JCY International Bhd (XKLS:5161) Beneish M-Score: -4.07 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


XKLS:5161 JCY International Bhd XKLS:5161
34 GF Score
Price RM0.35
GF Value RM0.31
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is JCY International Bhd Beneish M-Score?

JCY International Bhd XKLS:5161 +1.47% 34 Beneish M-Score is -4.07 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5161 with a GF Score™ of 34/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.31 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,403 Hardware companies, JCY International Bhd ranks better than 95.88% 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 -4.07 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

XKLS:5161' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -28.96   Med: -3.46   Max: 2.38
Current: -4.07

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of JCY International Bhd was 2.38. The lowest was -28.96. And the median was -3.46.


JCY International Bhd Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for JCY International 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.

JCY International Bhd Beneish M-Score Chart

JCY International Bhd Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -4.71 -3.32 -2.21 -5.50 -4.22

JCY International 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 -10.20 -3.91 -4.22 -4.31 -4.07

XKLS:5161 vs DELL, SNDK, ANET: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Computer Hardware subindustry, JCY International 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.


JCY International Bhd Beneish M-Score vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, JCY International Bhd's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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JCY International 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 JCY International 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 * 1.2522+0.528 * -0.0276+0.404 * 0.3235+0.892 * 0.9152+0.115 * 0.6157
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.1675+4.679 * -0.144784-0.327 * 1.5541
=-4.07

* 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 (Mar26) TTM:Last Year (Mar25) TTM:
Total Receivables was RM149.8 Mil.
Revenue was 135.411 + 141.717 + 131.979 + 110.392 = RM519.5 Mil.
Gross Profit was -17.495 + -22.984 + -12.942 + -19.764 = RM-73.2 Mil.
Total Current Assets was RM463.1 Mil.
Total Assets was RM680.5 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was RM216.6 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was RM52.0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was RM29.6 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was RM131.6 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM0.0 Mil.
Net Income was -27.129 + -33.998 + -18.934 + -33.404 = RM-113.5 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = RM0.0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was -15.192 + -11.384 + 7.069 + 4.568 = RM-14.9 Mil.
Total Receivables was RM130.7 Mil.
Revenue was 108.489 + 126.32 + 167.505 + 165.321 = RM567.6 Mil.
Gross Profit was -9.428 + -9.011 + 5.601 + 15.042 = RM2.2 Mil.
Total Current Assets was RM517.5 Mil.
Total Assets was RM756.4 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was RM236.3 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was RM32.0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was RM27.7 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was RM93.9 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM0.2 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)
=(149.774 / 519.499) / (130.692 / 567.635)
=0.288305 / 0.23024
=1.2522

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)
=(2.204 / 567.635) / (-73.185 / 519.499)
=0.003883 / -0.140876
=-0.0276

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 - (463.1 + 216.626) / 680.503) / (1 - (517.477 + 236.287) / 756.434)
=0.001142 / 0.00353
=0.3235

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
=519.499 / 567.635
=0.9152

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))
=(31.995 / (31.995 + 236.287)) / (52.039 / (52.039 + 216.626))
=0.119259 / 0.193695
=0.6157

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)
=(29.575 / 519.499) / (27.679 / 567.635)
=0.05693 / 0.048762
=1.1675

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)
=((0 + 131.558) / 680.503) / ((0.236 + 93.862) / 756.434)
=0.193325 / 0.124397
=1.5541

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
=(-113.465 - 0 - -14.939) / 680.503
=-0.144784

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.

JCY International Bhd has a M-score of -4.07 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 -4.07 mean?
JCY International Bhd (XKLS:5161) has a Beneish M-Score of -4.07 as of Jun. 25, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on JCY International Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, JCY International Bhd ranks #99 out of 2403 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 4.1%.
Is JCY International Bhd's Beneish M-Score too high?
JCY International Bhd's current Beneish M-Score is -4.07. Based on the distribution chart, JCY International Bhd ranks #99 out of 2403 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, JCY International Bhd has a GF Score™ of 34/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does JCY International Bhd's Beneish M-Score compare to DELL and SNDK?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, JCY International Bhd ranks #99 out of 2403 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places JCY International Bhd in the top 4% 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 Hardware company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Hardware 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 JCY International Bhd and its competitors. JCY International Bhd's current Beneish M-Score is -4.07. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is JCY International Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, JCY International Bhd (XKLS:5161) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.31, compared to a current price of RM0.35 — trading 11.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -4.07. JCY International Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 34/100 with 2 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 JCY International Bhd (XKLS:5161), the current Beneish M-Score is -4.07 as of Jun. 25, 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 JCY International Bhd (XKLS:5161) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, JCY International Bhd stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of RM0.35 is trading 11.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.31. GuruFocus considers JCY International Bhd to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:5161:

  • Beneish M-Score: -4.07
  • GF Value™: RM0.31 vs. price of RM0.35 (11.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 34/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5161 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


JCY International Bhd Business Description

Address No. 3, Jalan Firma 3, Kawasan Perindustrian Tebrau IV, Johor Bahru, JHR, MYS, 81100
JCY International Bhd is an investment holding company. Along with its subsidiaries, it is engaged in the business of manufacturing and trading of hard disk drives (HDD), mechanical and automotive components, investment holding and provision of labour management services. The company's product porfolio include LED light bulbs, solar micro inverters, baseplates, solid-state drive enclosures, covers, heat sinks, prototype hog out, hard disk drive covers, separator plates, actuator arm body, form-in-place gaskets, and others. Its geographical segments include: (i) Malaysia, (ii) Thailand, and (iii) Others. The majority of revenue is generated from Malaysia.
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