Minho (M) Bhd (XKLS:5576) Beneish M-Score: -2.67 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


XKLS:5576 Minho (M) Bhd XKLS:5576
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Price RM0.28
GF Value RM0.27
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Minho (M) Bhd Beneish M-Score?

Minho (M) Bhd XKLS:5576 40 Beneish M-Score is -2.67 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5576 with a GF Score™ of 40/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.27 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 273 Forest Products companies, Minho (M) Bhd ranks better than 61.9% 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 -2.67 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

XKLS:5576' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.18   Med: -2.68   Max: -1.91
Current: -2.67

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Minho (M) Bhd was -1.91. The lowest was -3.18. And the median was -2.68.


Minho (M) Bhd Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Minho (M) 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.

Minho (M) Bhd Beneish M-Score Chart

Minho (M) Bhd Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beneish M-Score
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Minho (M) 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 -2.67 0.00

XKLS:5576 vs SSD, UFPI, BCC: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Lumber & Wood Production subindustry, Minho (M) 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.


Minho (M) Bhd Beneish M-Score vs Forest Products Industry

For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Minho (M) Bhd's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Minho (M) 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 Minho (M) 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 * 1.0293+0.528 * 1.0771+0.404 * 1.1118+0.892 * 0.9001+0.115 * 0.958
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9099+4.679 * -0.04721-0.327 * 1.0199
=-2.67

* 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 RM25.0 Mil.
Revenue was RM177.9 Mil.
Gross Profit was RM26.7 Mil.
Total Current Assets was RM179.8 Mil.
Total Assets was RM515.4 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was RM116.1 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was RM11.8 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was RM25.6 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was RM49.1 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM10.8 Mil.
Net Income was RM5.5 Mil.
Gross Profit was RM0.0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was RM29.8 Mil.
Total Receivables was RM27.0 Mil.
Revenue was RM197.6 Mil.
Gross Profit was RM31.9 Mil.
Total Current Assets was RM180.7 Mil.
Total Assets was RM514.6 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was RM136.8 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was RM13.2 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was RM31.2 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was RM44.7 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM13.9 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)
=(25.025 / 177.853) / (27.01 / 197.585)
=0.140706 / 0.136701
=1.0293

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)
=(31.917 / 197.585) / (26.674 / 177.853)
=0.161536 / 0.149978
=1.0771

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 - (179.825 + 116.085) / 515.443) / (1 - (180.685 + 136.795) / 514.627)
=0.425911 / 0.383087
=1.1118

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
=177.853 / 197.585
=0.9001

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))
=(13.22 / (13.22 + 136.795)) / (11.761 / (11.761 + 116.085))
=0.088125 / 0.091993
=0.958

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)
=(25.573 / 177.853) / (31.225 / 197.585)
=0.143787 / 0.158033
=0.9099

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)
=((10.784 + 49.102) / 515.443) / ((13.902 + 44.723) / 514.627)
=0.116184 / 0.113917
=1.0199

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
=(5.491 - 0 - 29.825) / 515.443
=-0.04721

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.

Minho (M) Bhd has a M-score of -2.67 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 -2.67 mean?
Minho (M) Bhd (XKLS:5576) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.67 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Minho (M) Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Minho (M) Bhd ranks #104 out of 273 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 38.1%.
Is Minho (M) Bhd's Beneish M-Score too high?
Minho (M) Bhd's current Beneish M-Score is -2.67. Based on the distribution chart, Minho (M) Bhd ranks #104 out of 273 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Minho (M) Bhd has a GF Score™ of 40/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Minho (M) Bhd's Beneish M-Score compare to SSD and UFPI?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Minho (M) Bhd ranks #104 out of 273 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Minho (M) 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 Forest Products company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Forest Products 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 Minho (M) Bhd and its competitors. Minho (M) Bhd's current Beneish M-Score is -2.67. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Minho (M) Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Minho (M) Bhd (XKLS:5576) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.27, compared to a current price of RM0.28 — trading 1.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.67. Minho (M) Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 40/100 with 3 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 Minho (M) Bhd (XKLS:5576), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.67 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 Minho (M) Bhd (XKLS:5576) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Minho (M) Bhd stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of RM0.28 is trading 1.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.27. GuruFocus considers Minho (M) Bhd to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:5576:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.67
  • GF Value™: RM0.27 vs. price of RM0.28 (1.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 40/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5576 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Minho (M) Bhd Business Description

Address Batu 6, Off Jalan Kapar, Lot 6476, Lorong Sungai Puluh, Klang, SGR, MYS, 42100
Minho (M) Bhd is an investment holding company that manufactures and sells timber products. It operates through Timber Extraction, Timber Trading, Manufacturing, Service and Treatment, Property Development, and Others segments. The Timber Extraction segment is involved in the exploitation of forest concession and the sale of timber logs, and the Timber Trading segment sells processed sawn timber and its related products. The Manufacturing segment provides rough-sawn timber. The Service and Treatment segment offers timber kiln drying and chemical preservative treatment services, the Property Development segment engages in property development and building construction activities, and the Others segment rents equipment. The group only operates within Malaysia.
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