MBM Resources Bhd (XKLS:5983) Beneish M-Score: -2.11 (As of Jul. 21, 2026)

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XKLS:5983 MBM Resources Bhd XKLS:5983
76 GF Score
Price RM4.71
GF Value RM5.20
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is MBM Resources Bhd Beneish M-Score?

MBM Resources Bhd XKLS:5983 +0.21% 76 Beneish M-Score is -2.11 as of Jul. 21, 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5983 with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of RM5.20 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,274 Vehicles & Parts companies, MBM Resources Bhd ranks worse than 79.28% 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 -2.11 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

XKLS:5983' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.2   Med: -2.1   Max: -0.87
Current: -2.11

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of MBM Resources Bhd was -0.87. The lowest was -3.20. And the median was -2.10.


MBM Resources Bhd Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for MBM Resources 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.

MBM Resources Bhd Beneish M-Score Chart

MBM Resources 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 -2.29 -1.70 -1.89 -2.12 -1.91

MBM Resources 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 -2.08 -2.02 -2.02 -1.91 -2.11

XKLS:5983 vs CVNA, PAG, ALTB: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Auto & Truck Dealerships subindustry, MBM Resources 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.


MBM Resources Bhd Beneish M-Score vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, MBM Resources Bhd's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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MBM Resources 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 MBM Resources 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 * 0.8626+0.528 * 1.0049+0.404 * 0.9998+0.892 * 1.031+0.115 * 1.1318
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.0508+4.679 * 0.093463-0.327 * 0.942
=-2.11

* 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 RM148 Mil.
Revenue was 543.72 + 736.86 + 635.88 + 602.159 = RM2,519 Mil.
Gross Profit was 45.542 + 58.171 + 56.322 + 52.49 = RM213 Mil.
Total Current Assets was RM586 Mil.
Total Assets was RM2,962 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was RM225 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was RM17 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was RM209 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was RM171 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM8 Mil.
Net Income was 63.532 + 100.652 + 94.478 + 72.544 = RM331 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = RM0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 20.509 + 7.628 + 12.651 + 13.562 = RM54 Mil.
Total Receivables was RM166 Mil.
Revenue was 574.316 + 660.863 + 638.372 + 569.246 = RM2,443 Mil.
Gross Profit was 48.503 + 56.077 + 53.646 + 48.906 = RM207 Mil.
Total Current Assets was RM567 Mil.
Total Assets was RM2,815 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was RM204 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was RM18 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was RM193 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was RM174 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM7 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)
=(147.68 / 2518.619) / (166.057 / 2442.797)
=0.058635 / 0.067978
=0.8626

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)
=(207.132 / 2442.797) / (212.525 / 2518.619)
=0.084793 / 0.084382
=1.0049

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 - (586.02 + 225.159) / 2962.194) / (1 - (566.727 + 203.686) / 2814.677)
=0.726156 / 0.726287
=0.9998

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
=2518.619 / 2442.797
=1.031

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))
=(17.644 / (17.644 + 203.686)) / (17.061 / (17.061 + 225.159))
=0.079718 / 0.070436
=1.1318

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)
=(208.916 / 2518.619) / (192.836 / 2442.797)
=0.082949 / 0.078941
=1.0508

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)
=((8.458 + 171.095) / 2962.194) / ((6.9 + 174.221) / 2814.677)
=0.060615 / 0.064349
=0.942

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
=(331.206 - 0 - 54.35) / 2962.194
=0.093463

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.

MBM Resources Bhd has a M-score of -2.11 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 -2.11 mean?
MBM Resources Bhd (XKLS:5983) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.11 as of Jul. 21, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on MBM Resources Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, MBM Resources Bhd ranks #1010 out of 1274 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 79.3%.
Is MBM Resources Bhd's Beneish M-Score too high?
MBM Resources Bhd's current Beneish M-Score is -2.11. Based on the distribution chart, MBM Resources Bhd ranks #1010 out of 1274 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, MBM Resources Bhd has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MBM Resources Bhd's Beneish M-Score compare to CVNA and PAG?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, MBM Resources Bhd ranks #1010 out of 1274 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places MBM Resources 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Vehicles & Parts 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 MBM Resources Bhd and its competitors. MBM Resources Bhd's current Beneish M-Score is -2.11. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MBM Resources Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MBM Resources Bhd (XKLS:5983) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM5.20, compared to a current price of RM4.71 — trading 9.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.11. MBM Resources Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 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 MBM Resources Bhd (XKLS:5983), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.11 as of Jul. 21, 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 MBM Resources Bhd (XKLS:5983) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MBM Resources Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM4.71 is trading 9.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM5.20. GuruFocus considers MBM Resources Bhd to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:5983:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.11
  • GF Value™: RM5.20 vs. price of RM4.71 (9.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5983 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


MBM Resources Bhd Business Description

Address 23-01, Level 23, Menara MBMR, 1 Jalan Syed Putra, Kuala Lumpur, MYS, 58000
MBM Resources Bhd is a Malaysian company that is in the business of motor trading and manufacturing auto parts. It has Motor trading and assembly, Auto parts manufacturing, and All Other segments. The motor trading segment covers the marketing and distribution of motor vehicles, spare parts, and the provision of related services. Auto parts segment comprises manufacturing of automotive parts and components, steel and alloy wheels and discs, noise, vibration, and harshness products, and provision of tyre assembly services. The motor trading segment generates majority of the revenues for the company.
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