Ho Wah Genting Bhd (XKLS:9601) Beneish M-Score: -2.97 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


XKLS:9601 Ho Wah Genting Bhd XKLS:9601
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What is Ho Wah Genting Bhd Beneish M-Score?

Ho Wah Genting Bhd XKLS:9601 35 Beneish M-Score is -2.97 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:9601 with a GF Score™ of 35/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.15 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,926 Industrial Products companies, Ho Wah Genting Bhd ranks better than 86.64% 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 -2.97 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

XKLS:9601' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.85   Med: -2.91   Max: 96.47
Current: -2.97

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Ho Wah Genting Bhd was 96.47. The lowest was -4.85. And the median was -2.91.


Ho Wah Genting Bhd Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ho Wah Genting 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.

Ho Wah Genting Bhd Beneish M-Score Chart

Ho Wah Genting Bhd Annual Data
Trend Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Apr22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 -2.44 -3.09 -0.16 -3.28

Ho Wah Genting Bhd Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 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 19.76 29.83 27.69 -3.28 -2.97

XKLS:9601 vs VRT, BE, NVT: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Ho Wah Genting 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.


Ho Wah Genting Bhd Beneish M-Score vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Ho Wah Genting Bhd's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Ho Wah Genting Bhd's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Ho Wah Genting 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 Ho Wah Genting 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 * 0.9256+0.528 * 0.9085+0.404 * 2.0005+0.892 * 0.7976+0.115 * 0.9806
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.1013+4.679 * -0.149884-0.327 * 0.6209
=-2.97

* 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 RM24.9 Mil.
Revenue was 41.405 + 39.704 + 80.389 + 97.331 = RM258.8 Mil.
Gross Profit was 1.059 + 2.101 + 4.796 + 7.134 = RM15.1 Mil.
Total Current Assets was RM84.0 Mil.
Total Assets was RM126.0 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was RM41.0 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was RM4.8 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was RM15.4 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was RM27.0 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM7.7 Mil.
Net Income was -2.147 + -0.641 + 0.236 + -1.457 = RM-4.0 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = RM0.0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was -8.052 + 0.087 + 10.208 + 12.631 = RM14.9 Mil.
Total Receivables was RM33.7 Mil.
Revenue was 53.761 + 53.925 + 111.398 + 105.436 = RM324.5 Mil.
Gross Profit was 2.68 + 1.761 + 6.851 + 5.897 = RM17.2 Mil.
Total Current Assets was RM122.0 Mil.
Total Assets was RM162.1 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was RM39.5 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was RM4.5 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was RM17.5 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was RM68.1 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM3.8 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)
=(24.9 / 258.829) / (33.73 / 324.52)
=0.096203 / 0.103938
=0.9256

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)
=(17.189 / 324.52) / (15.09 / 258.829)
=0.052967 / 0.058301
=0.9085

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 - (84.017 + 40.978) / 125.984) / (1 - (121.971 + 39.491) / 162.098)
=0.00785 / 0.003924
=2.0005

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
=258.829 / 324.52
=0.7976

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))
=(4.503 / (4.503 + 39.491)) / (4.776 / (4.776 + 40.978))
=0.102355 / 0.104384
=0.9806

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)
=(15.393 / 258.829) / (17.525 / 324.52)
=0.059472 / 0.054003
=1.1013

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)
=((7.7 + 26.999) / 125.984) / ((3.798 + 68.103) / 162.098)
=0.275424 / 0.443565
=0.6209

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
=(-4.009 - 0 - 14.874) / 125.984
=-0.149884

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.

Ho Wah Genting Bhd has a M-score of -2.97 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 -2.97 mean?
Ho Wah Genting Bhd (XKLS:9601) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.97 as of Jun. 25, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Ho Wah Genting Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Ho Wah Genting Bhd ranks #391 out of 2926 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 13.4%.
Is Ho Wah Genting Bhd's Beneish M-Score too high?
Ho Wah Genting Bhd's current Beneish M-Score is -2.97. Based on the distribution chart, Ho Wah Genting Bhd ranks #391 out of 2926 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Ho Wah Genting Bhd has a GF Score™ of 35/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ho Wah Genting Bhd's Beneish M-Score compare to VRT and BE?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Ho Wah Genting Bhd ranks #391 out of 2926 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Ho Wah Genting Bhd in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. 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 an Industrial Products company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Industrial Products 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 Ho Wah Genting Bhd and its competitors. Ho Wah Genting Bhd's current Beneish M-Score is -2.97. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ho Wah Genting Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ho Wah Genting Bhd (XKLS:9601) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.15, compared to a current price of RM0.11 — trading 30% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.97. Ho Wah Genting Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 35/100 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 Ho Wah Genting Bhd (XKLS:9601), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.97 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 Ho Wah Genting Bhd (XKLS:9601) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ho Wah Genting Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM0.11 is trading 30% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.15. GuruFocus considers Ho Wah Genting Bhd to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:9601:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.97
  • GF Value™: RM0.15 vs. price of RM0.11 (30% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 35/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:9601 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Ho Wah Genting Bhd Business Description

Address No. 35, Jalan Maharajalela, 3rd Floor, Wisma Ho Wah Genting, Kuala Lumpur, SGR, MYS, 50150
Ho Wah Genting Bhd is an integrated manufacturer engaged in manufacturing of wires and cables, power supply cord sets, and moulded cable assemblies for original equipment manufacturers (OEM) of electrical and electronic devices and for original design manufacturers (ODM). Its segments include Investment engaged in investment in properties and investment by the holding company; Moulded power supply cord sets engaged in manufacturing and trading of wires and cables, moulded power supply cord sets and cable assemblies for electrical and electronic devices and equipment; and Healthcare engaged in healthcare related businesses which includes the health supplement, biotechnology and healthcare technology.
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