Ancom Logistics Bhd (XKLS:0048) Interest Coverage: 0.52 (As of Feb. 2026) — 82% Below Median


What is Ancom Logistics Bhd Interest Coverage?

Ancom Logistics Bhd XKLS:0048 Interest Coverage is 0.52 as of Feb. 2026, which is 82% below its 10-year median of 2.87. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 838 Transportation companies, Ancom Logistics Bhd ranks worse than 92.24% 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. Ancom Logistics Bhd's Operating Income for the three months ended in Feb. 2026 was RM0.44 Mil. Ancom Logistics Bhd's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Feb. 2026 was RM-0.84 Mil. Ancom Logistics Bhd's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 0.52. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

Warning Sign:

Ben Graham prefers companies' interest coverage to be at least 5. Ancom Logistics Bhds earnings cannot cover its interest expense. If the situation continues, the company may have to issue more debt.

The historical rank and industry rank for Ancom Logistics Bhd's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:

XKLS:0048' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.98   Med: 2.87   Max: 4.42
Current: 0.98


XKLS:0048's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than
92.24% of 838 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 5.72 vs XKLS:0048: 0.98

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.


Ancom Logistics Bhd  (XKLS:0048) 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 .


Ancom Logistics Bhd Interest Coverage Related Terms


Ancom Logistics Bhd Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ancom Logistics 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.

Ancom Logistics Bhd Interest Coverage Chart

Ancom Logistics Bhd Annual Data
Trend May16 May17 May18 May19 May20 May21 May22 May23 May24 May25
Interest Coverage
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 3.88 1.49 4.42 1.51 1.86

Ancom Logistics Bhd Quarterly Data
May21 Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Nov24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26
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XKLS:0048 vs UPS, FDX, JBHT: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Integrated Freight & Logistics subindustry, Ancom Logistics 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.


Ancom Logistics Bhd Interest Coverage vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Ancom Logistics Bhd's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Ancom Logistics Bhd's Interest Coverage falls into.



Ancom Logistics 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:

If Interest Expense is negative and Operating Income is positive, then

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income /Interest Expense

Else if Interest Expense is negative and Operating Income is negative, then

The company did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.

Else if Interest Expense is 0 and Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation is 0, then

The company had no debt (1).


Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Ancom Logistics Bhd's Interest Coverage for the fiscal year that ended in May. 2025 is calculated as

Here, for the fiscal year that ended in May. 2025, Ancom Logistics Bhd's Interest Expense was RM-1.87 Mil. Its Operating Income was RM3.48 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM51.91 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: May. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: May. 2025 )
=-1*3.476/-1.871
=1.86

Ancom Logistics Bhd's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Feb. 2026, Ancom Logistics Bhd's Interest Expense was RM-0.84 Mil. Its Operating Income was RM0.44 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM51.51 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Feb. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Feb. 2026 )
=-1*0.437/-0.844
=0.52

* 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.

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's Financial Strength is.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Interest Coverage →
What does a Interest Coverage of 0.52 mean?
Ancom Logistics Bhd (XKLS:0048) has a Interest Coverage of 0.52 as of Feb. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Ancom Logistics Bhd and its competitors. This is 82% below median its historical median of 2.87. Over the past decade, Ancom Logistics Bhd's Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.98 to 4.42. According to the industry distribution chart, Ancom Logistics Bhd ranks #773 out of 838 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 92.2%.
Is Ancom Logistics Bhd's Interest Coverage too high?
Ancom Logistics Bhd's current Interest Coverage of 0.52 is 82% below median its 10-year median of 2.87. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.98 to a high of 4.42. The Transportation industry median Interest Coverage is 5.72. Ancom Logistics Bhd's value of 0.52 is 90.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ancom Logistics Bhd ranks #773 out of 838 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers.
How does Ancom Logistics Bhd's Interest Coverage compare to UPS and FDX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Ancom Logistics Bhd ranks #773 out of 838 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Ancom Logistics Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 5.72. Ancom Logistics Bhd's value of 0.52 is 90.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Ancom Logistics Bhd's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.98 to 4.42 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.87 vs. the industry median of 5.72, Ancom Logistics Bhd has consistently been below 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 Transportation company?
The median Interest Coverage among Transportation companies is 5.72, based on 838 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. Ancom Logistics Bhd's current Interest Coverage of 0.52 is 90.9% below 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 Ancom Logistics Bhd and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Interest Coverage is 5.72 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ancom Logistics Bhd's current Interest Coverage is 0.52, which is 82% below median its own 10-year median of 2.87. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ancom Logistics Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ancom Logistics Bhd (XKLS:0048) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.13, compared to a current price of RM0.06 — trading 57.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 0.52, which is 82% below median its 10-year median of 2.87 and 90.9% below the Transportation industry median of 5.72. 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 Ancom Logistics Bhd (XKLS:0048), the current Interest Coverage is 0.52 as of Feb. 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.

Ancom Logistics Bhd Business Description

Address Number 2A, Jalan 13/2, Seksyen 13, Petaling Jaya, SGR, MYS, 46200
Ancom Logistics Bhd is an investment holding company. It operates through two segments: Logistics segment and Other. The company generates maximum revenue from the Logistics segment. Its Logistics segment is in the business of providing services, such as rental and transportation services as well as includes freight forwarding, packing and crafting services. Geographically, it derives a majority of revenue from Malaysia, operating also in Singapore and Other Asian Countries.