Greater Bay Holdings Bhd (XKLS:9148) Beneish M-Score: -2.53 (As of Jul. 11, 2026)


XKLS:9148 Greater Bay Holdings Bhd XKLS:9148
43 GF Score
Price RM0.58
GF Value RM0.86
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is Greater Bay Holdings Bhd Beneish M-Score?

Greater Bay Holdings Bhd XKLS:9148 43 Beneish M-Score is -2.53 as of Jul. 11, 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:9148 with a GF Score™ of 43/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.86 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 373 Packaging & Containers companies, Greater Bay Holdings Bhd ranks worse than 53.08% 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 -2.53 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

XKLS:9148' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.88   Med: -2.56   Max: -1.92
Current: -2.53

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Greater Bay Holdings Bhd was -1.92. The lowest was -2.88. And the median was -2.56.


Greater Bay Holdings Bhd Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Greater Bay 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.

Greater Bay Holdings Bhd Beneish M-Score Chart

Greater Bay Holdings 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 -1.92 -2.18 -2.88 -2.35 -2.53

Greater Bay Holdings 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:9148 vs SW, PKG, IP: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Greater Bay 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.


Greater Bay Holdings Bhd Beneish M-Score vs Packaging & Containers Industry

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

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


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Greater Bay 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 Greater Bay 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 * 1.0116+0.528 * 0.9744+0.404 * 1.014+0.892 * 1.1369+0.115 * 0.8479
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.031851-0.327 * 1.0176
=-2.53

* 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 RM9.81 Mil.
Revenue was RM38.03 Mil.
Gross Profit was RM15.77 Mil.
Total Current Assets was RM18.04 Mil.
Total Assets was RM53.91 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was RM16.15 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was RM2.32 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was RM0.00 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was RM12.68 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM12.87 Mil.
Net Income was RM0.36 Mil.
Gross Profit was RM0.00 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was RM2.08 Mil.
Total Receivables was RM8.53 Mil.
Revenue was RM33.45 Mil.
Gross Profit was RM13.52 Mil.
Total Current Assets was RM18.83 Mil.
Total Assets was RM54.78 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was RM16.18 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was RM1.93 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was RM0.00 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was RM12.20 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM13.31 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)
=(9.809 / 38.025) / (8.529 / 33.446)
=0.257962 / 0.255008
=1.0116

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)
=(13.517 / 33.446) / (15.772 / 38.025)
=0.404144 / 0.41478
=0.9744

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 - (18.037 + 16.151) / 53.907) / (1 - (18.834 + 16.182) / 54.777)
=0.365797 / 0.360754
=1.014

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
=38.025 / 33.446
=1.1369

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))
=(1.928 / (1.928 + 16.182)) / (2.319 / (2.319 + 16.151))
=0.106461 / 0.125555
=0.8479

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)
=(0 / 38.025) / (0 / 33.446)
=0 / 0
=1

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)
=((12.871 + 12.678) / 53.907) / ((13.31 + 12.203) / 54.777)
=0.473946 / 0.465761
=1.0176

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
=(0.359 - 0 - 2.076) / 53.907
=-0.031851

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.

Greater Bay Holdings Bhd has a M-score of -2.53 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 -2.53 mean?
Greater Bay Holdings Bhd (XKLS:9148) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.53 as of Jul. 11, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Greater Bay Holdings Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Greater Bay Holdings Bhd ranks #198 out of 373 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 53.1%.
Is Greater Bay Holdings Bhd's Beneish M-Score too high?
Greater Bay Holdings Bhd's current Beneish M-Score is -2.53. Based on the distribution chart, Greater Bay Holdings Bhd ranks #198 out of 373 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Greater Bay Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 43/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Greater Bay Holdings Bhd's Beneish M-Score compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Greater Bay Holdings Bhd ranks #198 out of 373 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Greater Bay Holdings 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 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 Greater Bay Holdings Bhd and its competitors. Greater Bay Holdings Bhd's current Beneish M-Score is -2.53. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Greater Bay Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Greater Bay Holdings Bhd (XKLS:9148) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.86, compared to a current price of RM0.58 — trading 32.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.53. Greater Bay Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 43/100 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 Greater Bay Holdings Bhd (XKLS:9148), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.53 as of Jul. 11, 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 Greater Bay Holdings Bhd (XKLS:9148) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Greater Bay Holdings Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM0.58 is trading 32.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.86. GuruFocus considers Greater Bay Holdings Bhd to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:9148:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.53
  • GF Value™: RM0.86 vs. price of RM0.58 (32.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 43/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:9148 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Greater Bay Holdings Bhd Business Description

Address Lot 2, Jalan P/2A, Kawasan MIEL, Bangi Industrial Estate, Bandar Baru Bangi, SGR, MYS, 43650
Greater Bay Holdings Bhd is principally engaged in the manufacturing business of Laminated Flexible Packaging for the Food and Medical Industries. Further, it is also involved in real estate/property investments and management. Geographically, the company operates in Malaysia, Mauritius, and Brunei, generating the highest revenue from Malaysian markets.
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