Amtel Holdings Bhd (XKLS:7031) Beneish M-Score: -2.64 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


XKLS:7031 Amtel Holdings Bhd XKLS:7031
58 GF Score
Price RM0.38
GF Value RM0.55
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Amtel Holdings Bhd Beneish M-Score?

Amtel Holdings Bhd XKLS:7031 58 Beneish M-Score is -2.64 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:7031 with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.55 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,404 Hardware companies, Amtel Holdings Bhd ranks better than 64.23% 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 -2.64 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

XKLS:7031' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.07   Med: -2.51   Max: -0.98
Current: -2.64

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Amtel Holdings Bhd was -0.98. The lowest was -3.07. And the median was -2.51.


Amtel Holdings Bhd Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Amtel 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.

Amtel Holdings Bhd Beneish M-Score Chart

Amtel Holdings Bhd Annual Data
Trend Nov16 Nov17 Nov18 Nov19 Nov20 Nov21 Nov22 Nov23 Nov24 Nov25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.36 -1.98 -3.07 -2.40 -2.64

Amtel Holdings Bhd Quarterly Data
May21 Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Nov24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26
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XKLS:7031 vs COHR, KEYS, GRMN: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Amtel 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.


Amtel Holdings Bhd Beneish M-Score vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Amtel Holdings Bhd's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Amtel 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 Amtel 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 * 1.0254+0.528 * 0.9585+0.404 * 1.028+0.892 * 0.974+0.115 * 1.1186
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.1139+4.679 * -0.017558-0.327 * 1.191
=-2.64

* 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 (Nov25) TTM:Last Year (Nov24) TTM:
Total Receivables was RM10.66 Mil.
Revenue was RM69.87 Mil.
Gross Profit was RM16.59 Mil.
Total Current Assets was RM63.97 Mil.
Total Assets was RM100.47 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was RM27.41 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was RM1.25 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was RM7.75 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was RM17.09 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM0.33 Mil.
Net Income was RM5.20 Mil.
Gross Profit was RM0.00 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was RM6.97 Mil.
Total Receivables was RM10.68 Mil.
Revenue was RM71.74 Mil.
Gross Profit was RM16.32 Mil.
Total Current Assets was RM56.52 Mil.
Total Assets was RM91.24 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was RM26.69 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was RM1.37 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was RM7.14 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was RM13.15 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM0.13 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)
=(10.663 / 69.871) / (10.677 / 71.737)
=0.15261 / 0.148835
=1.0254

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)
=(16.324 / 71.737) / (16.588 / 69.871)
=0.227553 / 0.237409
=0.9585

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 - (63.966 + 27.408) / 100.466) / (1 - (56.519 + 26.69) / 91.241)
=0.090498 / 0.088031
=1.028

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
=69.871 / 71.737
=0.974

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))
=(1.369 / (1.369 + 26.69)) / (1.25 / (1.25 + 27.408))
=0.04879 / 0.043618
=1.1186

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)
=(7.751 / 69.871) / (7.144 / 71.737)
=0.110933 / 0.099586
=1.1139

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)
=((0.331 + 17.089) / 100.466) / ((0.13 + 13.153) / 91.241)
=0.173392 / 0.145581
=1.191

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
=(5.202 - 0 - 6.966) / 100.466
=-0.017558

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.

Amtel Holdings Bhd has a M-score of -2.64 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 -2.64 mean?
Amtel Holdings Bhd (XKLS:7031) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.64 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Amtel Holdings Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Amtel Holdings Bhd ranks #860 out of 2404 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 35.8%.
Is Amtel Holdings Bhd's Beneish M-Score too high?
Amtel Holdings Bhd's current Beneish M-Score is -2.64. Based on the distribution chart, Amtel Holdings Bhd ranks #860 out of 2404 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Amtel Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Amtel Holdings Bhd's Beneish M-Score compare to COHR and KEYS?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Amtel Holdings Bhd ranks #860 out of 2404 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Amtel Holdings Bhd in the upper 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 Hardware company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Hardware 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 Amtel Holdings Bhd and its competitors. Amtel Holdings Bhd's current Beneish M-Score is -2.64. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Amtel Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Amtel Holdings Bhd (XKLS:7031) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.55, compared to a current price of RM0.38 — trading 30.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.64. Amtel Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 2 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 Amtel Holdings Bhd (XKLS:7031), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.64 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 Amtel Holdings Bhd (XKLS:7031) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Amtel Holdings Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM0.38 is trading 30.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.55. GuruFocus considers Amtel Holdings Bhd to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:7031:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.64
  • GF Value™: RM0.55 vs. price of RM0.38 (30.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 58/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:7031 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Amtel Holdings Bhd Business Description

Address No. 12, Jalan Pensyarah U1/28, Level 3, Wisma Amtel, Hicom Glenmarie Industrial Park, Shah Alam, SGR, MYS, 40150
Amtel Holdings Bhd principal activities of the Company are investment holding, property investment and the provision of management services. The main segments of the group are Information and Communication Technology which is Inclusive of research and development of hardware, software applications and its related services, installation and sale of telematics and navigation products; Telecommunications, Infrastructure and Services which is Inclusive of installation, telecommunication and fibre optic cables and associated civil works and provision of landscaping, cleaning, maintenance work and related services; and Others which Mainly comprise investment holding of which majority of revenue comes from Information and communication technology. The Group operates predominantly in Malaysia.
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