IHH Healthcare Bhd (XKLS:5225) Beneish M-Score: -2.84 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


XKLS:5225 IHH Healthcare Bhd XKLS:5225
86 GF Score
Price RM8.73
GF Value RM8.07
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 11 Warning Signs
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What is IHH Healthcare Bhd Beneish M-Score?

IHH Healthcare Bhd XKLS:5225 +1.99% 86 Beneish M-Score is -2.84 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5225 with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of RM8.07 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 632 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, IHH Healthcare Bhd ranks better than 70.73% 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 -2.84 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

XKLS:5225' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.84   Med: -2.61   Max: -2.39
Current: -2.84

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of IHH Healthcare Bhd was -2.39. The lowest was -2.84. And the median was -2.61.


IHH Healthcare Bhd Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for IHH Healthcare 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.

IHH Healthcare Bhd Beneish M-Score Chart

IHH Healthcare 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 -2.39 -2.63 -2.39 -2.51 -2.84

IHH Healthcare 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 0.00 0.00 0.00 -2.84 0.00

XKLS:5225 vs HCA, THC, DVA: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Medical Care Facilities subindustry, IHH Healthcare 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.


IHH Healthcare Bhd Beneish M-Score vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry

For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, IHH Healthcare Bhd's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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IHH Healthcare 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 IHH Healthcare 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 * 0.8869+0.528 * 1.0047+0.404 * 0.9626+0.892 * 1.0559+0.115 * 0.973
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.060277-0.327 * 1.0146
=-2.84

* 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 (Dec25) TTM:Last Year (Dec24) TTM:
Total Receivables was RM2,989 Mil.
Revenue was RM25,745 Mil.
Gross Profit was RM18,458 Mil.
Total Current Assets was RM6,657 Mil.
Total Assets was RM57,617 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was RM25,446 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was RM1,911 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was RM0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was RM11,394 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM9,689 Mil.
Net Income was RM2,101 Mil.
Gross Profit was RM0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was RM5,574 Mil.
Total Receivables was RM3,192 Mil.
Revenue was RM24,383 Mil.
Gross Profit was RM17,563 Mil.
Total Current Assets was RM6,871 Mil.
Total Assets was RM56,759 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was RM23,778 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was RM1,734 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was RM0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was RM9,576 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM10,894 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)
=(2989 / 25745) / (3192 / 24383)
=0.1161 / 0.130911
=0.8869

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)
=(17563 / 24383) / (18458 / 25745)
=0.720297 / 0.716955
=1.0047

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 - (6657 + 25446) / 57617) / (1 - (6871 + 23778) / 56759)
=0.442821 / 0.460015
=0.9626

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
=25745 / 24383
=1.0559

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))
=(1734 / (1734 + 23778)) / (1911 / (1911 + 25446))
=0.067968 / 0.069854
=0.973

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 / 25745) / (0 / 24383)
=0 / 0
=1

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)
=((9689 + 11394) / 57617) / ((10894 + 9576) / 56759)
=0.365916 / 0.360648
=1.0146

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
=(2101 - 0 - 5574) / 57617
=-0.060277

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.

IHH Healthcare Bhd has a M-score of -2.84 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 -2.84 mean?
IHH Healthcare Bhd (XKLS:5225) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.84 as of Jun. 25, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on IHH Healthcare Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, IHH Healthcare Bhd ranks #185 out of 632 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 29.3%.
Is IHH Healthcare Bhd's Beneish M-Score too high?
IHH Healthcare Bhd's current Beneish M-Score is -2.84. Based on the distribution chart, IHH Healthcare Bhd ranks #185 out of 632 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, IHH Healthcare Bhd has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does IHH Healthcare Bhd's Beneish M-Score compare to HCA and THC?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, IHH Healthcare Bhd ranks #185 out of 632 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts IHH Healthcare Bhd in the upper 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 Healthcare Providers & Services company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Healthcare Providers & Services 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 IHH Healthcare Bhd and its competitors. IHH Healthcare Bhd's current Beneish M-Score is -2.84. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is IHH Healthcare Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IHH Healthcare Bhd (XKLS:5225) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM8.07, compared to a current price of RM8.73 — trading 8.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.84. IHH Healthcare Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 11 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 IHH Healthcare Bhd (XKLS:5225), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.84 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 IHH Healthcare Bhd (XKLS:5225) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IHH Healthcare Bhd stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of RM8.73 is trading 8.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM8.07. GuruFocus considers IHH Healthcare Bhd to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:5225:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.84
  • GF Value™: RM8.07 vs. price of RM8.73 (8.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 86/100 with 11 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5225 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


IHH Healthcare Bhd Business Description

Other Exchanges IHHHF:USAQ0F:Singapore
Address 3 Jalan Bangsar, Level 35, Mercu Aspire, KL Eco City, Wilayah Persekutuan, Kuala Lumpur, MYS, 59200
IHH Healthcare Bhd is an investment holding company. Through its subsidiaries, it is a healthcare services provider that operates a network of hospitals. It also provides ancillary services, which include diagnostic laboratories, imaging centers, ambulatory care, and medical education facilities. The company's reportable segments include Healthcare services, Laboratories services, and Management fees. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Healthcare services segment, which relates to contracts with patients in which performance obligations are to provide healthcare services. Geographically, the company derives maximum revenue from Turkiye and Europe, followed by Singapore, Malaysia, India, Greater China, and Others.
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