Excel Force MSC Bhd (XKLS:0065) Interest Coverage: 13.07 (As of Mar. 2026) — 97% Below Median


XKLS:0065 Excel Force MSC Bhd XKLS:0065
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GF Value RM0.26
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What is Excel Force MSC Bhd Interest Coverage?

Excel Force MSC Bhd XKLS:0065 +3.23% 54 Interest Coverage is 13.07 as of Mar. 2026, which is 97% below its 10-year median of 484.14. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0065 with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.26 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,705 Software companies, Excel Force MSC Bhd ranks worse than 55.89% 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. Excel Force MSC Bhd's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM1.62 Mil. Excel Force MSC Bhd's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM-0.12 Mil. Excel Force MSC Bhd's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 13.07. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

XKLS:0065' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 18.61   Med: 484.14   Max: No Debt
Current: 18.61


XKLS:0065's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than
55.89% of 1705 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 24.78 vs XKLS:0065: 18.61

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


Excel Force MSC Bhd  (XKLS:0065) 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 .


Excel Force MSC Bhd Interest Coverage Related Terms


Excel Force MSC Bhd Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Excel Force MSC 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.

Excel Force MSC Bhd Interest Coverage Chart

Excel Force MSC Bhd Annual Data
Trend Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Jun24 Jun25
Interest Coverage
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1,574.33 550.93 384.60 77.30 20.36

Excel Force MSC Bhd Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Interest Coverage 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 23.17 24.99 20.62 18.17 13.07

XKLS:0065 vs UBER, SHOP, CRM: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, Excel Force MSC 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.


Excel Force MSC Bhd Interest Coverage vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Excel Force MSC Bhd's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Excel Force MSC Bhd's Interest Coverage falls into.


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Excel Force MSC 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.

Excel Force MSC Bhd's Interest Coverage for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as

Here, for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025, Excel Force MSC Bhd's Interest Expense was RM-0.37 Mil. Its Operating Income was RM7.47 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM6.00 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Jun. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Jun. 2025 )
=-1*7.472/-0.367
=20.36

Excel Force MSC Bhd's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, Excel Force MSC Bhd's Interest Expense was RM-0.12 Mil. Its Operating Income was RM1.62 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM11.82 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*1.621/-0.124
=13.07

* 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 13.07 mean?
Excel Force MSC Bhd (XKLS:0065) has a Interest Coverage of 13.07 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Excel Force MSC Bhd and its competitors. This is 97% below median its historical median of 484.14. Over the past decade, Excel Force MSC Bhd's Interest Coverage has ranged from 18.61 to 10,000.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Excel Force MSC Bhd ranks #953 out of 1705 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 55.9%.
Is Excel Force MSC Bhd's Interest Coverage too high?
Excel Force MSC Bhd's current Interest Coverage of 13.07 is 97% below median its 10-year median of 484.14. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 18.61 to a high of 10,000.00. The Software industry median Interest Coverage is 24.78. Excel Force MSC Bhd's value of 13.07 is 47.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Excel Force MSC Bhd ranks #953 out of 1705 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Excel Force MSC Bhd has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Excel Force MSC Bhd's Interest Coverage compare to UBER and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Excel Force MSC Bhd ranks #953 out of 1705 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Excel Force MSC Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 24.78. Excel Force MSC Bhd's value of 13.07 is 47.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Excel Force MSC Bhd's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 18.61 to 10,000.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 484.14 vs. the industry median of 24.78, Excel Force MSC 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 Software company?
The median Interest Coverage among Software companies is 24.78, based on 1,705 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. Excel Force MSC Bhd's current Interest Coverage of 13.07 is 47.3% 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 Excel Force MSC Bhd and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Interest Coverage is 24.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Excel Force MSC Bhd's current Interest Coverage is 13.07, which is 97% below median its own 10-year median of 484.14. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Excel Force MSC Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Excel Force MSC Bhd (XKLS:0065) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.26, compared to a current price of RM0.16 — trading 38.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 13.07, which is 97% below median its 10-year median of 484.14 and 47.3% below the Software industry median of 24.78. Excel Force MSC Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 3 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 Excel Force MSC Bhd (XKLS:0065), the current Interest Coverage is 13.07 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 Excel Force MSC Bhd (XKLS:0065) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Excel Force MSC Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM0.16 is trading 38.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.26. GuruFocus considers Excel Force MSC Bhd to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:0065:

  • Interest Coverage: 13.07 (97% below median its 10-year median of 484.14)
  • GF Value™: RM0.26 vs. price of RM0.16 (38.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 54/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 47.3% below the Software median (#953 of 1705)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0065 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Excel Force MSC Bhd Business Description

Address Number 8, Jalan Damansara, PJU 8, Level 31, MYEG Tower, Empire City, Petaling Jaya, SGR, MYS, 47820
Excel Force MSC Bhd is an information technology solution provider involved in the design, development, deployment, and maintenance of application and system solutions for the financial services industry, stockbroking, and investment banks. The company operates through three segments, Application Solutions, Maintenance Services, and Application Services Provider. The majority of the revenue is generated from the Application services provider division which generates revenue from outsourcing services charge which is volume and transaction based. Its products include CyberBroker Front Office, CyberBroker Middle Office, CyberBroker Back Office, StockBanking System, and Fundamental Analysis System. The company operates in Malaysia, Singapore, and other countries.
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