FBG Holdings Bhd (XKLS:7047) Beneish M-Score: -1.63 (As of Jul. 05, 2026)


XKLS:7047 FBG Holdings Bhd XKLS:7047
53 GF Score
Price RM0.13
GF Value RM0.30
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is FBG Holdings Bhd Beneish M-Score?

FBG Holdings Bhd XKLS:7047 53 Beneish M-Score is -1.63 as of Jul. 05, 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:7047 with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.30 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,699 Construction companies, FBG Holdings Bhd ranks worse than 85.05% 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.

Warning Sign:

Beneish M-Score -1.63 higher than -1.78, which implies that the company might have manipulated its financial results.

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

XKLS:7047' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.26   Med: -2.33   Max: -1.28
Current: -1.63

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of FBG Holdings Bhd was -1.28. The lowest was -3.26. And the median was -2.33.


FBG Holdings Bhd Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for FBG 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.

FBG Holdings Bhd Beneish M-Score Chart

FBG Holdings 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 -2.53 -1.82 -2.67 -1.28 -1.63

FBG Holdings Bhd Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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XKLS:7047 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, FBG 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.


FBG Holdings Bhd Beneish M-Score vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, FBG Holdings Bhd's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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FBG 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 FBG 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 * 1.6024+0.528 * 0.9969+0.404 * 0.8194+0.892 * 0.9803+0.115 * 1.0411
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.1753+4.679 * 0.109059-0.327 * 1.3105
=-1.63

* 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 RM335.8 Mil.
Revenue was RM487.6 Mil.
Gross Profit was RM473.2 Mil.
Total Current Assets was RM528.6 Mil.
Total Assets was RM718.6 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was RM42.0 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was RM5.9 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was RM0.4 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was RM264.4 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM8.5 Mil.
Net Income was RM7.0 Mil.
Gross Profit was RM0.0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was RM-71.3 Mil.
Total Receivables was RM213.8 Mil.
Revenue was RM497.4 Mil.
Gross Profit was RM481.2 Mil.
Total Current Assets was RM446.8 Mil.
Total Assets was RM645.9 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was RM36.8 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was RM5.4 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was RM0.3 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was RM177.2 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM9.9 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)
=(335.827 / 487.608) / (213.794 / 497.411)
=0.688723 / 0.429814
=1.6024

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)
=(481.164 / 497.411) / (473.153 / 487.608)
=0.967337 / 0.970355
=0.9969

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 - (528.562 + 42.038) / 718.605) / (1 - (446.81 + 36.759) / 645.937)
=0.205962 / 0.251368
=0.8194

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
=487.608 / 497.411
=0.9803

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))
=(5.36 / (5.36 + 36.759)) / (5.854 / (5.854 + 42.038))
=0.127258 / 0.122233
=1.0411

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)
=(0.366 / 487.608) / (0.318 / 497.411)
=0.000751 / 0.000639
=1.1753

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)
=((8.468 + 264.39) / 718.605) / ((9.947 + 177.205) / 645.937)
=0.379705 / 0.289737
=1.3105

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
=(7.034 - 0 - -71.336) / 718.605
=0.109059

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.

FBG Holdings Bhd has a M-score of -1.63 signals that the company is likely to be a manipulator.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Beneish M-Score →
What does a Beneish M-Score of -1.63 mean?
FBG Holdings Bhd (XKLS:7047) has a Beneish M-Score of -1.63 as of Jul. 05, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on FBG Holdings Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, FBG Holdings Bhd ranks #1445 out of 1699 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 85.1%.
Is FBG Holdings Bhd's Beneish M-Score too high?
FBG Holdings Bhd's current Beneish M-Score is -1.63. Based on the distribution chart, FBG Holdings Bhd ranks #1445 out of 1699 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, FBG Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does FBG Holdings Bhd's Beneish M-Score compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, FBG Holdings Bhd ranks #1445 out of 1699 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places FBG 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 Construction company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Construction 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 FBG Holdings Bhd and its competitors. FBG Holdings Bhd's current Beneish M-Score is -1.63. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is FBG Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, FBG Holdings Bhd (XKLS:7047) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.30, compared to a current price of RM0.13 — trading 58.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -1.63. FBG Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 7 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 FBG Holdings Bhd (XKLS:7047), the current Beneish M-Score is -1.63 as of Jul. 05, 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 FBG Holdings Bhd (XKLS:7047) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, FBG Holdings Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM0.13 is trading 58.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.30. GuruFocus considers FBG Holdings Bhd to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:7047:

  • Beneish M-Score: -1.63
  • GF Value™: RM0.30 vs. price of RM0.13 (58.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 53/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:7047 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


FBG Holdings Bhd Business Description

Address No. 61 and 63, Jalan SS6/12, Kelana Jaya, Petaling Jaya, SGR, MYS, 47301
FBG Holdings Bhd is an investment holding company. The company has various operating segments: Property development - involved in the development of commercial and residential properties, Construction - involved as general contractors in the construction industry, Trading - engaged in trading of construction materials, Investment holding - involved in group-level corporate services, Logging and trading of timber - involved in the extraction and trading of timber, Services - involved as transportation and logistics service provider, Plantation - engaged in cultivation and sale of agricultural products, Others - involved as entertainment event and renewable energy company.
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