Mst Golf group Bhd (XKLS:5316) Beneish M-Score: -3.18 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


XKLS:5316 Mst Golf group Bhd XKLS:5316
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Price RM0.15
GF Value RM0.22
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Mst Golf group Bhd Beneish M-Score?

Mst Golf group Bhd XKLS:5316 +3.57% 36 Beneish M-Score is -3.18 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5316 with a GF Score™ of 36/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.22 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,087 Retail - Cyclical companies, Mst Golf group Bhd ranks better than 85.37% 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 -3.18 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

XKLS:5316' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.49   Med: -2.79   Max: -2.57
Current: -3.18

During the past 7 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Mst Golf group Bhd was -2.57. The lowest was -3.49. And the median was -2.79.


Mst Golf group Bhd Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Mst Golf 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.

Mst Golf group Bhd Beneish M-Score Chart

Mst Golf group Bhd Annual Data
Trend Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.00 0.00 0.00 -2.76 -3.49

Mst Golf group Bhd Quarterly Data
Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 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 -2.79 -2.87 -2.72 -3.49 -3.18

XKLS:5316 vs CASY, WSM, ULTA: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Mst Golf 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.


Mst Golf group Bhd Beneish M-Score vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Mst Golf group Bhd's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Mst Golf group Bhd's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Mst Golf 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 Mst Golf 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 * 1.012+0.528 * 1.0294+0.404 * 1.9251+0.892 * 0.9023+0.115 * 0.8272
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.1702+4.679 * -0.213138-0.327 * 0.9125
=-3.18

* 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 RM25.4 Mil.
Revenue was 59.512 + 74.184 + 79.697 + 75.255 = RM288.6 Mil.
Gross Profit was 23.755 + 28.686 + 30.795 + 30.398 = RM113.6 Mil.
Total Current Assets was RM256.9 Mil.
Total Assets was RM348.7 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was RM86.5 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was RM28.1 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was RM126.1 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was RM66.5 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM48.0 Mil.
Net Income was -4.668 + -9.375 + 0.594 + 0.364 = RM-13.1 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = RM0.0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was -0.108 + 28.111 + 20.755 + 12.477 = RM61.2 Mil.
Total Receivables was RM27.8 Mil.
Revenue was 69.147 + 86.065 + 82.973 + 81.731 = RM319.9 Mil.
Gross Profit was 27.115 + 34.653 + 33.785 + 34.091 = RM129.6 Mil.
Total Current Assets was RM285.9 Mil.
Total Assets was RM404.0 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was RM114.9 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was RM29.3 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was RM119.5 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was RM81.9 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM63.5 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)
=(25.378 / 288.648) / (27.794 / 319.916)
=0.08792 / 0.086879
=1.012

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)
=(129.644 / 319.916) / (113.634 / 288.648)
=0.405244 / 0.393677
=1.0294

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 - (256.855 + 86.522) / 348.695) / (1 - (285.936 + 114.908) / 404.045)
=0.015251 / 0.007922
=1.9251

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
=288.648 / 319.916
=0.9023

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))
=(29.271 / (29.271 + 114.908)) / (28.141 / (28.141 + 86.522))
=0.203018 / 0.245424
=0.8272

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)
=(126.134 / 288.648) / (119.465 / 319.916)
=0.436982 / 0.373426
=1.1702

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)
=((47.973 + 66.532) / 348.695) / ((63.489 + 81.917) / 404.045)
=0.328382 / 0.359876
=0.9125

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
=(-13.085 - 0 - 61.235) / 348.695
=-0.213138

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.

Mst Golf group Bhd has a M-score of -3.18 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 -3.18 mean?
Mst Golf group Bhd (XKLS:5316) has a Beneish M-Score of -3.18 as of Jun. 25, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Mst Golf group Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Mst Golf group Bhd ranks #159 out of 1087 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 14.6%.
Is Mst Golf group Bhd's Beneish M-Score too high?
Mst Golf group Bhd's current Beneish M-Score is -3.18. Based on the distribution chart, Mst Golf group Bhd ranks #159 out of 1087 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Mst Golf group Bhd has a GF Score™ of 36/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mst Golf group Bhd's Beneish M-Score compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Mst Golf group Bhd ranks #159 out of 1087 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Mst Golf group Bhd in the top 15% 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Retail - Cyclical 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 Mst Golf group Bhd and its competitors. Mst Golf group Bhd's current Beneish M-Score is -3.18. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mst Golf group Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mst Golf group Bhd (XKLS:5316) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.22, compared to a current price of RM0.15 — trading 34.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -3.18. Mst Golf group Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 36/100 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 Mst Golf group Bhd (XKLS:5316), the current Beneish M-Score is -3.18 as of Jun. 25, 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 Mst Golf group Bhd (XKLS:5316) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mst Golf group Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM0.15 is trading 34.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.22. GuruFocus considers Mst Golf group Bhd to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:5316:

  • Beneish M-Score: -3.18
  • GF Value™: RM0.22 vs. price of RM0.15 (34.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 36/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5316 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Mst Golf group Bhd Business Description

Address No. 8, Jalan SS 13/5, MST Golf Plaza, Subang Jaya, SGR, MYS, 47500
Mst Golf group Bhd is a golf retailer and service provider, with stores across Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia. The company offers a selection of golf brands across equipment, apparel, footwear and accessories. Its segments include Trading engaged in operations and management of retail stores in Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia, including the wholesales, export and e-commerce business; Golf Services been involved in operations and management of golf academy, indoor golf and events; and Others engaged in investment holding. It derives the majority of its revenue from the Trading segment.
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