Mieco Bhd (XKLS:5001) Beneish M-Score: -4.54 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


XKLS:5001 Mieco Bhd XKLS:5001
29 GF Score
Price RM0.65
GF Value RM0.57
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Mieco Bhd Beneish M-Score?

Mieco Bhd XKLS:5001 29 Beneish M-Score is -4.54 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5001 with a GF Score™ of 29/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.57 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 273 Forest Products companies, Mieco Bhd ranks better than 97.07% 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 -4.54 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

XKLS:5001' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -6.97   Med: -2.78   Max: -0.91
Current: -4.54

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Mieco Bhd was -0.91. The lowest was -6.97. And the median was -2.78.


Mieco Bhd Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Mieco 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.

Mieco Bhd Beneish M-Score Chart

Mieco 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 -0.91 -6.97 -2.44 -4.31 -4.54

Mieco 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 0.00 0.00 0.00 -4.54 0.00

XKLS:5001 vs SSD, UFPI, BCC: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Lumber & Wood Production subindustry, Mieco 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.


Mieco Bhd Beneish M-Score vs Forest Products Industry

For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Mieco Bhd's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Mieco 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 Mieco 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 * 1.0234+0.528 * -2.136+0.404 * 1.2652+0.892 * 0.8862+0.115 * 0.8418
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.935+4.679 * -0.092818-0.327 * 0.9828
=-4.54

* 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 (Dec25) TTM:Last Year (Dec24) TTM:
Total Receivables was RM42.5 Mil.
Revenue was RM361.6 Mil.
Gross Profit was RM-12.3 Mil.
Total Current Assets was RM244.0 Mil.
Total Assets was RM631.2 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was RM333.5 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was RM29.1 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was RM19.3 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was RM242.5 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM57.0 Mil.
Net Income was RM-12.3 Mil.
Gross Profit was RM0.0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was RM46.3 Mil.
Total Receivables was RM46.8 Mil.
Revenue was RM408.0 Mil.
Gross Profit was RM29.6 Mil.
Total Current Assets was RM233.0 Mil.
Total Assets was RM653.6 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was RM376.6 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was RM27.2 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was RM23.3 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was RM227.3 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM88.2 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)
=(42.462 / 361.569) / (46.821 / 407.998)
=0.117438 / 0.114758
=1.0234

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)
=(29.614 / 407.998) / (-12.287 / 361.569)
=0.072584 / -0.033982
=-2.136

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 - (243.956 + 333.549) / 631.238) / (1 - (233.046 + 376.579) / 653.6)
=0.085123 / 0.067281
=1.2652

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
=361.569 / 407.998
=0.8862

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))
=(27.236 / (27.236 + 376.579)) / (29.051 / (29.051 + 333.549))
=0.067447 / 0.080119
=0.8418

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)
=(19.268 / 361.569) / (23.253 / 407.998)
=0.05329 / 0.056993
=0.935

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)
=((56.975 + 242.54) / 631.238) / ((88.241 + 227.3) / 653.6)
=0.474488 / 0.482774
=0.9828

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
=(-12.297 - 0 - 46.293) / 631.238
=-0.092818

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.

Mieco Bhd has a M-score of -4.54 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 -4.54 mean?
Mieco Bhd (XKLS:5001) has a Beneish M-Score of -4.54 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Mieco Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Mieco Bhd ranks #8 out of 273 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 2.9%.
Is Mieco Bhd's Beneish M-Score too high?
Mieco Bhd's current Beneish M-Score is -4.54. Based on the distribution chart, Mieco Bhd ranks #8 out of 273 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Mieco Bhd has a GF Score™ of 29/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mieco Bhd's Beneish M-Score compare to SSD and UFPI?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Mieco Bhd ranks #8 out of 273 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Mieco Bhd in the top 3% 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 Forest Products company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Forest 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 Mieco Bhd and its competitors. Mieco Bhd's current Beneish M-Score is -4.54. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mieco Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mieco Bhd (XKLS:5001) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.57, compared to a current price of RM0.65 — trading 13.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -4.54. Mieco Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 29/100 with 6 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 Mieco Bhd (XKLS:5001), the current Beneish M-Score is -4.54 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 Mieco Bhd (XKLS:5001) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mieco Bhd stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of RM0.65 is trading 13.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.57. GuruFocus considers Mieco Bhd to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:5001:

  • Beneish M-Score: -4.54
  • GF Value™: RM0.57 vs. price of RM0.65 (13.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 29/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5001 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Mieco Bhd Business Description

Address No. 1, Block C, Jalan Indah 2/6, No. 1, Block C, Batu 11, Cheras, SGR, MYS, 43200
Mieco Bhd, formerly known as Mieco Chipboard Bhd, is engaged in investment holding and the provision of management services. Through its subsidiaries, the company engages in the manufacturing and marketing of chipboard-related products, particle boards, and medium-density fibre boards, as well as the manufacturing and trading of moulded timber, furniture products, and timber treatment processing. Its products include particleboard, MFC, HPL. EDGEPRO, Reforestation, MDF, Rubberwood raw material, and wooden furniture. The company operates within one segment, that is, manufacturing and sales of wood-based products. Geographical locations include Malaysia, Hong Kong and China, and Others.
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