Guan Chong Bhd (XKLS:5102) Beneish M-Score: -3.46 (As of Jul. 11, 2026)


XKLS:5102 Guan Chong Bhd XKLS:5102
78 GF Score
Price RM1.16
GF Value RM1.88
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Guan Chong Bhd Beneish M-Score?

Guan Chong Bhd XKLS:5102 78 Beneish M-Score is -3.46 as of Jul. 11, 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5102 with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of RM1.88 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,848 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Guan Chong Bhd ranks better than 93.24% 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 -3.46 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

XKLS:5102' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.46   Med: -2.3   Max: -1.61
Current: -3.46

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Guan Chong Bhd was -1.61. The lowest was -3.46. And the median was -2.30.


Guan Chong Bhd Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Guan Chong 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.

Guan Chong Bhd Beneish M-Score Chart

Guan Chong 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 -2.18 -2.20 -1.67 -2.54 -3.46

Guan Chong 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 -3.46 0.00

XKLS:5102 vs MDLZ, HSY, TR: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Confectioners subindustry, Guan Chong 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.


Guan Chong Bhd Beneish M-Score vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Guan Chong Bhd's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Guan Chong 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 Guan Chong 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 * 0.6851+0.528 * -0.451+0.404 * 1.3563+0.892 * 1.4292+0.115 * 1.0046
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.769+4.679 * -0.11179-0.327 * 0.8938
=-3.46

* 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 RM1,226 Mil.
Revenue was RM14,924 Mil.
Gross Profit was RM1,850 Mil.
Total Current Assets was RM6,263 Mil.
Total Assets was RM7,959 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was RM1,545 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was RM93 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was RM234 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was RM4,608 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM1,018 Mil.
Net Income was RM228 Mil.
Gross Profit was RM0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was RM1,118 Mil.
Total Receivables was RM1,252 Mil.
Revenue was RM10,442 Mil.
Gross Profit was RM-584 Mil.
Total Current Assets was RM8,942 Mil.
Total Assets was RM10,494 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was RM1,404 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was RM85 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was RM213 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was RM7,445 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM853 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)
=(1226.192 / 14923.71) / (1252.381 / 10442.253)
=0.082164 / 0.119934
=0.6851

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)
=(-583.817 / 10442.253) / (1850.144 / 14923.71)
=-0.055909 / 0.123973
=-0.451

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 - (6262.718 + 1544.887) / 7959.051) / (1 - (8941.969 + 1404.34) / 10493.523)
=0.019028 / 0.014029
=1.3563

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
=14923.71 / 10442.253
=1.4292

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))
=(84.669 / (84.669 + 1404.34)) / (92.686 / (92.686 + 1544.887))
=0.056863 / 0.0566
=1.0046

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)
=(233.996 / 14923.71) / (212.914 / 10442.253)
=0.015679 / 0.02039
=0.769

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)
=((1018.325 + 4607.763) / 7959.051) / ((853.445 + 7445.444) / 10493.523)
=0.706879 / 0.790858
=0.8938

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
=(227.861 - 0 - 1117.604) / 7959.051
=-0.11179

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.

Guan Chong Bhd has a M-score of -3.46 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 -3.46 mean?
Guan Chong Bhd (XKLS:5102) has a Beneish M-Score of -3.46 as of Jul. 11, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Guan Chong Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Guan Chong Bhd ranks #125 out of 1848 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 6.8%.
Is Guan Chong Bhd's Beneish M-Score too high?
Guan Chong Bhd's current Beneish M-Score is -3.46. Based on the distribution chart, Guan Chong Bhd ranks #125 out of 1848 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Guan Chong Bhd has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Guan Chong Bhd's Beneish M-Score compare to MDLZ and HSY?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Guan Chong Bhd ranks #125 out of 1848 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Guan Chong Bhd in the top 7% 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 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 Guan Chong Bhd and its competitors. Guan Chong Bhd's current Beneish M-Score is -3.46. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Guan Chong Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Guan Chong Bhd (XKLS:5102) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.88, compared to a current price of RM1.16 — trading 38.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -3.46. Guan Chong Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 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 Guan Chong Bhd (XKLS:5102), the current Beneish M-Score is -3.46 as of Jul. 11, 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 Guan Chong Bhd (XKLS:5102) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Guan Chong Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM1.16 is trading 38.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.88. GuruFocus considers Guan Chong Bhd to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:5102:

  • Beneish M-Score: -3.46
  • GF Value™: RM1.88 vs. price of RM1.16 (38.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5102 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Guan Chong Bhd Business Description

Address PLO 273, Jalan Timah 2, Kawasan Perindustrian, Pasir Gudang, JHR, MYS, 81700
Guan Chong Bhd is engaged in investment holding, manufacturing, distributing, and trading in Cocoa butter, Cocoa Cake, Cocoa powder, and Cocoa-derived food ingredients. Geographically, the Group operates in Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, and Germany of which key revenue is derived from Singapore. Its five reportable segments are Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Germany and Ivory Coast.
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