Lagenda Properties Bhd (XKLS:7179) Beneish M-Score: -2.05 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


XKLS:7179 Lagenda Properties Bhd XKLS:7179
76 GF Score
Price RM1.42
GF Value RM1.63
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Lagenda Properties Bhd Beneish M-Score?

Lagenda Properties Bhd XKLS:7179 +0.71% 76 Beneish M-Score is -2.05 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:7179 with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of RM1.63 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 89 Homebuilding & Construction companies, Lagenda Properties Bhd ranks worse than 60.67% 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 -2.05 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

XKLS:7179' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -8502.68   Med: -1.85   Max: 4.51
Current: -2.05

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Lagenda Properties Bhd was 4.51. The lowest was -8502.68. And the median was -1.85.


Lagenda Properties Bhd Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Lagenda Properties 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.

Lagenda Properties Bhd Beneish M-Score Chart

Lagenda Properties 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 -1.53 -2.33 -2.15 -1.19 -1.38

Lagenda Properties 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 -1.64 -1.70 -1.48 -1.38 -2.05

XKLS:7179 vs DHI, PHM, LEN: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Residential Construction subindustry, Lagenda Properties 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.


Lagenda Properties Bhd Beneish M-Score vs Homebuilding & Construction Industry

For the Homebuilding & Construction industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Lagenda Properties Bhd's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Lagenda Properties 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 Lagenda Properties 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 * 1.3009+0.528 * 0.9449+0.404 * 0.8118+0.892 * 1.0251+0.115 * 1.17
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.0497+4.679 * 0.04548-0.327 * 0.9681
=-2.05

* 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 RM752 Mil.
Revenue was 262.117 + 297.42 + 254.886 + 238.888 = RM1,053 Mil.
Gross Profit was 91.554 + 106.316 + 90.041 + 89.744 = RM378 Mil.
Total Current Assets was RM1,885 Mil.
Total Assets was RM2,907 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was RM46 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was RM6 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was RM109 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was RM1,262 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM228 Mil.
Net Income was 44.172 + 45 + 44.666 + 45.241 = RM179 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = RM0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 1.059 + 53.225 + -23.292 + 15.872 = RM47 Mil.
Total Receivables was RM564 Mil.
Revenue was 264.403 + 233.897 + 283.421 + 245.829 = RM1,028 Mil.
Gross Profit was 86.114 + 75.873 + 92.242 + 93.895 = RM348 Mil.
Total Current Assets was RM1,598 Mil.
Total Assets was RM2,811 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was RM49 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was RM7 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was RM101 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was RM1,216 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM272 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)
=(752.016 / 1053.311) / (563.925 / 1027.55)
=0.713954 / 0.548805
=1.3009

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)
=(348.124 / 1027.55) / (377.655 / 1053.311)
=0.33879 / 0.358541
=0.9449

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 - (1884.53 + 45.556) / 2907.118) / (1 - (1597.828 + 49.232) / 2810.605)
=0.336083 / 0.413984
=0.8118

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
=1053.311 / 1027.55
=1.0251

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))
=(7.477 / (7.477 + 49.232)) / (5.786 / (5.786 + 45.556))
=0.131849 / 0.112695
=1.17

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)
=(108.978 / 1053.311) / (101.28 / 1027.55)
=0.103462 / 0.098565
=1.0497

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)
=((227.547 + 1261.689) / 2907.118) / ((271.55 + 1215.749) / 2810.605)
=0.512272 / 0.529174
=0.9681

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
=(179.079 - 0 - 46.864) / 2907.118
=0.04548

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.

Lagenda Properties Bhd has a M-score of -2.05 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 -2.05 mean?
Lagenda Properties Bhd (XKLS:7179) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.05 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Lagenda Properties Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Lagenda Properties Bhd ranks #54 out of 89 companies in the Homebuilding & Construction industry, placing it in the top 60.7%.
Is Lagenda Properties Bhd's Beneish M-Score too high?
Lagenda Properties Bhd's current Beneish M-Score is -2.05. Based on the distribution chart, Lagenda Properties Bhd ranks #54 out of 89 companies in the Homebuilding & Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Lagenda Properties Bhd has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lagenda Properties Bhd's Beneish M-Score compare to DHI and PHM?
According to the Homebuilding & Construction industry distribution chart, Lagenda Properties Bhd ranks #54 out of 89 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Lagenda Properties 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 Homebuilding & Construction company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Homebuilding & 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 Lagenda Properties Bhd and its competitors. Lagenda Properties Bhd's current Beneish M-Score is -2.05. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lagenda Properties Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lagenda Properties Bhd (XKLS:7179) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.63, compared to a current price of RM1.42 — trading 12.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.05. Lagenda Properties Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 10 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 Lagenda Properties Bhd (XKLS:7179), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.05 as of Jun. 26, 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 Lagenda Properties Bhd (XKLS:7179) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lagenda Properties Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM1.42 is trading 12.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.63. GuruFocus considers Lagenda Properties Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:7179:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.05
  • GF Value™: RM1.63 vs. price of RM1.42 (12.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 10 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:7179 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Lagenda Properties Bhd Business Description

Address Level 4, No. 131, Persiaran PM2/1, Pusat Bandar Seri Manjung, Seksyen 2, Seri Manjung, PRK, MYS, 32040
Lagenda Properties Bhd is an investment holding company engaged in the provision of management consultancy services. The Group is principally involved in investment holding, property development, construction, property investment, management consultancy services, and trading of building materials and hardware activities. Its operating segments include Property development, involving property development activities and sale of completed units and generating maximum revenue; Trading, involving trading and supply of building materials, hardware and related products; and Others, involving investment holding, management consultancy services, investment properties, development of building projects for own operation, and construction for external projects. The company operates in Malaysia.
76GF Score

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