Bermaz Auto Bhd (XKLS:5248) Beneish M-Score: -3.12 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


XKLS:5248 Bermaz Auto Bhd XKLS:5248
87 GF Score
Price RM1.04
GF Value RM1.23
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Bermaz Auto Bhd Beneish M-Score?

Bermaz Auto Bhd XKLS:5248 87 Beneish M-Score is -3.12 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5248 with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of RM1.23 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,273 Vehicles & Parts companies, Bermaz Auto Bhd ranks better than 89.87% 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 -3.12 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

XKLS:5248' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.12   Med: -2.36   Max: -1.55
Current: -3.12

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Bermaz Auto Bhd was -1.55. The lowest was -3.12. And the median was -2.36.


Bermaz Auto Bhd Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Bermaz Auto 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.

Bermaz Auto Bhd Beneish M-Score Chart

Bermaz Auto 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 -2.96 -1.55 -2.05 -2.79 -3.12

Bermaz Auto 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 -2.79 0.00 0.00 0.00 -3.12

XKLS:5248 vs CVNA, PAG, ALTB: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Auto & Truck Dealerships subindustry, Bermaz Auto 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.


Bermaz Auto Bhd Beneish M-Score vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

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

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


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Bermaz Auto 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 Bermaz Auto 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 * 0.9559+0.528 * 0.1684+0.404 * 0.8946+0.892 * 0.8678+0.115 * 1
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0+4.679 * -0.034599-0.327 * 1.0265
=-3.12

* 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 RM140 Mil.
Revenue was RM2,276 Mil.
Gross Profit was RM2,276 Mil.
Total Current Assets was RM1,131 Mil.
Total Assets was RM1,655 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was RM168 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was RM0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was RM0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was RM481 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM187 Mil.
Net Income was RM105 Mil.
Gross Profit was RM0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was RM162 Mil.
Total Receivables was RM169 Mil.
Revenue was RM2,622 Mil.
Gross Profit was RM442 Mil.
Total Current Assets was RM1,155 Mil.
Total Assets was RM1,688 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was RM126 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was RM0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was RM282 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was RM586 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM77 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)
=(139.903 / 2275.648) / (168.653 / 2622.282)
=0.061478 / 0.064315
=0.9559

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)
=(441.581 / 2622.282) / (2275.648 / 2275.648)
=0.168396 / 1
=0.1684

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 - (1130.836 + 167.893) / 1655.168) / (1 - (1155.326 + 126.133) / 1687.702)
=0.215349 / 0.240708
=0.8946

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
=2275.648 / 2622.282
=0.8678

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))
=(0 / (0 + 126.133)) / (0 / (0 + 167.893))
=0 / 0
=1

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 / 2275.648) / (281.764 / 2622.282)
=0 / 0.10745
=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)
=((186.695 + 481.209) / 1655.168) / ((77.101 + 586.329) / 1687.702)
=0.403526 / 0.393097
=1.0265

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
=(104.73 - 0 - 161.997) / 1655.168
=-0.034599

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.

Bermaz Auto Bhd has a M-score of -3.12 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 -3.12 mean?
Bermaz Auto Bhd (XKLS:5248) has a Beneish M-Score of -3.12 as of Jun. 25, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Bermaz Auto Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Bermaz Auto Bhd ranks #129 out of 1273 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 10.1%.
Is Bermaz Auto Bhd's Beneish M-Score too high?
Bermaz Auto Bhd's current Beneish M-Score is -3.12. Based on the distribution chart, Bermaz Auto Bhd ranks #129 out of 1273 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Bermaz Auto Bhd has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bermaz Auto Bhd's Beneish M-Score compare to CVNA and PAG?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Bermaz Auto Bhd ranks #129 out of 1273 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Bermaz Auto Bhd in the top 10% 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 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 Bermaz Auto Bhd and its competitors. Bermaz Auto Bhd's current Beneish M-Score is -3.12. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bermaz Auto Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bermaz Auto Bhd (XKLS:5248) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.23, compared to a current price of RM1.04 — trading 15.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -3.12. Bermaz Auto Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 6 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 Bermaz Auto Bhd (XKLS:5248), the current Beneish M-Score is -3.12 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 Bermaz Auto Bhd (XKLS:5248) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bermaz Auto Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM1.04 is trading 15.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.23. GuruFocus considers Bermaz Auto Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:5248:

  • Beneish M-Score: -3.12
  • GF Value™: RM1.23 vs. price of RM1.04 (15.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 87/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5248 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Bermaz Auto Bhd Business Description

Address Jalan Pelukis U1/46, No. 7, Temasya Industrial Park, Seksyen U1, Shah Alam, SGR, MYS, 40150
Bermaz Auto Bhd, along with its subsidiaries, is engaged in the distribution and retailing of Mazda, Kia, and XPeng vehicles as well as providing their respective spare parts and after-sales services. Geographically, the group generates maximum revenue from Malaysia, and the rest from Philippines.
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