Sern Kou Resources Bhd (XKLS:7180) Beneish M-Score: -2.08 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


XKLS:7180 Sern Kou Resources Bhd XKLS:7180
48 GF Score
Price RM0.85
GF Value RM0.85
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Sern Kou Resources Bhd Beneish M-Score?

Sern Kou Resources Bhd XKLS:7180 48 Beneish M-Score is -2.08 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:7180 with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.85 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 273 Forest Products companies, Sern Kou Resources Bhd ranks worse than 81.32% 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 -2.08 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

XKLS:7180' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.96   Med: -1.98   Max: 1.22
Current: -2.08

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Sern Kou Resources Bhd was 1.22. The lowest was -2.96. And the median was -1.98.


Sern Kou Resources Bhd Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sern Kou Resources 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.

Sern Kou Resources Bhd Beneish M-Score Chart

Sern Kou Resources 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 -2.96 -2.19 -1.94 -1.53 -2.80

Sern Kou Resources 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 -2.60 -2.80 -2.65 -2.56 -2.08

XKLS:7180 vs SSD, UFPI, BCC: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Lumber & Wood Production subindustry, Sern Kou Resources 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.


Sern Kou Resources Bhd Beneish M-Score vs Forest Products Industry

For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Sern Kou Resources Bhd's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Sern Kou Resources 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 Sern Kou Resources 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 * 0.9726+0.528 * 2.335+0.404 * 1.0364+0.892 * 1.0179+0.115 * 1.2334
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.7436+4.679 * -0.079189-0.327 * 1.048
=-2.08

* 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 RM190.4 Mil.
Revenue was 95.883 + 115.249 + 121.633 + 148.558 = RM481.3 Mil.
Gross Profit was 0.492 + 2.37 + 5.419 + -0.039 = RM8.2 Mil.
Total Current Assets was RM243.7 Mil.
Total Assets was RM368.1 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was RM111.3 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was RM6.0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was RM14.4 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was RM135.0 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM10.6 Mil.
Net Income was -5.324 + -2.291 + 0.539 + -6.982 = RM-14.1 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = RM0.0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was -4.352 + 7.786 + -39.716 + 51.37 = RM15.1 Mil.
Total Receivables was RM192.3 Mil.
Revenue was 99.814 + 106.078 + 132.249 + 134.713 = RM472.9 Mil.
Gross Profit was 4.646 + 6.118 + 7.128 + 1.015 = RM18.9 Mil.
Total Current Assets was RM248.8 Mil.
Total Assets was RM381.5 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was RM119.6 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was RM8.0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was RM19.0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was RM124.7 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM19.3 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)
=(190.428 / 481.323) / (192.349 / 472.854)
=0.395635 / 0.406783
=0.9726

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)
=(18.907 / 472.854) / (8.242 / 481.323)
=0.039985 / 0.017124
=2.335

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 - (243.713 + 111.312) / 368.055) / (1 - (248.845 + 119.595) / 381.47)
=0.035402 / 0.034157
=1.0364

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
=481.323 / 472.854
=1.0179

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))
=(8.021 / (8.021 + 119.595)) / (5.977 / (5.977 + 111.312))
=0.062853 / 0.05096
=1.2334

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)
=(14.404 / 481.323) / (19.03 / 472.854)
=0.029926 / 0.040245
=0.7436

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)
=((10.622 + 134.991) / 368.055) / ((19.322 + 124.681) / 381.47)
=0.395628 / 0.377495
=1.048

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
=(-14.058 - 0 - 15.088) / 368.055
=-0.079189

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.

Sern Kou Resources Bhd has a M-score of -2.08 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 -2.08 mean?
Sern Kou Resources Bhd (XKLS:7180) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.08 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Sern Kou Resources Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Sern Kou Resources Bhd ranks #222 out of 273 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 81.3%.
Is Sern Kou Resources Bhd's Beneish M-Score too high?
Sern Kou Resources Bhd's current Beneish M-Score is -2.08. Based on the distribution chart, Sern Kou Resources Bhd ranks #222 out of 273 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Sern Kou Resources Bhd has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sern Kou Resources Bhd's Beneish M-Score compare to SSD and UFPI?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Sern Kou Resources Bhd ranks #222 out of 273 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Sern Kou Resources 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 Forest Products company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Forest 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 Sern Kou Resources Bhd and its competitors. Sern Kou Resources Bhd's current Beneish M-Score is -2.08. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sern Kou Resources Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sern Kou Resources Bhd (XKLS:7180) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.85, compared to a current price of RM0.85 — trading 0.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.08. Sern Kou Resources Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 48/100 with 4 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 Sern Kou Resources Bhd (XKLS:7180), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.08 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 Sern Kou Resources Bhd (XKLS:7180) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sern Kou Resources Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM0.85 is trading 0.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.85. GuruFocus considers Sern Kou Resources Bhd to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:7180:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.08
  • GF Value™: RM0.85 vs. price of RM0.85 (0.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 48/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:7180 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Sern Kou Resources Bhd Business Description

Address Jalan Perindustrian 1, Lot PTD 6019 (Lot 8804), Kawasan Perindustrian Bukit Bakri, Mukim Bakri, Muar, JHR, MYS, 84200
Sern Kou Resources Bhd, along with its subsidiaries, is engaged in the manufacturing, processing, and trading of all kinds of timber, wood, and related products, as well as in the logging, processing, and trading of rubberwood and timber. The company's reportable segments include the manufacturing and trading of wooden furniture, investment holding, and the processing and trading of wood. Substantial revenue for the company is generated from its processing and trading of the wood segment. The company has a presence in various geographical areas, including Malaysia, the United States of America, European countries, and Asia-Pacific countries.
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