Kamdar Group (M) Bhd (XKLS:8672) Beneish M-Score: -2.45 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


XKLS:8672 Kamdar Group (M) Bhd XKLS:8672
39 GF Score
Price RM0.20
GF Value RM0.16
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Kamdar Group (M) Bhd Beneish M-Score?

Kamdar Group (M) Bhd XKLS:8672 39 Beneish M-Score is -2.45 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:8672 with a GF Score™ of 39/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.16 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,003 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Kamdar Group (M) Bhd ranks worse than 54.84% 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 -2.45 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

XKLS:8672' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.5   Med: -2.78   Max: -0.32
Current: -2.45

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Kamdar Group (M) Bhd was -0.32. The lowest was -3.50. And the median was -2.78.


Kamdar Group (M) Bhd Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kamdar Group (M) 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.

Kamdar Group (M) Bhd Beneish M-Score Chart

Kamdar Group (M) Bhd Annual Data
Trend Dec13 Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Mar19 Mar20 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -3.05 -0.32 -3.50 -3.46 -3.08

Kamdar Group (M) Bhd Quarterly Data
Dec20 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 -3.09 -3.08 -2.61 -2.57 -2.45

XKLS:8672 vs AIN: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Textile Manufacturing subindustry, Kamdar Group (M) 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.


Kamdar Group (M) Bhd Beneish M-Score vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry

For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Kamdar Group (M) Bhd's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Kamdar Group (M) Bhd's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Kamdar Group (M) 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 Kamdar Group (M) 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 * 1.3793+0.528 * 0.9415+0.404 * 1.1835+0.892 * 0.8228+0.115 * 1.2208
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.1098+4.679 * -0.052654-0.327 * 0.8931
=-2.45

* 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 RM2.94 Mil.
Revenue was 12.07 + 9.98 + 8.292 + 8.982 = RM39.32 Mil.
Gross Profit was 5.469 + 3.893 + 4.084 + 4.662 = RM18.11 Mil.
Total Current Assets was RM69.61 Mil.
Total Assets was RM244.18 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was RM100.85 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was RM2.17 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was RM26.21 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was RM13.52 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM31.30 Mil.
Net Income was -2.143 + -3.605 + -3.057 + -1.64 = RM-10.45 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = RM0.00 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was -0.437 + 2.534 + -0.118 + 0.433 = RM2.41 Mil.
Total Receivables was RM2.59 Mil.
Revenue was 14.744 + 11.862 + 9.449 + 11.735 = RM47.79 Mil.
Gross Profit was 6.45 + 4.662 + 4.521 + 5.085 = RM20.72 Mil.
Total Current Assets was RM83.16 Mil.
Total Assets was RM261.78 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was RM111.84 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was RM2.96 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was RM28.70 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was RM17.95 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM35.86 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)
=(2.944 / 39.324) / (2.594 / 47.79)
=0.074865 / 0.054279
=1.3793

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)
=(20.718 / 47.79) / (18.108 / 39.324)
=0.433522 / 0.460482
=0.9415

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 - (69.608 + 100.845) / 244.177) / (1 - (83.16 + 111.837) / 261.781)
=0.301929 / 0.255114
=1.1835

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
=39.324 / 47.79
=0.8228

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))
=(2.956 / (2.956 + 111.837)) / (2.173 / (2.173 + 100.845))
=0.025751 / 0.021093
=1.2208

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)
=(26.207 / 39.324) / (28.697 / 47.79)
=0.666438 / 0.600481
=1.1098

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)
=((31.301 + 13.522) / 244.177) / ((35.86 + 17.948) / 261.781)
=0.183568 / 0.205546
=0.8931

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
=(-10.445 - 0 - 2.412) / 244.177
=-0.052654

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.

Kamdar Group (M) Bhd has a M-score of -2.45 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 -2.45 mean?
Kamdar Group (M) Bhd (XKLS:8672) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.45 as of Jun. 25, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Kamdar Group (M) Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Kamdar Group (M) Bhd ranks #550 out of 1003 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 54.8%.
Is Kamdar Group (M) Bhd's Beneish M-Score too high?
Kamdar Group (M) Bhd's current Beneish M-Score is -2.45. Based on the distribution chart, Kamdar Group (M) Bhd ranks #550 out of 1003 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Kamdar Group (M) Bhd has a GF Score™ of 39/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kamdar Group (M) Bhd's Beneish M-Score compare to AIN?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Kamdar Group (M) Bhd ranks #550 out of 1003 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Kamdar Group (M) 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories 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 Kamdar Group (M) Bhd and its competitors. Kamdar Group (M) Bhd's current Beneish M-Score is -2.45. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kamdar Group (M) Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kamdar Group (M) Bhd (XKLS:8672) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.16, compared to a current price of RM0.20 — trading 25% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.45. Kamdar Group (M) Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 39/100 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 Kamdar Group (M) Bhd (XKLS:8672), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.45 as of Jun. 25, 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 Kamdar Group (M) Bhd (XKLS:8672) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kamdar Group (M) Bhd stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of RM0.20 is trading 25% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.16. GuruFocus considers Kamdar Group (M) Bhd to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:8672:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.45
  • GF Value™: RM0.16 vs. price of RM0.20 (25% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 39/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:8672 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Kamdar Group (M) Bhd Business Description

Address 113, Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman, Kuala Lumpur, SGR, MYS, 50100
Kamdar Group (M) Bhd is a supplier and retailer of fashion fabrics, home textiles, apparel, and garments. It is organized into two business units, Textile, and Investment and Management segment. The Textile segment is engaged in retailing textile and textile-based products within the retailing industry. The Investment and Management segment is engaged in investment holding and providing management services. The company's activities are conducted principally in Malaysia. It derives a majority of its revenue from the Textile segment.
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