Lotte Chemical Titan Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5284) Beneish M-Score: -2.20 (As of Jun. 24, 2026)


XKLS:5284 Lotte Chemical Titan Holdings Bhd XKLS:5284
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What is Lotte Chemical Titan Holdings Bhd Beneish M-Score?

Lotte Chemical Titan Holdings Bhd XKLS:5284 -3.28% 44 Beneish M-Score is -2.20 as of Jun. 24, 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5284 with a GF Score™ of 44/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.86 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,529 Chemicals companies, Lotte Chemical Titan Holdings Bhd ranks worse than 71.75% 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 -2.2 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

The historical rank and industry rank for Lotte Chemical Titan Holdings Bhd's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

XKLS:5284' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -5.45   Med: -2.73   Max: 2.21
Current: -2.2

During the past 12 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Lotte Chemical Titan Holdings Bhd was 2.21. The lowest was -5.45. And the median was -2.73.


Lotte Chemical Titan Holdings Bhd Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Lotte Chemical Titan Holdings 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.

Lotte Chemical Titan Holdings Bhd Beneish M-Score Chart

Lotte Chemical Titan Holdings 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 -2.42 -3.96 -3.61 -2.79 -2.87

Lotte Chemical Titan Holdings Bhd Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 -3.27 -3.21 -2.25 -2.87 -2.20

XKLS:5284 vs DOW: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Chemicals subindustry, Lotte Chemical Titan Holdings 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.


Lotte Chemical Titan Holdings Bhd Beneish M-Score vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Lotte Chemical Titan Holdings Bhd's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Lotte Chemical Titan Holdings Bhd's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Lotte Chemical Titan Holdings 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 Lotte Chemical Titan Holdings 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 * 1.3802+0.528 * 1.2012+0.404 * 0.9448+0.892 * 1.2812+0.115 * 0.7245
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.0741+4.679 * -0.055379-0.327 * 1.3029
=-2.20

* 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 (Mar26) TTM:Last Year (Mar25) TTM:
Total Receivables was RM1,081 Mil.
Revenue was 2528.819 + 2568.993 + 2445.207 + 1435.986 = RM8,979 Mil.
Gross Profit was 53.686 + -526.177 + -68.021 + -104.332 = RM-645 Mil.
Total Current Assets was RM4,233 Mil.
Total Assets was RM21,617 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was RM15,383 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was RM573 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was RM283 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was RM3,807 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM8,728 Mil.
Net Income was -122.704 + -1670.727 + -168.835 + -173.088 = RM-2,135 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = RM0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was -82.925 + 207.218 + -1009.174 + -53.326 = RM-938 Mil.
Total Receivables was RM611 Mil.
Revenue was 1491.116 + 1793.286 + 1946.042 + 1778.038 = RM7,008 Mil.
Gross Profit was -77.613 + -165.159 + -149.621 + -212.218 = RM-605 Mil.
Total Current Assets was RM3,066 Mil.
Total Assets was RM23,362 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was RM18,008 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was RM481 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was RM206 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was RM1,902 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM8,495 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)
=(1080.649 / 8979.005) / (611.15 / 7008.482)
=0.120353 / 0.087201
=1.3802

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)
=(-604.611 / 7008.482) / (-644.844 / 8979.005)
=-0.086268 / -0.071817
=1.2012

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 - (4232.743 + 15383.476) / 21617.188) / (1 - (3065.75 + 18007.606) / 23362.263)
=0.092564 / 0.097975
=0.9448

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
=8979.005 / 7008.482
=1.2812

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))
=(481.211 / (481.211 + 18007.606)) / (573.222 / (573.222 + 15383.476))
=0.026027 / 0.035924
=0.7245

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)
=(282.929 / 8979.005) / (205.594 / 7008.482)
=0.03151 / 0.029335
=1.0741

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)
=((8727.996 + 3806.64) / 21617.188) / ((8495.416 + 1901.748) / 23362.263)
=0.579846 / 0.445041
=1.3029

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
=(-2135.354 - 0 - -938.207) / 21617.188
=-0.055379

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.

Lotte Chemical Titan Holdings Bhd has a M-score of -2.20 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 -2.20 mean?
Lotte Chemical Titan Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5284) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.20 as of Jun. 24, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Lotte Chemical Titan Holdings Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Lotte Chemical Titan Holdings Bhd ranks #1097 out of 1529 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 71.7%.
Is Lotte Chemical Titan Holdings Bhd's Beneish M-Score too high?
Lotte Chemical Titan Holdings Bhd's current Beneish M-Score is -2.20. Based on the distribution chart, Lotte Chemical Titan Holdings Bhd ranks #1097 out of 1529 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Lotte Chemical Titan Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 44/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lotte Chemical Titan Holdings Bhd's Beneish M-Score compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Lotte Chemical Titan Holdings Bhd ranks #1097 out of 1529 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Lotte Chemical Titan Holdings 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 Chemicals company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Chemicals 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 Lotte Chemical Titan Holdings Bhd and its competitors. Lotte Chemical Titan Holdings Bhd's current Beneish M-Score is -2.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lotte Chemical Titan Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lotte Chemical Titan Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5284) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.86, compared to a current price of RM0.30 — trading 65.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.20. Lotte Chemical Titan Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 44/100 with 5 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 Lotte Chemical Titan Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5284), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.20 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 Lotte Chemical Titan Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5284) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lotte Chemical Titan Holdings Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM0.30 is trading 65.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.86. GuruFocus considers Lotte Chemical Titan Holdings Bhd to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:5284:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.20
  • GF Value™: RM0.86 vs. price of RM0.30 (65.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 44/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5284 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Lotte Chemical Titan Holdings Bhd Business Description

Address PLO 312, Jalan Tembaga 4, Pasir Gudang Industrial Estate, Pasir Gudang, JHR, MYS, 81700
Lotte Chemical Titan Holdings Bhd is a petrochemical producer. Its products include polyolefins, comprising polyethylene and polypropylene, and olefins comprising ethylene and propylene, and other derivatives such as butadiene, TBA(Tertiary Butyl Alcohol), benzene, and toluene. The company's reportable segments are Olefins and derivative products and Polyolefin products. Geographically, the company operates in Malaysia, Indonesia, China, Southeast Asia, Northeast Asia, the Indian Sub-Continent, and Others.
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