LB Aluminium Bhd (XKLS:9326) Beneish M-Score: -1.95 (As of Jun. 27, 2026)


XKLS:9326 LB Aluminium Bhd XKLS:9326
69 GF Score
Price RM0.46
GF Value RM0.51
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is LB Aluminium Bhd Beneish M-Score?

LB Aluminium Bhd XKLS:9326 69 Beneish M-Score is -1.95 as of Jun. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:9326 with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.51 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 685 Metals & Mining companies, LB Aluminium Bhd ranks better than 51.97% 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 -1.95 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

XKLS:9326' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.11   Med: -2.24   Max: 9.25
Current: -1.95

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of LB Aluminium Bhd was 9.25. The lowest was -3.11. And the median was -2.24.


LB Aluminium Bhd Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for LB Aluminium 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.

LB Aluminium Bhd Beneish M-Score Chart

LB Aluminium Bhd Annual Data
Trend Apr17 Apr18 Apr19 Apr20 Apr21 Apr22 Apr23 Apr24 Apr25 Apr26
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -1.51 -3.11 -1.59 -2.32 -1.95

LB Aluminium Bhd Quarterly Data
Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
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 -2.32 0.00 0.00 0.00 -1.95

XKLS:9326 vs AA, CENX, CSTM: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Aluminum subindustry, LB Aluminium 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.


LB Aluminium Bhd Beneish M-Score vs Metals & Mining Industry

For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, LB Aluminium Bhd's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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LB Aluminium 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 LB Aluminium 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 * 0.8884+0.528 * 0.1689+0.404 * 3.5267+0.892 * 0.975+0.115 * 0.9669
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0+4.679 * -0.03382-0.327 * 0.813
=-1.95

* 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 (Apr26) TTM:Last Year (Apr25) TTM:
Total Receivables was RM308 Mil.
Revenue was RM1,038 Mil.
Gross Profit was RM1,038 Mil.
Total Current Assets was RM817 Mil.
Total Assets was RM1,054 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was RM206 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was RM16 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was RM0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was RM423 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM38 Mil.
Net Income was RM55 Mil.
Gross Profit was RM0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was RM91 Mil.
Total Receivables was RM356 Mil.
Revenue was RM1,064 Mil.
Gross Profit was RM180 Mil.
Total Current Assets was RM864 Mil.
Total Assets was RM1,081 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was RM208 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was RM16 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was RM78 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was RM529 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM52 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)
=(307.911 / 1037.598) / (355.5 / 1064.225)
=0.296754 / 0.334046
=0.8884

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)
=(179.74 / 1064.225) / (1037.598 / 1037.598)
=0.168893 / 1
=0.1689

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 - (816.653 + 206.271) / 1053.57) / (1 - (864.266 + 208.219) / 1081.404)
=0.029088 / 0.008248
=3.5267

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
=1037.598 / 1064.225
=0.975

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))
=(15.784 / (15.784 + 208.219)) / (16.213 / (16.213 + 206.271))
=0.070463 / 0.072873
=0.9669

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 / 1037.598) / (78.009 / 1064.225)
=0 / 0.073301
=0

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)
=((37.657 + 423.031) / 1053.57) / ((52.45 + 529.173) / 1081.404)
=0.437264 / 0.537841
=0.813

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
=(55.466 - 0 - 91.098) / 1053.57
=-0.03382

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.

LB Aluminium Bhd has a M-score of -1.95 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 -1.95 mean?
LB Aluminium Bhd (XKLS:9326) has a Beneish M-Score of -1.95 as of Jun. 27, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on LB Aluminium Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, LB Aluminium Bhd ranks #329 out of 685 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 48%.
Is LB Aluminium Bhd's Beneish M-Score too high?
LB Aluminium Bhd's current Beneish M-Score is -1.95. Based on the distribution chart, LB Aluminium Bhd ranks #329 out of 685 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, LB Aluminium Bhd has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does LB Aluminium Bhd's Beneish M-Score compare to AA and CENX?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, LB Aluminium Bhd ranks #329 out of 685 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts LB Aluminium 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 Metals & Mining company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Metals & Mining 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 LB Aluminium Bhd and its competitors. LB Aluminium Bhd's current Beneish M-Score is -1.95. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is LB Aluminium Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LB Aluminium Bhd (XKLS:9326) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.51, compared to a current price of RM0.46 — trading 9.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -1.95. LB Aluminium Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 2 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 LB Aluminium Bhd (XKLS:9326), the current Beneish M-Score is -1.95 as of Jun. 27, 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 LB Aluminium Bhd (XKLS:9326) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LB Aluminium Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM0.46 is trading 9.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.51. GuruFocus considers LB Aluminium Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:9326:

  • Beneish M-Score: -1.95
  • GF Value™: RM0.51 vs. price of RM0.46 (9.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:9326 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


LB Aluminium Bhd Business Description

Address Lot 11, Jalan Perusahaan 1, Kawasan Perusahaan Beranang, Semenyih, Beranang, SGR, MYS, 43700
LB Aluminium Bhd is engaged in the business of manufacturing, marketing, and trading aluminium extrusions. The company reports in two segments: aluminium and property development. Their product acts as a raw material for transport, construction, consumer goods, packaging, as well as electrical engineering due to its lightweight, excellent conductor of electricity, and durability in nature. Some of its products and services include aluminium extrusion, aluminium sheets/coils, fittings and accessories, extrusion presses, and anodising. Its geographical segments include Malaysia, Singapore, North America, and Others.
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