Magnum Bhd (XKLS:3859) Beneish M-Score: -3.24 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


XKLS:3859 Magnum Bhd XKLS:3859
88 GF Score
Price RM1.26
GF Value RM1.24
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Magnum Bhd Beneish M-Score?

Magnum Bhd XKLS:3859 88 Beneish M-Score is -3.24 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:3859 with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of RM1.24 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 824 Travel & Leisure companies, Magnum Bhd ranks better than 87.01% 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 -3.24 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

XKLS:3859' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.26   Med: -2.39   Max: -1.5
Current: -3.24

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Magnum Bhd was -1.50. The lowest was -3.26. And the median was -2.39.


Magnum Bhd Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Magnum 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.

Magnum Bhd Beneish M-Score Chart

Magnum 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 -2.11 -1.99 -2.29 -2.64 -2.40

Magnum 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 -2.48 -2.77 -2.49 -2.40 -3.24

XKLS:3859 vs FLUT, DKNG, LNWO: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Gambling subindustry, Magnum 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.


Magnum Bhd Beneish M-Score vs Travel & Leisure Industry

For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Magnum Bhd's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Magnum 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 Magnum 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 * 0.2372+0.528 * 1.0027+0.404 * 1.0249+0.892 * 0.9686+0.115 * 1
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.0424+4.679 * -0.009606-0.327 * 0.9541
=-3.24

* 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 RM22 Mil.
Revenue was 575.206 + 548.04 + 529.455 + 570.756 = RM2,223 Mil.
Gross Profit was 96.002 + 82.604 + 70.452 + 116.696 = RM366 Mil.
Total Current Assets was RM246 Mil.
Total Assets was RM3,542 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was RM94 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was RM0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was RM42 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was RM424 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM556 Mil.
Net Income was 43.845 + 30.01 + 24.526 + 62.133 = RM161 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = RM0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 50.856 + 64 + 10.047 + 69.638 = RM195 Mil.
Total Receivables was RM94 Mil.
Revenue was 648.87 + 528.699 + 516.02 + 601.938 = RM2,296 Mil.
Gross Profit was 107.254 + 95.497 + 78.174 + 97.717 = RM379 Mil.
Total Current Assets was RM329 Mil.
Total Assets was RM3,562 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was RM91 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was RM0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was RM41 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was RM482 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM551 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)
=(21.641 / 2223.457) / (94.187 / 2295.527)
=0.009733 / 0.041031
=0.2372

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)
=(378.642 / 2295.527) / (365.754 / 2223.457)
=0.164948 / 0.164498
=1.0027

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 - (245.593 + 94.354) / 3542.437) / (1 - (329.103 + 91.107) / 3562.265)
=0.904036 / 0.882039
=1.0249

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
=2223.457 / 2295.527
=0.9686

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 + 91.107)) / (0 / (0 + 94.354))
=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)
=(41.831 / 2223.457) / (41.429 / 2295.527)
=0.018813 / 0.018048
=1.0424

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)
=((556.348 + 423.898) / 3542.437) / ((551.459 + 481.655) / 3562.265)
=0.276715 / 0.290016
=0.9541

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
=(160.514 - 0 - 194.541) / 3542.437
=-0.009606

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.

Magnum Bhd has a M-score of -3.24 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 -3.24 mean?
Magnum Bhd (XKLS:3859) has a Beneish M-Score of -3.24 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Magnum Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Magnum Bhd ranks #107 out of 824 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 13%.
Is Magnum Bhd's Beneish M-Score too high?
Magnum Bhd's current Beneish M-Score is -3.24. Based on the distribution chart, Magnum Bhd ranks #107 out of 824 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Magnum Bhd has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Magnum Bhd's Beneish M-Score compare to FLUT and DKNG?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Magnum Bhd ranks #107 out of 824 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Magnum Bhd in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. 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 Travel & Leisure company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Travel & Leisure 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 Magnum Bhd and its competitors. Magnum Bhd's current Beneish M-Score is -3.24. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Magnum Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Magnum Bhd (XKLS:3859) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.24, compared to a current price of RM1.26 — trading 1.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -3.24. Magnum Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 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 Magnum Bhd (XKLS:3859), the current Beneish M-Score is -3.24 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 Magnum Bhd (XKLS:3859) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Magnum Bhd stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of RM1.26 is trading 1.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.24. GuruFocus considers Magnum Bhd to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:3859:

  • Beneish M-Score: -3.24
  • GF Value™: RM1.24 vs. price of RM1.26 (1.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 88/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:3859 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Magnum Bhd Business Description

Address No. 8, Jalan Munshi Abdullah, 35th Floor, Menara Multi-Purpose, Capital Square, Kuala Lumpur, SGR, MYS, 50100
Magnum Bhd is an investment holding company mainly involved in the gambling industry. Magnum, through a government license, is mainly involved in the forecasting lottery business. It operates in two segments: Gaming and Investment holdings, and others. The company generates the vast majority of its revenue in Malaysia.
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