Ajiya Bhd (XKLS:7609) Beneish M-Score: 1.30 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


XKLS:7609 Ajiya Bhd XKLS:7609
62 GF Score
Price RM1.02
GF Value RM0.96
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Ajiya Bhd Beneish M-Score?

Ajiya Bhd XKLS:7609 +0.99% 62 Beneish M-Score is 1.30 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:7609 with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.96 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,704 Construction companies, Ajiya Bhd ranks worse than 97.65% 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.

Warning Sign:

Beneish M-Score 1.3 higher than -1.78, which implies that the company might have manipulated its financial results.

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

XKLS:7609' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.9   Med: -2.38   Max: 1.3
Current: 1.3

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Ajiya Bhd was 1.30. The lowest was -2.90. And the median was -2.38.


Ajiya Bhd Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ajiya 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.

Ajiya Bhd Beneish M-Score Chart

Ajiya Bhd Annual Data
Trend Nov16 Nov17 Nov18 Nov19 Nov20 Nov21 Nov22 Nov23 Nov24 Dec25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.78 -2.22 -1.87 -0.84 1.30

Ajiya Bhd Quarterly Data
May21 Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Nov24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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XKLS:7609 vs TT, JCI, CARR: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Building Products & Equipment subindustry, Ajiya 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.


Ajiya Bhd Beneish M-Score vs Construction Industry

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

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


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Ajiya 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 Ajiya 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 * 0.4368+0.528 * 6.199+0.404 * 5.1209+0.892 * 0.866+0.115 * 0.6289
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * 0.018819-0.327 * 1.1125
=1.30

* 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 (Nov24) TTM:
Total Receivables was RM94.2 Mil.
Revenue was RM306.5 Mil.
Gross Profit was RM49.4 Mil.
Total Current Assets was RM312.0 Mil.
Total Assets was RM738.2 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was RM155.0 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was RM8.9 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was RM49.0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was RM58.7 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM0.9 Mil.
Net Income was RM38.7 Mil.
Gross Profit was RM0.0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was RM24.8 Mil.
Total Receivables was RM249.0 Mil.
Revenue was RM353.9 Mil.
Gross Profit was RM353.9 Mil.
Total Current Assets was RM474.0 Mil.
Total Assets was RM734.7 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was RM207.9 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was RM7.4 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was RM0.0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was RM53.3 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)
=(94.221 / 306.465) / (249.048 / 353.869)
=0.307445 / 0.703786
=0.4368

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)
=(353.869 / 353.869) / (49.438 / 306.465)
=1 / 0.161317
=6.199

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 - (312.032 + 154.996) / 738.24) / (1 - (474.045 + 207.932) / 734.684)
=0.367376 / 0.071741
=5.1209

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
=306.465 / 353.869
=0.866

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))
=(7.389 / (7.389 + 207.932)) / (8.946 / (8.946 + 154.996))
=0.034316 / 0.054568
=0.6289

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)
=(48.97 / 306.465) / (0 / 353.869)
=0.15979 / 0
=1

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)
=((0.877 + 58.731) / 738.24) / ((0 + 53.322) / 734.684)
=0.080743 / 0.072578
=1.1125

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
=(38.696 - 0 - 24.803) / 738.24
=0.018819

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.

Ajiya Bhd has a M-score of 1.30 signals that the company is likely to be a manipulator.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Beneish M-Score →
What does a Beneish M-Score of 1.30 mean?
Ajiya Bhd (XKLS:7609) has a Beneish M-Score of 1.30 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Ajiya Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Ajiya Bhd ranks #1664 out of 1704 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 97.7%.
Is Ajiya Bhd's Beneish M-Score too high?
Ajiya Bhd's current Beneish M-Score is 1.30. Based on the distribution chart, Ajiya Bhd ranks #1664 out of 1704 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Ajiya Bhd has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ajiya Bhd's Beneish M-Score compare to TT and JCI?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Ajiya Bhd ranks #1664 out of 1704 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Ajiya 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 Ajiya Bhd and its competitors. Ajiya Bhd's current Beneish M-Score is 1.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ajiya Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ajiya Bhd (XKLS:7609) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.96, compared to a current price of RM1.02 — trading 6.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is 1.30. Ajiya Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 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 Ajiya Bhd (XKLS:7609), the current Beneish M-Score is 1.30 as of Jun. 26, 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 Ajiya Bhd (XKLS:7609) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ajiya Bhd stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of RM1.02 is trading 6.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.96. GuruFocus considers Ajiya Bhd to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:7609:

  • Beneish M-Score: 1.30
  • GF Value™: RM0.96 vs. price of RM1.02 (6.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:7609 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Ajiya Bhd Business Description

Address Jalan Genuang, Lot 153, Kawasan Perindustrian, Batu 3, Segamat, JHR, MYS, 85000
Ajiya Bhd is an investment holding. The principal activities include manufacturing and trading of roofing materials, manufacturing and trading of all kinds of glass, trading of building materials and investment holding. Its products are classified in two categories: Metal Division Metal roofing system, PU green series, steel truss system, structural products, metal door and window frame, metal sunshade/louvres, metal ceiling, and IBS-aligned building solutions: Glass Division Safety glass, tempered glass, laminated glass, Low-E coated glass, and Insulated Glass Units (IGU) for architectural and construction applications While it also has its presence in Thailand and Malaysia, Majority of its revenue is earned through the Malaysian market.
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