Power Root Bhd (XKLS:7237) Beneish M-Score: -2.24 (As of Jun. 28, 2026)


XKLS:7237 Power Root Bhd XKLS:7237
77 GF Score
Price RM1.07
GF Value RM1.33
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is Power Root Bhd Beneish M-Score?

Power Root Bhd XKLS:7237 77 Beneish M-Score is -2.24 as of Jun. 28, 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:7237 with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of RM1.33 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 109 Beverages - Non-Alcoholic companies, Power Root Bhd ranks worse than 75.23% 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 -2.24 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

XKLS:7237' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.07   Med: -2.38   Max: -1.83
Current: -2.24

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Power Root Bhd was -1.83. The lowest was -3.07. And the median was -2.38.


Power Root Bhd Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Power Root 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.

Power Root Bhd Beneish M-Score Chart

Power Root Bhd Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.56 -1.83 -2.13 -3.07 -2.24

Power Root 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 -3.07 0.00 0.00 0.00 -2.24

XKLS:7237 vs KO, PEP, MNST: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic subindustry, Power Root 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.


Power Root Bhd Beneish M-Score vs Beverages - Non-Alcoholic Industry

For the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Power Root Bhd's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Power Root 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 Power Root 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 * 1.3068+0.528 * 0.9649+0.404 * 1.3529+0.892 * 0.8229+0.115 * 0.8826
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0+4.679 * -0.033511-0.327 * 1.0356
=-2.24

* 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 RM88.7 Mil.
Revenue was RM336.8 Mil.
Gross Profit was RM180.2 Mil.
Total Current Assets was RM298.5 Mil.
Total Assets was RM502.8 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was RM152.2 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was RM11.9 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was RM0.0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was RM117.3 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM100.1 Mil.
Net Income was RM16.7 Mil.
Gross Profit was RM0.0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was RM33.5 Mil.
Total Receivables was RM82.4 Mil.
Revenue was RM409.2 Mil.
Gross Profit was RM211.3 Mil.
Total Current Assets was RM312.5 Mil.
Total Assets was RM510.0 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was RM158.5 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was RM10.8 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was RM32.1 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was RM112.3 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM100.6 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)
=(88.661 / 336.762) / (82.442 / 409.217)
=0.263275 / 0.201463
=1.3068

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)
=(211.29 / 409.217) / (180.214 / 336.762)
=0.516328 / 0.535138
=0.9649

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 - (298.53 + 152.241) / 502.819) / (1 - (312.474 + 158.481) / 509.973)
=0.103512 / 0.07651
=1.3529

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
=336.762 / 409.217
=0.8229

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))
=(10.83 / (10.83 + 158.481)) / (11.896 / (11.896 + 152.241))
=0.063965 / 0.072476
=0.8826

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)
=(0 / 336.762) / (32.113 / 409.217)
=0 / 0.078474
=0

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)
=((100.13 + 117.33) / 502.819) / ((100.644 + 112.319) / 509.973)
=0.432482 / 0.417597
=1.0356

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
=(16.668 - 0 - 33.518) / 502.819
=-0.033511

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.

Power Root Bhd has a M-score of -2.24 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 -2.24 mean?
Power Root Bhd (XKLS:7237) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.24 as of Jun. 28, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Power Root Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Power Root Bhd ranks #82 out of 109 companies in the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 75.2%.
Is Power Root Bhd's Beneish M-Score too high?
Power Root Bhd's current Beneish M-Score is -2.24. Based on the distribution chart, Power Root Bhd ranks #82 out of 109 companies in the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Power Root Bhd has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Power Root Bhd's Beneish M-Score compare to KO and PEP?
According to the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry distribution chart, Power Root Bhd ranks #82 out of 109 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Power Root 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 Beverages - Non-Alcoholic company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic 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 Power Root Bhd and its competitors. Power Root Bhd's current Beneish M-Score is -2.24. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Power Root Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Power Root Bhd (XKLS:7237) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.33, compared to a current price of RM1.07 — trading 19.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.24. Power Root Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 7 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 Power Root Bhd (XKLS:7237), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.24 as of Jun. 28, 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 Power Root Bhd (XKLS:7237) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Power Root Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM1.07 is trading 19.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.33. GuruFocus considers Power Root Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:7237:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.24
  • GF Value™: RM1.33 vs. price of RM1.07 (19.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:7237 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Power Root Bhd Business Description

Address No. 30, Jalan Tago 9, Taman Perindustrian Tago, Kuala Lumpur, SGR, MYS, 52200
Power Root Bhd is an investment holding company. The company is engaged in the manufacturing and distribution of beverage products. Its product range includes Instant coffee and Tin packed beverages. Geographically,The Group has two reportable segments, distinguished by Malaysia entities and overseas entities.
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