MCE Holdings Bhd (XKLS:7004) Beneish M-Score: -2.03 (As of Jul. 02, 2026)


XKLS:7004 MCE Holdings Bhd XKLS:7004
77 GF Score
Price RM1.54
GF Value RM1.51
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is MCE Holdings Bhd Beneish M-Score?

MCE Holdings Bhd XKLS:7004 77 Beneish M-Score is -2.03 as of Jul. 02, 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:7004 with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of RM1.51 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,276 Vehicles & Parts companies, MCE Holdings Bhd ranks worse than 82.13% 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 -2.03 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

XKLS:7004' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.59   Med: -2.69   Max: 1.32
Current: -2.03

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of MCE Holdings Bhd was 1.32. The lowest was -3.59. And the median was -2.69.


MCE Holdings Bhd Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for MCE 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.

MCE Holdings Bhd Beneish M-Score Chart

MCE Holdings Bhd Annual Data
Trend Jul16 Jul17 Jul18 Jul19 Jul20 Jul21 Jul22 Jul23 Jul24 Jul25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -3.03 1.32 -2.52 -3.49 -2.54

MCE Holdings Bhd Quarterly Data
Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
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 -0.82 -2.54 -2.63 -2.03 0.00

XKLS:7004 vs ORLY, AZO: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Auto Parts subindustry, MCE 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.


MCE Holdings Bhd Beneish M-Score vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

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

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


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MCE 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 MCE 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 * 0.8374+0.528 * 0.975+0.404 * 0.5322+0.892 * 1.2089+0.115 * 0.8348
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * 0.029595-0.327 * 0.8181
=-2.47

* 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 (Apr26) TTM:Last Year (Apr25) TTM:
Total Receivables was RM23.5 Mil.
Revenue was 43.495 + 57.583 + 39.519 + 40.083 = RM180.7 Mil.
Gross Profit was 26.531 + 24.95 + 19.531 + 19.371 = RM90.4 Mil.
Total Current Assets was RM144.7 Mil.
Total Assets was RM247.6 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was RM101.3 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was RM5.8 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was RM0.0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was RM40.5 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM20.4 Mil.
Net Income was 6.582 + 4.684 + 4.185 + 3.417 = RM18.9 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = RM0.0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 3.685 + -2.45 + 1.365 + 8.94 = RM11.5 Mil.
Total Receivables was RM23.2 Mil.
Revenue was 36.805 + 34.287 + 41.422 + 36.947 = RM149.5 Mil.
Gross Profit was 17.414 + 17.642 + 19.728 + 18.116 = RM72.9 Mil.
Total Current Assets was RM149.3 Mil.
Total Assets was RM244.6 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was RM92.2 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was RM4.4 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was RM0.0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was RM48.2 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM25.4 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)
=(23.521 / 180.68) / (23.236 / 149.461)
=0.13018 / 0.155465
=0.8374

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)
=(72.9 / 149.461) / (90.383 / 180.68)
=0.487753 / 0.500238
=0.975

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 - (144.657 + 101.276) / 247.61) / (1 - (149.302 + 92.184) / 244.599)
=0.006773 / 0.012727
=0.5322

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
=180.68 / 149.461
=1.2089

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))
=(4.375 / (4.375 + 92.184)) / (5.812 / (5.812 + 101.276))
=0.045309 / 0.054273
=0.8348

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)
=(0 / 180.68) / (0 / 149.461)
=0 / 0
=1

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)
=((20.445 + 40.471) / 247.61) / ((25.375 + 48.182) / 244.599)
=0.246016 / 0.300725
=0.8181

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
=(18.868 - 0 - 11.54) / 247.61
=0.029595

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.

MCE Holdings Bhd has a M-score of -2.47 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 -2.03 mean?
MCE Holdings Bhd (XKLS:7004) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.03 as of Jul. 02, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on MCE Holdings Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, MCE Holdings Bhd ranks #1048 out of 1276 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 82.1%.
Is MCE Holdings Bhd's Beneish M-Score too high?
MCE Holdings Bhd's current Beneish M-Score is -2.03. Based on the distribution chart, MCE Holdings Bhd ranks #1048 out of 1276 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, MCE Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MCE Holdings Bhd's Beneish M-Score compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, MCE Holdings Bhd ranks #1048 out of 1276 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places MCE 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 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 MCE Holdings Bhd and its competitors. MCE Holdings Bhd's current Beneish M-Score is -2.03. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MCE Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MCE Holdings Bhd (XKLS:7004) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.51, compared to a current price of RM1.54 — trading 2% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.03. MCE Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 6 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 MCE Holdings Bhd (XKLS:7004), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.03 as of Jul. 02, 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 MCE Holdings Bhd (XKLS:7004) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MCE Holdings Bhd stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of RM1.54 is trading 2% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.51. GuruFocus considers MCE Holdings Bhd to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:7004:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.03
  • GF Value™: RM1.51 vs. price of RM1.54 (2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:7004 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


MCE Holdings Bhd Business Description

Address No. 2 and 4, Jalan Waja 7, Kawasan Perindustrian Pandan, Johor Bahru, JHR, MYS, 81100
MCE Holdings Bhd is engaged in the manufacturing and supply of automotive electronics and mechatronics parts. It operates in two segments namely, Automotive parts which comprise of manufacturing and trading of automotive parts which also contribute the majority part of revenue, and the Healthcare services segment comprises various healthcare services. The majority of the company's revenue comes from the Malaysian market.
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