Padini Holdings Bhd (XKLS:7052) Beneish M-Score: -3.39 (As of Jul. 11, 2026)


XKLS:7052 Padini Holdings Bhd XKLS:7052
87 GF Score
Price RM1.40
GF Value RM2.24
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Padini Holdings Bhd Beneish M-Score?

Padini Holdings Bhd XKLS:7052 -0.71% 87 Beneish M-Score is -3.39 as of Jul. 11, 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:7052 with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of RM2.24 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,081 Retail - Cyclical companies, Padini Holdings Bhd ranks better than 90.1% 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 -3.39 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

XKLS:7052' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.64   Med: -2.74   Max: -1.58
Current: -3.39

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Padini Holdings Bhd was -1.58. The lowest was -3.64. And the median was -2.74.


Padini Holdings Bhd Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Padini 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.

Padini Holdings Bhd Beneish M-Score Chart

Padini 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 -2.93 -2.73 -1.71 -2.79 -3.28

Padini Holdings 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 -2.77 -3.28 -2.96 -3.02 -3.39

XKLS:7052 vs TJX, ROST, BURL: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Apparel Retail subindustry, Padini 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.


Padini Holdings Bhd Beneish M-Score vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Padini Holdings Bhd's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Padini 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 Padini 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 * 0.6099+0.528 * 0.9754+0.404 * 1.0969+0.892 * 0.9505+0.115 * 0.975
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.1078+4.679 * -0.114944-0.327 * 0.9262
=-3.39

* 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 RM61 Mil.
Revenue was 624.454 + 484.035 + 401.065 + 392.101 = RM1,902 Mil.
Gross Profit was 250.554 + 192.282 + 160.215 + 145.667 = RM749 Mil.
Total Current Assets was RM1,307 Mil.
Total Assets was RM2,083 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was RM751 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was RM176 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was RM571 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was RM313 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM509 Mil.
Net Income was 60.543 + 41.319 + 20.381 + 6.981 = RM129 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = RM0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 166.042 + 133.396 + 57.79 + 11.421 = RM369 Mil.
Total Receivables was RM105 Mil.
Revenue was 626.809 + 525.622 + 393.143 + 455.173 = RM2,001 Mil.
Gross Profit was 256.744 + 210.399 + 140.062 + 161.186 = RM768 Mil.
Total Current Assets was RM1,346 Mil.
Total Assets was RM2,115 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was RM746 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was RM169 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was RM542 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was RM369 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM531 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)
=(60.846 / 1901.655) / (104.957 / 2000.747)
=0.031996 / 0.052459
=0.6099

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)
=(768.391 / 2000.747) / (748.718 / 1901.655)
=0.384052 / 0.393719
=0.9754

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 - (1306.789 + 751.455) / 2082.974) / (1 - (1345.636 + 746.283) / 2114.807)
=0.011872 / 0.010823
=1.0969

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
=1901.655 / 2000.747
=0.9505

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))
=(169.167 / (169.167 + 746.283)) / (175.738 / (175.738 + 751.455))
=0.184791 / 0.189538
=0.975

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)
=(570.761 / 1901.655) / (542.059 / 2000.747)
=0.300139 / 0.270928
=1.1078

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)
=((508.556 + 313.011) / 2082.974) / ((531.439 + 369.17) / 2114.807)
=0.39442 / 0.425859
=0.9262

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
=(129.224 - 0 - 368.649) / 2082.974
=-0.114944

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.

Padini Holdings Bhd has a M-score of -3.39 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 -3.39 mean?
Padini Holdings Bhd (XKLS:7052) has a Beneish M-Score of -3.39 as of Jul. 11, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Padini Holdings Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Padini Holdings Bhd ranks #107 out of 1081 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 9.9%.
Is Padini Holdings Bhd's Beneish M-Score too high?
Padini Holdings Bhd's current Beneish M-Score is -3.39. Based on the distribution chart, Padini Holdings Bhd ranks #107 out of 1081 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Padini Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Padini Holdings Bhd's Beneish M-Score compare to TJX and ROST?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Padini Holdings Bhd ranks #107 out of 1081 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Padini Holdings Bhd in the top 10% 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 a Retail - Cyclical company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Retail - Cyclical 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 Padini Holdings Bhd and its competitors. Padini Holdings Bhd's current Beneish M-Score is -3.39. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Padini Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Padini Holdings Bhd (XKLS:7052) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM2.24, compared to a current price of RM1.40 — trading 37.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -3.39. Padini Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Padini Holdings Bhd (XKLS:7052), the current Beneish M-Score is -3.39 as of Jul. 11, 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 Padini Holdings Bhd (XKLS:7052) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Padini Holdings Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM1.40 is trading 37.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM2.24. GuruFocus considers Padini Holdings Bhd to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:7052:

  • Beneish M-Score: -3.39
  • GF Value™: RM2.24 vs. price of RM1.40 (37.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 87/100 with 1 warning sign

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:7052 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Padini Holdings Bhd Business Description

Address Number 19, Jalan Jurunilai U1/20, Hicom Glenmarie Industrial Park, Shah Alam, SGR, MYS, 40150
Padini Holdings Bhd is a Malaysian investment holding company. The company and its subsidiaries are principally engaged in the retailing of garments, ancillary products, ladies' shoes and accessories as well as the provision of management services and electronic commerce. The company manages several fashion brands, including Padini, Vincci, Seed, Padini Authentics, and Miki, offering clothing, shoes, accessories, and children's wear. It has three reportable segments: a) Investment holding: Holding of investments in shares of the subsidiaries, b) Apparels and footwear: Promoting and marketing of fashionable apparels, footwear and accessories, c) Management service: Provision of management services. The majority of the revenue is generated from the Apparels and footwear segment.
87GF Score

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