Apollo Food Holdings Bhd (XKLS:6432) Beneish M-Score: -2.37 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


XKLS:6432 Apollo Food Holdings Bhd XKLS:6432
89 GF Score
Price RM5.75
GF Value RM7.04
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Apollo Food Holdings Bhd Beneish M-Score?

Apollo Food Holdings Bhd XKLS:6432 -0.52% 89 Beneish M-Score is -2.37 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:6432 with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of RM7.04 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,849 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Apollo Food Holdings Bhd ranks worse than 61.65% 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 -2.37 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

XKLS:6432' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.97   Med: -2.63   Max: -1.98
Current: -2.37

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Apollo Food Holdings Bhd was -1.98. The lowest was -2.97. And the median was -2.63.


Apollo Food Holdings Bhd Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Apollo Food Holdings 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.

Apollo Food Holdings Bhd Beneish M-Score Chart

Apollo Food Holdings Bhd Annual Data
Trend Apr16 Apr17 Apr18 Apr19 Apr20 Apr21 Apr22 Apr23 Apr24 Apr25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.58 -1.98 -2.88 -2.67 -2.37

Apollo Food Holdings Bhd Quarterly Data
Apr21 Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26
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 -2.37 0.00 0.00 0.00

XKLS:6432 vs MDLZ, HSY, TR: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Confectioners subindustry, Apollo Food Holdings 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.


Apollo Food Holdings Bhd Beneish M-Score vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Apollo Food Holdings Bhd's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Apollo Food Holdings Bhd's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Apollo Food Holdings 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 Apollo Food Holdings 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 * 1.1201+0.528 * 1.0378+0.404 * 0.8488+0.892 * 1.1691+0.115 * 1.1942
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.8395+4.679 * -0.004619-0.327 * 1.428
=-2.37

* 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 (Apr25) TTM:Last Year (Apr24) TTM:
Total Receivables was RM35.5 Mil.
Revenue was RM298.1 Mil.
Gross Profit was RM81.8 Mil.
Total Current Assets was RM181.3 Mil.
Total Assets was RM265.0 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was RM75.6 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was RM8.1 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was RM32.6 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was RM21.8 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM0.0 Mil.
Net Income was RM40.2 Mil.
Gross Profit was RM0.0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was RM41.4 Mil.
Total Receivables was RM27.1 Mil.
Revenue was RM255.0 Mil.
Gross Profit was RM72.6 Mil.
Total Current Assets was RM170.7 Mil.
Total Assets was RM246.4 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was RM66.8 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was RM8.7 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was RM33.2 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was RM14.2 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM0.0 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)
=(35.466 / 298.145) / (27.083 / 255.023)
=0.118956 / 0.106198
=1.1201

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)
=(72.612 / 255.023) / (81.796 / 298.145)
=0.284727 / 0.27435
=1.0378

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 - (181.295 + 75.603) / 264.981) / (1 - (170.727 + 66.773) / 246.353)
=0.030504 / 0.035936
=0.8488

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
=298.145 / 255.023
=1.1691

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))
=(8.737 / (8.737 + 66.773)) / (8.111 / (8.111 + 75.603))
=0.115707 / 0.096889
=1.1942

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)
=(32.561 / 298.145) / (33.177 / 255.023)
=0.109212 / 0.130094
=0.8395

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 + 21.841) / 264.981) / ((0 + 14.22) / 246.353)
=0.082425 / 0.057722
=1.428

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
=(40.175 - 0 - 41.399) / 264.981
=-0.004619

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.

Apollo Food Holdings Bhd has a M-score of -2.37 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 -2.37 mean?
Apollo Food Holdings Bhd (XKLS:6432) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.37 as of Jun. 25, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Apollo Food Holdings Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Apollo Food Holdings Bhd ranks #1140 out of 1849 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 61.7%.
Is Apollo Food Holdings Bhd's Beneish M-Score too high?
Apollo Food Holdings Bhd's current Beneish M-Score is -2.37. Based on the distribution chart, Apollo Food Holdings Bhd ranks #1140 out of 1849 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Apollo Food Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Apollo Food Holdings Bhd's Beneish M-Score compare to MDLZ and HSY?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Apollo Food Holdings Bhd ranks #1140 out of 1849 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Apollo Food Holdings 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Apollo Food Holdings Bhd and its competitors. Apollo Food Holdings Bhd's current Beneish M-Score is -2.37. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Apollo Food Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Apollo Food Holdings Bhd (XKLS:6432) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM7.04, compared to a current price of RM5.75 — trading 18.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.37. Apollo Food Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Apollo Food Holdings Bhd (XKLS:6432), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.37 as of Jun. 25, 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 Apollo Food Holdings Bhd (XKLS:6432) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Apollo Food Holdings Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM5.75 is trading 18.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM7.04. GuruFocus considers Apollo Food Holdings Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:6432:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.37
  • GF Value™: RM7.04 vs. price of RM5.75 (18.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 89/100 with 1 warning sign

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:6432 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Apollo Food Holdings Bhd Business Description

Address No. 70, Jalan Langkasuka, Larkin Industrial Area, Johor Bahru, JHR, MYS, 80350
Apollo Food Holdings Bhd is engaged in investment holding and the provision of management services. It is involved in the manufacturing of compound chocolate confectionery products and layer cakes. The company's operating segment includes Investment holding and Manufacturing, marketing and distribution of compound chocolates, chocolate confectionery products, and cakes. It generates maximum revenue from the Manufacturing, marketing and distribution segment. Geographically, it derives a majority of revenue from Malaysia and also has a presence in ASEAN (excluding Malaysia).
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