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OCK Group BhdXKLS:0172 +1.32%39 Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss) as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0172 with a GF Score™ of 39/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.47 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 284 Telecommunication Services companies, OCK Group Bhd ranks worse than 68.66% 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. OCK Group Bhd's
Operating Income
for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM-21.7 Mil. OCK Group Bhd's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM8.2 Mil.
did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.
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. OCK Group Bhd interest coverage is 2.69, which is low.
The historical rank and industry rank for OCK Group Bhd's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:0172'
s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.21 Med: 2.54 Max: 4.94
Current: 2.69
XKLS:0172's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than 68.66% of 284
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 4.67
vs XKLS:0172: 2.69
OCK Group Bhd (XKLS:0172) 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 .
OCK Group Bhd Interest Coverage Related Terms
OCK Group Bhd Interest Coverage Historical Data
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The historical data trend for OCK Group 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.
XKLS:0172 vs VZ, TMUS, T: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, OCK Group 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.
OCK Group Bhd Interest Coverage vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, OCK Group Bhd's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where OCK Group Bhd's Interest Coverage falls into.
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.
What does a Interest Coverage of 0 (At Loss) mean?
OCK Group Bhd (XKLS:0172) has a Interest Coverage of 0 (At Loss) as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on OCK Group Bhd and its competitors. Over the past decade, OCK Group Bhd's Interest Coverage has ranged from 2.21 to 4.94. According to the industry distribution chart, OCK Group Bhd ranks #195 out of 284 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 68.7%.
Is OCK Group Bhd's Interest Coverage too high?
OCK Group Bhd's current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.21 to a high of 4.94. Based on the distribution chart, OCK Group Bhd ranks #195 out of 284 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, OCK Group Bhd has a GF Score™ of 39/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does OCK Group Bhd's Interest Coverage compare to VZ and TMUS?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, OCK Group Bhd ranks #195 out of 284 companies for Interest Coverage. This places OCK Group Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 4.67. Historically, OCK Group Bhd's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 2.21 to 4.94 over the past decade. 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 4.67, 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. 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 OCK Group Bhd and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Interest Coverage is 4.67 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. OCK Group Bhd's current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is OCK Group Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, OCK Group Bhd (XKLS:0172) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.47, compared to a current price of RM0.39 — trading 18.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). OCK Group Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 39/100 with 9 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 OCK Group Bhd (XKLS:0172), the current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss) 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 OCK Group Bhd (XKLS:0172) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, OCK Group Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.39 is trading 18.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.47.
GuruFocus considers OCK Group Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:0172:
Interest Coverage: 0 (At Loss)
GF Value™: RM0.47 vs. price of RM0.39 (18.1% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0172 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
OCK Group Bhd is an investment holding company. Its subsidiaries are involved in providing turnkey telecommunications network services, renewable energy and power solutions, tower facilities, utilities, and communication networks for mobile and broadband operators, as well as the supply and commissioning of drone-related equipment and services. The company operates through five segments: Telecommunication Network Services, Green Energy Solutions, Power Solutions, Trading, and Investment Holding. The majority of its revenue is derived from the Telecommunication Network Services segment. the company operates in Malaysia, China, Myanmar, Indonesia, Singapore, and Vietnam, with the majority of its revenue coming from Malaysia.
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