Solid Automotive Bhd (XKLS:5242) Beneish M-Score: -2.53 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


XKLS:5242 Solid Automotive Bhd XKLS:5242
47 GF Score
Price RM0.12
GF Value RM0.19
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Solid Automotive Bhd Beneish M-Score?

Solid Automotive Bhd XKLS:5242 47 Beneish M-Score is -2.53 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5242 with a GF Score™ of 47/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.19 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,274 Vehicles & Parts companies, Solid Automotive Bhd ranks worse than 95.6% 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 -2.53 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

XKLS:5242' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.74   Med: -2.23   Max: -0.98
Current: -2.53

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Solid Automotive Bhd was -0.98. The lowest was -2.74. And the median was -2.23.


Solid Automotive Bhd Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Solid Automotive 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.

Solid Automotive Bhd Beneish M-Score Chart

Solid Automotive Bhd Annual Data
Trend Apr17 Apr18 Apr19 Apr20 Apr21 Apr22 Apr23 Apr24 Apr25 Apr26
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.08 -2.11 -2.74 -0.98 -2.53

Solid Automotive Bhd Quarterly Data
Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
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 -0.98 0.00 0.00 0.00 -2.53

XKLS:5242 vs ORLY, AZO: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Auto Parts subindustry, Solid Automotive 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.


Solid Automotive Bhd Beneish M-Score vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

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

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


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Solid Automotive 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 Solid Automotive 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 * 1.1902+0.528 * 0.9857+0.404 * 1.0125+0.892 * 0.9899+0.115 * 0.9114
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.033713-0.327 * 1.1353
=-2.53

* 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 (Apr26) TTM:Last Year (Apr25) TTM:
Total Receivables was RM81.2 Mil.
Revenue was RM349.6 Mil.
Gross Profit was RM77.3 Mil.
Total Current Assets was RM230.9 Mil.
Total Assets was RM341.9 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was RM84.3 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was RM6.2 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was RM0.0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was RM89.0 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM10.1 Mil.
Net Income was RM6.4 Mil.
Gross Profit was RM0.0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was RM18.0 Mil.
Total Receivables was RM68.9 Mil.
Revenue was RM353.2 Mil.
Gross Profit was RM77.0 Mil.
Total Current Assets was RM214.0 Mil.
Total Assets was RM318.4 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was RM79.9 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was RM5.3 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was RM0.0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was RM77.2 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM4.1 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)
=(81.204 / 349.588) / (68.923 / 353.154)
=0.232285 / 0.195164
=1.1902

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)
=(77.002 / 353.154) / (77.329 / 349.588)
=0.218041 / 0.2212
=0.9857

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 - (230.892 + 84.303) / 341.883) / (1 - (213.99 + 79.904) / 318.446)
=0.078062 / 0.077099
=1.0125

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
=349.588 / 353.154
=0.9899

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))
=(5.329 / (5.329 + 79.904)) / (6.209 / (6.209 + 84.303))
=0.062523 / 0.068599
=0.9114

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 / 349.588) / (0 / 353.154)
=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)
=((10.13 + 88.952) / 341.883) / ((4.131 + 77.158) / 318.446)
=0.289813 / 0.255268
=1.1353

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
=(6.428 - 0 - 17.954) / 341.883
=-0.033713

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.

Solid Automotive Bhd has a M-score of -2.53 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 -2.53 mean?
Solid Automotive Bhd (XKLS:5242) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.53 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Solid Automotive Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Solid Automotive Bhd ranks #1218 out of 1274 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 95.6%.
Is Solid Automotive Bhd's Beneish M-Score too high?
Solid Automotive Bhd's current Beneish M-Score is -2.53. Based on the distribution chart, Solid Automotive Bhd ranks #1218 out of 1274 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Solid Automotive Bhd has a GF Score™ of 47/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Solid Automotive Bhd's Beneish M-Score compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Solid Automotive Bhd ranks #1218 out of 1274 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Solid Automotive 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 Solid Automotive Bhd and its competitors. Solid Automotive Bhd's current Beneish M-Score is -2.53. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Solid Automotive Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Solid Automotive Bhd (XKLS:5242) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.19, compared to a current price of RM0.12 — trading 36.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.53. Solid Automotive Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 47/100 with 4 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 Solid Automotive Bhd (XKLS:5242), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.53 as of Jun. 26, 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 Solid Automotive Bhd (XKLS:5242) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Solid Automotive Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM0.12 is trading 36.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.19. GuruFocus considers Solid Automotive Bhd to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:5242:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.53
  • GF Value™: RM0.19 vs. price of RM0.12 (36.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 47/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5242 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Solid Automotive Bhd Business Description

Address 5, Jalan Dataran 5, Taman Kempas, Johor Bahru, JHR, MYS, 81200
Solid Automotive Bhd is engaged in the business of investment holding and the provision of management services. Along with its subsidiaries, the company operates in the following reportable segments: Automotive service, electrical, spare and related parts, Automotive engine and mechanical parts, and Others. It generates maximum revenue from the Automotive service, electrical, spare and related parts segment, which is involved in trading and distribution of automotive batteries, lubricants, electrical parts, spare parts and components. Geographically, the group generates maximum revenue from Malaysia, followed by the Middle East and Africa, and Other regions.
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