Focus Lumber Bhd (XKLS:5197) Beneish M-Score: -1.88 (As of Jul. 06, 2026)


XKLS:5197 Focus Lumber Bhd XKLS:5197
34 GF Score
Price RM0.22
GF Value RM0.41
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Focus Lumber Bhd Beneish M-Score?

Focus Lumber Bhd XKLS:5197 +7.50% 34 Beneish M-Score is -1.88 as of Jul. 06, 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5197 with a GF Score™ of 34/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.41 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 272 Forest Products companies, Focus Lumber Bhd ranks worse than 86.4% 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 -1.88 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

XKLS:5197' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -9.9   Med: -3.13   Max: 22.11
Current: -1.88

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Focus Lumber Bhd was 22.11. The lowest was -9.90. And the median was -3.13.


Focus Lumber Bhd Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Focus Lumber 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.

Focus Lumber Bhd Beneish M-Score Chart

Focus Lumber 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 22.11 -3.98 -3.10 -2.57 -3.52

Focus Lumber 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 -3.44 -3.52 -3.52 -3.52 -1.88

XKLS:5197 vs SSD, UFPI, BCC: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Lumber & Wood Production subindustry, Focus Lumber 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.


Focus Lumber Bhd Beneish M-Score vs Forest Products Industry

For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Focus Lumber Bhd's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Focus Lumber 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 Focus Lumber 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 * 0.5678+0.528 * 2.5415+0.404 * 1.8747+0.892 * 1.1103+0.115 * 1.0864
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.7942+4.679 * 0.002642-0.327 * 1.9855
=-1.88

* 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 RM4.27 Mil.
Revenue was 25.828 + 34.222 + 23.372 + 15.778 = RM99.20 Mil.
Gross Profit was -0.026 + -0.767 + -1.753 + -3.679 = RM-6.23 Mil.
Total Current Assets was RM107.15 Mil.
Total Assets was RM142.67 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was RM28.76 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was RM3.59 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was RM7.03 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was RM12.57 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM0.00 Mil.
Net Income was -1.675 + -2.428 + -2.721 + -4.973 = RM-11.80 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = RM0.00 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was -1.826 + 3.849 + -9.878 + -4.319 = RM-12.17 Mil.
Total Receivables was RM6.77 Mil.
Revenue was 22.943 + 27.055 + 19.776 + 19.575 = RM89.35 Mil.
Gross Profit was -3.869 + -4.265 + -2.96 + -3.156 = RM-14.25 Mil.
Total Current Assets was RM122.18 Mil.
Total Assets was RM153.06 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was RM27.01 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was RM3.71 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was RM7.98 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was RM6.79 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM0.00 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)
=(4.268 / 99.2) / (6.77 / 89.349)
=0.043024 / 0.07577
=0.5678

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)
=(-14.25 / 89.349) / (-6.225 / 99.2)
=-0.159487 / -0.062752
=2.5415

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 - (107.147 + 28.763) / 142.671) / (1 - (122.184 + 27.005) / 153.058)
=0.047389 / 0.025278
=1.8747

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
=99.2 / 89.349
=1.1103

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))
=(3.705 / (3.705 + 27.005)) / (3.593 / (3.593 + 28.763))
=0.120645 / 0.111046
=1.0864

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)
=(7.032 / 99.2) / (7.975 / 89.349)
=0.070887 / 0.089257
=0.7942

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 + 12.572) / 142.671) / ((0 + 6.793) / 153.058)
=0.088119 / 0.044382
=1.9855

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
=(-11.797 - 0 - -12.174) / 142.671
=0.002642

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.

Focus Lumber Bhd has a M-score of -1.88 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 -1.88 mean?
Focus Lumber Bhd (XKLS:5197) has a Beneish M-Score of -1.88 as of Jul. 06, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Focus Lumber Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Focus Lumber Bhd ranks #235 out of 272 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 86.4%.
Is Focus Lumber Bhd's Beneish M-Score too high?
Focus Lumber Bhd's current Beneish M-Score is -1.88. Based on the distribution chart, Focus Lumber Bhd ranks #235 out of 272 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Focus Lumber Bhd has a GF Score™ of 34/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Focus Lumber Bhd's Beneish M-Score compare to SSD and UFPI?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Focus Lumber Bhd ranks #235 out of 272 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Focus Lumber 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 Forest Products company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Forest Products 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 Focus Lumber Bhd and its competitors. Focus Lumber Bhd's current Beneish M-Score is -1.88. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Focus Lumber Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Focus Lumber Bhd (XKLS:5197) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.41, compared to a current price of RM0.22 — trading 47.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -1.88. Focus Lumber Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 34/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Focus Lumber Bhd (XKLS:5197), the current Beneish M-Score is -1.88 as of Jul. 06, 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 Focus Lumber Bhd (XKLS:5197) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Focus Lumber Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM0.22 is trading 47.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.41. GuruFocus considers Focus Lumber Bhd to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:5197:

  • Beneish M-Score: -1.88
  • GF Value™: RM0.41 vs. price of RM0.22 (47.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 34/100 with 1 warning sign

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5197 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Focus Lumber Bhd Business Description

Address Mile 3, Jalan Masak, Kampung Ulu Patikang, Locked Bag 13 SM-88, Keningau, SBH, MYS, 89009
Focus Lumber Bhd operates as an investment holding company engaged in the manufacturing and sale of plywood, veneer, and laminated veneer lumber. It operates through the Manufacturing, logging and Electricity segments. The Manufacturing segment engages in the business of manufacturing and sale of plywood, veneer, and laminated veneer lumber. The Electricity segment engages in the business of generation and sale of electricity. The logging segment includes the cultivation of timber plantations, extraction and sale of timber logs. The geographical presence of the company is in Malaysia, Canada, Hong Kong, China, Australia, India, Korea, Japan, Taiwan, Thailand, the United States, and the UK. The company generates the majority of its revenues from the Manufacturing segment.
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