Sin Heng Chan (Malaysia) Bhd (XKLS:4316) Beneish M-Score: -2.38 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


XKLS:4316 Sin Heng Chan (Malaysia) Bhd XKLS:4316
29 GF Score
Price RM0.23
GF Value RM0.28
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Sin Heng Chan (Malaysia) Bhd Beneish M-Score?

Sin Heng Chan (Malaysia) Bhd XKLS:4316 29 Beneish M-Score is -2.38 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:4316 with a GF Score™ of 29/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.28 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,849 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Sin Heng Chan (Malaysia) Bhd ranks worse than 60.79% 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 -2.38 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

The historical rank and industry rank for Sin Heng Chan (Malaysia) Bhd's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

XKLS:4316' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.22   Med: -2.3   Max: 0.82
Current: -2.38

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Sin Heng Chan (Malaysia) Bhd was 0.82. The lowest was -3.22. And the median was -2.30.


Sin Heng Chan (Malaysia) Bhd Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sin Heng Chan (Malaysia) 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.

Sin Heng Chan (Malaysia) Bhd Beneish M-Score Chart

Sin Heng Chan (Malaysia) 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 -1.85 -2.10 -1.99 -2.22 -2.38

Sin Heng Chan (Malaysia) 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 -2.44 -2.64 -2.46 -2.38 -2.38

XKLS:4316 vs ADM, BG, TSN: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Farm Products subindustry, Sin Heng Chan (Malaysia) 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.


Sin Heng Chan (Malaysia) Bhd Beneish M-Score vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Sin Heng Chan (Malaysia) Bhd's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Sin Heng Chan (Malaysia) Bhd's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Sin Heng Chan (Malaysia) 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 Sin Heng Chan (Malaysia) 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 * 1.1441+0.528 * 1.1465+0.404 * 0.9883+0.892 * 0.9838+0.115 * 1.1345
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.0486+4.679 * -0.023634-0.327 * 0.9727
=-2.38

* 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 RM19.03 Mil.
Revenue was 11.448 + 12.541 + 14.592 + 12.195 = RM50.78 Mil.
Gross Profit was 1.264 + 2.908 + 3.943 + 3.025 = RM11.14 Mil.
Total Current Assets was RM53.04 Mil.
Total Assets was RM498.77 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was RM141.25 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was RM9.97 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was RM12.61 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was RM53.11 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM144.10 Mil.
Net Income was 0.178 + 1.694 + 2.908 + 1.666 = RM6.45 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = RM0.00 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 6.151 + 2.946 + 6.806 + 2.331 = RM18.23 Mil.
Total Receivables was RM16.91 Mil.
Revenue was 11.903 + 14.328 + 12.112 + 13.271 = RM51.61 Mil.
Gross Profit was 3.45 + 3.711 + 2.648 + 3.174 = RM12.98 Mil.
Total Current Assets was RM65.39 Mil.
Total Assets was RM487.44 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was RM120.98 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was RM9.78 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was RM12.22 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was RM46.95 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM151.19 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)
=(19.031 / 50.776) / (16.909 / 51.614)
=0.374803 / 0.327605
=1.1441

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)
=(12.983 / 51.614) / (11.14 / 50.776)
=0.25154 / 0.219395
=1.1465

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 - (53.04 + 141.246) / 498.765) / (1 - (65.385 + 120.98) / 487.444)
=0.610466 / 0.617669
=0.9883

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
=50.776 / 51.614
=0.9838

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))
=(9.777 / (9.777 + 120.98)) / (9.966 / (9.966 + 141.246))
=0.074772 / 0.065907
=1.1345

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)
=(12.606 / 50.776) / (12.22 / 51.614)
=0.248267 / 0.236757
=1.0486

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)
=((144.096 + 53.107) / 498.765) / ((151.191 + 46.945) / 487.444)
=0.395383 / 0.40648
=0.9727

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
=(6.446 - 0 - 18.234) / 498.765
=-0.023634

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.

Sin Heng Chan (Malaysia) Bhd has a M-score of -2.38 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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What does a Beneish M-Score of -2.38 mean?
Sin Heng Chan (Malaysia) Bhd (XKLS:4316) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.38 as of Jun. 25, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Sin Heng Chan (Malaysia) Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Sin Heng Chan (Malaysia) Bhd ranks #1124 out of 1849 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 60.8%.
Is Sin Heng Chan (Malaysia) Bhd's Beneish M-Score too high?
Sin Heng Chan (Malaysia) Bhd's current Beneish M-Score is -2.38. Based on the distribution chart, Sin Heng Chan (Malaysia) Bhd ranks #1124 out of 1849 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Sin Heng Chan (Malaysia) 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 Sin Heng Chan (Malaysia) Bhd's Beneish M-Score compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Sin Heng Chan (Malaysia) Bhd ranks #1124 out of 1849 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Sin Heng Chan (Malaysia) 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Sin Heng Chan (Malaysia) Bhd and its competitors. Sin Heng Chan (Malaysia) Bhd's current Beneish M-Score is -2.38. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sin Heng Chan (Malaysia) Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sin Heng Chan (Malaysia) Bhd (XKLS:4316) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.28, compared to a current price of RM0.23 — trading 19.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.38. Sin Heng Chan (Malaysia) 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 Sin Heng Chan (Malaysia) Bhd (XKLS:4316), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.38 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 Sin Heng Chan (Malaysia) Bhd (XKLS:4316) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sin Heng Chan (Malaysia) Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM0.23 is trading 19.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.28. GuruFocus considers Sin Heng Chan (Malaysia) Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:4316:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.38
  • GF Value™: RM0.28 vs. price of RM0.23 (19.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 29/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:4316 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Sin Heng Chan (Malaysia) Bhd Business Description

Address No. 2, Lorong Dungun Kiri, Level 3, Wisma E&C, Damansara Heights, Kuala Lumpur, MYS, 50490
Sin Heng Chan (Malaysia) Bhd operates in the upstream segment of the palm oil industry in Malaysia, with principal activities including oil palm cultivation and sale of Fresh Fruit Bunches (FFB) to external third-party Crude Palm Oil (CPO) mills. It also engages in energy and facility management including the provision of energy and facility management services, engineering, procurement and construction of district cooling systems, and the supply of cooling energy from district cooling systems and related activities. Its segments include Plantations, Energy and facilities management, Investment holding, Wholesale and distribution, and Others with majority of revenue deriving from Plantation segment. Geographically it operates only in Malaysia.
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