PCCS Group Bhd (XKLS:6068) Beneish M-Score: -2.48 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


XKLS:6068 PCCS Group Bhd XKLS:6068
53 GF Score
Price RM0.27
GF Value RM0.48
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is PCCS Group Bhd Beneish M-Score?

PCCS Group Bhd XKLS:6068 +1.92% 53 Beneish M-Score is -2.48 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:6068 with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.48 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,001 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, PCCS Group Bhd ranks worse than 52.45% 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 -2.48 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

XKLS:6068' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.17   Med: -2.3   Max: -1.78
Current: -2.48

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of PCCS Group Bhd was -1.78. The lowest was -3.17. And the median was -2.30.


PCCS Group Bhd Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for PCCS Group 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.

PCCS Group Bhd Beneish M-Score Chart

PCCS Group Bhd Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -1.78 -1.94 -1.79 -2.22 -2.48

PCCS Group 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 -2.22 -2.52 -2.33 -2.16 -2.48

XKLS:6068 vs RL, LEVI, VFC: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Apparel Manufacturing subindustry, PCCS Group 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.


PCCS Group Bhd Beneish M-Score vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry

For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, PCCS Group Bhd's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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PCCS Group 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 PCCS Group 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 * 1.0604+0.528 * 0.8771+0.404 * 1.1228+0.892 * 1.0226+0.115 * 1
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.0036+4.679 * -0.014506-0.327 * 0.9636
=-2.48

* 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 RM86.9 Mil.
Revenue was 113.148 + 118.659 + 118.406 + 209.958 = RM560.2 Mil.
Gross Profit was 22.186 + 29.121 + 21.886 + 35.87 = RM109.1 Mil.
Total Current Assets was RM240.9 Mil.
Total Assets was RM382.9 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was RM84.3 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was RM0.0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was RM87.5 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was RM172.9 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM26.2 Mil.
Net Income was 0.978 + 5.099 + 1.814 + 6.356 = RM14.2 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = RM0.0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was -13.252 + -1.558 + 9.517 + 25.094 = RM19.8 Mil.
Total Receivables was RM80.2 Mil.
Revenue was 124.456 + 135.542 + 115.101 + 172.671 = RM547.8 Mil.
Gross Profit was 24.672 + 23.005 + 17.41 + 28.459 = RM93.5 Mil.
Total Current Assets was RM250.5 Mil.
Total Assets was RM375.6 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was RM74.6 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was RM0.0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was RM85.3 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was RM187.9 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM14.8 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)
=(86.949 / 560.171) / (80.183 / 547.77)
=0.155219 / 0.146381
=1.0604

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)
=(93.546 / 547.77) / (109.063 / 560.171)
=0.170776 / 0.194696
=0.8771

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 - (240.852 + 84.283) / 382.889) / (1 - (250.511 + 74.603) / 375.569)
=0.150837 / 0.134343
=1.1228

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
=560.171 / 547.77
=1.0226

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))
=(0 / (0 + 74.603)) / (0 / (0 + 84.283))
=0 / 0
=1

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)
=(87.504 / 560.171) / (85.259 / 547.77)
=0.156209 / 0.155647
=1.0036

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)
=((26.242 + 172.858) / 382.889) / ((14.788 + 187.876) / 375.569)
=0.519994 / 0.539619
=0.9636

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
=(14.247 - 0 - 19.801) / 382.889
=-0.014506

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.

PCCS Group Bhd has a M-score of -2.48 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 -2.48 mean?
PCCS Group Bhd (XKLS:6068) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.48 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on PCCS Group Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, PCCS Group Bhd ranks #525 out of 1001 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 52.4%.
Is PCCS Group Bhd's Beneish M-Score too high?
PCCS Group Bhd's current Beneish M-Score is -2.48. Based on the distribution chart, PCCS Group Bhd ranks #525 out of 1001 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, PCCS Group Bhd has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PCCS Group Bhd's Beneish M-Score compare to RL and LEVI?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, PCCS Group Bhd ranks #525 out of 1001 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places PCCS Group 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories 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 PCCS Group Bhd and its competitors. PCCS Group Bhd's current Beneish M-Score is -2.48. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PCCS Group Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PCCS Group Bhd (XKLS:6068) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.48, compared to a current price of RM0.27 — trading 44.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.48. PCCS Group Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 4 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 PCCS Group Bhd (XKLS:6068), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.48 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 PCCS Group Bhd (XKLS:6068) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PCCS Group Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM0.27 is trading 44.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.48. GuruFocus considers PCCS Group Bhd to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:6068:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.48
  • GF Value™: RM0.48 vs. price of RM0.27 (44.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 53/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:6068 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


PCCS Group Bhd Business Description

Address Jalan Kluang, Lot 1376, GM 127, Mukim Simpang Kanan, Batu Pahat, JHR, MYS, 83000
PCCS Group Bhd is an investment holding company. Along with its subsidiaries, it operates in the following four reportable operating segments: Apparel, Label and Packaging, Credit financing, and Others. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Apparel segment, which is engaged in the manufacturing and marketing of apparels, manufacturing of seamless bonding, embroidering of logos and emblems, printing and marketing of silk screen printing products. The Label and Packaging segment involves the printing of labels and stickers, and the Credit financing segment provides financial services, including money lending, loan negotiation, and other financing solutions. Geographically, the group generates maximum revenue from Hong Kong, followed by the PRC, Cambodia, Malaysia, and Singapore.
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