Wang- Zheng Bhd (XKLS:7203) Beneish M-Score: -3.23 (As of Jul. 05, 2026)


XKLS:7203 Wang- Zheng Bhd XKLS:7203
51 GF Score
Price RM0.38
GF Value RM0.57
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Wang- Zheng Bhd Beneish M-Score?

Wang- Zheng Bhd XKLS:7203 51 Beneish M-Score is -3.23 as of Jul. 05, 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:7203 with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.57 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 273 Forest Products companies, Wang- Zheng Bhd ranks better than 88.28% 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 -3.23 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

XKLS:7203' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.31   Med: -2.38   Max: 64.78
Current: -3.23

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Wang- Zheng Bhd was 64.78. The lowest was -3.31. And the median was -2.38.


Wang- Zheng Bhd Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Wang- Zheng 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.

Wang- Zheng Bhd Beneish M-Score Chart

Wang- Zheng 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 -2.76 -1.92 -1.95 -2.67 -2.84

Wang- Zheng 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 -2.48 -2.42 -2.98 -2.84 -3.23

XKLS:7203 vs SLVM: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Paper & Paper Products subindustry, Wang- Zheng 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.


Wang- Zheng Bhd Beneish M-Score vs Forest Products Industry

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

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


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Wang- Zheng 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 Wang- Zheng 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 * 0.9163+0.528 * 0.8697+0.404 * 1.0519+0.892 * 0.9068+0.115 * 1.1003
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.3297+4.679 * -0.129908-0.327 * 0.6649
=-3.23

* 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 RM56.9 Mil.
Revenue was 67.213 + 65.497 + 77.722 + 79.353 = RM289.8 Mil.
Gross Profit was 8 + 1.075 + 10.226 + 9.364 = RM28.7 Mil.
Total Current Assets was RM185.2 Mil.
Total Assets was RM245.4 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was RM53.8 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was RM5.0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was RM35.6 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was RM46.6 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM0.0 Mil.
Net Income was 6.206 + 4.762 + -2.744 + -10.149 = RM-1.9 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = RM0.0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 19.234 + 8.576 + -4.567 + 6.712 = RM30.0 Mil.
Total Receivables was RM68.5 Mil.
Revenue was 80.044 + 85.601 + 79.625 + 74.295 = RM319.6 Mil.
Gross Profit was 8.084 + 4.62 + 7.763 + 7.025 = RM27.5 Mil.
Total Current Assets was RM222.8 Mil.
Total Assets was RM282.1 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was RM52.2 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was RM5.4 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was RM29.5 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was RM80.7 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM0.0 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)
=(56.909 / 289.785) / (68.49 / 319.565)
=0.196384 / 0.214323
=0.9163

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)
=(27.492 / 319.565) / (28.665 / 289.785)
=0.086029 / 0.098918
=0.8697

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 - (185.158 + 53.755) / 245.404) / (1 - (222.818 + 52.234) / 282.147)
=0.02645 / 0.025146
=1.0519

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
=289.785 / 319.565
=0.9068

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))
=(5.441 / (5.441 + 52.234)) / (5.041 / (5.041 + 53.755))
=0.094339 / 0.085737
=1.1003

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)
=(35.552 / 289.785) / (29.485 / 319.565)
=0.122684 / 0.092266
=1.3297

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)
=((0.04 + 46.63) / 245.404) / ((0 + 80.698) / 282.147)
=0.190176 / 0.286014
=0.6649

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
=(-1.925 - 0 - 29.955) / 245.404
=-0.129908

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.

Wang- Zheng Bhd has a M-score of -3.23 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 -3.23 mean?
Wang- Zheng Bhd (XKLS:7203) has a Beneish M-Score of -3.23 as of Jul. 05, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Wang- Zheng Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Wang- Zheng Bhd ranks #32 out of 273 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 11.7%.
Is Wang- Zheng Bhd's Beneish M-Score too high?
Wang- Zheng Bhd's current Beneish M-Score is -3.23. Based on the distribution chart, Wang- Zheng Bhd ranks #32 out of 273 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Wang- Zheng Bhd has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Wang- Zheng Bhd's Beneish M-Score compare to SLVM?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Wang- Zheng Bhd ranks #32 out of 273 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Wang- Zheng Bhd in the top 12% 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 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 Wang- Zheng Bhd and its competitors. Wang- Zheng Bhd's current Beneish M-Score is -3.23. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Wang- Zheng Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wang- Zheng Bhd (XKLS:7203) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.57, compared to a current price of RM0.38 — trading 33.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -3.23. Wang- Zheng Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 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 Wang- Zheng Bhd (XKLS:7203), the current Beneish M-Score is -3.23 as of Jul. 05, 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 Wang- Zheng Bhd (XKLS:7203) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wang- Zheng Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM0.38 is trading 33.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.57. GuruFocus considers Wang- Zheng Bhd to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:7203:

  • Beneish M-Score: -3.23
  • GF Value™: RM0.57 vs. price of RM0.38 (33.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 51/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:7203 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Wang- Zheng Bhd Business Description

Address Number 1 Jalan Utarid U5/19B, Section U5, Shah Alam, SGR, MYS, 40150
Wang- Zheng Bhd is an investment holding company. Through its subsidiaries, the company is involved in the manufacturing and processing of fiber-based products, which include disposable adult and baby diapers, sanitary protection and tissue products, cotton products, and processed papers. It has three segments, Processed Paper Products segment; which comprises of processed and distributed papers including wood-free paper and art paper; Disposable Fibre-Based products segment, which comprises of manufacture and distribution of a wide range of disposable adult and baby diapers, sanitary protection, tissue products, and cotton products; and Investment holding and others; which engages in investment holding and others. Key revenue is generated from Processed papers products segment.
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