XOX Bhd (XKLS:0165) Interest Coverage: 0.14 (As of Mar. 2026) — 99% Below Median


XKLS:0165 XOX Bhd XKLS:0165
29 GF Score
Price RM0.20
GF Value RM0.28
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is XOX Bhd Interest Coverage?

XOX Bhd XKLS:0165 -2.50% 29 Interest Coverage is 0.14 as of Mar. 2026, which is 99% below its 10-year median of 19.90. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0165 with a GF Score™ of 29/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.28 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 284 Telecommunication Services companies, XOX Bhd ranks worse than 352112.32% 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. XOX Bhd's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM0.1 Mil. XOX Bhd's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM-0.5 Mil. XOX Bhd's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.14. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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


XKLS:0165's Interest Coverage is not ranked *
in the Telecommunication Services industry.
Industry Median: 4.685
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Interest Coverage only.

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


XOX Bhd  (XKLS:0165) 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 .


XOX Bhd Interest Coverage Related Terms


XOX Bhd Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for XOX 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.

XOX Bhd Interest Coverage Chart

XOX Bhd Annual Data
Trend Jun15 Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
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XOX Bhd Quarterly Data
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XKLS:0165 vs TMUS, VZ, T: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, XOX 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.


XOX Bhd Interest Coverage vs Telecommunication Services Industry

For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, XOX Bhd's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

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


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XOX 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.

XOX Bhd's Interest Coverage for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as

Here, for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025, XOX Bhd's Interest Expense was RM-1.8 Mil. Its Operating Income was RM-16.7 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM25.0 Mil.

XOX Bhd did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.

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

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, XOX Bhd's Interest Expense was RM-0.5 Mil. Its Operating Income was RM0.1 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM30.4 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*0.066/-0.47
=0.14

* 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 0.14 mean?
XOX Bhd (XKLS:0165) has a Interest Coverage of 0.14 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on XOX Bhd and its competitors. This is 99% below median its historical median of 19.90. According to the industry distribution chart, XOX Bhd ranks #999999 out of 284 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry.
Is XOX Bhd's Interest Coverage too high?
XOX Bhd's current Interest Coverage of 0.14 is 99% below median its 10-year median of 19.90. The Telecommunication Services industry median Interest Coverage is 4.69. XOX Bhd's value of 0.14 is 97% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, XOX Bhd ranks #999999 out of 284 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, XOX Bhd has a GF Score™ of 29/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does XOX Bhd's Interest Coverage compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, XOX Bhd ranks #999999 out of 284 companies for Interest Coverage. This places XOX Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 4.69. XOX Bhd's value of 0.14 is 97% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 19.90 vs. the industry median of 4.69, XOX 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 Telecommunication Services company?
The median Interest Coverage among Telecommunication Services companies is 4.69, based on 284 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. XOX Bhd's current Interest Coverage of 0.14 is 97% 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 XOX Bhd and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Interest Coverage is 4.69 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. XOX Bhd's current Interest Coverage is 0.14, which is 99% below median its own 10-year median of 19.90. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is XOX Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, XOX Bhd (XKLS:0165) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.28, compared to a current price of RM0.20 — trading 30.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 0.14, which is 99% below median its 10-year median of 19.90 and 97% below the Telecommunication Services industry median of 4.69. XOX Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 29/100 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 XOX Bhd (XKLS:0165), the current Interest Coverage is 0.14 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 XOX Bhd (XKLS:0165) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, XOX Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM0.20 is trading 30.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.28. GuruFocus considers XOX Bhd to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:0165:

  • Interest Coverage: 0.14 (99% below median its 10-year median of 19.90)
  • GF Value™: RM0.28 vs. price of RM0.20 (30.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 29/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 97% below the Telecommunication Services median (#999999 of 284)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0165 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


XOX Bhd Business Description

Other Exchanges 0165PA.PFD:Malaysia
Address Number 8, Persiaran Tropicana, Menara Lien Hoe, Lot 17.1, Level 17, Tropicana Golf and Country Resort, Petaling Jaya, SGR, MYS, 47410
XOX Bhd is principally involved in investment holding. Along with its subsidiaries, the company is engaged in the business of providing telecommunication and mobile application-related services. The company's operating segments include (i) Provision of mobile telecommunication services and its related products, e-commerce services and digital advertising in Malaysia. (ii) Sports segment which involve in establishing, managing and controlling a football club. (iii) Investment holding which involve in investment in subsidiaries, associates and other investments. (iv) Other segments refer to non-core business activities of the company. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from the Mobile telecommunication services segment.
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