Nexg Bhd (XKLS:5216) Beneish M-Score: -3.46 (As of Jul. 04, 2026)


XKLS:5216 Nexg Bhd XKLS:5216
47 GF Score
Price RM0.25
GF Value RM0.29
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Nexg Bhd Beneish M-Score?

Nexg Bhd XKLS:5216 +2.04% 47 Beneish M-Score is -3.46 as of Jul. 04, 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5216 with a GF Score™ of 47/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.29 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,405 Hardware companies, Nexg Bhd ranks better than 91.93% 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 -3.46 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

XKLS:5216' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.09   Med: -2.64   Max: 2.93
Current: -3.46

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Nexg Bhd was 2.93. The lowest was -4.09. And the median was -2.64.


Nexg Bhd Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Nexg 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.

Nexg Bhd Beneish M-Score Chart

Nexg Bhd Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -1.99 -1.60 -1.97 2.93 -3.46

Nexg 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 2.93 0.00 0.00 0.00 -3.46

XKLS:5216 vs SNDK, DELL, STX: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Computer Hardware subindustry, Nexg 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.


Nexg Bhd Beneish M-Score vs Hardware Industry

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

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


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Nexg 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 Nexg 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 * 1.119+0.528 * 0.6621+0.404 * 1.5819+0.892 * 0.9323+0.115 * 0.8954
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0+4.679 * -0.280778-0.327 * 0.8055
=-3.46

* 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 RM176.4 Mil.
Revenue was RM348.2 Mil.
Gross Profit was RM348.2 Mil.
Total Current Assets was RM403.4 Mil.
Total Assets was RM638.4 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was RM113.9 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was RM18.3 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was RM0.0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was RM72.5 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM13.7 Mil.
Net Income was RM-84.2 Mil.
Gross Profit was RM0.0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was RM95.0 Mil.
Total Receivables was RM169.1 Mil.
Revenue was RM373.5 Mil.
Gross Profit was RM247.2 Mil.
Total Current Assets was RM380.9 Mil.
Total Assets was RM555.1 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was RM107.6 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was RM15.3 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was RM110.3 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was RM80.4 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM12.8 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)
=(176.445 / 348.162) / (169.134 / 373.454)
=0.50679 / 0.452891
=1.119

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)
=(247.249 / 373.454) / (348.162 / 348.162)
=0.66206 / 1
=0.6621

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 - (403.384 + 113.92) / 638.416) / (1 - (380.91 + 107.61) / 555.09)
=0.189707 / 0.119926
=1.5819

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
=348.162 / 373.454
=0.9323

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))
=(15.255 / (15.255 + 107.61)) / (18.339 / (18.339 + 113.92))
=0.124161 / 0.13866
=0.8954

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 / 348.162) / (110.281 / 373.454)
=0 / 0.2953
=0

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)
=((13.735 + 72.526) / 638.416) / ((12.752 + 80.362) / 555.09)
=0.135117 / 0.167746
=0.8055

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
=(-84.238 - 0 - 95.015) / 638.416
=-0.280778

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.

Nexg Bhd has a M-score of -3.46 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 -3.46 mean?
Nexg Bhd (XKLS:5216) has a Beneish M-Score of -3.46 as of Jul. 04, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Nexg Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Nexg Bhd ranks #194 out of 2405 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 8.1%.
Is Nexg Bhd's Beneish M-Score too high?
Nexg Bhd's current Beneish M-Score is -3.46. Based on the distribution chart, Nexg Bhd ranks #194 out of 2405 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Nexg Bhd has a GF Score™ of 47/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nexg Bhd's Beneish M-Score compare to SNDK and DELL?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Nexg Bhd ranks #194 out of 2405 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Nexg Bhd in the top 8% 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 Nexg Bhd and its competitors. Nexg Bhd's current Beneish M-Score is -3.46. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nexg Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nexg Bhd (XKLS:5216) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.29, compared to a current price of RM0.25 — trading 13.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -3.46. Nexg Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 47/100 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 Nexg Bhd (XKLS:5216), the current Beneish M-Score is -3.46 as of Jul. 04, 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 Nexg Bhd (XKLS:5216) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nexg Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM0.25 is trading 13.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.29. GuruFocus considers Nexg Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:5216:

  • Beneish M-Score: -3.46
  • GF Value™: RM0.29 vs. price of RM0.25 (13.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 47/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5216 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Nexg Bhd Business Description

Address Bangunan Setia 1, Level 6, No. 15, Damansara Heights, Lorong Dungun, Kuala Lumpur, MYS, 50490
Nexg Bhd formerly Datasonic Group Bhd functions in the computer technology field. The company's segments include Customised smart card solutions (CSCS), Manufacturing (MA), and Investment Holding (IH). The CSCS segment is engaged in the provision of large-scale customized software and hardware systems for secure identification (ID), total smart card solutions, and information and communications technology (ICT) project management. The MA segment is engaged in the manufacturing of cards and booklets. The IH segment is engaged in investment holding and the provision of management services to the group of companies. The company derives maximum revenue from the CSCS segment.
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