YTL Power International Bhd (XKLS:6742) Beneish M-Score: -2.81 (As of Jun. 27, 2026)


XKLS:6742 YTL Power International Bhd XKLS:6742
78 GF Score
Price RM4.10
GF Value RM3.37
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 11 Warning Signs
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What is YTL Power International Bhd Beneish M-Score?

YTL Power International Bhd XKLS:6742 +0.24% 78 Beneish M-Score is -2.81 as of Jun. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:6742 with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of RM3.37 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 486 Utilities - Regulated companies, YTL Power International Bhd ranks better than 76.34% 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 -2.81 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

XKLS:6742' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.85   Med: -2.52   Max: -1.79
Current: -2.81

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of YTL Power International Bhd was -1.79. The lowest was -2.85. And the median was -2.52.


YTL Power International Bhd Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for YTL Power International 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.

YTL Power International Bhd Beneish M-Score Chart

YTL Power International Bhd Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.32 -1.79 -2.55 -2.53 -2.81

YTL Power International Bhd Quarterly Data
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XKLS:6742 vs SRE, AES: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Utilities - Diversified subindustry, YTL Power International 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.


YTL Power International Bhd Beneish M-Score vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, YTL Power International Bhd's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where YTL Power International Bhd's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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YTL Power International 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 YTL Power International 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 * 0.9313+0.528 * 1.0846+0.404 * 0.8833+0.892 * 0.9783+0.115 * 0.8046
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.5643+4.679 * -0.022649-0.327 * 1.0492
=-2.81

* 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 (Jun25) TTM:Last Year (Jun24) TTM:
Total Receivables was RM4,189 Mil.
Revenue was RM21,802 Mil.
Gross Profit was RM5,486 Mil.
Total Current Assets was RM19,173 Mil.
Total Assets was RM74,857 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was RM36,997 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was RM1,928 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was RM928 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was RM10,851 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM35,774 Mil.
Net Income was RM2,545 Mil.
Gross Profit was RM0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was RM4,241 Mil.
Total Receivables was RM4,597 Mil.
Revenue was RM22,284 Mil.
Gross Profit was RM6,082 Mil.
Total Current Assets was RM16,174 Mil.
Total Assets was RM67,833 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was RM32,489 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was RM1,349 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was RM606 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was RM9,445 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM30,822 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)
=(4188.774 / 21801.771) / (4597.381 / 22284.344)
=0.19213 / 0.206305
=0.9313

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)
=(6081.932 / 22284.344) / (5486.287 / 21801.771)
=0.272924 / 0.251644
=1.0846

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 - (19173.406 + 36996.984) / 74857.292) / (1 - (16173.506 + 32489.405) / 67832.858)
=0.249634 / 0.282606
=0.8833

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
=21801.771 / 22284.344
=0.9783

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))
=(1348.847 / (1348.847 + 32489.405)) / (1928.424 / (1928.424 + 36996.984))
=0.039862 / 0.049542
=0.8046

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)
=(928.221 / 21801.771) / (606.489 / 22284.344)
=0.042575 / 0.027216
=1.5643

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)
=((35774.498 + 10851.049) / 74857.292) / ((30822.343 + 9445.275) / 67832.858)
=0.622859 / 0.59363
=1.0492

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
=(2545.449 - 0 - 4240.917) / 74857.292
=-0.022649

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.

YTL Power International Bhd has a M-score of -2.81 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 -2.81 mean?
YTL Power International Bhd (XKLS:6742) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.81 as of Jun. 27, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on YTL Power International Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, YTL Power International Bhd ranks #115 out of 486 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 23.7%.
Is YTL Power International Bhd's Beneish M-Score too high?
YTL Power International Bhd's current Beneish M-Score is -2.81. Based on the distribution chart, YTL Power International Bhd ranks #115 out of 486 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, YTL Power International Bhd has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does YTL Power International Bhd's Beneish M-Score compare to SRE and AES?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, YTL Power International Bhd ranks #115 out of 486 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places YTL Power International Bhd in the top 24% 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 Utilities - Regulated company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Utilities - Regulated 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 YTL Power International Bhd and its competitors. YTL Power International Bhd's current Beneish M-Score is -2.81. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is YTL Power International Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, YTL Power International Bhd (XKLS:6742) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM3.37, compared to a current price of RM4.10 — trading 21.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.81. YTL Power International Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 11 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 YTL Power International Bhd (XKLS:6742), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.81 as of Jun. 27, 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 YTL Power International Bhd (XKLS:6742) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, YTL Power International Bhd stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of RM4.10 is trading 21.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM3.37. GuruFocus considers YTL Power International Bhd to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:6742:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.81
  • GF Value™: RM3.37 vs. price of RM4.10 (21.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 11 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:6742 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


YTL Power International Bhd Business Description

Address 205 Jalan Bukit Bintang, 34th Floor, Menara YTL, Kuala Lumpur, SGR, MYS, 55100
YTL Power International Bhd is a multi-utility owner and operator with operations and investments across Asia and Europe, including Malaysia, Singapore, the UK, Indonesia, Jordan, the Netherlands, Thailand, and China. It produces energy through subsidiaries operating combined-cycle, gas-fired, steam, and co-generation power plants. The company's segments are Power Generation its main revenue source, Water & Sewage, Telecommunications, and Investment Holding Activities. These segments provide electricity generation, water supply and wastewater treatment, ICT services including 4G/5G and AI cloud computing, and investment management across its markets. The company operates in Malaysia, Singapore, the United Kingdom, and other countries, with the majority of revenue coming from Singapore.
78GF Score

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