Mah Sing Group Bhd (XKLS:8583) Beneish M-Score: -2.42 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


XKLS:8583 Mah Sing Group Bhd XKLS:8583
85 GF Score
Price RM0.97
GF Value RM1.11
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Mah Sing Group Bhd Beneish M-Score?

Mah Sing Group Bhd XKLS:8583 85 Beneish M-Score is -2.42 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:8583 with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of RM1.11 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,682 Real Estate companies, Mah Sing Group Bhd ranks better than 54.46% 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 -2.42 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

XKLS:8583' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.25   Med: -2.61   Max: -1.9
Current: -2.42

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Mah Sing Group Bhd was -1.90. The lowest was -3.25. And the median was -2.61.


Mah Sing Group Bhd Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Mah Sing 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.

Mah Sing Group Bhd Beneish M-Score Chart

Mah Sing 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 -2.30 -2.50 -3.21 -2.73 -2.57

Mah Sing Group 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 -2.63 -2.76 -2.83 -2.57 -2.42

Mah Sing Group Bhd Beneish M-Score Competitor Comparison

For the Real Estate - Development subindustry, Mah Sing 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.


Mah Sing Group Bhd Beneish M-Score vs Real Estate Industry

For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Mah Sing Group Bhd's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Mah Sing 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 Mah Sing 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 * 1.2752+0.528 * 0.8516+0.404 * 0.9565+0.892 * 0.9304+0.115 * 1
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.2271+4.679 * 0.007836-0.327 * 1.1154
=-2.42

* 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 RM1,538 Mil.
Revenue was 563.104 + 665.039 + 635.903 + 565.919 = RM2,430 Mil.
Gross Profit was 176.719 + 186.628 + 177.181 + 173.627 = RM714 Mil.
Total Current Assets was RM4,398 Mil.
Total Assets was RM8,052 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was RM483 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was RM0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was RM319 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was RM1,673 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM2,244 Mil.
Net Income was 68.078 + 61.757 + 66.265 + 66.018 = RM262 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = RM0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was -135.605 + 39.685 + 88.135 + 206.813 = RM199 Mil.
Total Receivables was RM1,296 Mil.
Revenue was 649.693 + 744.422 + 639.285 + 578.385 = RM2,612 Mil.
Gross Profit was 169.752 + 172.325 + 166.372 + 145.259 = RM654 Mil.
Total Current Assets was RM3,680 Mil.
Total Assets was RM7,148 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was RM525 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was RM0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was RM280 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was RM1,708 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM1,409 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)
=(1537.607 / 2429.965) / (1295.979 / 2611.785)
=0.632769 / 0.496204
=1.2752

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)
=(653.708 / 2611.785) / (714.155 / 2429.965)
=0.250292 / 0.293895
=0.8516

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 - (4397.851 + 482.845) / 8051.514) / (1 - (3679.517 + 525.423) / 7147.704)
=0.393816 / 0.411708
=0.9565

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
=2429.965 / 2611.785
=0.9304

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 / (0 + 525.423)) / (0 / (0 + 482.845))
=0 / 0
=1

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)
=(319.338 / 2429.965) / (279.715 / 2611.785)
=0.131417 / 0.107097
=1.2271

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)
=((2243.985 + 1672.597) / 8051.514) / ((1408.997 + 1708.279) / 7147.704)
=0.48644 / 0.436123
=1.1154

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
=(262.118 - 0 - 199.028) / 8051.514
=0.007836

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.

Mah Sing Group Bhd has a M-score of -2.42 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 -2.42 mean?
Mah Sing Group Bhd (XKLS:8583) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.42 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Mah Sing Group Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Mah Sing Group Bhd ranks #766 out of 1682 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 45.5%.
Is Mah Sing Group Bhd's Beneish M-Score too high?
Mah Sing Group Bhd's current Beneish M-Score is -2.42. Based on the distribution chart, Mah Sing Group Bhd ranks #766 out of 1682 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Mah Sing Group Bhd has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mah Sing Group Bhd's Beneish M-Score compare to competitors?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Mah Sing Group Bhd ranks #766 out of 1682 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Mah Sing 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 Real Estate company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Real Estate 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 Mah Sing Group Bhd and its competitors. Mah Sing Group Bhd's current Beneish M-Score is -2.42. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mah Sing Group Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mah Sing Group Bhd (XKLS:8583) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.11, compared to a current price of RM0.97 — trading 12.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.42. Mah Sing Group Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 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 Mah Sing Group Bhd (XKLS:8583), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.42 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 Mah Sing Group Bhd (XKLS:8583) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mah Sing Group Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM0.97 is trading 12.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.11. GuruFocus considers Mah Sing Group Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:8583:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.42
  • GF Value™: RM1.11 vs. price of RM0.97 (12.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 85/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:8583 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Mah Sing Group Bhd Business Description

Address No. 163, Jalan Sungai Besi, Penthouse Suite 1, Wisma Mah Sing, Kuala Lumpur, SGR, MYS, 57100
Mah Sing Group Bhd is a Malaysia-based company that is mainly engaged in three segments: Property, Manufacturing, and Investment Holding and others. The Property segment, which accounts for the majority of the company's revenue, invests in and develops residential, commercial, and industrial properties. The Manufacturing segment manufactures and trades a range of plastic molded products and gloves. The Investment holding and others segment is engaged in the provision of management and property support services, construction of residential properties, provision of hospitality management services, and trading of building materials. Geographically, it derives maximum revenue from Malaysia, followed by Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand, Philippines, United States, Australia, and other countries.
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