Pantech Group Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5125) Beneish M-Score: -3.20 (As of Jul. 08, 2026)


XKLS:5125 Pantech Group Holdings Bhd XKLS:5125
55 GF Score
Price RM0.64
GF Value RM0.71
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Pantech Group Holdings Bhd Beneish M-Score?

Pantech Group Holdings Bhd XKLS:5125 +0.79% 55 Beneish M-Score is -3.20 as of Jul. 08, 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5125 with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.71 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 588 Steel companies, Pantech Group Holdings Bhd ranks better than 87.41% 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 -3.2 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

XKLS:5125' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.26   Med: -2.36   Max: -1.58
Current: -3.2

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Pantech Group Holdings Bhd was -1.58. The lowest was -3.26. And the median was -2.36.


Pantech Group Holdings Bhd Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Pantech Group Holdings 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.

Pantech Group Holdings Bhd Beneish M-Score Chart

Pantech Group Holdings Bhd Annual Data
Trend Feb17 Feb18 Feb19 Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24 Feb25 Feb26
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -1.58 -2.14 -2.49 -1.84 -3.20

Pantech Group Holdings Bhd Quarterly Data
May21 Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Nov24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26
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 -1.84 0.00 0.00 0.00 -3.20

XKLS:5125 vs NUE, STLD, RS: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, Pantech Group Holdings 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.


Pantech Group Holdings Bhd Beneish M-Score vs Steel Industry

For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Pantech Group Holdings Bhd's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Pantech Group Holdings 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 Pantech Group Holdings 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 * 0.4118+0.528 * 1.0237+0.404 * 1.1004+0.892 * 0.906+0.115 * 0.9731
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.2302+4.679 * -0.031137-0.327 * 0.8697
=-3.20

* 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 (Feb26) TTM:Last Year (Feb25) TTM:
Total Receivables was RM125.0 Mil.
Revenue was RM858.3 Mil.
Gross Profit was RM208.9 Mil.
Total Current Assets was RM911.8 Mil.
Total Assets was RM1,439.0 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was RM506.6 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was RM25.3 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was RM113.6 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was RM227.1 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM23.6 Mil.
Net Income was RM42.9 Mil.
Gross Profit was RM0.0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was RM87.7 Mil.
Total Receivables was RM335.2 Mil.
Revenue was RM947.4 Mil.
Gross Profit was RM236.0 Mil.
Total Current Assets was RM1,033.8 Mil.
Total Assets was RM1,502.6 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was RM449.2 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was RM21.8 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was RM101.9 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was RM259.8 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM41.1 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)
=(125.044 / 858.301) / (335.184 / 947.399)
=0.145688 / 0.353794
=0.4118

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)
=(236.019 / 947.399) / (208.869 / 858.301)
=0.249123 / 0.243352
=1.0237

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 - (911.766 + 506.604) / 1438.997) / (1 - (1033.789 + 449.23) / 1502.592)
=0.014334 / 0.013026
=1.1004

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
=858.301 / 947.399
=0.906

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))
=(21.822 / (21.822 + 449.23)) / (25.324 / (25.324 + 506.604))
=0.046326 / 0.047608
=0.9731

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)
=(113.566 / 858.301) / (101.895 / 947.399)
=0.132315 / 0.107552
=1.2302

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)
=((23.557 + 227.124) / 1438.997) / ((41.13 + 259.849) / 1502.592)
=0.174205 / 0.200307
=0.8697

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
=(42.914 - 0 - 87.72) / 1438.997
=-0.031137

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.

Pantech Group Holdings Bhd has a M-score of -3.20 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 -3.20 mean?
Pantech Group Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5125) has a Beneish M-Score of -3.20 as of Jul. 08, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Pantech Group Holdings Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Pantech Group Holdings Bhd ranks #74 out of 588 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 12.6%.
Is Pantech Group Holdings Bhd's Beneish M-Score too high?
Pantech Group Holdings Bhd's current Beneish M-Score is -3.20. Based on the distribution chart, Pantech Group Holdings Bhd ranks #74 out of 588 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Pantech Group Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pantech Group Holdings Bhd's Beneish M-Score compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Pantech Group Holdings Bhd ranks #74 out of 588 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Pantech Group Holdings Bhd in the top 13% 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 Steel company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Steel 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 Pantech Group Holdings Bhd and its competitors. Pantech Group Holdings Bhd's current Beneish M-Score is -3.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pantech Group Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pantech Group Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5125) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.71, compared to a current price of RM0.64 — trading 10.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -3.20. Pantech Group Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 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 Pantech Group Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5125), the current Beneish M-Score is -3.20 as of Jul. 08, 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 Pantech Group Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5125) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pantech Group Holdings Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM0.64 is trading 10.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.71. GuruFocus considers Pantech Group Holdings Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:5125:

  • Beneish M-Score: -3.20
  • GF Value™: RM0.71 vs. price of RM0.64 (10.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 55/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5125 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Pantech Group Holdings Bhd Business Description

Address PTD 204334, Jalan Platinum Utama, Kawasan Perindustrian Pasir Gudang, Zone 12B, Pasir Gudang, JHR, MYS, 81700
Pantech Group Holdings Bhd is engaged in investment holding and the provision of management services. The company has three operating segments: Trading, Manufacturing, and Investment holding. The company derives maximum of its revenues from the Manufacturing segment. The Trading segment is engaged in trading, supplying, and stocking high-pressure seamless and specialized steel pipes, fittings, flanges, valves, and other related products. The Manufacturing segment is engaged in the manufacturing and supply of butt-welded carbon steel fittings, stainless steel, and alloy pipes, fittings, and related products, as well as milling, machining, and welding of tube and pipe fitting. The Investment holding segment is engaged in investment holding, property investment, and management services.
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