Rolled Coil segment is in the business of manufacturing and sales of cold-rolled coils. The investment holding segment refers to companies with investments in subsidiaries and companies with investments in quoted and unquoted equity securities. Others comprise companies involved in the food, trade-retail business, modular construction, and metal scraps trading businesses. It generates maximum revenue from the Cold rolled coil segment. Geographically, the group derives maximum revenue from Malaysia.
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