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Chin Hin Group BhdXKLS:5273 73 Beneish M-Score is -2.56 as of Jul. 21, 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5273 with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of RM3.64 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 387 Building Materials companies, Chin Hin Group Bhd ranks better than 50.9% 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 -2.56 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.
The historical rank and industry rank for Chin Hin Group Bhd's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:5273'
s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.62 Med: -2.19 Max: -0.99
Current: -2.56
During the past 11 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Chin Hin Group Bhd was -0.99. The lowest was -2.62. And the median was -2.19.
Chin Hin Group Bhd Beneish M-Score Related Terms
Chin Hin Group Bhd Beneish M-Score Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Chin Hin 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.
XKLS:5273 vs CRH, VMC, MLM: Beneish M-Score Comparison
For the Building Materials subindustry, Chin Hin 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.
Chin Hin Group Bhd Beneish M-Score vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Chin Hin Group Bhd's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Chin Hin Group Bhd's Beneish M-Score falls into.
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 Chin Hin 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 * 1.0285
+
0.528 * 0.9198
+
0.404 * 0.8807
+
0.892 * 1.115
+
0.115 * 0.738
-
0.172 * SGAI
+
4.679 * TATA
-
0.327 * LVGI
-
0.172 * 1.1861
+
4.679 * -0.020043
-
0.327 * 0.8953
=
-2.56
* 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.
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.
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))
=
(70.331 / (70.331 + 793.196))
/
(95.336 / (95.336 + 768.475))
=
0.081446
/
0.110367
=
0.738
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
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
=
(109.579 - 0
-
211.117)
/
5065.896
=
-0.020043
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.
Chin Hin Group Bhd has a M-score of -2.56 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.
Chin Hin Group Bhd (XKLS:5273) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.56 as of Jul. 21, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Chin Hin Group Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Chin Hin Group Bhd ranks #190 out of 387 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 49.1%.
Is Chin Hin Group Bhd's Beneish M-Score too high?
Chin Hin Group Bhd's current Beneish M-Score is -2.56. Based on the distribution chart, Chin Hin Group Bhd ranks #190 out of 387 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Chin Hin Group Bhd has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chin Hin Group Bhd's Beneish M-Score compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Chin Hin Group Bhd ranks #190 out of 387 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Chin Hin Group 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 Building Materials company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Building Materials 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 Chin Hin Group Bhd and its competitors. Chin Hin Group Bhd's current Beneish M-Score is -2.56. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chin Hin Group Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chin Hin Group Bhd (XKLS:5273) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM3.64, compared to a current price of RM2.10 — trading 42.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.56. Chin Hin Group Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 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 Chin Hin Group Bhd (XKLS:5273), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.56 as of Jul. 21, 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 Chin Hin Group Bhd (XKLS:5273) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chin Hin Group Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM2.10 is trading 42.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM3.64.
GuruFocus considers Chin Hin Group Bhd to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5273:
Beneish M-Score: -2.56
GF Value™: RM3.64 vs. price of RM2.10 (42.3% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5273 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Chin Hin Group Bhd is an integrated builder conglomerate delivering end-to end solutions across Malaysia and the region, from upstream activities such as building materials manufacturing, to downstream activities including construction engineering, property development, and home & living solutions. The company's segments include Investment holding and management services, Building material division, Vehicle division, Kitchen and wardrobe system, Interior fit-out works, Property development division, and Construction division. Geographically the company operates in Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines, Thailand, Taiwan, Sri Lanka, and New Zealand with Majority of the revenue derived from Malaysia.
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