Hengyuan Refining Co Bhd (XKLS:4324) Beneish M-Score: -0.93 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


XKLS:4324 Hengyuan Refining Co Bhd XKLS:4324
59 GF Score
Price RM1.01
GF Value RM1.19
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Hengyuan Refining Co Bhd Beneish M-Score?

Hengyuan Refining Co Bhd XKLS:4324 -1.94% 59 Beneish M-Score is -0.93 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:4324 with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of RM1.19 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 822 Oil & Gas companies, Hengyuan Refining Co Bhd ranks worse than 92.34% 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 -0.93 higher than -1.78, which implies that the company might have manipulated its financial results.

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

XKLS:4324' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -9.29   Med: -2.79   Max: 12.86
Current: -0.93

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Hengyuan Refining Co Bhd was 12.86. The lowest was -9.29. And the median was -2.79.


Hengyuan Refining Co Bhd Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hengyuan Refining Co 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.

Hengyuan Refining Co Bhd Beneish M-Score Chart

Hengyuan Refining Co 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 -2.23 -9.29 -3.88 -5.19 -3.84

Hengyuan Refining Co 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 -4.53 -5.53 -5.01 -3.84 -0.93

XKLS:4324 vs VLO, MPC, PSX: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing subindustry, Hengyuan Refining Co 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.


Hengyuan Refining Co Bhd Beneish M-Score vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Hengyuan Refining Co Bhd's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Hengyuan Refining Co 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 Hengyuan Refining Co 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 * 3.4132+0.528 * -0.1858+0.404 * 0.6288+0.892 * 1.0523+0.115 * 0.877
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.0675+4.679 * 0.015228-0.327 * 0.9597
=-0.93

* 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 RM1,908 Mil.
Revenue was 4624.544 + 3656.081 + 3617.526 + 3491.041 = RM15,389 Mil.
Gross Profit was 425.212 + 205.674 + 146.284 + 36.04 = RM813 Mil.
Total Current Assets was RM3,702 Mil.
Total Assets was RM5,750 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was RM1,963 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was RM170 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was RM74 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was RM4,111 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM197 Mil.
Net Income was 525.55 + 72.4 + 21.041 + -183.243 = RM436 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = RM0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was -346.214 + 251.832 + 217.902 + 224.661 = RM348 Mil.
Total Receivables was RM531 Mil.
Revenue was 2400.722 + 3479.513 + 4121.331 + 4623.419 = RM14,625 Mil.
Gross Profit was -16.063 + 296.143 + -257.201 + -166.483 = RM-144 Mil.
Total Current Assets was RM2,308 Mil.
Total Assets was RM4,500 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was RM2,086 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was RM156 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was RM66 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was RM3,141 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM371 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)
=(1908.198 / 15389.192) / (531.292 / 14624.985)
=0.123996 / 0.036328
=3.4132

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)
=(-143.604 / 14624.985) / (813.21 / 15389.192)
=-0.009819 / 0.052843
=-0.1858

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 - (3702.315 + 1963.279) / 5750.455) / (1 - (2307.796 + 2086.21) / 4499.598)
=0.014757 / 0.023467
=0.6288

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
=15389.192 / 14624.985
=1.0523

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))
=(156.465 / (156.465 + 2086.21)) / (169.688 / (169.688 + 1963.279))
=0.069767 / 0.079555
=0.877

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)
=(74.499 / 15389.192) / (66.331 / 14624.985)
=0.004841 / 0.004535
=1.0675

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)
=((197.107 + 4110.744) / 5750.455) / ((371.147 + 3141.171) / 4499.598)
=0.749132 / 0.780585
=0.9597

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
=(435.748 - 0 - 348.181) / 5750.455
=0.015228

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.

Hengyuan Refining Co Bhd has a M-score of -0.93 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 -0.93 mean?
Hengyuan Refining Co Bhd (XKLS:4324) has a Beneish M-Score of -0.93 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Hengyuan Refining Co Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Hengyuan Refining Co Bhd ranks #759 out of 822 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 92.3%.
Is Hengyuan Refining Co Bhd's Beneish M-Score too high?
Hengyuan Refining Co Bhd's current Beneish M-Score is -0.93. Based on the distribution chart, Hengyuan Refining Co Bhd ranks #759 out of 822 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Hengyuan Refining Co Bhd has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hengyuan Refining Co Bhd's Beneish M-Score compare to VLO and MPC?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Hengyuan Refining Co Bhd ranks #759 out of 822 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Hengyuan Refining Co 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 an Oil & Gas company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Oil & Gas 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 Hengyuan Refining Co Bhd and its competitors. Hengyuan Refining Co Bhd's current Beneish M-Score is -0.93. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hengyuan Refining Co Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hengyuan Refining Co Bhd (XKLS:4324) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.19, compared to a current price of RM1.01 — trading 15.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -0.93. Hengyuan Refining Co Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 2 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 Hengyuan Refining Co Bhd (XKLS:4324), the current Beneish M-Score is -0.93 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 Hengyuan Refining Co Bhd (XKLS:4324) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hengyuan Refining Co Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM1.01 is trading 15.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.19. GuruFocus considers Hengyuan Refining Co Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:4324:

  • Beneish M-Score: -0.93
  • GF Value™: RM1.19 vs. price of RM1.01 (15.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:4324 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Hengyuan Refining Co Bhd Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address Jalan Pantai, Batu 1, Port Dickson, NSN, MYS, 71000
Hengyuan Refining Co Bhd is engaged in the refining and manufacturing of petroleum products in Malaysia. The company's operating units in its refinery consist of two crude distillers, a long residue catalytic cracker, two naptha treaters and a merox plant, one kerosene Merox plant, one platformer, two hydro-processing units, a Hydrogen Manufacturing Unit (HMU) and a sulphur recovery unit. Its product portfolio consists of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), gasoline, diesel, aviation fuel, fuel oil components, and chemical feedstocks like light naphtha and propylene.
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