Kotra Industries BhdXKLS:0002 84 Interest Coverage is 247.36 as of Mar. 2026, which is 993% above its 10-year median of 22.64. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0002 with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of RM4.33 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 685 Drug Manufacturers companies, Kotra Industries Bhd ranks better than 91.82% on this metric.
Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's
Operating Income
by its Interest Expense. Kotra Industries Bhd's
Operating Income
for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM10.9 Mil. Kotra Industries Bhd's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM-0.0 Mil.
Kotra Industries Bhd's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 247.36.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kotra Industries Bhd's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:0002'
s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.78 Med: 22.64 Max: 1816.85
Current: 740.8
XKLS:0002's Interest Coverage is ranked better than 91.82% of 685
companies
in the Drug Manufacturers industry
Industry Median: 12.78
vs XKLS:0002: 740.80
Kotra Industries Bhd (XKLS:0002) Interest Coverage Explanation
Ben Graham requires that a company has a minimum interest coverage of 5 with the companies he invested. If the interest coverage is less than 2, the company is burdened by debt. Any business slow or recession may drag the company into a situation where it cannot pay the interest on its debt.
Interest Coverage is an important factor when GuruFocus ranks a company's overage Financial Strength .
Kotra Industries Bhd Interest Coverage Related Terms
Kotra Industries Bhd Interest Coverage Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kotra Industries Bhd's Interest Coverage 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.
Note: For Interest Coverage, "No debt" indicates no long-term debt. An indication of "No Debt" does not necessarily mean that the company has no long-term debt obligations; it could be due to missing data in the quarterly or annual report. Use caution when interpreting this information.
XKLS:0002 vs ZTS, UTHR, VTRS: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic subindustry, Kotra Industries Bhd's Interest Coverage, along with its competitors' market caps and Interest Coverage 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.
Kotra Industries Bhd Interest Coverage vs Drug Manufacturers Industry
For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, Kotra Industries Bhd's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kotra Industries Bhd's Interest Coverage falls into.
Kotra Industries Bhd Interest Coverage Calculation
Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense:
* 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.
Kotra Industries Bhd (XKLS:0002) has a Interest Coverage of 247.36 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Kotra Industries Bhd and its competitors. This is 993% above median its historical median of 22.64. Over the past decade, Kotra Industries Bhd's Interest Coverage has ranged from 1.78 to 1,816.85. According to the industry distribution chart, Kotra Industries Bhd ranks #56 out of 685 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 8.2%.
Is Kotra Industries Bhd's Interest Coverage too high?
Kotra Industries Bhd's current Interest Coverage of 247.36 is 993% above median its 10-year median of 22.64. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.78 to a high of 1,816.85. The Drug Manufacturers industry median Interest Coverage is 12.78. Kotra Industries Bhd's value of 247.36 is 1835.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kotra Industries Bhd ranks #56 out of 685 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Kotra Industries Bhd has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kotra Industries Bhd's Interest Coverage compare to ZTS and UTHR?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, Kotra Industries Bhd ranks #56 out of 685 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Kotra Industries Bhd in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Interest Coverage is 12.78. Kotra Industries Bhd's value of 247.36 is 1835.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Kotra Industries Bhd's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 1.78 to 1,816.85 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 22.64 vs. the industry median of 12.78, Kotra Industries Bhd has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Interest Coverage for a Drug Manufacturers company?
The median Interest Coverage among Drug Manufacturers companies is 12.78, based on 685 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Interest Coverage significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Interest Coverage should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Kotra Industries Bhd's current Interest Coverage of 247.36 is 1835.5% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Interest Coverage mean?
A high Interest Coverage can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Kotra Industries Bhd and its competitors. For the Drug Manufacturers industry, the median Interest Coverage is 12.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kotra Industries Bhd's current Interest Coverage is 247.36, which is 993% above median its own 10-year median of 22.64. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kotra Industries Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kotra Industries Bhd (XKLS:0002) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM4.33, compared to a current price of RM3.71 — trading 14.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 247.36, which is 993% above median its 10-year median of 22.64 and 1835.5% above the Drug Manufacturers industry median of 12.78. Kotra Industries Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Interest Coverage calculated?
Interest Coverage is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kotra Industries Bhd (XKLS:0002), the current Interest Coverage is 247.36 as of Mar. 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 Kotra Industries Bhd (XKLS:0002) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kotra Industries Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM3.71 is trading 14.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM4.33.
GuruFocus considers Kotra Industries Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:0002:
Interest Coverage: 247.36 (993% above median its 10-year median of 22.64)
GF Value™: RM4.33 vs. price of RM3.71 (14.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 1835.5% above the Drug Manufacturers median (#56 of 685)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0002 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kotra Industries Bhd is a Malaysian pharmaceutical company engaged in the development, manufacturing, and supply of pharmaceutical and healthcare products supporting all life stages. Its portfolio includes life-saving medicines, OTC supplements, and nutrition products. The Group markets three core brands: Appeton, offering health supplements and nutrition across all age groups; Vaxcel, providing injectable medicines for infectious diseases, kidney care, and gastroenterology; and Axcel, specializing in oral and topical medicines for paediatrics, dermatology, and infectious diseases. The company operates in Malaysia and overseas, with the majority of revenue derived from Malaysia.
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