South Malaysia Industries Bhd (XKLS:4375) Beneish M-Score: 2.32 (As of Jun. 27, 2026)


XKLS:4375 South Malaysia Industries Bhd XKLS:4375
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What is South Malaysia Industries Bhd Beneish M-Score?

South Malaysia Industries Bhd XKLS:4375 36 Beneish M-Score is 2.32 as of Jun. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:4375 with a GF Score™ of 36/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.36 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,926 Industrial Products companies, South Malaysia Industries Bhd ranks worse than 98.02% 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 2.32 higher than -1.78, which implies that the company might have manipulated its financial results.

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

XKLS:4375' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.32   Med: -2.42   Max: 2.32
Current: 2.32

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of South Malaysia Industries Bhd was 2.32. The lowest was -3.32. And the median was -2.42.


South Malaysia Industries Bhd Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for South Malaysia 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.

South Malaysia Industries Bhd Beneish M-Score Chart

South Malaysia Industries Bhd Annual Data
Trend Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Jun24
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -3.11 -2.42 -2.94 -3.32 2.32

South Malaysia Industries Bhd Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 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 0.00 -2.51 0.00 0.00 0.00

XKLS:4375 vs VRT, BE: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, South Malaysia 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.


South Malaysia Industries Bhd Beneish M-Score vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, South Malaysia Industries Bhd's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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South Malaysia 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 South Malaysia 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 * 0.9233+0.528 * 10.323+0.404 * 1.0483+0.892 * 0.7068+0.115 * 0.9669
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * 0.036944-0.327 * 0.937
=2.32

* 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 (Jun24) TTM:Last Year (Dec22) TTM:
Total Receivables was RM6.71 Mil.
Revenue was RM34.45 Mil.
Gross Profit was RM3.34 Mil.
Total Current Assets was RM28.48 Mil.
Total Assets was RM155.69 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was RM8.35 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was RM2.03 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was RM12.12 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was RM15.66 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM6.86 Mil.
Net Income was RM-4.15 Mil.
Gross Profit was RM0.00 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was RM-9.90 Mil.
Total Receivables was RM10.28 Mil.
Revenue was RM48.74 Mil.
Gross Profit was RM48.74 Mil.
Total Current Assets was RM35.13 Mil.
Total Assets was RM167.41 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was RM10.36 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was RM2.42 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was RM0.00 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was RM16.34 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM9.50 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)
=(6.707 / 34.448) / (10.278 / 48.741)
=0.194699 / 0.21087
=0.9233

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)
=(48.741 / 48.741) / (3.337 / 34.448)
=1 / 0.096871
=10.323

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 - (28.479 + 8.353) / 155.694) / (1 - (35.133 + 10.362) / 167.406)
=0.763433 / 0.728236
=1.0483

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
=34.448 / 48.741
=0.7068

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))
=(2.419 / (2.419 + 10.362)) / (2.033 / (2.033 + 8.353))
=0.189265 / 0.195744
=0.9669

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)
=(12.124 / 34.448) / (0 / 48.741)
=0.351951 / 0
=1

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)
=((6.861 + 15.655) / 155.694) / ((9.5 + 16.337) / 167.406)
=0.144617 / 0.154337
=0.937

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
=(-4.152 - 0 - -9.904) / 155.694
=0.036944

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.

South Malaysia Industries Bhd has a M-score of 2.32 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 2.32 mean?
South Malaysia Industries Bhd (XKLS:4375) has a Beneish M-Score of 2.32 as of Jun. 27, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on South Malaysia Industries Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, South Malaysia Industries Bhd ranks #2868 out of 2926 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 98%.
Is South Malaysia Industries Bhd's Beneish M-Score too high?
South Malaysia Industries Bhd's current Beneish M-Score is 2.32. Based on the distribution chart, South Malaysia Industries Bhd ranks #2868 out of 2926 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, South Malaysia Industries Bhd has a GF Score™ of 36/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does South Malaysia Industries Bhd's Beneish M-Score compare to VRT and BE?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, South Malaysia Industries Bhd ranks #2868 out of 2926 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places South Malaysia Industries 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 Industrial Products company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Industrial Products 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 South Malaysia Industries Bhd and its competitors. South Malaysia Industries Bhd's current Beneish M-Score is 2.32. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is South Malaysia Industries Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, South Malaysia Industries Bhd (XKLS:4375) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.36, compared to a current price of RM0.21 — trading 43.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is 2.32. South Malaysia Industries Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 36/100 with 3 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 South Malaysia Industries Bhd (XKLS:4375), the current Beneish M-Score is 2.32 as of Jun. 27, 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 South Malaysia Industries Bhd (XKLS:4375) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, South Malaysia Industries Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM0.21 is trading 43.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.36. GuruFocus considers South Malaysia Industries Bhd to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:4375:

  • Beneish M-Score: 2.32
  • GF Value™: RM0.36 vs. price of RM0.21 (43.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 36/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:4375 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


South Malaysia Industries Bhd Business Description

Address No. 6, Lorong P. Ramlee, 13A Floor, Menara SMI, Wilayah Persekutuan, Kuala Lumpur, SGR, MYS, 50250
South Malaysia Industries Bhd is principally engaged in investment holding, trading, property development and provision of management services. The company's reportable segments are: i) Property development: Develop and sale of residential and commercial properties, ii) Property & investment holding: Investment in properties, carpark operation and holding company, iii) Manufacturing and trading: Manufacture of assorted wires and trading. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from the Manufacturing and trading segment. Geographically, it predominantly operates in Malaysia.
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