Unimech Group Bhd (XKLS:7091) Beneish M-Score: -2.56 (As of Jul. 04, 2026)


XKLS:7091 Unimech Group Bhd XKLS:7091
86 GF Score
Price RM1.35
GF Value RM1.53
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Unimech Group Bhd Beneish M-Score?

Unimech Group Bhd XKLS:7091 -0.74% 86 Beneish M-Score is -2.56 as of Jul. 04, 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:7091 with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of RM1.53 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,918 Industrial Products companies, Unimech Group Bhd ranks better than 60.21% 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 -2.56 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

XKLS:7091' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.81   Med: -2.56   Max: -2.41
Current: -2.56

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Unimech Group Bhd was -2.41. The lowest was -2.81. And the median was -2.56.


Unimech Group Bhd Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Unimech Group 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.

Unimech Group Bhd Beneish M-Score Chart

Unimech Group 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 -2.44 -2.46 -2.41 -2.62 -2.56

Unimech Group 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:7091 vs CRS, ATI, MLI: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Metal Fabrication subindustry, Unimech Group 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.


Unimech Group Bhd Beneish M-Score vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Unimech Group Bhd's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Unimech Group 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 Unimech Group 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 * 1.0988+0.528 * 0.9975+0.404 * 1.0379+0.892 * 1.0358+0.115 * 0.9906
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9738+4.679 * -0.051425-0.327 * 0.9437
=-2.56

* 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 (Dec25) TTM:Last Year (Dec24) TTM:
Total Receivables was RM103.9 Mil.
Revenue was RM332.4 Mil.
Gross Profit was RM146.6 Mil.
Total Current Assets was RM359.1 Mil.
Total Assets was RM552.0 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was RM146.4 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was RM9.6 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was RM92.4 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was RM107.2 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM37.3 Mil.
Net Income was RM25.3 Mil.
Gross Profit was RM0.0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was RM53.7 Mil.
Total Receivables was RM91.3 Mil.
Revenue was RM320.9 Mil.
Gross Profit was RM141.1 Mil.
Total Current Assets was RM357.6 Mil.
Total Assets was RM555.2 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was RM152.6 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was RM9.9 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was RM91.6 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was RM116.8 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM37.3 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)
=(103.949 / 332.35) / (91.328 / 320.86)
=0.31277 / 0.284635
=1.0988

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)
=(141.139 / 320.86) / (146.565 / 332.35)
=0.439877 / 0.440996
=0.9975

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 - (359.105 + 146.403) / 551.971) / (1 - (357.601 + 152.607) / 555.24)
=0.084177 / 0.081104
=1.0379

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
=332.35 / 320.86
=1.0358

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))
=(9.871 / (9.871 + 152.607)) / (9.565 / (9.565 + 146.403))
=0.060753 / 0.061327
=0.9906

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)
=(92.397 / 332.35) / (91.607 / 320.86)
=0.278011 / 0.285505
=0.9738

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)
=((37.322 + 107.242) / 551.971) / ((37.328 + 116.768) / 555.24)
=0.261905 / 0.27753
=0.9437

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
=(25.311 - 0 - 53.696) / 551.971
=-0.051425

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.

Unimech Group Bhd has a M-score of -2.56 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 -2.56 mean?
Unimech Group Bhd (XKLS:7091) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.56 as of Jul. 04, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Unimech Group Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Unimech Group Bhd ranks #1161 out of 2918 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 39.8%.
Is Unimech Group Bhd's Beneish M-Score too high?
Unimech Group Bhd's current Beneish M-Score is -2.56. Based on the distribution chart, Unimech Group Bhd ranks #1161 out of 2918 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Unimech Group Bhd has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Unimech Group Bhd's Beneish M-Score compare to CRS and ATI?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Unimech Group Bhd ranks #1161 out of 2918 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Unimech Group 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 an Industrial Products company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Industrial Products 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 Unimech Group Bhd and its competitors. Unimech Group Bhd's current Beneish M-Score is -2.56. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Unimech Group Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Unimech Group Bhd (XKLS:7091) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.53, compared to a current price of RM1.35 — trading 11.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.56. Unimech Group Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 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 Unimech Group Bhd (XKLS:7091), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.56 as of Jul. 04, 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 Unimech Group Bhd (XKLS:7091) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Unimech Group Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM1.35 is trading 11.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.53. GuruFocus considers Unimech Group Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:7091:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.56
  • GF Value™: RM1.53 vs. price of RM1.35 (11.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 86/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:7091 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Unimech Group Bhd Business Description

Address 4934, Jalan Chain Ferry, Wisma Unimech, Butterworth, PNG, MYS, 12100
Unimech Group Bhd is a Malaysia-based company involved in the metal fabrication business. The business segment of the company includes Valves, Instrumentation, and Fittings; Electronic; and Pumps. It derives a majority of the revenue from the Valves, instrumentation, and fittings segment, which involves system design, fabrication, manufacturing, and distribution of all kinds of valves, instrumentation, and fittings, maintenance of boilers, and combustion. Its Electronic segment is engaged in manufacture of electronic products and other related products, while its Pump segment is engaged in design, fabrication, assembly, distribution of all kinds of pumps and provision of related services, and other segments include spraying, coating, silk screening in metal, plastic, chemicals, and others.
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