Ann Joo Resources Bhd (XKLS:6556) Beneish M-Score: -3.66 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


XKLS:6556 Ann Joo Resources Bhd XKLS:6556
32 GF Score
Price RM0.50
GF Value RM0.61
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Ann Joo Resources Bhd Beneish M-Score?

Ann Joo Resources Bhd XKLS:6556 -1.00% 32 Beneish M-Score is -3.66 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:6556 with a GF Score™ of 32/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.61 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 592 Steel companies, Ann Joo Resources Bhd ranks better than 92.06% 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 -3.66 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

XKLS:6556' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -6.44   Med: -3.26   Max: 0.15
Current: -3.66

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Ann Joo Resources Bhd was 0.15. The lowest was -6.44. And the median was -3.26.


Ann Joo Resources Bhd Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ann Joo 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.

Ann Joo Resources Bhd Beneish M-Score Chart

Ann Joo 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 -2.11 -5.38 0.15 -3.45 -3.66

Ann Joo 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 0.00 0.00 0.00 -3.66 0.00

XKLS:6556 vs NUE, STLD, RS: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, Ann Joo 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.


Ann Joo Resources Bhd Beneish M-Score vs Steel Industry

For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Ann Joo Resources Bhd's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Ann Joo 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 Ann Joo 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 * 0.8809+0.528 * 1.0712+0.404 * 1.1357+0.892 * 0.8606+0.115 * 0.6966
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.0971+4.679 * -0.202162-0.327 * 1.1318
=-3.66

* 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 RM349 Mil.
Revenue was RM2,172 Mil.
Gross Profit was RM-97 Mil.
Total Current Assets was RM1,252 Mil.
Total Assets was RM2,612 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was RM987 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was RM80 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was RM122 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was RM1,669 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM178 Mil.
Net Income was RM-256 Mil.
Gross Profit was RM0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was RM272 Mil.
Total Receivables was RM461 Mil.
Revenue was RM2,524 Mil.
Gross Profit was RM-120 Mil.
Total Current Assets was RM1,491 Mil.
Total Assets was RM3,047 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was RM1,175 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was RM64 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was RM129 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was RM1,728 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM176 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)
=(349.351 / 2172.405) / (460.832 / 2524.208)
=0.160813 / 0.182565
=0.8809

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)
=(-120.167 / 2524.208) / (-96.543 / 2172.405)
=-0.047606 / -0.044441
=1.0712

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 - (1252.423 + 987.43) / 2611.659) / (1 - (1490.52 + 1174.523) / 3047.001)
=0.142364 / 0.125355
=1.1357

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
=2172.405 / 2524.208
=0.8606

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))
=(64.426 / (64.426 + 1174.523)) / (79.656 / (79.656 + 987.43))
=0.052001 / 0.074648
=0.6966

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)
=(122.235 / 2172.405) / (129.459 / 2524.208)
=0.056267 / 0.051287
=1.0971

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)
=((178.185 + 1669.242) / 2611.659) / ((176.491 + 1727.894) / 3047.001)
=0.707377 / 0.625003
=1.1318

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
=(-255.867 - 0 - 272.111) / 2611.659
=-0.202162

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.

Ann Joo Resources Bhd has a M-score of -3.66 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 -3.66 mean?
Ann Joo Resources Bhd (XKLS:6556) has a Beneish M-Score of -3.66 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Ann Joo Resources Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Ann Joo Resources Bhd ranks #47 out of 592 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 7.9%.
Is Ann Joo Resources Bhd's Beneish M-Score too high?
Ann Joo Resources Bhd's current Beneish M-Score is -3.66. Based on the distribution chart, Ann Joo Resources Bhd ranks #47 out of 592 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Ann Joo Resources Bhd has a GF Score™ of 32/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ann Joo Resources Bhd's Beneish M-Score compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Ann Joo Resources Bhd ranks #47 out of 592 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Ann Joo Resources Bhd in the top 8% 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 a Steel company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Steel 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 Ann Joo Resources Bhd and its competitors. Ann Joo Resources Bhd's current Beneish M-Score is -3.66. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ann Joo Resources Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ann Joo Resources Bhd (XKLS:6556) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.61, compared to a current price of RM0.50 — trading 18.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -3.66. Ann Joo Resources Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 32/100 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 Ann Joo Resources Bhd (XKLS:6556), the current Beneish M-Score is -3.66 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 Ann Joo Resources Bhd (XKLS:6556) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ann Joo Resources Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM0.50 is trading 18.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.61. GuruFocus considers Ann Joo Resources Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:6556:

  • Beneish M-Score: -3.66
  • GF Value™: RM0.61 vs. price of RM0.50 (18.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 32/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:6556 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Ann Joo Resources Bhd Business Description

Address Jalan Klang Lama, Batu 8 1/2, Wisma Ann Joo, Lot 19391, Petaling Jaya, SGR, MYS, 46000
Ann Joo Resources Bhd is mainly engaged in the manufacturing and trading of steel and steel-related products. The business activity of the group is divided into four segments: Upstream steel division which includes Manufacturing and trading of iron, steel, and steel-related products; Downstream steel division which engages in Trading of steel and steel-related products, hardware, building and construction materials and operations of steel service centers; Green technology division which include Project management and contract services for solar and other renewable energy business as well as waste management services; and Investment Holding, property management and others. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from Malaysia.
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