Tek Seng Holdings Bhd (XKLS:7200) Beneish M-Score: -2.89 (As of Jul. 15, 2026)

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XKLS:7200 Tek Seng Holdings Bhd XKLS:7200
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What is Tek Seng Holdings Bhd Beneish M-Score?

Tek Seng Holdings Bhd XKLS:7200 50 Beneish M-Score is -2.89 as of Jul. 15, 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:7200 with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.25 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 998 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Tek Seng Holdings Bhd ranks better than 75.45% 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 -2.89 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

XKLS:7200' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.3   Med: -2.74   Max: 34236.73
Current: -2.89

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Tek Seng Holdings Bhd was 34236.73. The lowest was -3.30. And the median was -2.74.


Tek Seng Holdings Bhd Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Tek Seng Holdings 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.

Tek Seng Holdings Bhd Beneish M-Score Chart

Tek Seng Holdings 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 -2.66 -2.82 -2.55 -2.65 -2.89

Tek Seng Holdings 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 0.00 0.00 0.00 -2.89 0.00

XKLS:7200 vs AIN: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Textile Manufacturing subindustry, Tek Seng Holdings 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.


Tek Seng Holdings Bhd Beneish M-Score vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry

For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Tek Seng Holdings Bhd's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Tek Seng Holdings 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 Tek Seng Holdings 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 * 0.8257+0.528 * 0.967+0.404 * 1.0217+0.892 * 0.9648+0.115 * 0.966
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9983+4.679 * -0.05435-0.327 * 0.8467
=-2.89

* 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 RM16.8 Mil.
Revenue was RM142.3 Mil.
Gross Profit was RM53.6 Mil.
Total Current Assets was RM96.1 Mil.
Total Assets was RM341.1 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was RM75.9 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was RM7.3 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was RM5.9 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was RM34.8 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM10.2 Mil.
Net Income was RM11.3 Mil.
Gross Profit was RM0.0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was RM29.8 Mil.
Total Receivables was RM21.1 Mil.
Revenue was RM147.5 Mil.
Gross Profit was RM53.7 Mil.
Total Current Assets was RM99.5 Mil.
Total Assets was RM339.7 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was RM75.4 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was RM7.0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was RM6.1 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was RM33.1 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM19.9 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)
=(16.826 / 142.319) / (21.121 / 147.515)
=0.118227 / 0.143179
=0.8257

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)
=(53.689 / 147.515) / (53.567 / 142.319)
=0.363956 / 0.376387
=0.967

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 - (96.147 + 75.906) / 341.107) / (1 - (99.546 + 75.356) / 339.671)
=0.495604 / 0.485084
=1.0217

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
=142.319 / 147.515
=0.9648

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))
=(7.019 / (7.019 + 75.356)) / (7.343 / (7.343 + 75.906))
=0.085208 / 0.088205
=0.966

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)
=(5.909 / 142.319) / (6.135 / 147.515)
=0.041519 / 0.041589
=0.9983

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)
=((10.222 + 34.814) / 341.107) / ((19.886 + 33.079) / 339.671)
=0.132029 / 0.15593
=0.8467

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
=(11.282 - 0 - 29.821) / 341.107
=-0.05435

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.

Tek Seng Holdings Bhd has a M-score of -2.89 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 -2.89 mean?
Tek Seng Holdings Bhd (XKLS:7200) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.89 as of Jul. 15, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Tek Seng Holdings Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Tek Seng Holdings Bhd ranks #245 out of 998 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 24.5%.
Is Tek Seng Holdings Bhd's Beneish M-Score too high?
Tek Seng Holdings Bhd's current Beneish M-Score is -2.89. Based on the distribution chart, Tek Seng Holdings Bhd ranks #245 out of 998 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Tek Seng Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tek Seng Holdings Bhd's Beneish M-Score compare to AIN?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Tek Seng Holdings Bhd ranks #245 out of 998 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Tek Seng Holdings Bhd in the top 25% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories 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 Tek Seng Holdings Bhd and its competitors. Tek Seng Holdings Bhd's current Beneish M-Score is -2.89. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tek Seng Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tek Seng Holdings Bhd (XKLS:7200) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.25, compared to a current price of RM0.22 — trading 12% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.89. Tek Seng Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 with 5 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 Tek Seng Holdings Bhd (XKLS:7200), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.89 as of Jul. 15, 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 Tek Seng Holdings Bhd (XKLS:7200) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tek Seng Holdings Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM0.22 is trading 12% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.25. GuruFocus considers Tek Seng Holdings Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:7200:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.89
  • GF Value™: RM0.25 vs. price of RM0.22 (12% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 50/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:7200 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Tek Seng Holdings Bhd Business Description

Address Plot 159, MK13, Jalan Perindustrian Bukit Minyak 7, Bukit Minyak Industrial Park, Bukit Mertajam, PNG, MYS, 14000
Tek Seng Holdings Bhd is an investment holding company. It operates through three segments: the polyvinyl chloride (PVC) segment, the Photovoltaic Solar segment, and the Property investment segment. The PVC segment is engaged in the manufacturing and trading of PVC sheeting, PolyPropylene (PP) Non-Woven, PVC leather-related products for industrial and consumer use. Whereas the Solar segment is engaged in the Trading of Solar Cell products and generating and supplying renewable energy. The Property investment segment is engaged in rental income from investment properties. The majority of revenue is from the PVC segment. Geographically, the majority of revenue is derived from Malaysia.
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