Swift Haulage Bhd (XKLS:5303) Beneish M-Score: -2.86 (As of Jun. 24, 2026)


XKLS:5303 Swift Haulage Bhd XKLS:5303
57 GF Score
Price RM0.40
GF Value RM0.50
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Swift Haulage Bhd Beneish M-Score?

Swift Haulage Bhd XKLS:5303 +2.56% 57 Beneish M-Score is -2.86 as of Jun. 24, 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5303 with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.50 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 966 Transportation companies, Swift Haulage Bhd ranks better than 75.05% 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 -2.86 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

XKLS:5303' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.94   Med: -2.62   Max: -2.06
Current: -2.86

During the past 8 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Swift Haulage Bhd was -2.06. The lowest was -2.94. And the median was -2.62.


Swift Haulage Bhd Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Swift Haulage 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.

Swift Haulage Bhd Beneish M-Score Chart

Swift Haulage Bhd Annual Data
Trend Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.00 -2.80 -2.76 -2.28 -2.78

Swift Haulage 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 -2.47 -2.65 -2.72 -2.78 -2.86

XKLS:5303 vs FDX, UPS, JBHT: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Integrated Freight & Logistics subindustry, Swift Haulage 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.


Swift Haulage Bhd Beneish M-Score vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Swift Haulage Bhd's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Swift Haulage 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 Swift Haulage 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 * 0.9168+0.528 * 0.985+0.404 * 0.9993+0.892 * 1.0631+0.115 * 1.0195
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.0313+4.679 * -0.073766-0.327 * 1.0011
=-2.86

* 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 RM261.1 Mil.
Revenue was 189.492 + 193.32 + 200.965 + 188.748 = RM772.5 Mil.
Gross Profit was 52.784 + 56.186 + 56.053 + 52.384 = RM217.4 Mil.
Total Current Assets was RM322.1 Mil.
Total Assets was RM1,754.1 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was RM1,127.1 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was RM75.8 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was RM149.2 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was RM309.8 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM631.2 Mil.
Net Income was 7.508 + 6.281 + 7.142 + 6.749 = RM27.7 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = RM0.0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 39.161 + 65.662 + 35.972 + 16.278 = RM157.1 Mil.
Total Receivables was RM267.9 Mil.
Revenue was 189.164 + 181.564 + 183.061 + 172.87 = RM726.7 Mil.
Gross Profit was 51.959 + 52.764 + 50.78 + 45.921 = RM201.4 Mil.
Total Current Assets was RM349.9 Mil.
Total Assets was RM1,727.9 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was RM1,077.4 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was RM74.0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was RM136.1 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was RM304.6 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM621.4 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)
=(261.072 / 772.525) / (267.866 / 726.659)
=0.337946 / 0.368627
=0.9168

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)
=(201.424 / 726.659) / (217.407 / 772.525)
=0.277192 / 0.281424
=0.985

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 - (322.104 + 1127.091) / 1754.096) / (1 - (349.948 + 1077.438) / 1727.94)
=0.173822 / 0.173938
=0.9993

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
=772.525 / 726.659
=1.0631

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))
=(73.992 / (73.992 + 1077.438)) / (75.821 / (75.821 + 1127.091))
=0.064261 / 0.063031
=1.0195

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)
=(149.195 / 772.525) / (136.082 / 726.659)
=0.193126 / 0.187271
=1.0313

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)
=((631.202 + 309.807) / 1754.096) / ((621.381 + 304.61) / 1727.94)
=0.536464 / 0.535893
=1.0011

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
=(27.68 - 0 - 157.073) / 1754.096
=-0.073766

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.

Swift Haulage Bhd has a M-score of -2.86 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 -2.86 mean?
Swift Haulage Bhd (XKLS:5303) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.86 as of Jun. 24, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Swift Haulage Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Swift Haulage Bhd ranks #241 out of 966 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 24.9%.
Is Swift Haulage Bhd's Beneish M-Score too high?
Swift Haulage Bhd's current Beneish M-Score is -2.86. Based on the distribution chart, Swift Haulage Bhd ranks #241 out of 966 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Swift Haulage Bhd has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Swift Haulage Bhd's Beneish M-Score compare to FDX and UPS?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Swift Haulage Bhd ranks #241 out of 966 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Swift Haulage Bhd in the top 25% 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 Transportation company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Transportation 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 Swift Haulage Bhd and its competitors. Swift Haulage Bhd's current Beneish M-Score is -2.86. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Swift Haulage Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Swift Haulage Bhd (XKLS:5303) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.50, compared to a current price of RM0.40 — trading 20% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.86. Swift Haulage Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 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 Swift Haulage Bhd (XKLS:5303), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.86 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 Swift Haulage Bhd (XKLS:5303) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Swift Haulage Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM0.40 is trading 20% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.50. GuruFocus considers Swift Haulage Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:5303:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.86
  • GF Value™: RM0.50 vs. price of RM0.40 (20% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 57/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5303 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Swift Haulage Bhd Business Description

Address No. 88, Jalan Batai Laut 4, Suite 8.02, Level 8, Intan Millennium Square 2, IMS 2, Taman Intan, Klang, SGR, MYS, 41300
Swift Haulage Bhd is principally involved in providing integrated logistics services comprising Container haulage, which derives key revenue, Land Transportation, Warehousing, Fre and container depot, and Freight forwarding. It has operations in Malaysia and Thailand. The Container haulage segment is engaged in transporting laden containers to and from seaports and other locations within Peninsular Malaysia. The Land Transportation segment is into the Movement of cargo by road, comprising inland transportation and cross-border transportation. Warehousing and container depot include warehousing services, rental of a warehouse, and an open yard area. The freight forwarding segment is into organising end-to-end transportation of cargo, i.e., sea, air, and land freight forwarding.
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