Shin Yang Group Bhd (XKLS:5173) Beneish M-Score: -2.05 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


XKLS:5173 Shin Yang Group Bhd XKLS:5173
70 GF Score
Price RM0.78
GF Value RM1.42
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is Shin Yang Group Bhd Beneish M-Score?

Shin Yang Group Bhd XKLS:5173 +2.63% 70 Beneish M-Score is -2.05 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5173 with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of RM1.42 (Significantly Undervalued). Among 966 Transportation companies, Shin Yang Group Bhd ranks worse than 78.57% 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 -2.05 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

XKLS:5173' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -5.31   Med: -2.61   Max: 21.39
Current: -2.05

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Shin Yang Group Bhd was 21.39. The lowest was -5.31. And the median was -2.61.


Shin Yang Group Bhd Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Shin Yang Group 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.

Shin Yang Group Bhd Beneish M-Score Chart

Shin Yang Group Bhd Annual Data
Trend Jun15 Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.59 -4.30 -2.88 -3.02 -1.65

Shin Yang Group 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 -1.88 -1.99 -1.64 -1.96 -2.05

Shin Yang Group Bhd Beneish M-Score Competitor Comparison

For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Shin Yang Group 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.


Shin Yang Group Bhd Beneish M-Score vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Shin Yang Group Bhd's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Shin Yang Group 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 Shin Yang Group 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 * 0.8153+0.528 * 1.2185+0.404 * 1.9468+0.892 * 1.3839+0.115 * 0.9284
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.1586+4.679 * -0.050352-0.327 * 0.9014
=-2.05

* 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 RM349 Mil.
Revenue was 459.926 + 606.471 + 529.46 + 556.136 = RM2,152 Mil.
Gross Profit was 62.541 + 40.968 + 50.639 + 50.381 = RM205 Mil.
Total Current Assets was RM996 Mil.
Total Assets was RM2,078 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was RM1,040 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was RM104 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was RM142 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was RM349 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM36 Mil.
Net Income was 34.77 + 36.869 + 43.778 + 44.4 = RM160 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = RM0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 75.523 + 94.453 + 29.881 + 64.608 = RM264 Mil.
Total Receivables was RM309 Mil.
Revenue was 440.445 + 610.996 + 251.883 + 251.695 = RM1,555 Mil.
Gross Profit was 45.84 + 47.611 + 43.317 + 43.315 = RM180 Mil.
Total Current Assets was RM869 Mil.
Total Assets was RM1,906 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was RM1,017 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was RM94 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was RM89 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was RM338 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM53 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)
=(348.803 / 2151.993) / (309.149 / 1555.019)
=0.162084 / 0.198807
=0.8153

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)
=(180.083 / 1555.019) / (204.529 / 2151.993)
=0.115808 / 0.095042
=1.2185

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 - (995.702 + 1039.652) / 2078.345) / (1 - (869.392 + 1016.723) / 1906.371)
=0.020685 / 0.010625
=1.9468

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
=2151.993 / 1555.019
=1.3839

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))
=(93.92 / (93.92 + 1016.723)) / (104.186 / (104.186 + 1039.652))
=0.084564 / 0.091085
=0.9284

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)
=(141.974 / 2151.993) / (88.543 / 1555.019)
=0.065973 / 0.05694
=1.1586

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)
=((35.756 + 348.996) / 2078.345) / ((53.365 + 338.148) / 1906.371)
=0.185124 / 0.205371
=0.9014

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
=(159.817 - 0 - 264.465) / 2078.345
=-0.050352

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.

Shin Yang Group Bhd has a M-score of -2.05 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 -2.05 mean?
Shin Yang Group Bhd (XKLS:5173) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.05 as of Jun. 25, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Shin Yang Group Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Shin Yang Group Bhd ranks #759 out of 966 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 78.6%.
Is Shin Yang Group Bhd's Beneish M-Score too high?
Shin Yang Group Bhd's current Beneish M-Score is -2.05. Based on the distribution chart, Shin Yang Group Bhd ranks #759 out of 966 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Shin Yang Group Bhd has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shin Yang Group Bhd's Beneish M-Score compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Shin Yang Group Bhd ranks #759 out of 966 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Shin Yang Group 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 Transportation company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Transportation 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 Shin Yang Group Bhd and its competitors. Shin Yang Group Bhd's current Beneish M-Score is -2.05. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shin Yang Group Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shin Yang Group Bhd (XKLS:5173) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.42, compared to a current price of RM0.78 — trading 45.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.05. Shin Yang Group Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 70/100. 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 Shin Yang Group Bhd (XKLS:5173), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.05 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 Shin Yang Group Bhd (XKLS:5173) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shin Yang Group Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM0.78 is trading 45.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.42. GuruFocus considers Shin Yang Group Bhd to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:5173:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.05
  • GF Value™: RM1.42 vs. price of RM0.78 (45.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5173 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Shin Yang Group Bhd Business Description

Address Sublot 153, Parent Lot 70, Jalan Kuala Baram, Kuala Baram, Miri, SWK, MYS, 98100
Shin Yang Group Bhd core business operations span shipping, shipbuilding, and ship repair. Its shipping division is diversified across multiple segments, including dry bulk, liquid bulk, containerised cargo, coastal shipping, barge and tug operations, as well as regional logistics with door-to-door solutions. Its segments are: Shipbuilding, ship repair and fabrication of metal structures; Shipping, which carries out shipping business in coastal and regional routes within Malaysia and ASEAN region and international routes; Land transportation and hiring services; Manufacturing, distribution and marketing of industrial gases, provision of services and maintenance, and trading in welding equipment and machinery; Automotive dealership, which generates maximum revenue; and Others.
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