Mclean Technologies Bhd (XKLS:0167) Interest Coverage: 13.15 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median


XKLS:0167 Mclean Technologies Bhd XKLS:0167
33 GF Score
Price RM0.74
GF Value RM0.29
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Mclean Technologies Bhd Interest Coverage?

Mclean Technologies Bhd XKLS:0167 -4.55% 33 Interest Coverage is 13.15 as of Mar. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 13.15. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0167 with a GF Score™ of 33/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.29 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 812 Business Services companies, Mclean Technologies Bhd ranks better than 52.59% 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. Mclean Technologies Bhd's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM3.00 Mil. Mclean Technologies Bhd's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM-0.23 Mil. Mclean Technologies Bhd's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 13.15. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

XKLS:0167' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 10.83   Med: 13.15   Max: 15.19
Current: 15.19


XKLS:0167's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
52.59% of 812 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 12.98 vs XKLS:0167: 15.19

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


Mclean Technologies Bhd  (XKLS:0167) 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 .


Mclean Technologies Bhd Interest Coverage Related Terms


Mclean Technologies Bhd Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Mclean Technologies 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.

Mclean Technologies Bhd Interest Coverage Chart

Mclean Technologies Bhd Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 0.00 0.00 14.74 13.15

Mclean Technologies Bhd Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 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 19.55 19.70 13.87 15.43 13.15

XKLS:0167 vs CTAS, CPRT, GPN: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Mclean Technologies 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.


Mclean Technologies Bhd Interest Coverage vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Mclean Technologies Bhd's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Mclean Technologies 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.

Mclean Technologies Bhd's Interest Coverage for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Here, for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025, Mclean Technologies Bhd's Interest Expense was RM-0.98 Mil. Its Operating Income was RM12.85 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM14.88 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*12.85/-0.977
=13.15

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

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, Mclean Technologies Bhd's Interest Expense was RM-0.23 Mil. Its Operating Income was RM3.00 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM10.67 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*2.998/-0.228
=13.15

* 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 13.15 mean?
Mclean Technologies Bhd (XKLS:0167) has a Interest Coverage of 13.15 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Mclean Technologies Bhd and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 13.15. Over the past decade, Mclean Technologies Bhd's Interest Coverage has ranged from 10.83 to 15.19. According to the industry distribution chart, Mclean Technologies Bhd ranks #385 out of 812 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 47.4%.
Is Mclean Technologies Bhd's Interest Coverage too high?
Mclean Technologies Bhd's current Interest Coverage of 13.15 is near median its 10-year median of 13.15. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.83 to a high of 15.19. The Business Services industry median Interest Coverage is 12.98. Mclean Technologies Bhd's value of 13.15 is 1.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Mclean Technologies Bhd ranks #385 out of 812 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Mclean Technologies Bhd has a GF Score™ of 33/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mclean Technologies Bhd's Interest Coverage compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Mclean Technologies Bhd ranks #385 out of 812 companies for Interest Coverage. This puts Mclean Technologies Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 12.98. Mclean Technologies Bhd's value of 13.15 is 1.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Mclean Technologies Bhd's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 10.83 to 15.19 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.15 vs. the industry median of 12.98, Mclean Technologies 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 Business Services company?
The median Interest Coverage among Business Services companies is 12.98, based on 812 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. Mclean Technologies Bhd's current Interest Coverage of 13.15 is 1.3% 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 Mclean Technologies Bhd and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Interest Coverage is 12.98 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Mclean Technologies Bhd's current Interest Coverage is 13.15, which is near median its own 10-year median of 13.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mclean Technologies Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mclean Technologies Bhd (XKLS:0167) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.29, compared to a current price of RM0.74 — trading 153.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 13.15, which is near median its 10-year median of 13.15 and 1.3% above the Business Services industry median of 12.98. Mclean Technologies Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 33/100 with 6 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 Mclean Technologies Bhd (XKLS:0167), the current Interest Coverage is 13.15 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 Mclean Technologies Bhd (XKLS:0167) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mclean Technologies Bhd stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of RM0.74 is trading 153.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.29. GuruFocus considers Mclean Technologies Bhd to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:0167:

  • Interest Coverage: 13.15 (near median its 10-year median of 13.15)
  • GF Value™: RM0.29 vs. price of RM0.74 (153.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 33/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 1.3% above the Business Services median (#385 of 812)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0167 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Mclean Technologies Bhd Business Description

Address No. 2 Woodlands Sector 1, No. 01-22, Singapore, SGP, 738068
Mclean Technologies Bhd is an investment holding company operating through its subsidiaries. It specializes in surface finishing for metal parts used in electrical and electronic industries, along with precision cleaning and cleanroom assembly services. The company has two main segments: Surface Treatment and Precision Cleaning, and the Plastic moulding business. The Surface Treatment and Precision Cleaning segment, which generates the bulk of its revenue, focuses on surface treatment, precision cleaning, clean bulk pack, and related services mainly in the hard disk drive & consumer electronics industries. Geographically, it operates in Malaysia, Singapore, China, the United States, Thailand, and other international markets.
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