Samaiden Group BhdXKLS:0223 +3.01%93 Interest Coverage is 12.20 as of Mar. 2026, which is 93% below its 10-year median of 166.94. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0223 with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of RM2.18 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,351 Construction companies, Samaiden Group Bhd ranks better than 55.07% 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. Samaiden Group Bhd's
Operating Income
for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM13.4 Mil. Samaiden Group Bhd's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM-1.1 Mil.
Samaiden Group Bhd's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 12.20.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
The historical rank and industry rank for Samaiden Group Bhd's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:0223'
s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 9.84 Med: 166.94 Max: No Debt
Current: 9.84
XKLS:0223's Interest Coverage is ranked better than 55.07% of 1351
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 7.81
vs XKLS:0223: 9.84
Samaiden Group Bhd (XKLS:0223) 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 .
Samaiden Group Bhd Interest Coverage Related Terms
Samaiden Group Bhd Interest Coverage Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Samaiden 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:0223 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Samaiden 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.
Samaiden Group Bhd Interest Coverage vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Samaiden Group Bhd's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Samaiden 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.
Samaiden Group Bhd (XKLS:0223) has a Interest Coverage of 12.20 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Samaiden Group Bhd and its competitors. This is 93% below median its historical median of 166.94. Over the past decade, Samaiden Group Bhd's Interest Coverage has ranged from 9.84 to 10,000.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Samaiden Group Bhd ranks #607 out of 1351 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 44.9%.
Is Samaiden Group Bhd's Interest Coverage too high?
Samaiden Group Bhd's current Interest Coverage of 12.20 is 93% below median its 10-year median of 166.94. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.84 to a high of 10,000.00. The Construction industry median Interest Coverage is 7.81. Samaiden Group Bhd's value of 12.20 is 56.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Samaiden Group Bhd ranks #607 out of 1351 companies in the Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Samaiden Group Bhd has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Samaiden Group Bhd's Interest Coverage compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Samaiden Group Bhd ranks #607 out of 1351 companies for Interest Coverage. This puts Samaiden Group Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 7.81. Samaiden Group Bhd's value of 12.20 is 56.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Samaiden Group Bhd's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 9.84 to 10,000.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 166.94 vs. the industry median of 7.81, Samaiden Group 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 Construction company?
The median Interest Coverage among Construction companies is 7.81, based on 1,351 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. Samaiden Group Bhd's current Interest Coverage of 12.20 is 56.2% 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 Samaiden Group Bhd and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Interest Coverage is 7.81 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Samaiden Group Bhd's current Interest Coverage is 12.20, which is 93% below median its own 10-year median of 166.94. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Samaiden Group Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Samaiden Group Bhd (XKLS:0223) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM2.18, compared to a current price of RM1.37 — trading 37.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 12.20, which is 93% below median its 10-year median of 166.94 and 56.2% above the Construction industry median of 7.81. Samaiden Group Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 93/100 with 8 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 Samaiden Group Bhd (XKLS:0223), the current Interest Coverage is 12.20 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 Samaiden Group Bhd (XKLS:0223) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Samaiden Group Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM1.37 is trading 37.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM2.18.
GuruFocus considers Samaiden Group Bhd to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:0223:
Interest Coverage: 12.20 (93% below median its 10-year median of 166.94)
GF Value™: RM2.18 vs. price of RM1.37 (37.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 56.2% above the Construction median (#607 of 1351)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0223 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Samaiden Group Bhd is an investment holding company. Through its subsidiaries, the company specializes in the engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning (EPCC) of renewable energy projects, leveraging a portfolio that includes solar photovoltaic systems, biomass, biogas, battery energy storage systems, mini hydro, waste-to-energy, and green hydrogen technologies. It also offers environmental consulting, operations, and maintenance services while investing in clean energy assets to diversify its revenue streams. The company's core revenue is mainly generated from its EPCC segment, supported by power purchase agreements and maintenance services. The company has a presence in Malaysia, Cambodia, and Singapore, with the majority of its revenue coming from Malaysia.
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