Thong Guan Industries Bhd (XKLS:7034) Beneish M-Score: -2.80 (As of Jun. 24, 2026)


XKLS:7034 Thong Guan Industries Bhd XKLS:7034
77 GF Score
Price RM1.50
GF Value RM1.64
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Thong Guan Industries Bhd Beneish M-Score?

Thong Guan Industries Bhd XKLS:7034 -0.66% 77 Beneish M-Score is -2.80 as of Jun. 24, 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:7034 with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of RM1.64 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 372 Packaging & Containers companies, Thong Guan Industries Bhd ranks better than 74.19% 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 -2.8 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

XKLS:7034' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.14   Med: -2.46   Max: -1.1
Current: -2.8

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Thong Guan Industries Bhd was -1.10. The lowest was -3.14. And the median was -2.46.


Thong Guan Industries Bhd Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Thong Guan Industries 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.

Thong Guan Industries Bhd Beneish M-Score Chart

Thong Guan Industries 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 -1.77 -1.85 -2.80 -2.46 -2.81

Thong Guan Industries 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 -2.27 -2.04 -2.43 -2.81 -2.80

XKLS:7034 vs SW, PKG, AMCR: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Thong Guan Industries 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.


Thong Guan Industries Bhd Beneish M-Score vs Packaging & Containers Industry

For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Thong Guan Industries Bhd's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Thong Guan Industries Bhd's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Thong Guan Industries 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 Thong Guan Industries 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 * 0.9648+0.528 * 0.8871+0.404 * 1.1667+0.892 * 0.9543+0.115 * 0.9263
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.0746+4.679 * -0.048328-0.327 * 1.0192
=-2.80

* 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 (Mar26) TTM:Last Year (Mar25) TTM:
Total Receivables was RM264 Mil.
Revenue was 317.317 + 287.264 + 297.275 + 296.96 = RM1,199 Mil.
Gross Profit was 51.752 + 43.495 + 40.001 + 48.331 = RM184 Mil.
Total Current Assets was RM884 Mil.
Total Assets was RM1,372 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was RM416 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was RM38 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was RM91 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was RM334 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM22 Mil.
Net Income was 20.766 + 16.089 + 13.438 + 16.61 = RM67 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = RM0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 1.081 + 57.724 + 56.322 + 18.096 = RM133 Mil.
Total Receivables was RM287 Mil.
Revenue was 319.014 + 304.692 + 329.338 + 303.236 = RM1,256 Mil.
Gross Profit was 44.153 + 31.57 + 47.129 + 47.814 = RM171 Mil.
Total Current Assets was RM898 Mil.
Total Assets was RM1,408 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was RM446 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was RM38 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was RM89 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was RM335 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM23 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)
=(263.997 / 1198.816) / (286.745 / 1256.28)
=0.220215 / 0.228249
=0.9648

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)
=(170.666 / 1256.28) / (183.579 / 1198.816)
=0.13585 / 0.153134
=0.8871

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 - (884.305 + 416.22) / 1372.283) / (1 - (898.464 + 446.189) / 1407.747)
=0.052291 / 0.044819
=1.1667

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
=1198.816 / 1256.28
=0.9543

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))
=(37.856 / (37.856 + 446.189)) / (38.384 / (38.384 + 416.22))
=0.078208 / 0.084434
=0.9263

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)
=(91.016 / 1198.816) / (88.757 / 1256.28)
=0.075922 / 0.070651
=1.0746

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)
=((21.704 + 334.43) / 1372.283) / ((23.431 + 335.009) / 1407.747)
=0.259519 / 0.25462
=1.0192

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
=(66.903 - 0 - 133.223) / 1372.283
=-0.048328

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.

Thong Guan Industries Bhd has a M-score of -2.80 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 -2.80 mean?
Thong Guan Industries Bhd (XKLS:7034) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.80 as of Jun. 24, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Thong Guan Industries Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Thong Guan Industries Bhd ranks #96 out of 372 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 25.8%.
Is Thong Guan Industries Bhd's Beneish M-Score too high?
Thong Guan Industries Bhd's current Beneish M-Score is -2.80. Based on the distribution chart, Thong Guan Industries Bhd ranks #96 out of 372 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Thong Guan Industries 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 Thong Guan Industries Bhd's Beneish M-Score compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Thong Guan Industries Bhd ranks #96 out of 372 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Thong Guan Industries 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 Packaging & Containers company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Packaging & Containers 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 Thong Guan Industries Bhd and its competitors. Thong Guan Industries Bhd's current Beneish M-Score is -2.80. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Thong Guan Industries Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Thong Guan Industries Bhd (XKLS:7034) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.64, compared to a current price of RM1.50 — trading 8.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.80. Thong Guan Industries Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 8 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 Thong Guan Industries Bhd (XKLS:7034), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.80 as of Jun. 24, 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 Thong Guan Industries Bhd (XKLS:7034) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Thong Guan Industries Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM1.50 is trading 8.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.64. GuruFocus considers Thong Guan Industries Bhd to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:7034:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.80
  • GF Value™: RM1.64 vs. price of RM1.50 (8.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 8 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:7034 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Thong Guan Industries Bhd Business Description

Address Lot 52, Jalan PKNK 1/6, Kawasan Perusahaan Sungai Petani, Sungai Petani, KDH, MYS, 08000
Thong Guan Industries Bhd is a Malaysia-based investment holding company. Along with its subsidiaries, the firm is engaged in the trading of plastic packaging and petroleum products. It operates in two segments, including Plastic products and Food, beverages, and other consumable products. The company generates the majority of the revenue from the plastic products segment, which comprises stretch films, garbage bags, industrial bags, and PVC (Polyvinyl chloride) food wrap. Geographical presence is in Malaysia, Oceania, Europe, North America, other Asian countries, and others.
77GF Score

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