Astino Bhd (XKLS:7162) Beneish M-Score: -2.54 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


XKLS:7162 Astino Bhd XKLS:7162
51 GF Score
Price RM0.52
GF Value RM0.58
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Astino Bhd Beneish M-Score?

Astino Bhd XKLS:7162 51 Beneish M-Score is -2.54 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:7162 with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.58 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 389 Building Materials companies, Astino Bhd ranks worse than 50.9% 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 -2.54 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

XKLS:7162' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.13   Med: -2.45   Max: -1.28
Current: -2.54

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Astino Bhd was -1.28. The lowest was -3.13. And the median was -2.45.


Astino Bhd Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Astino 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.

Astino Bhd Beneish M-Score Chart

Astino Bhd Annual Data
Trend Jul16 Jul17 Jul18 Jul19 Jul20 Jul21 Jul22 Jul23 Jul24 Jul25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -3.13 -1.28 -2.61 -2.52 -2.54

Astino Bhd Quarterly Data
Apr21 Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26
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XKLS:7162 vs CRH, VMC, MLM: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Building Materials subindustry, Astino 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.


Astino Bhd Beneish M-Score vs Building Materials Industry

For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Astino Bhd's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Astino 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 Astino 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 * 1.0552+0.528 * 0.9689+0.404 * 0.9573+0.892 * 1.013+0.115 * 1.015
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.0808+4.679 * -0.018161-0.327 * 0.9628
=-2.54

* 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 (Jul25) TTM:Last Year (Jul24) TTM:
Total Receivables was RM86.0 Mil.
Revenue was RM636.9 Mil.
Gross Profit was RM99.8 Mil.
Total Current Assets was RM348.9 Mil.
Total Assets was RM646.1 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was RM247.0 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was RM11.1 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was RM57.3 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was RM54.0 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM10.5 Mil.
Net Income was RM34.4 Mil.
Gross Profit was RM0.0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was RM46.2 Mil.
Total Receivables was RM80.4 Mil.
Revenue was RM628.8 Mil.
Gross Profit was RM95.5 Mil.
Total Current Assets was RM324.3 Mil.
Total Assets was RM623.0 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was RM248.1 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was RM11.3 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was RM52.4 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was RM46.3 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM18.3 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)
=(85.957 / 636.929) / (80.417 / 628.765)
=0.134955 / 0.127897
=1.0552

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)
=(95.493 / 628.765) / (99.834 / 636.929)
=0.151874 / 0.156743
=0.9689

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 - (348.941 + 247.008) / 646.108) / (1 - (324.338 + 248.127) / 622.988)
=0.077633 / 0.081098
=0.9573

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
=636.929 / 628.765
=1.013

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))
=(11.296 / (11.296 + 248.127)) / (11.072 / (11.072 + 247.008))
=0.043543 / 0.042901
=1.015

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)
=(57.34 / 636.929) / (52.371 / 628.765)
=0.090026 / 0.083292
=1.0808

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)
=((10.463 + 53.956) / 646.108) / ((18.256 + 46.258) / 622.988)
=0.099703 / 0.103556
=0.9628

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
=(34.422 - 0 - 46.156) / 646.108
=-0.018161

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.

Astino Bhd has a M-score of -2.54 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 -2.54 mean?
Astino Bhd (XKLS:7162) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.54 as of Jun. 25, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Astino Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Astino Bhd ranks #198 out of 389 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 50.9%.
Is Astino Bhd's Beneish M-Score too high?
Astino Bhd's current Beneish M-Score is -2.54. Based on the distribution chart, Astino Bhd ranks #198 out of 389 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Astino Bhd has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Astino Bhd's Beneish M-Score compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Astino Bhd ranks #198 out of 389 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Astino 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 Building Materials company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Building Materials 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 Astino Bhd and its competitors. Astino Bhd's current Beneish M-Score is -2.54. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Astino Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Astino Bhd (XKLS:7162) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.58, compared to a current price of RM0.52 — trading 10.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.54. Astino Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 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 Astino Bhd (XKLS:7162), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.54 as of Jun. 25, 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 Astino Bhd (XKLS:7162) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Astino Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM0.52 is trading 10.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.58. GuruFocus considers Astino Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:7162:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.54
  • GF Value™: RM0.58 vs. price of RM0.52 (10.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 51/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:7162 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Astino Bhd Business Description

Address Mukim 11, Jalan Changkat, Lot 1499 (Lot Baru 10030) & 1500, Seberang Perai Selatan, Nibong Teba, PNG, MYS, 14300
Astino Bhd is an investment holding company. It is engaged in the manufacturing and trading of metal building materials and other steel products. Its main product is metal roofing, c-purlin, small c-purlin, truss and batten, piping, scaffolding, slitting and leveling coil, etc. The group operates principally in Malaysia and generates revenue from Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, and Others.
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