Knm Group Bhd (XKLS:7164) Beneish M-Score: -1.96 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


What is Knm Group Bhd Beneish M-Score?

Knm Group Bhd XKLS:7164 Beneish M-Score is -1.96 as of Jun. 25, 2026. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

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 -1.96 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

XKLS:7164' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.86   Med: -2.75   Max: 24.42
Current: -1.96

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Knm Group Bhd was 24.42. The lowest was -3.86. And the median was -2.75.


Knm Group Bhd Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Knm 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.

Knm Group Bhd Beneish M-Score Chart

Knm Group Bhd Annual Data
Trend Dec13 Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec24
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -3.43 -2.75 -1.37 -3.86 -1.96

Knm Group Bhd Quarterly Data
Dec19 Mar20 Jun20 Sep20 Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25
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XKLS:7164 vs GEV, ETN, PH: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Knm 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.


Knm Group Bhd Beneish M-Score vs Industrial Products Industry

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

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



Knm 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 Knm 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 * 4.53+0.528 * -1.0056+0.404 * 0.0001+0.892 * 0.0063+0.115 * 1.8064
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.065824-0.327 * 1.512
=-1.96

* 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 (Dec24) TTM:Last Year (Dec21) TTM:
Total Receivables was RM13.0 Mil.
Revenue was RM6.4 Mil.
Gross Profit was RM-6.4 Mil.
Total Current Assets was RM1,896.2 Mil.
Total Assets was RM2,778.0 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was RM881.7 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was RM34.2 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was RM25.2 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was RM2,495.6 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM0.7 Mil.
Net Income was RM-145.5 Mil.
Gross Profit was RM0.0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was RM37.3 Mil.
Total Receivables was RM454.1 Mil.
Revenue was RM1,022.7 Mil.
Gross Profit was RM1,022.7 Mil.
Total Current Assets was RM930.8 Mil.
Total Assets was RM3,241.0 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was RM1,432.1 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was RM103.7 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was RM0.0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was RM1,565.5 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM360.8 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)
=(12.963 / 6.444) / (454.149 / 1022.691)
=2.011639 / 0.444073
=4.53

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)
=(1022.691 / 1022.691) / (-6.408 / 6.444)
=1 / -0.994413
=-1.0056

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 - (1896.181 + 881.735) / 2777.971) / (1 - (930.84 + 1432.128) / 3241.003)
=2.0E-5 / 0.270915
=0.0001

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
=6.444 / 1022.691
=0.0063

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))
=(103.689 / (103.689 + 1432.128)) / (34.233 / (34.233 + 881.735))
=0.067514 / 0.037374
=1.8064

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)
=(25.24 / 6.444) / (0 / 1022.691)
=3.916822 / 0
=1

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)
=((0.732 + 2495.648) / 2777.971) / ((360.753 + 1565.472) / 3241.003)
=0.898634 / 0.59433
=1.512

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
=(-145.52 - 0 - 37.338) / 2777.971
=-0.065824

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.

Knm Group Bhd has a M-score of -1.96 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 -1.96 mean?
Knm Group Bhd (XKLS:7164) has a Beneish M-Score of -1.96 as of Jun. 25, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Knm Group Bhd and its competitors.
Is Knm Group Bhd's Beneish M-Score too high?
Knm Group Bhd's current Beneish M-Score is -1.96.
How does Knm Group Bhd's Beneish M-Score compare to GEV and ETN?
Knm Group Bhd's Beneish M-Score of -1.96 can be compared against companies in the Industrial Products 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 Knm Group Bhd and its competitors. Knm Group Bhd's current Beneish M-Score is -1.96. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Knm Group Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Knm Group Bhd (XKLS:7164) has a current Beneish M-Score of -1.96. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.01, compared to a current price of RM0.01 — trading 50% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -1.96. 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 Knm Group Bhd (XKLS:7164), the current Beneish M-Score is -1.96 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.

Knm Group Bhd Business Description

Address 15, Jalan Dagang SB 4/1, Taman Sungai Besi Indah, Seri Kembangan, MYS, 43300
Knm Group Bhd is a Malaysia-based company offering project management, engineering, manufacturing, and construction services for renewable energy, power, utilities, refining, and petrochemical industries. The company manufactures customized process equipment and modular systems under the brands of KNM, BORSIG, and FBM Hudson. Its geographical segments include Asia and Oceania; Europe; and America. The company derives a majority of its revenue from the Europe Segment. The Europe segment includes Germany, Italy, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, the British Virgin Islands, the Netherlands, Saudi Arabia, and the Isle of Man.