AEON Credit Service (M) Bhd (XKLS:5139) Beneish M-Score: -2.11 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


XKLS:5139 AEON Credit Service (M) Bhd XKLS:5139
89 GF Score
Price RM5.78
GF Value RM7.79
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is AEON Credit Service (M) Bhd Beneish M-Score?

AEON Credit Service (M) Bhd XKLS:5139 -1.53% 89 Beneish M-Score is -2.11 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5139 with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of RM7.79 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 483 Credit Services companies, AEON Credit Service (M) Bhd ranks worse than 53.83% 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 -2.11 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

The historical rank and industry rank for AEON Credit Service (M) Bhd's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

XKLS:5139' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.02   Med: -2.01   Max: -1.51
Current: -2.11

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of AEON Credit Service (M) Bhd was -1.51. The lowest was -3.02. And the median was -2.01.


AEON Credit Service (M) Bhd Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for AEON Credit Service (M) 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.

AEON Credit Service (M) Bhd Beneish M-Score Chart

AEON Credit Service (M) 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 -2.76 -2.22 -1.98 -1.91 -2.11

AEON Credit Service (M) 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 -1.91 0.00 0.00 0.00 -2.11

XKLS:5139 vs V, MA, AXP: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Credit Services subindustry, AEON Credit Service (M) 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.


AEON Credit Service (M) Bhd Beneish M-Score vs Credit Services Industry

For the Credit Services industry and Financial Services sector, AEON Credit Service (M) Bhd's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where AEON Credit Service (M) Bhd's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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AEON Credit Service (M) 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 AEON Credit Service (M) 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 * 0.9873+0.528 * 1.0326+0.404 * 0.9992+0.892 * 1.1231+0.115 * 0.9047
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * 0.057158-0.327 * 1.0069
=-2.11

* 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 RM4,517 Mil.
Revenue was RM2,472 Mil.
Gross Profit was RM1,743 Mil.
Total Current Assets was RM4,952 Mil.
Total Assets was RM16,071 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was RM192 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was RM65 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was RM0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was RM4,957 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM8,029 Mil.
Net Income was RM386 Mil.
Gross Profit was RM0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was RM-533 Mil.
Total Receivables was RM4,074 Mil.
Revenue was RM2,201 Mil.
Gross Profit was RM1,603 Mil.
Total Current Assets was RM4,385 Mil.
Total Assets was RM14,344 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was RM199 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was RM58 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was RM0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was RM4,673 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM6,838 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)
=(4516.887 / 2471.668) / (4073.617 / 2200.723)
=1.827465 / 1.851036
=0.9873

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)
=(1602.544 / 2200.723) / (1742.996 / 2471.668)
=0.72819 / 0.70519
=1.0326

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 - (4951.512 + 192.438) / 16070.517) / (1 - (4384.922 + 198.722) / 14343.858)
=0.679914 / 0.680446
=0.9992

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
=2471.668 / 2200.723
=1.1231

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))
=(58.448 / (58.448 + 198.722)) / (64.559 / (64.559 + 192.438))
=0.227274 / 0.251205
=0.9047

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)
=(0 / 2471.668) / (0 / 2200.723)
=0 / 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)
=((8029.339 + 4957.462) / 16070.517) / ((6838.467 + 4673.443) / 14343.858)
=0.808113 / 0.802567
=1.0069

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
=(385.881 - 0 - -532.672) / 16070.517
=0.057158

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.

AEON Credit Service (M) Bhd has a M-score of -2.11 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 -2.11 mean?
AEON Credit Service (M) Bhd (XKLS:5139) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.11 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on AEON Credit Service (M) Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, AEON Credit Service (M) Bhd ranks #260 out of 483 companies in the Credit Services industry, placing it in the top 53.8%.
Is AEON Credit Service (M) Bhd's Beneish M-Score too high?
AEON Credit Service (M) Bhd's current Beneish M-Score is -2.11. Based on the distribution chart, AEON Credit Service (M) Bhd ranks #260 out of 483 companies in the Credit Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, AEON Credit Service (M) Bhd has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AEON Credit Service (M) Bhd's Beneish M-Score compare to V and MA?
According to the Credit Services industry distribution chart, AEON Credit Service (M) Bhd ranks #260 out of 483 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places AEON Credit Service (M) 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 a Credit Services company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Credit Services 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 AEON Credit Service (M) Bhd and its competitors. AEON Credit Service (M) Bhd's current Beneish M-Score is -2.11. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is AEON Credit Service (M) Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AEON Credit Service (M) Bhd (XKLS:5139) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM7.79, compared to a current price of RM5.78 — trading 25.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.11. AEON Credit Service (M) Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 with 4 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 AEON Credit Service (M) Bhd (XKLS:5139), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.11 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 AEON Credit Service (M) Bhd (XKLS:5139) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AEON Credit Service (M) Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM5.78 is trading 25.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM7.79. GuruFocus considers AEON Credit Service (M) Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:5139:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.11
  • GF Value™: RM7.79 vs. price of RM5.78 (25.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 89/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5139 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


AEON Credit Service (M) Bhd Business Description

Address No. 8, Jalan Kerinchi, Avenue 10, Level 18, UOA Corporate Tower, The Vertical, Bangsar South City, Kuala Lumpur, SGR, MYS, 59200
AEON Credit Service (M) Bhd offers credit cards and other loans and financing options to consumers in Malaysia. It is engaged in the provision of easy payment schemes, personal financing schemes, and issuance of payment cards under the international brand names of Visa and MasterCard.
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