Ken Holdings Bhd (XKLS:7323) Beneish M-Score: -2.08 (As of Jul. 04, 2026)


XKLS:7323 Ken Holdings Bhd XKLS:7323
52 GF Score
Price RM0.48
GF Value RM0.51
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Ken Holdings Bhd Beneish M-Score?

Ken Holdings Bhd XKLS:7323 52 Beneish M-Score is -2.08 as of Jul. 04, 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:7323 with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.51 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,700 Construction companies, Ken Holdings Bhd ranks worse than 74.18% 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 Ken Holdings Bhd's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

XKLS:7323' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.03   Med: -2.45   Max: 0.16
Current: -2.08

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Ken Holdings Bhd was 0.16. The lowest was -3.03. And the median was -2.45.


Ken Holdings Bhd Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ken 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.

Ken Holdings Bhd Beneish M-Score Chart

Ken 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 -2.56 -3.03 -2.49 -2.69 -2.08

Ken Holdings Bhd Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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XKLS:7323 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Ken 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.


Ken Holdings Bhd Beneish M-Score vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Ken Holdings Bhd's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Ken 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 Ken 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 * 1.3634+0.528 * 1.1363+0.404 * 1.0824+0.892 * 1.0161+0.115 * 1.0876
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.995+4.679 * -0.011894-0.327 * 1.0334
=-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 (Dec25) TTM:Last Year (Dec24) TTM:
Total Receivables was RM3.78 Mil.
Revenue was RM23.60 Mil.
Gross Profit was RM11.92 Mil.
Total Current Assets was RM151.37 Mil.
Total Assets was RM429.36 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was RM10.13 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was RM3.10 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was RM13.07 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was RM33.13 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM0.00 Mil.
Net Income was RM7.78 Mil.
Gross Profit was RM0.00 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was RM12.89 Mil.
Total Receivables was RM2.73 Mil.
Revenue was RM23.23 Mil.
Gross Profit was RM13.33 Mil.
Total Current Assets was RM167.52 Mil.
Total Assets was RM416.77 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was RM9.04 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was RM3.09 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was RM12.92 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was RM31.11 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM0.00 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)
=(3.782 / 23.6) / (2.73 / 23.226)
=0.160254 / 0.117541
=1.3634

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)
=(13.331 / 23.226) / (11.921 / 23.6)
=0.573969 / 0.505127
=1.1363

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 - (151.37 + 10.132) / 429.362) / (1 - (167.522 + 9.037) / 416.772)
=0.623856 / 0.576365
=1.0824

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
=23.6 / 23.226
=1.0161

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))
=(3.091 / (3.091 + 9.037)) / (3.101 / (3.101 + 10.132))
=0.254865 / 0.234338
=1.0876

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)
=(13.067 / 23.6) / (12.924 / 23.226)
=0.553686 / 0.556445
=0.995

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 + 33.126) / 429.362) / ((0 + 31.114) / 416.772)
=0.077152 / 0.074655
=1.0334

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
=(7.782 - 0 - 12.889) / 429.362
=-0.011894

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.

Ken Holdings 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?
Ken Holdings Bhd (XKLS:7323) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.08 as of Jul. 04, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Ken Holdings Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Ken Holdings Bhd ranks #1261 out of 1700 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 74.2%.
Is Ken Holdings Bhd's Beneish M-Score too high?
Ken Holdings Bhd's current Beneish M-Score is -2.08. Based on the distribution chart, Ken Holdings Bhd ranks #1261 out of 1700 companies in the Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Ken Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ken Holdings Bhd's Beneish M-Score compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Ken Holdings Bhd ranks #1261 out of 1700 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Ken Holdings 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 Construction company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the 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 Ken Holdings Bhd and its competitors. Ken Holdings 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 Ken Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ken Holdings Bhd (XKLS:7323) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.51, compared to a current price of RM0.48 — trading 5.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.08. Ken Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 3 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 Ken Holdings Bhd (XKLS:7323), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.08 as of Jul. 04, 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 Ken Holdings Bhd (XKLS:7323) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ken Holdings Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM0.48 is trading 5.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.51. GuruFocus considers Ken Holdings Bhd to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:7323:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.08
  • GF Value™: RM0.51 vs. price of RM0.48 (5.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 52/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:7323 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Ken Holdings Bhd Business Description

Address No. 37, Jalan Burhanuddin Helmi, Level 12, Menara KEN TTDI, Taman Tun Dr. Ismail, Kuala Lumpur, SGR, MYS, 60000
Ken Holdings Bhd is engaged in investment holding and the provision of management services. The company operates through three segments: Construction, Property Development, and Property Investment. The construction segment offers specialist engineering services, turnkey contracts, building and civil and engineering works, land reclamation, dredging, and marine and civil engineering. The Property Development segment engages in the development of residential and commercial properties.
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