Farm Fresh Bhd (XKLS:5306) Beneish M-Score: -1.96 (As of Jun. 27, 2026)


XKLS:5306 Farm Fresh Bhd XKLS:5306
86 GF Score
Price RM2.29
GF Value RM2.21
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Farm Fresh Bhd Beneish M-Score?

Farm Fresh Bhd XKLS:5306 86 Beneish M-Score is -1.96 as of Jun. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5306 with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of RM2.21 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,849 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Farm Fresh Bhd ranks worse than 79.29% 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 -1.96 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

XKLS:5306' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.6   Med: -2.17   Max: -1.89
Current: -1.96

During the past 8 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Farm Fresh Bhd was -1.89. The lowest was -2.60. And the median was -2.17.


Farm Fresh Bhd Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Farm Fresh 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.

Farm Fresh Bhd Beneish M-Score Chart

Farm Fresh Bhd Annual Data
Trend Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.00 -1.89 -2.37 -2.60 -1.96

Farm Fresh 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 -2.60 -2.46 -2.18 -2.16 -1.96

XKLS:5306 vs KHC, GIS: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Farm Fresh 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.


Farm Fresh Bhd Beneish M-Score vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Farm Fresh Bhd's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Farm Fresh 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 Farm Fresh 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 * 1.6243+0.528 * 0.979+0.404 * 0.7521+0.892 * 1.1371+0.115 * 1.0441
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.0192+4.679 * 0.00297-0.327 * 1.2463
=-1.96

* 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 RM319 Mil.
Revenue was 275.118 + 285.06 + 294.937 + 260.577 = RM1,116 Mil.
Gross Profit was 86.784 + 93.828 + 99.038 + 86.48 = RM366 Mil.
Total Current Assets was RM939 Mil.
Total Assets was RM1,868 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was RM657 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was RM67 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was RM205 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was RM473 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM450 Mil.
Net Income was 27.904 + 32.244 + 36.666 + 32.799 = RM130 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = RM0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 13.596 + 27.271 + 49.756 + 33.442 = RM124 Mil.
Total Receivables was RM173 Mil.
Revenue was 243.73 + 246.589 + 249.163 + 241.699 = RM981 Mil.
Gross Profit was 77.441 + 81.019 + 83.828 + 72.946 = RM315 Mil.
Total Current Assets was RM538 Mil.
Total Assets was RM1,351 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was RM550 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was RM59 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was RM177 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was RM209 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM327 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)
=(319.097 / 1115.692) / (172.768 / 981.181)
=0.286008 / 0.176082
=1.6243

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)
=(315.234 / 981.181) / (366.13 / 1115.692)
=0.32128 / 0.328164
=0.979

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 - (938.557 + 656.515) / 1868.286) / (1 - (538.495 + 549.957) / 1351.169)
=0.146238 / 0.194437
=0.7521

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
=1115.692 / 981.181
=1.1371

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))
=(58.517 / (58.517 + 549.957)) / (66.605 / (66.605 + 656.515))
=0.09617 / 0.092108
=1.0441

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)
=(204.923 / 1115.692) / (176.818 / 981.181)
=0.183673 / 0.180209
=1.0192

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)
=((450.438 + 473.322) / 1868.286) / ((326.872 + 209.177) / 1351.169)
=0.494442 / 0.39673
=1.2463

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
=(129.613 - 0 - 124.065) / 1868.286
=0.00297

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.

Farm Fresh Bhd has a M-score of -1.96 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 -1.96 mean?
Farm Fresh Bhd (XKLS:5306) has a Beneish M-Score of -1.96 as of Jun. 27, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Farm Fresh Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Farm Fresh Bhd ranks #1466 out of 1849 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 79.3%.
Is Farm Fresh Bhd's Beneish M-Score too high?
Farm Fresh Bhd's current Beneish M-Score is -1.96. Based on the distribution chart, Farm Fresh Bhd ranks #1466 out of 1849 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Farm Fresh Bhd has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Farm Fresh Bhd's Beneish M-Score compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Farm Fresh Bhd ranks #1466 out of 1849 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Farm Fresh 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Farm Fresh Bhd and its competitors. Farm Fresh Bhd's current Beneish M-Score is -1.96. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Farm Fresh Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Farm Fresh Bhd (XKLS:5306) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM2.21, compared to a current price of RM2.29 — trading 3.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -1.96. Farm Fresh Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 2 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 Farm Fresh Bhd (XKLS:5306), the current Beneish M-Score is -1.96 as of Jun. 27, 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 Farm Fresh Bhd (XKLS:5306) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Farm Fresh Bhd stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of RM2.29 is trading 3.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM2.21. GuruFocus considers Farm Fresh Bhd to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:5306:

  • Beneish M-Score: -1.96
  • GF Value™: RM2.21 vs. price of RM2.29 (3.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 86/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5306 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Farm Fresh Bhd Business Description

Address No 11-1 Jalan Petaling, Kawasan Perindustrian Larkin, Johor Bahru, JHR, MYS, 80350
Farm Fresh Bhd is engaged in investment holding, rearing of dairy cows, and the production, marketing, and sale of cow's milk and plant-based related products. The company's product portfolio comprises yogurt, plant-based milk, goat's milk, fresh milk, flavoured milk, yogurt drinks, etc. Its reportable segments are Malaysia's operation and Australia's operation. The majority of the company's revenue is generated from Malaysia's operation segment, which includes the rearing of dairy cows and goats; and production, marketing, and sale of cows' and goat's milk, yogurt, plant-based ice cream, and a range of other products; and agrotourism. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from Malaysia, and the rest from Australia, Singapore, and other regions.
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