Petronas Dagangan Bhd (XKLS:5681) Beneish M-Score: -4.17 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


XKLS:5681 Petronas Dagangan Bhd XKLS:5681
93 GF Score
Price RM18.40
GF Value RM22.69
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Petronas Dagangan Bhd Beneish M-Score?

Petronas Dagangan Bhd XKLS:5681 -1.29% 93 Beneish M-Score is -4.17 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5681 with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of RM22.69 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 822 Oil & Gas companies, Petronas Dagangan Bhd ranks better than 93.07% 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 -4.17 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

XKLS:5681' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.17   Med: -2.56   Max: -0.85
Current: -4.17

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Petronas Dagangan Bhd was -0.85. The lowest was -4.17. And the median was -2.56.


Petronas Dagangan Bhd Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Petronas Dagangan 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.

Petronas Dagangan Bhd Beneish M-Score Chart

Petronas Dagangan 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 -0.85 -1.74 -1.87 -2.98 -4.17

Petronas Dagangan 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 -4.17 0.00

XKLS:5681 vs VLO, MPC, PSX: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing subindustry, Petronas Dagangan 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.


Petronas Dagangan Bhd Beneish M-Score vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Petronas Dagangan Bhd's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Petronas Dagangan 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 Petronas Dagangan 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 * 0.4178+0.528 * 1.0238+0.404 * 1.3083+0.892 * 1.0084+0.115 * 1.0053
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9869+4.679 * -0.277854-0.327 * 1.003
=-4.17

* 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 RM1,997 Mil.
Revenue was RM38,269 Mil.
Gross Profit was RM4,413 Mil.
Total Current Assets was RM6,891 Mil.
Total Assets was RM11,084 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was RM4,117 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was RM487 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was RM3,233 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was RM4,839 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM89 Mil.
Net Income was RM1,099 Mil.
Gross Profit was RM0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was RM4,179 Mil.
Total Receivables was RM4,740 Mil.
Revenue was RM37,951 Mil.
Gross Profit was RM4,481 Mil.
Total Current Assets was RM7,062 Mil.
Total Assets was RM11,116 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was RM3,995 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was RM475 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was RM3,249 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was RM4,833 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM95 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)
=(1997.111 / 38269.332) / (4739.927 / 37950.762)
=0.052186 / 0.124897
=0.4178

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)
=(4480.927 / 37950.762) / (4413.491 / 38269.332)
=0.118072 / 0.115327
=1.0238

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 - (6890.974 + 4117.272) / 11083.871) / (1 - (7062.455 + 3995.256) / 11115.68)
=0.006823 / 0.005215
=1.3083

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
=38269.332 / 37950.762
=1.0084

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))
=(475.309 / (475.309 + 3995.256)) / (486.924 / (486.924 + 4117.272))
=0.10632 / 0.105757
=1.0053

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)
=(3233.33 / 38269.332) / (3248.894 / 37950.762)
=0.084489 / 0.085608
=0.9869

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)
=((89.383 + 4839.477) / 11083.871) / ((95.204 + 4833.201) / 11115.68)
=0.444688 / 0.443374
=1.003

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
=(1099.162 - 0 - 4178.864) / 11083.871
=-0.277854

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.

Petronas Dagangan Bhd has a M-score of -4.17 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 -4.17 mean?
Petronas Dagangan Bhd (XKLS:5681) has a Beneish M-Score of -4.17 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Petronas Dagangan Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Petronas Dagangan Bhd ranks #57 out of 822 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 6.9%.
Is Petronas Dagangan Bhd's Beneish M-Score too high?
Petronas Dagangan Bhd's current Beneish M-Score is -4.17. Based on the distribution chart, Petronas Dagangan Bhd ranks #57 out of 822 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Petronas Dagangan Bhd has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Petronas Dagangan Bhd's Beneish M-Score compare to VLO and MPC?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Petronas Dagangan Bhd ranks #57 out of 822 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Petronas Dagangan Bhd in the top 7% 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 an Oil & Gas company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Oil & Gas 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 Petronas Dagangan Bhd and its competitors. Petronas Dagangan Bhd's current Beneish M-Score is -4.17. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Petronas Dagangan Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Petronas Dagangan Bhd (XKLS:5681) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM22.69, compared to a current price of RM18.40 — trading 18.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -4.17. Petronas Dagangan Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 93/100 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 Petronas Dagangan Bhd (XKLS:5681), the current Beneish M-Score is -4.17 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 Petronas Dagangan Bhd (XKLS:5681) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Petronas Dagangan Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM18.40 is trading 18.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM22.69. GuruFocus considers Petronas Dagangan Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:5681:

  • Beneish M-Score: -4.17
  • GF Value™: RM22.69 vs. price of RM18.40 (18.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 93/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5681 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Petronas Dagangan Bhd Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address Tower 1, Petronas Twin Towers, Level 30-33, Kuala Lumpur City Centre, Kuala Lumpur, MYS, 50088
Petronas Dagangan Bhd offers a variety of petroleum products and services to retail and industrial customers. The company's reportable segments comprise Retail, Commercial and Convenience Businesses. Retail segment consists of sales and purchases of petroleum products to the retail sector. Commercial segment consists of sales and purchases of petroleum products and provision of services to the commercial sector. Convenience segment comprises mainly non-fuel business activities. It derives maximum revenue from Retail segment. The Group's operations are predominantly within Malaysia. The products are Fuels; Cooking Gas; and Lubricants. The services of the company include: Used Cooking Oil; Card Services; PETRONAS Gift Card; Cafe Mesra; Makan Mesra; Segar Mesra; Setel; and 8X World Champion.
93GF Score

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