Lee Swee Kiat Group Bhd (XKLS:8079) Beneish M-Score: -2.75 (As of Jul. 29, 2026)

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XKLS:8079 Lee Swee Kiat Group Bhd XKLS:8079
51 GF Score
Price RM0.27
GF Value RM0.46
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is Lee Swee Kiat Group Bhd Beneish M-Score?

Lee Swee Kiat Group Bhd XKLS:8079 51 Beneish M-Score is -2.75 as of Jul. 29, 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:8079 with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.46 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 417 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies, Lee Swee Kiat Group Bhd ranks better than 67.39% 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 -2.75 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

XKLS:8079' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.83   Med: -2.6   Max: -1.93
Current: -2.75

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Lee Swee Kiat Group Bhd was -1.93. The lowest was -2.83. And the median was -2.60.


Lee Swee Kiat Group Bhd Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Lee Swee Kiat Group 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.

Lee Swee Kiat Group Bhd Beneish M-Score Chart

Lee Swee Kiat Group 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 -1.93 -2.41 -2.36 -2.34 -2.75

Lee Swee Kiat Group 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:8079 vs SN, SGI, MHK: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances subindustry, Lee Swee Kiat Group 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.


Lee Swee Kiat Group Bhd Beneish M-Score vs Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances Industry

For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Lee Swee Kiat Group Bhd's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Lee Swee Kiat Group Bhd's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Lee Swee Kiat Group 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 Lee Swee Kiat Group 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 * 1.0444+0.528 * 1.0696+0.404 * 0.9598+0.892 * 0.9251+0.115 * 0.9429
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9764+4.679 * -0.056584-0.327 * 0.9982
=-2.75

* 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 RM20.5 Mil.
Revenue was RM126.1 Mil.
Gross Profit was RM48.4 Mil.
Total Current Assets was RM63.6 Mil.
Total Assets was RM119.8 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was RM41.0 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was RM7.5 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was RM37.1 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was RM31.0 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM3.8 Mil.
Net Income was RM5.3 Mil.
Gross Profit was RM0.0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was RM12.0 Mil.
Total Receivables was RM21.2 Mil.
Revenue was RM136.3 Mil.
Gross Profit was RM56.0 Mil.
Total Current Assets was RM63.3 Mil.
Total Assets was RM120.7 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was RM41.4 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was RM7.1 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was RM41.1 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was RM30.9 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM4.1 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)
=(20.486 / 126.118) / (21.203 / 136.331)
=0.162435 / 0.155526
=1.0444

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)
=(56.016 / 136.331) / (48.449 / 126.118)
=0.410882 / 0.384156
=1.0696

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 - (63.558 + 40.967) / 119.786) / (1 - (63.283 + 41.408) / 120.715)
=0.127402 / 0.132742
=0.9598

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
=126.118 / 136.331
=0.9251

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))
=(7.102 / (7.102 + 41.408)) / (7.53 / (7.53 + 40.967))
=0.146403 / 0.155267
=0.9429

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)
=(37.144 / 126.118) / (41.121 / 136.331)
=0.294518 / 0.301626
=0.9764

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)
=((3.762 + 30.966) / 119.786) / ((4.131 + 30.929) / 120.715)
=0.289917 / 0.290436
=0.9982

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
=(5.258 - 0 - 12.036) / 119.786
=-0.056584

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.

Lee Swee Kiat Group Bhd has a M-score of -2.75 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 -2.75 mean?
Lee Swee Kiat Group Bhd (XKLS:8079) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.75 as of Jul. 29, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Lee Swee Kiat Group Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Lee Swee Kiat Group Bhd ranks #136 out of 417 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, placing it in the top 32.6%.
Is Lee Swee Kiat Group Bhd's Beneish M-Score too high?
Lee Swee Kiat Group Bhd's current Beneish M-Score is -2.75. Based on the distribution chart, Lee Swee Kiat Group Bhd ranks #136 out of 417 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Lee Swee Kiat Group Bhd has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lee Swee Kiat Group Bhd's Beneish M-Score compare to SN and SGI?
According to the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry distribution chart, Lee Swee Kiat Group Bhd ranks #136 out of 417 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Lee Swee Kiat Group 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 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances 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 Lee Swee Kiat Group Bhd and its competitors. Lee Swee Kiat Group Bhd's current Beneish M-Score is -2.75. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lee Swee Kiat Group Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lee Swee Kiat Group Bhd (XKLS:8079) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.46, compared to a current price of RM0.27 — trading 41.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.75. Lee Swee Kiat Group Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 with 4 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 Lee Swee Kiat Group Bhd (XKLS:8079), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.75 as of Jul. 29, 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 Lee Swee Kiat Group Bhd (XKLS:8079) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lee Swee Kiat Group Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM0.27 is trading 41.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.46. GuruFocus considers Lee Swee Kiat Group Bhd to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:8079:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.75
  • GF Value™: RM0.46 vs. price of RM0.27 (41.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 51/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:8079 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Lee Swee Kiat Group Bhd Business Description

Address Wisma LSK, Jalan Haji Abdul Manan, Lot 6122, Off Jalan Meru, Klang, SGR, MYS, 41050
Lee Swee Kiat Group Bhd operates in the Mattresses and bedsprings sector in Malaysia. The group is organized into two business segments: Investment holding and Natural latex and mattress-related products. The Natural latex and mattress-related products segment which generates the majority of revenue engages in the manufacturing, trading, and distribution of mattresses, bedding accessories, laminated foam, polyurethane foam, natural latex foam, and other related products. The investment holding segment engages in investment holding activity. Geographically, the company derives revenue maximum from Malaysia; while it also has its presence in United States; Korea; Canada; Netherlands; and Others.
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