Shangri-La Hotels Malaysia Bhd (XKLS:5517) Beneish M-Score: -2.77 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


XKLS:5517 Shangri-La Hotels Malaysia Bhd XKLS:5517
78 GF Score
Price RM1.65
GF Value RM2.16
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Shangri-La Hotels Malaysia Bhd Beneish M-Score?

Shangri-La Hotels Malaysia Bhd XKLS:5517 +0.61% 78 Beneish M-Score is -2.77 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5517 with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of RM2.16 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 824 Travel & Leisure companies, Shangri-La Hotels Malaysia Bhd ranks better than 63.11% 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 -2.77 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

XKLS:5517' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.07   Med: -2.74   Max: -1.61
Current: -2.77

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Shangri-La Hotels Malaysia Bhd was -1.61. The lowest was -3.07. And the median was -2.74.


Shangri-La Hotels Malaysia Bhd Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Shangri-La Hotels Malaysia 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.

Shangri-La Hotels Malaysia Bhd Beneish M-Score Chart

Shangri-La Hotels Malaysia 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 -2.68 -1.61 -2.81 -3.07 -2.77

Shangri-La Hotels Malaysia 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 0.00 0.00 0.00 -2.77 0.00

XKLS:5517 vs LVS, MGM, WYNN: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Resorts & Casinos subindustry, Shangri-La Hotels Malaysia 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.


Shangri-La Hotels Malaysia Bhd Beneish M-Score vs Travel & Leisure Industry

For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Shangri-La Hotels Malaysia Bhd's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Shangri-La Hotels Malaysia Bhd's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Shangri-La Hotels Malaysia 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 Shangri-La Hotels Malaysia 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 * 1.0313+0.528 * 0.9883+0.404 * 0.9464+0.892 * 1.0163+0.115 * 0.9683
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.0031+4.679 * -0.069121-0.327 * 0.947
=-2.77

* 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 (Dec25) TTM:Last Year (Dec24) TTM:
Total Receivables was RM17.1 Mil.
Revenue was RM544.0 Mil.
Gross Profit was RM317.5 Mil.
Total Current Assets was RM297.0 Mil.
Total Assets was RM1,305.5 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was RM523.9 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was RM46.0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was RM102.9 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was RM341.6 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM0.8 Mil.
Net Income was RM41.4 Mil.
Gross Profit was RM0.0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was RM131.7 Mil.
Total Receivables was RM16.4 Mil.
Revenue was RM535.3 Mil.
Gross Profit was RM308.8 Mil.
Total Current Assets was RM270.9 Mil.
Total Assets was RM1,308.4 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was RM524.3 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was RM44.5 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was RM101.0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was RM361.1 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM1.2 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)
=(17.143 / 544.025) / (16.356 / 535.303)
=0.031511 / 0.030555
=1.0313

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)
=(308.792 / 535.303) / (317.536 / 544.025)
=0.576855 / 0.583679
=0.9883

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 - (296.962 + 523.928) / 1305.456) / (1 - (270.911 + 524.301) / 1308.404)
=0.371185 / 0.392227
=0.9464

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
=544.025 / 535.303
=1.0163

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))
=(44.457 / (44.457 + 524.301)) / (46.007 / (46.007 + 523.928))
=0.078165 / 0.080723
=0.9683

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)
=(102.936 / 544.025) / (100.974 / 535.303)
=0.189212 / 0.18863
=1.0031

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)
=((0.811 + 341.554) / 1305.456) / ((1.176 + 361.147) / 1308.404)
=0.262257 / 0.27692
=0.947

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
=(41.429 - 0 - 131.663) / 1305.456
=-0.069121

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.

Shangri-La Hotels Malaysia Bhd has a M-score of -2.77 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 -2.77 mean?
Shangri-La Hotels Malaysia Bhd (XKLS:5517) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.77 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Shangri-La Hotels Malaysia Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Shangri-La Hotels Malaysia Bhd ranks #304 out of 824 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 36.9%.
Is Shangri-La Hotels Malaysia Bhd's Beneish M-Score too high?
Shangri-La Hotels Malaysia Bhd's current Beneish M-Score is -2.77. Based on the distribution chart, Shangri-La Hotels Malaysia Bhd ranks #304 out of 824 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Shangri-La Hotels Malaysia Bhd has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shangri-La Hotels Malaysia Bhd's Beneish M-Score compare to LVS and MGM?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Shangri-La Hotels Malaysia Bhd ranks #304 out of 824 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Shangri-La Hotels Malaysia Bhd in the upper 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 Travel & Leisure company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Travel & Leisure 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 Shangri-La Hotels Malaysia Bhd and its competitors. Shangri-La Hotels Malaysia Bhd's current Beneish M-Score is -2.77. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shangri-La Hotels Malaysia Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shangri-La Hotels Malaysia Bhd (XKLS:5517) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM2.16, compared to a current price of RM1.65 — trading 23.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.77. Shangri-La Hotels Malaysia Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 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 Shangri-La Hotels Malaysia Bhd (XKLS:5517), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.77 as of Jun. 26, 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 Shangri-La Hotels Malaysia Bhd (XKLS:5517) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shangri-La Hotels Malaysia Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM1.65 is trading 23.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM2.16. GuruFocus considers Shangri-La Hotels Malaysia Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:5517:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.77
  • GF Value™: RM2.16 vs. price of RM1.65 (23.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5517 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Shangri-La Hotels Malaysia Bhd Business Description

Address 10th Mile, Batu Feringgi Beach, Shangri-La’s Rasa Sayang Resort & Spa, Penang, MYS, 11100
Shangri-La Hotels Malaysia Bhd operates hotels and beach resorts, golf course, and clubhouse. It is also involved in property management and investment and commercial laundry. The company's segments are Hotels, resorts and golf courses, and Investment properties. It generates the majority of the revenue from Hotels, resorts, and golf courses segment which includes the provision of rooms, food, and beverage, Rendering of ancillary services, and Golf operations. Its properties include Shangri-La Hotel Kuala Lumpur, Shangri-La Rasa Ria Resort & Spa, Shangri-La Rasa Sayang Resort & Spa, Golden Sands Resort and Hotel Jen Penang. All of the company's revenue is generated from Malaysia.
78GF Score

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