Sunway Construction Group Bhd (XKLS:5263) Beneish M-Score: -3.84 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


XKLS:5263 Sunway Construction Group Bhd XKLS:5263
90 GF Score
Price RM7.47
GF Value RM5.97
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is Sunway Construction Group Bhd Beneish M-Score?

Sunway Construction Group Bhd XKLS:5263 +0.54% 90 Beneish M-Score is -3.84 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5263 with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of RM5.97 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,704 Construction companies, Sunway Construction Group Bhd ranks better than 94.37% 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 -3.84 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

XKLS:5263' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.84   Med: -2.25   Max: 0.99
Current: -3.84

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Sunway Construction Group Bhd was 0.99. The lowest was -3.84. And the median was -2.25.


Sunway Construction Group Bhd Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sunway Construction Group 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.

Sunway Construction Group Bhd Beneish M-Score Chart

Sunway Construction Group 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 -2.79 -1.62 -1.30 -2.98 -3.84

Sunway Construction Group Bhd Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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XKLS:5263 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Sunway Construction Group 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.


Sunway Construction Group Bhd Beneish M-Score vs Construction Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Sunway Construction Group Bhd's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Sunway Construction Group 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 Sunway Construction Group 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 * 0.5749+0.528 * 0.8804+0.404 * 0.8375+0.892 * 1.516+0.115 * 1.3671
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.8793+4.679 * -0.284193-0.327 * 1.0883
=-3.84

* 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 RM1,545 Mil.
Revenue was RM5,339 Mil.
Gross Profit was RM823 Mil.
Total Current Assets was RM3,646 Mil.
Total Assets was RM4,424 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was RM122 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was RM17 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was RM349 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was RM3,406 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM152 Mil.
Net Income was RM362 Mil.
Gross Profit was RM0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was RM1,619 Mil.
Total Receivables was RM1,772 Mil.
Revenue was RM3,522 Mil.
Gross Profit was RM478 Mil.
Total Current Assets was RM2,874 Mil.
Total Assets was RM3,596 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was RM85 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was RM17 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was RM262 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was RM2,657 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM1 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)
=(1544.761 / 5338.714) / (1772.367 / 3521.69)
=0.289351 / 0.503272
=0.5749

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)
=(478.039 / 3521.69) / (823.142 / 5338.714)
=0.135741 / 0.154184
=0.8804

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 - (3645.973 + 122.075) / 4424.021) / (1 - (2874.393 + 85.134) / 3596.23)
=0.148275 / 0.177047
=0.8375

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
=5338.714 / 3521.69
=1.516

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))
=(17.276 / (17.276 + 85.134)) / (17.184 / (17.184 + 122.075))
=0.168694 / 0.123396
=1.3671

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)
=(349.194 / 5338.714) / (261.965 / 3521.69)
=0.065408 / 0.074386
=0.8793

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)
=((152.307 + 3405.701) / 4424.021) / ((1.139 + 2656.555) / 3596.23)
=0.804248 / 0.739022
=1.0883

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
=(361.778 - 0 - 1619.055) / 4424.021
=-0.284193

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.

Sunway Construction Group Bhd has a M-score of -3.84 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 -3.84 mean?
Sunway Construction Group Bhd (XKLS:5263) has a Beneish M-Score of -3.84 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Sunway Construction Group Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Sunway Construction Group Bhd ranks #96 out of 1704 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 5.6%.
Is Sunway Construction Group Bhd's Beneish M-Score too high?
Sunway Construction Group Bhd's current Beneish M-Score is -3.84. Based on the distribution chart, Sunway Construction Group Bhd ranks #96 out of 1704 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Sunway Construction Group Bhd has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sunway Construction Group Bhd's Beneish M-Score compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Sunway Construction Group Bhd ranks #96 out of 1704 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Sunway Construction Group Bhd in the top 6% 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 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 Sunway Construction Group Bhd and its competitors. Sunway Construction Group Bhd's current Beneish M-Score is -3.84. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sunway Construction Group Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sunway Construction Group Bhd (XKLS:5263) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM5.97, compared to a current price of RM7.47 — trading 25.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -3.84. Sunway Construction Group Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 7 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 Sunway Construction Group Bhd (XKLS:5263), the current Beneish M-Score is -3.84 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 Sunway Construction Group Bhd (XKLS:5263) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sunway Construction Group Bhd stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of RM7.47 is trading 25.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM5.97. GuruFocus considers Sunway Construction Group Bhd to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:5263:

  • Beneish M-Score: -3.84
  • GF Value™: RM5.97 vs. price of RM7.47 (25.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 90/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5263 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Sunway Construction Group Bhd Business Description

Address Jalan Lagoon Timur, Levels 7, 8, 9, Menara Sunway, Bandar Sunway, Subang Jaya, SGR, MYS, 47500
Sunway Construction Group Bhd is a construction company. It provides design and construction services including building, civil engineering, infrastructure, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) services and supply and installation of pre-cast concrete products. Its operations cover Malaysia, Singapore, the Middle East, and India. The operating segments of the company are Construction and Precast concrete. The maximum revenue is generated from the Construction segment. Geographically, the company operates in Malaysia, Singapore, India, Trinidad & Tobago, and United Arab Emirates.
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