Globaltec Formation Bhd (XKLS:5220) Beneish M-Score: -1.91 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


XKLS:5220 Globaltec Formation Bhd XKLS:5220
40 GF Score
Price RM0.86
GF Value RM0.40
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Globaltec Formation Bhd Beneish M-Score?

Globaltec Formation Bhd XKLS:5220 +1.18% 40 Beneish M-Score is -1.91 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5220 with a GF Score™ of 40/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.40 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,273 Vehicles & Parts companies, Globaltec Formation Bhd ranks worse than 85.55% 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 -1.91 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

XKLS:5220' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.63   Med: -2.76   Max: -1.91
Current: -1.91

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Globaltec Formation Bhd was -1.91. The lowest was -3.63. And the median was -2.76.


Globaltec Formation Bhd Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Globaltec Formation 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.

Globaltec Formation Bhd Beneish M-Score Chart

Globaltec Formation Bhd Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.22 -2.31 -2.17 -2.97 -1.91

Globaltec Formation Bhd Quarterly Data
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XKLS:5220 vs ORLY, AZO: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Auto Parts subindustry, Globaltec Formation 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.


Globaltec Formation Bhd Beneish M-Score vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Globaltec Formation Bhd's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Globaltec Formation 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 Globaltec Formation 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 * 1.4136+0.528 * 0.8704+0.404 * 1.7356+0.892 * 0.8589+0.115 * 0.7613
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.1562+4.679 * 0.026743-0.327 * 0.9628
=-1.91

* 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 (Jun25) TTM:Last Year (Jun24) TTM:
Total Receivables was RM33.5 Mil.
Revenue was RM163.2 Mil.
Gross Profit was RM41.1 Mil.
Total Current Assets was RM140.0 Mil.
Total Assets was RM413.5 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was RM171.5 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was RM10.8 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was RM32.2 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was RM59.5 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM20.2 Mil.
Net Income was RM9.4 Mil.
Gross Profit was RM0.0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was RM-1.6 Mil.
Total Receivables was RM27.6 Mil.
Revenue was RM190.0 Mil.
Gross Profit was RM41.6 Mil.
Total Current Assets was RM143.2 Mil.
Total Assets was RM428.2 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was RM224.1 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was RM10.6 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was RM32.4 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was RM71.1 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM14.5 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)
=(33.472 / 163.228) / (27.568 / 190.038)
=0.205063 / 0.145066
=1.4136

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)
=(41.599 / 190.038) / (41.052 / 163.228)
=0.218898 / 0.251501
=0.8704

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 - (140.009 + 171.456) / 413.485) / (1 - (143.249 + 224.075) / 428.198)
=0.246732 / 0.142163
=1.7356

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
=163.228 / 190.038
=0.8589

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))
=(10.634 / (10.634 + 224.075)) / (10.849 / (10.849 + 171.456))
=0.045307 / 0.05951
=0.7613

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)
=(32.17 / 163.228) / (32.394 / 190.038)
=0.197086 / 0.170461
=1.1562

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)
=((20.168 + 59.47) / 413.485) / ((14.541 + 71.113) / 428.198)
=0.192602 / 0.200034
=0.9628

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
=(9.432 - 0 - -1.626) / 413.485
=0.026743

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.

Globaltec Formation Bhd has a M-score of -1.91 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 -1.91 mean?
Globaltec Formation Bhd (XKLS:5220) has a Beneish M-Score of -1.91 as of Jun. 25, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Globaltec Formation Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Globaltec Formation Bhd ranks #1089 out of 1273 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 85.5%.
Is Globaltec Formation Bhd's Beneish M-Score too high?
Globaltec Formation Bhd's current Beneish M-Score is -1.91. Based on the distribution chart, Globaltec Formation Bhd ranks #1089 out of 1273 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Globaltec Formation Bhd has a GF Score™ of 40/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Globaltec Formation Bhd's Beneish M-Score compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Globaltec Formation Bhd ranks #1089 out of 1273 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Globaltec Formation 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Vehicles & Parts 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 Globaltec Formation Bhd and its competitors. Globaltec Formation Bhd's current Beneish M-Score is -1.91. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Globaltec Formation Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Globaltec Formation Bhd (XKLS:5220) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.40, compared to a current price of RM0.86 — trading 115% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -1.91. Globaltec Formation Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 40/100 with 5 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 Globaltec Formation Bhd (XKLS:5220), the current Beneish M-Score is -1.91 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 Globaltec Formation Bhd (XKLS:5220) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Globaltec Formation Bhd stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of RM0.86 is trading 115% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.40. GuruFocus considers Globaltec Formation Bhd to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:5220:

  • Beneish M-Score: -1.91
  • GF Value™: RM0.40 vs. price of RM0.86 (115% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 40/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5220 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Globaltec Formation Bhd Business Description

Address No. 2A, Jalan Stesen Sentral 2, Unit 23A-12, Menara Q Sentral, Kuala Lumpur Sentral, Kuala Lumpur, SGR, MYS, 50470
Globaltec Formation Bhd is an auto parts manufacturer. Its business is divided into four reportable segments, namely Integrated Manufacturing Services (IMS), Resources, Energy, and Investment Holding. The IMS segment deals with designing and manufacturing automotive components, and it also consists of the precision machining, stamping, and tooling arm and the semiconductor division. The Resources segment includes the oil palm plantation and coal mining divisions. The Energy segment includes oil and gas exploration, production, and services. Lastly, the Investment Holding segment manages the company's investments in subsidiaries. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the IMS segment. Geographically, it derives key revenue from Malaysia.
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