Timberwell Bhd (XKLS:7854) Beneish M-Score: -2.47 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


XKLS:7854 Timberwell Bhd XKLS:7854
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Price RM1.80
GF Value RM0.32
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is Timberwell Bhd Beneish M-Score?

Timberwell Bhd XKLS:7854 -1.64% 36 Beneish M-Score is -2.47 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:7854 with a GF Score™ of 36/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.32 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 273 Forest Products companies, Timberwell Bhd ranks worse than 56.78% 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 -2.47 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

XKLS:7854' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.88   Med: -2.14   Max: 0.72
Current: -2.47

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Timberwell Bhd was 0.72. The lowest was -2.88. And the median was -2.14.


Timberwell Bhd Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Timberwell 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.

Timberwell Bhd Beneish M-Score Chart

Timberwell 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 -2.51 0.72 -1.95 -2.33 -2.47

Timberwell 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 0.00 0.00 0.00 -2.47 0.00

XKLS:7854 vs SSD, UFPI, BCC: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Lumber & Wood Production subindustry, Timberwell 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.


Timberwell Bhd Beneish M-Score vs Forest Products Industry

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

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


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Timberwell 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 Timberwell 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 * 1.4049+0.528 * 1.2585+0.404 * 1.0441+0.892 * 0.6188+0.115 * 1.1956
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.409+4.679 * -0.056516-0.327 * 0.5734
=-2.47

* 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 RM7.61 Mil.
Revenue was RM14.34 Mil.
Gross Profit was RM2.44 Mil.
Total Current Assets was RM8.62 Mil.
Total Assets was RM70.33 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was RM10.23 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was RM0.79 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was RM3.75 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was RM2.78 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM0.15 Mil.
Net Income was RM-0.64 Mil.
Gross Profit was RM0.00 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was RM3.33 Mil.
Total Receivables was RM8.75 Mil.
Revenue was RM23.17 Mil.
Gross Profit was RM4.95 Mil.
Total Current Assets was RM12.29 Mil.
Total Assets was RM76.46 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was RM10.57 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was RM0.99 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was RM4.30 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was RM5.46 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM0.09 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)
=(7.607 / 14.337) / (8.75 / 23.168)
=0.530585 / 0.377676
=1.4049

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)
=(4.954 / 23.168) / (2.436 / 14.337)
=0.213829 / 0.16991
=1.2585

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 - (8.621 + 10.227) / 70.334) / (1 - (12.288 + 10.565) / 76.462)
=0.732021 / 0.70112
=1.0441

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
=14.337 / 23.168
=0.6188

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))
=(0.992 / (0.992 + 10.565)) / (0.791 / (0.791 + 10.227))
=0.085835 / 0.071792
=1.1956

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)
=(3.752 / 14.337) / (4.303 / 23.168)
=0.2617 / 0.18573
=1.409

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)
=((0.146 + 2.778) / 70.334) / ((0.089 + 5.455) / 76.462)
=0.041573 / 0.072507
=0.5734

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
=(-0.644 - 0 - 3.331) / 70.334
=-0.056516

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.

Timberwell Bhd has a M-score of -2.47 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 -2.47 mean?
Timberwell Bhd (XKLS:7854) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.47 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Timberwell Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Timberwell Bhd ranks #155 out of 273 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 56.8%.
Is Timberwell Bhd's Beneish M-Score too high?
Timberwell Bhd's current Beneish M-Score is -2.47. Based on the distribution chart, Timberwell Bhd ranks #155 out of 273 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Timberwell Bhd has a GF Score™ of 36/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Timberwell Bhd's Beneish M-Score compare to SSD and UFPI?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Timberwell Bhd ranks #155 out of 273 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Timberwell 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 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 Timberwell Bhd and its competitors. Timberwell Bhd's current Beneish M-Score is -2.47. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Timberwell Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Timberwell Bhd (XKLS:7854) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.32, compared to a current price of RM1.80 — trading 462.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.47. Timberwell Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 36/100 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 Timberwell Bhd (XKLS:7854), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.47 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 Timberwell Bhd (XKLS:7854) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Timberwell Bhd stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of RM1.80 is trading 462.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.32. GuruFocus considers Timberwell Bhd to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:7854:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.47
  • GF Value™: RM0.32 vs. price of RM1.80 (462.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 36/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:7854 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Timberwell Bhd Business Description

Address Jalan Kemajuan, Wisma BSN Sabah, 2nd Floor, P.O.Box 15826, Karamunsing, Kota Kinabalu, SBH, MYS, 88000
Timberwell Bhd is a Malaysia-based company engaged in the business of investments holding, forest management, harvesting, and trading of timber. The primary operations of the company are timber harvesting, rehabilitation, mainly involving silviculture treatment, and mosaic timber planting. It operates under the business units of Forestry Division, Plantation Division, Trading Division, and Property Division. Geographically, it operates in Malaysia.
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