Tien Wah Press Holdings Bhd (XKLS:7374) Beneish M-Score: -2.87 (As of Jul. 05, 2026)


XKLS:7374 Tien Wah Press Holdings Bhd XKLS:7374
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What is Tien Wah Press Holdings Bhd Beneish M-Score?

Tien Wah Press Holdings Bhd XKLS:7374 47 Beneish M-Score is -2.87 as of Jul. 05, 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:7374 with a GF Score™ of 47/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.80 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,021 Business Services companies, Tien Wah Press Holdings Bhd ranks better than 73.75% 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 -2.87 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

XKLS:7374' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.56   Med: -2.89   Max: -0.21
Current: -2.87

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Tien Wah Press Holdings Bhd was -0.21. The lowest was -3.56. And the median was -2.89.


Tien Wah Press Holdings Bhd Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Tien Wah Press 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.

Tien Wah Press Holdings Bhd Beneish M-Score Chart

Tien Wah Press 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 -3.07 -2.92 -2.95 -2.64 -2.86

Tien Wah Press 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 -2.75 -2.59 -2.49 -2.86 -2.87

XKLS:7374 vs CTAS, CPRT, ULS: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Tien Wah Press 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.


Tien Wah Press Holdings Bhd Beneish M-Score vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Tien Wah Press Holdings Bhd's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Tien Wah Press 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 Tien Wah Press 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 * 1.1516+0.528 * 1.072+0.404 * 1.0125+0.892 * 0.9339+0.115 * 0.8615
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.0113+4.679 * -0.090047-0.327 * 1.2178
=-2.87

* 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 RM85.1 Mil.
Revenue was 50.02 + 61.449 + 74.024 + 74.467 = RM260.0 Mil.
Gross Profit was 6.118 + 8.407 + 12.633 + 11.283 = RM38.4 Mil.
Total Current Assets was RM136.0 Mil.
Total Assets was RM441.4 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was RM202.2 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was RM36.1 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was RM28.3 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was RM81.8 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM16.7 Mil.
Net Income was -2.211 + 4.763 + 1.237 + 1.636 = RM5.4 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = RM0.0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 4.452 + 18.274 + 16.733 + 5.712 = RM45.2 Mil.
Total Receivables was RM79.1 Mil.
Revenue was 63.719 + 58.335 + 75.768 + 80.54 = RM278.4 Mil.
Gross Profit was 8.583 + 6.696 + 14.268 + 14.577 = RM44.1 Mil.
Total Current Assets was RM141.6 Mil.
Total Assets was RM477.2 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was RM225.4 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was RM33.8 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was RM29.9 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was RM73.9 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM13.5 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)
=(85.059 / 259.96) / (79.092 / 278.362)
=0.3272 / 0.284134
=1.1516

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)
=(44.124 / 278.362) / (38.441 / 259.96)
=0.158513 / 0.147873
=1.072

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 - (136.018 + 202.182) / 441.393) / (1 - (141.599 + 225.433) / 477.225)
=0.233789 / 0.230904
=1.0125

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
=259.96 / 278.362
=0.9339

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))
=(33.847 / (33.847 + 225.433)) / (36.11 / (36.11 + 202.182))
=0.130542 / 0.151537
=0.8615

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)
=(28.258 / 259.96) / (29.919 / 278.362)
=0.108701 / 0.107482
=1.0113

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)
=((16.726 + 81.8) / 441.393) / ((13.548 + 73.921) / 477.225)
=0.223216 / 0.183287
=1.2178

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
=(5.425 - 0 - 45.171) / 441.393
=-0.090047

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.

Tien Wah Press Holdings Bhd has a M-score of -2.87 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 -2.87 mean?
Tien Wah Press Holdings Bhd (XKLS:7374) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.87 as of Jul. 05, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Tien Wah Press Holdings Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Tien Wah Press Holdings Bhd ranks #268 out of 1021 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 26.2%.
Is Tien Wah Press Holdings Bhd's Beneish M-Score too high?
Tien Wah Press Holdings Bhd's current Beneish M-Score is -2.87. Based on the distribution chart, Tien Wah Press Holdings Bhd ranks #268 out of 1021 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Tien Wah Press Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 47/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tien Wah Press Holdings Bhd's Beneish M-Score compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Tien Wah Press Holdings Bhd ranks #268 out of 1021 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Tien Wah Press Holdings Bhd in the upper 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 Business Services company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Business Services 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 Tien Wah Press Holdings Bhd and its competitors. Tien Wah Press Holdings Bhd's current Beneish M-Score is -2.87. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tien Wah Press Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tien Wah Press Holdings Bhd (XKLS:7374) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.80, compared to a current price of RM0.75 — trading 6.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.87. Tien Wah Press Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 47/100 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 Tien Wah Press Holdings Bhd (XKLS:7374), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.87 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 Tien Wah Press Holdings Bhd (XKLS:7374) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tien Wah Press Holdings Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM0.75 is trading 6.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.80. GuruFocus considers Tien Wah Press Holdings Bhd to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:7374:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.87
  • GF Value™: RM0.80 vs. price of RM0.75 (6.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 47/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:7374 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Tien Wah Press Holdings Bhd Business Description

Address No. 5, Jalan Prof. Khoo Kay Kim, Lot 03-8, 8th Floor, Menara Symphony, Seksyen 13, Petaling Jaya, SGR, MYS, 46200
Tien Wah Press Holdings Bhd is a print packaging company. It offers a packaging solution and produces mainly gravure and offset printed materials for tobacco packaging, including cigarette packs, fast-moving consumer product packaging, and labels. Products of the group include flat unglued blanks, crash bottom or auto-lock cartons, labeled cartons, cartons with peelable labels/stickers, clamshells, and trays, UV-coated cartons, glued skillet cartons, multiwall cartons comprising inner frames, cartons with CD inserts, and barrier coated carton for grease and moisture resistance. Its geographic segments include Asia Pacific and the Middle East.
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