ES Ceramics Technology BhdXKLS:0100 62 Interest Coverage is 25.48 as of Feb. 2026, which is 73% below its 10-year median of 93.29. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0100 with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.19 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,234 Chemicals companies, ES Ceramics Technology Bhd ranks better than 61.99% 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. ES Ceramics Technology Bhd's
Operating Income
for the
three
months ended in Feb. 2026 was RM10.1 Mil. ES Ceramics Technology Bhd's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Feb. 2026 was RM-0.4 Mil.
ES Ceramics Technology Bhd's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 25.48.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
The historical rank and industry rank for ES Ceramics Technology Bhd's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:0100'
s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.02 Med: 93.29 Max: 3362.63
Current: 19.03
XKLS:0100's Interest Coverage is ranked better than 61.99% of 1234
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 10.18
vs XKLS:0100: 19.03
ES Ceramics Technology Bhd (XKLS:0100) 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 .
ES Ceramics Technology Bhd Interest Coverage Related Terms
ES Ceramics Technology Bhd Interest Coverage Historical Data
* 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.
ES Ceramics Technology Bhd Interest Coverage Chart
XKLS:0100 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, ES Ceramics Technology 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.
ES Ceramics Technology Bhd Interest Coverage vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, ES Ceramics Technology Bhd's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ES Ceramics Technology Bhd's Interest Coverage falls into.
ES Ceramics Technology 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.
ES Ceramics Technology Bhd (XKLS:0100) has a Interest Coverage of 25.48 as of Feb. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on ES Ceramics Technology Bhd and its competitors. This is 73% below median its historical median of 93.29. Over the past decade, ES Ceramics Technology Bhd's Interest Coverage has ranged from 2.02 to 3,362.63. According to the industry distribution chart, ES Ceramics Technology Bhd ranks #469 out of 1234 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 38%.
Is ES Ceramics Technology Bhd's Interest Coverage too high?
ES Ceramics Technology Bhd's current Interest Coverage of 25.48 is 73% below median its 10-year median of 93.29. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.02 to a high of 3,362.63. The Chemicals industry median Interest Coverage is 10.18. ES Ceramics Technology Bhd's value of 25.48 is 150.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ES Ceramics Technology Bhd ranks #469 out of 1234 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, ES Ceramics Technology Bhd has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ES Ceramics Technology Bhd's Interest Coverage compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, ES Ceramics Technology Bhd ranks #469 out of 1234 companies for Interest Coverage. This puts ES Ceramics Technology Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 10.18. ES Ceramics Technology Bhd's value of 25.48 is 150.3% above this benchmark. Historically, ES Ceramics Technology Bhd's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 2.02 to 3,362.63 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 93.29 vs. the industry median of 10.18, ES Ceramics Technology 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 Chemicals company?
The median Interest Coverage among Chemicals companies is 10.18, based on 1,234 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. ES Ceramics Technology Bhd's current Interest Coverage of 25.48 is 150.3% 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 ES Ceramics Technology Bhd and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Interest Coverage is 10.18 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ES Ceramics Technology Bhd's current Interest Coverage is 25.48, which is 73% below median its own 10-year median of 93.29. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ES Ceramics Technology Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ES Ceramics Technology Bhd (XKLS:0100) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.19, compared to a current price of RM0.12 — trading 36.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 25.48, which is 73% below median its 10-year median of 93.29 and 150.3% above the Chemicals industry median of 10.18. ES Ceramics Technology Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 4 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 ES Ceramics Technology Bhd (XKLS:0100), the current Interest Coverage is 25.48 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.
Is ES Ceramics Technology Bhd (XKLS:0100) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ES Ceramics Technology Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.12 is trading 36.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.19.
GuruFocus considers ES Ceramics Technology Bhd to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:0100:
Interest Coverage: 25.48 (73% below median its 10-year median of 93.29)
GF Value™: RM0.19 vs. price of RM0.12 (36.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 150.3% above the Chemicals median (#469 of 1234)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0100 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
ES Ceramics Technology Bhd is an investment holding company. Through its holding, the company manufactures and distributes ceramic hand formers. Its product offerings include examination formers, surgical formers, household formers, and breathing bags and balloons. The formers are for continuous industrial use under heavy-duty conditions, to withstand the complex processes involving heat and chemicals to produce gloves. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from Malaysia. Its segments include Investing, Glove equipment, and Construction, of which the Construction segment derives the maximum revenue. The Construction segment is engaged in the manufacturing and supply of chemical products and construction materials, including readymix concrete.
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