Gamuda Bhd (XKLS:5398) Beneish M-Score: -2.14 (As of Jul. 06, 2026)


XKLS:5398 Gamuda Bhd XKLS:5398
85 GF Score
Price RM4.15
GF Value RM4.90
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Gamuda Bhd Beneish M-Score?

Gamuda Bhd XKLS:5398 -0.48% 85 Beneish M-Score is -2.14 as of Jul. 06, 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5398 with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of RM4.90 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,700 Construction companies, Gamuda Bhd ranks worse than 71.76% 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 -2.14 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

XKLS:5398' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.61   Med: -2.18   Max: -1.39
Current: -2.14

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Gamuda Bhd was -1.39. The lowest was -2.61. And the median was -2.18.


Gamuda Bhd Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Gamuda 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.

Gamuda Bhd Beneish M-Score Chart

Gamuda Bhd Annual Data
Trend Jul16 Jul17 Jul18 Jul19 Jul20 Jul21 Jul22 Jul23 Jul24 Jul25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.47 -2.06 -1.73 -1.74 -2.14

Gamuda Bhd Quarterly Data
Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
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XKLS:5398 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Gamuda 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.


Gamuda Bhd Beneish M-Score vs Construction Industry

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

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


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Gamuda 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 Gamuda 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 * 1.068+0.528 * 0.9158+0.404 * 1.051+0.892 * 1.1966+0.115 * 0.8277
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * 0.035737-0.327 * 1.0673
=-2.14

* 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 (Jul25) TTM:Last Year (Jul24) TTM:
Total Receivables was RM9,013 Mil.
Revenue was RM15,970 Mil.
Gross Profit was RM2,335 Mil.
Total Current Assets was RM19,056 Mil.
Total Assets was RM30,269 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was RM1,785 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was RM194 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was RM0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was RM10,279 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM7,367 Mil.
Net Income was RM1,003 Mil.
Gross Profit was RM0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was RM-78 Mil.
Total Receivables was RM7,053 Mil.
Revenue was RM13,347 Mil.
Gross Profit was RM1,787 Mil.
Total Current Assets was RM16,892 Mil.
Total Assets was RM26,658 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was RM1,865 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was RM165 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was RM0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was RM7,895 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM6,667 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)
=(9012.744 / 15970.199) / (7052.831 / 13346.712)
=0.564348 / 0.528432
=1.068

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)
=(1786.874 / 13346.712) / (2334.749 / 15970.199)
=0.133881 / 0.146194
=0.9158

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 - (19055.97 + 1784.631) / 30269.06) / (1 - (16891.657 + 1865.489) / 26657.76)
=0.311488 / 0.296372
=1.051

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
=15970.199 / 13346.712
=1.1966

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))
=(165.095 / (165.095 + 1865.489)) / (194.385 / (194.385 + 1784.631))
=0.081304 / 0.098223
=0.8277

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)
=(0 / 15970.199) / (0 / 13346.712)
=0 / 0
=1

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)
=((7367.175 + 10279.051) / 30269.06) / ((6666.5 + 7894.805) / 26657.76)
=0.582979 / 0.546231
=1.0673

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
=(1003.223 - 0 - -78.489) / 30269.06
=0.035737

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.

Gamuda Bhd has a M-score of -2.14 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 -2.14 mean?
Gamuda Bhd (XKLS:5398) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.14 as of Jul. 06, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Gamuda Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Gamuda Bhd ranks #1220 out of 1700 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 71.8%.
Is Gamuda Bhd's Beneish M-Score too high?
Gamuda Bhd's current Beneish M-Score is -2.14. Based on the distribution chart, Gamuda Bhd ranks #1220 out of 1700 companies in the Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Gamuda Bhd has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gamuda Bhd's Beneish M-Score compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Gamuda Bhd ranks #1220 out of 1700 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Gamuda 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 Construction company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Construction 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 Gamuda Bhd and its competitors. Gamuda Bhd's current Beneish M-Score is -2.14. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gamuda Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gamuda Bhd (XKLS:5398) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM4.90, compared to a current price of RM4.15 — trading 15.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.14. Gamuda Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 8 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 Gamuda Bhd (XKLS:5398), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.14 as of Jul. 06, 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 Gamuda Bhd (XKLS:5398) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gamuda Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM4.15 is trading 15.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM4.90. GuruFocus considers Gamuda Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:5398:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.14
  • GF Value™: RM4.90 vs. price of RM4.15 (15.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 85/100 with 8 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5398 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Gamuda Bhd Business Description

Address No. 8, Jalan PJU8/8A, Menara Gamuda, D-16-01, Block D, PJ Trade Centre, Bandar Damansara Perdana, Petaling Jaya, SGR, MYS, 47820
Gamuda Bhd is principally into investment holding and civil engineering construction. The company's business activities include: Engineering and Construction, Property Development, Renewable Energy, and Technology and Digitalisation. Its reportable segments are: (i) Engineering and construction-the construction of highways and bridges, airfield facilities, railway, tunnel, water treatment plants, dams, general and trading services related to construction activities and the management of water supply; and (ii) Property development and club operations - the development of residential and commercial properties and club operations. The majority of the revenue is generated from the Engineering and Construction segment.
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