Malaysian Pacific Industries Bhd (XKLS:3867) Beneish M-Score: -3.19 (As of Jul. 05, 2026)


XKLS:3867 Malaysian Pacific Industries Bhd XKLS:3867
73 GF Score
Price RM47.78
GF Value RM32.83
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Malaysian Pacific Industries Bhd Beneish M-Score?

Malaysian Pacific Industries Bhd XKLS:3867 -0.58% 73 Beneish M-Score is -3.19 as of Jul. 05, 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:3867 with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of RM32.83 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 987 Semiconductors companies, Malaysian Pacific Industries Bhd ranks better than 87.03% 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 -3.19 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

XKLS:3867' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.62   Med: -3.06   Max: -2.65
Current: -3.19

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Malaysian Pacific Industries Bhd was -2.65. The lowest was -3.62. And the median was -3.06.


Malaysian Pacific Industries Bhd Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Malaysian Pacific Industries 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.

Malaysian Pacific Industries Bhd Beneish M-Score Chart

Malaysian Pacific Industries Bhd Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Beneish M-Score
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Malaysian Pacific Industries Bhd Quarterly Data
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XKLS:3867 vs NVDA, AVGO, MU: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Semiconductors subindustry, Malaysian Pacific Industries 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.


Malaysian Pacific Industries Bhd Beneish M-Score vs Semiconductors Industry

For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Malaysian Pacific Industries Bhd's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Malaysian Pacific Industries 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 Malaysian Pacific Industries 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 * 1.1397+0.528 * 0.981+0.404 * 0.0017+0.892 * 1.0172+0.115 * 1.0945
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.7743+4.679 * -0.100377-0.327 * 1.0627
=-3.19

* 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 RM374 Mil.
Revenue was RM2,131 Mil.
Gross Profit was RM246 Mil.
Total Current Assets was RM1,670 Mil.
Total Assets was RM3,008 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was RM1,337 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was RM287 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was RM86 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was RM400 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM119 Mil.
Net Income was RM154 Mil.
Gross Profit was RM0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was RM456 Mil.
Total Receivables was RM323 Mil.
Revenue was RM2,095 Mil.
Gross Profit was RM237 Mil.
Total Current Assets was RM1,579 Mil.
Total Assets was RM2,960 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was RM1,355 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was RM324 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was RM109 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was RM452 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM28 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)
=(374.469 / 2130.991) / (322.99 / 2094.856)
=0.175725 / 0.154182
=1.1397

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)
=(237.387 / 2094.856) / (246.157 / 2130.991)
=0.113319 / 0.115513
=0.981

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 - (1670.452 + 1337.323) / 3007.821) / (1 - (1579.376 + 1354.528) / 2960.124)
=1.5E-5 / 0.008858
=0.0017

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
=2130.991 / 2094.856
=1.0172

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))
=(324.189 / (324.189 + 1354.528)) / (286.507 / (286.507 + 1337.323))
=0.193117 / 0.176439
=1.0945

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)
=(85.896 / 2130.991) / (109.053 / 2094.856)
=0.040308 / 0.052058
=0.7743

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)
=((118.611 + 400.186) / 3007.821) / ((28.465 + 451.978) / 2960.124)
=0.172483 / 0.162305
=1.0627

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
=(153.78 - 0 - 455.695) / 3007.821
=-0.100377

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.

Malaysian Pacific Industries Bhd has a M-score of -3.19 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 -3.19 mean?
Malaysian Pacific Industries Bhd (XKLS:3867) has a Beneish M-Score of -3.19 as of Jul. 05, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Malaysian Pacific Industries Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Malaysian Pacific Industries Bhd ranks #128 out of 987 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 13%.
Is Malaysian Pacific Industries Bhd's Beneish M-Score too high?
Malaysian Pacific Industries Bhd's current Beneish M-Score is -3.19. Based on the distribution chart, Malaysian Pacific Industries Bhd ranks #128 out of 987 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Malaysian Pacific Industries Bhd has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Malaysian Pacific Industries Bhd's Beneish M-Score compare to NVDA and AVGO?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Malaysian Pacific Industries Bhd ranks #128 out of 987 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Malaysian Pacific Industries 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 Semiconductors company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Semiconductors 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 Malaysian Pacific Industries Bhd and its competitors. Malaysian Pacific Industries Bhd's current Beneish M-Score is -3.19. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Malaysian Pacific Industries Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Malaysian Pacific Industries Bhd (XKLS:3867) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM32.83, compared to a current price of RM47.78 — trading 45.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -3.19. Malaysian Pacific Industries Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 8 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 Malaysian Pacific Industries Bhd (XKLS:3867), the current Beneish M-Score is -3.19 as of Jul. 05, 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 Malaysian Pacific Industries Bhd (XKLS:3867) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Malaysian Pacific Industries Bhd stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of RM47.78 is trading 45.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM32.83. GuruFocus considers Malaysian Pacific Industries Bhd to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:3867:

  • Beneish M-Score: -3.19
  • GF Value™: RM32.83 vs. price of RM47.78 (45.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 8 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:3867 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Malaysian Pacific Industries Bhd Business Description

Address Jalan Lapangan Terbang, Ipoh, PRK, MYS, 31350
Malaysian Pacific Industries Bhd is an investment holding company. The company along with its subsidiaries is engaged in manufacturing, assembling, testing, and sale of integrated circuits, semiconductor devices, electronic components, and lead frames. The group's geographical segments include Asia, USA, and Europe. It derives a majority of its revenue from Asia.
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