Gabungan Aqrs Bhd (XKLS:5226) Beneish M-Score: -2.24 (As of Jun. 24, 2026)


XKLS:5226 Gabungan Aqrs Bhd XKLS:5226
26 GF Score
Price RM0.16
GF Value RM0.19
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 9 Warning Signs
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What is Gabungan Aqrs Bhd Beneish M-Score?

Gabungan Aqrs Bhd XKLS:5226 26 Beneish M-Score is -2.24 as of Jun. 24, 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5226 with a GF Score™ of 26/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.19 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,704 Construction companies, Gabungan Aqrs Bhd ranks worse than 66.31% 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 -2.24 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

XKLS:5226' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.44   Med: -2.5   Max: -1.65
Current: -2.24

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Gabungan Aqrs Bhd was -1.65. The lowest was -3.44. And the median was -2.50.


Gabungan Aqrs Bhd Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Gabungan Aqrs 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.

Gabungan Aqrs Bhd Beneish M-Score Chart

Gabungan Aqrs Bhd Annual Data
Trend Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Jun25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -3.44 -3.27 -2.25 -2.50 -2.24

Gabungan Aqrs Bhd Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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XKLS:5226 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Gabungan Aqrs 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.


Gabungan Aqrs Bhd Beneish M-Score vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Gabungan Aqrs Bhd's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Gabungan Aqrs 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 Gabungan Aqrs 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 * 1.2431+0.528 * 1.0067+0.404 * 0.9688+0.892 * 0.796+0.115 * 0.8991
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * 0.05143-0.327 * 1.0577
=-2.24

* 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 (Dec23) TTM:
Total Receivables was RM719.6 Mil.
Revenue was RM246.0 Mil.
Gross Profit was RM39.8 Mil.
Total Current Assets was RM1,236.3 Mil.
Total Assets was RM1,322.2 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was RM17.3 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was RM5.8 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was RM0.0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was RM701.2 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM114.9 Mil.
Net Income was RM-15.8 Mil.
Gross Profit was RM0.0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was RM-83.8 Mil.
Total Receivables was RM727.2 Mil.
Revenue was RM309.1 Mil.
Gross Profit was RM50.3 Mil.
Total Current Assets was RM1,154.2 Mil.
Total Assets was RM1,241.1 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was RM20.5 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was RM5.9 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was RM0.0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was RM719.5 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM4.8 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)
=(719.633 / 246.047) / (727.222 / 309.088)
=2.924779 / 2.352799
=1.2431

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)
=(50.331 / 309.088) / (39.797 / 246.047)
=0.162837 / 0.161746
=1.0067

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 - (1236.349 + 17.316) / 1322.158) / (1 - (1154.206 + 20.545) / 1241.119)
=0.051804 / 0.053474
=0.9688

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
=246.047 / 309.088
=0.796

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))
=(5.946 / (5.946 + 20.545)) / (5.761 / (5.761 + 17.316))
=0.224454 / 0.249643
=0.8991

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 / 246.047) / (0 / 309.088)
=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)
=((114.852 + 701.23) / 1322.158) / ((4.797 + 719.466) / 1241.119)
=0.617235 / 0.583556
=1.0577

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
=(-15.765 - 0 - -83.764) / 1322.158
=0.05143

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.

Gabungan Aqrs Bhd has a M-score of -2.24 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 -2.24 mean?
Gabungan Aqrs Bhd (XKLS:5226) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.24 as of Jun. 24, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Gabungan Aqrs Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Gabungan Aqrs Bhd ranks #1130 out of 1704 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 66.3%.
Is Gabungan Aqrs Bhd's Beneish M-Score too high?
Gabungan Aqrs Bhd's current Beneish M-Score is -2.24. Based on the distribution chart, Gabungan Aqrs Bhd ranks #1130 out of 1704 companies in the Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Gabungan Aqrs Bhd has a GF Score™ of 26/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gabungan Aqrs Bhd's Beneish M-Score compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Gabungan Aqrs Bhd ranks #1130 out of 1704 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Gabungan Aqrs 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 Construction company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Construction 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 Gabungan Aqrs Bhd and its competitors. Gabungan Aqrs Bhd's current Beneish M-Score is -2.24. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gabungan Aqrs Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gabungan Aqrs Bhd (XKLS:5226) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.19, compared to a current price of RM0.16 — trading 15.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.24. Gabungan Aqrs Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 26/100 with 9 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 Gabungan Aqrs Bhd (XKLS:5226), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.24 as of Jun. 24, 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 Gabungan Aqrs Bhd (XKLS:5226) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gabungan Aqrs Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM0.16 is trading 15.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.19. GuruFocus considers Gabungan Aqrs Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:5226:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.24
  • GF Value™: RM0.19 vs. price of RM0.16 (15.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 26/100 with 9 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5226 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Gabungan Aqrs Bhd Business Description

Address G-58 & 59, Blok G, Jalan Teknologi 3/9, Bistari ‘De’ Kota, Kota Damansara, PJU 5, Petaling Jaya, Selangor Darul Ehsan, MYS, 47810
Gabungan Aqrs Bhd is engaged in the business of construction and property development in Malaysia. The company specializes in construction infrastructure, residential and commercial buildings, as well as purpose-built buildings. It is organized into two reportable segments; Construction segment involves securing and carrying out construction contracts and Property development segment involves the development of residential and commercial properties. Maximum revenue of the company is generated by the Construction segment. All the operations of the company are carried out in Malaysia.
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