KYM Holdings Bhd (XKLS:8362) Beneish M-Score: -2.59 (As of Jul. 06, 2026)


XKLS:8362 KYM Holdings Bhd XKLS:8362
43 GF Score
Price RM0.28
GF Value RM0.29
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is KYM Holdings Bhd Beneish M-Score?

KYM Holdings Bhd XKLS:8362 43 Beneish M-Score is -2.59 as of Jul. 06, 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:8362 with a GF Score™ of 43/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.29 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 372 Packaging & Containers companies, KYM Holdings Bhd ranks better than 52.69% 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 -2.59 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

XKLS:8362' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.07   Med: -2.67   Max: -1.74
Current: -2.59

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of KYM Holdings Bhd was -1.74. The lowest was -3.07. And the median was -2.67.


KYM Holdings Bhd Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for KYM 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.

KYM Holdings Bhd Beneish M-Score Chart

KYM Holdings Bhd Annual Data
Trend Jan17 Jan18 Jan19 Jan20 Jan21 Jan22 Jan23 Jan24 Jan25 Jan26
Beneish M-Score
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KYM Holdings Bhd Quarterly Data
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XKLS:8362 vs SW, PKG, IP: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, KYM 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.


KYM Holdings Bhd Beneish M-Score vs Packaging & Containers Industry

For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, KYM Holdings Bhd's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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KYM 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 KYM 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 * 1.1121+0.528 * 1.4167+0.404 * 1.0249+0.892 * 0.9522+0.115 * 0.8739
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.0139+4.679 * -0.088474-0.327 * 0.9147
=-2.59

* 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 (Jan26) TTM:Last Year (Jan25) TTM:
Total Receivables was RM20.05 Mil.
Revenue was RM80.81 Mil.
Gross Profit was RM11.24 Mil.
Total Current Assets was RM72.35 Mil.
Total Assets was RM161.54 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was RM42.33 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was RM6.14 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was RM4.19 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was RM28.83 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM10.85 Mil.
Net Income was RM1.01 Mil.
Gross Profit was RM0.00 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was RM15.30 Mil.
Total Receivables was RM18.94 Mil.
Revenue was RM84.87 Mil.
Gross Profit was RM16.73 Mil.
Total Current Assets was RM72.53 Mil.
Total Assets was RM165.52 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was RM46.14 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was RM5.75 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was RM4.34 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was RM33.12 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM11.33 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)
=(20.054 / 80.806) / (18.938 / 84.865)
=0.248175 / 0.223154
=1.1121

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)
=(16.727 / 84.865) / (11.242 / 80.806)
=0.197101 / 0.139123
=1.4167

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 - (72.351 + 42.325) / 161.539) / (1 - (72.527 + 46.142) / 165.518)
=0.290103 / 0.283045
=1.0249

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
=80.806 / 84.865
=0.9522

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))
=(5.748 / (5.748 + 46.142)) / (6.144 / (6.144 + 42.325))
=0.110773 / 0.126761
=0.8739

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)
=(4.186 / 80.806) / (4.336 / 84.865)
=0.051803 / 0.051093
=1.0139

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)
=((10.853 + 28.833) / 161.539) / ((11.334 + 33.121) / 165.518)
=0.245674 / 0.268581
=0.9147

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
=(1.008 - 0 - 15.3) / 161.539
=-0.088474

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.

KYM Holdings Bhd has a M-score of -2.59 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 -2.59 mean?
KYM Holdings Bhd (XKLS:8362) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.59 as of Jul. 06, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on KYM Holdings Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, KYM Holdings Bhd ranks #176 out of 372 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 47.3%.
Is KYM Holdings Bhd's Beneish M-Score too high?
KYM Holdings Bhd's current Beneish M-Score is -2.59. Based on the distribution chart, KYM Holdings Bhd ranks #176 out of 372 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, KYM Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 43/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does KYM Holdings Bhd's Beneish M-Score compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, KYM Holdings Bhd ranks #176 out of 372 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts KYM 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 Packaging & Containers company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Packaging & Containers 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 KYM Holdings Bhd and its competitors. KYM Holdings Bhd's current Beneish M-Score is -2.59. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is KYM Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KYM Holdings Bhd (XKLS:8362) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.29, compared to a current price of RM0.28 — trading 5.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.59. KYM Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 43/100 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 KYM Holdings Bhd (XKLS:8362), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.59 as of Jul. 06, 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 KYM Holdings Bhd (XKLS:8362) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KYM Holdings Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM0.28 is trading 5.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.29. GuruFocus considers KYM Holdings Bhd to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:8362:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.59
  • GF Value™: RM0.29 vs. price of RM0.28 (5.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 43/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:8362 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


KYM Holdings Bhd Business Description

Address Level 17, KYM Tower, No. 8, Jalan PJU 7/6, Mutiara Damansara, Petaling Jaya, SGR, MYS, 47800
KYM Holdings Bhd is engaged in the manufacturing and marketing of industrial paper bags and paper egg trays. The group has four reportable segments: The Manufacturing segment manufactures and sells multi-wall industrial paper bags and corrugated fiberboards and boxes. The Investment holding segment is engaged in investment in unquoted shares, which are held for capital gains. The Property segment includes the properties leased out for rental income or held for long-term capital appreciation. Majority of the firm revenue comes from Manufacturing segment. The Multiwall Industrial Paper Sacks division also contributed for company's majority of the revenue. Geographically, it operates in Malaysia, Thailand, Mauritius, Sweden, Singapore.
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