Pekat Group BhdXKLS:0233 -1.12%81 Interest Coverage is 12.02 as of Mar. 2026, which is 16% below its 10-year median of 14.27. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0233 with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of RM1.96 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 635 Semiconductors companies, Pekat Group Bhd ranks worse than 62.2% 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. Pekat Group Bhd's
Operating Income
for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM19.6 Mil. Pekat Group Bhd's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM-1.6 Mil.
Pekat Group Bhd's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 12.02.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
The historical rank and industry rank for Pekat Group Bhd's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:0233'
s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.72 Med: 14.27 Max: 26.1
Current: 11.67
XKLS:0233's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than 62.2% of 635
companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 20.32
vs XKLS:0233: 11.67
Pekat Group Bhd (XKLS:0233) 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 .
Pekat Group Bhd Interest Coverage Related Terms
Pekat Group Bhd Interest Coverage Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Pekat 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:0233 vs FSLR, NXT, ENPH: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Solar subindustry, Pekat 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.
Pekat Group Bhd Interest Coverage vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Pekat Group Bhd's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Pekat 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.
Pekat Group Bhd (XKLS:0233) has a Interest Coverage of 12.02 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Pekat Group Bhd and its competitors. This is 16% below median its historical median of 14.27. Over the past decade, Pekat Group Bhd's Interest Coverage has ranged from 8.72 to 26.10. According to the industry distribution chart, Pekat Group Bhd ranks #395 out of 635 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 62.2%.
Is Pekat Group Bhd's Interest Coverage too high?
Pekat Group Bhd's current Interest Coverage of 12.02 is 16% below median its 10-year median of 14.27. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.72 to a high of 26.10. The Semiconductors industry median Interest Coverage is 20.32. Pekat Group Bhd's value of 12.02 is 40.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Pekat Group Bhd ranks #395 out of 635 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Pekat Group Bhd has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pekat Group Bhd's Interest Coverage compare to FSLR and NXT?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Pekat Group Bhd ranks #395 out of 635 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Pekat Group Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 20.32. Pekat Group Bhd's value of 12.02 is 40.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Pekat Group Bhd's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 8.72 to 26.10 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.27 vs. the industry median of 20.32, Pekat Group 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 Semiconductors company?
The median Interest Coverage among Semiconductors companies is 20.32, based on 635 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. Pekat Group Bhd's current Interest Coverage of 12.02 is 40.8% 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 Pekat Group Bhd and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Interest Coverage is 20.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Pekat Group Bhd's current Interest Coverage is 12.02, which is 16% below median its own 10-year median of 14.27. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pekat Group Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pekat Group Bhd (XKLS:0233) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.96, compared to a current price of RM1.77 — trading 9.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 12.02, which is 16% below median its 10-year median of 14.27 and 40.8% below the Semiconductors industry median of 20.32. Pekat Group Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 7 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 Pekat Group Bhd (XKLS:0233), the current Interest Coverage is 12.02 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 Pekat Group Bhd (XKLS:0233) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pekat Group Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM1.77 is trading 9.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.96.
GuruFocus considers Pekat Group Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:0233:
Interest Coverage: 12.02 (16% below median its 10-year median of 14.27)
GF Value™: RM1.96 vs. price of RM1.77 (9.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 40.8% below the Semiconductors median (#395 of 635)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0233 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Pekat Group Bhd is engaged in investment holding activities: The company operates in solar photovoltaic systems, including the design, installation, operation, and maintenance of on-grid and off-grid solar power plants. It also provides earthing and lightning protection systems, alongside the distribution of electrical products such as solar PV components, surge protection devices, and aviation warning lights. Additionally, the company undertakes manufacturing, engineering, and project activities for the power generation, transmission, and distribution sector. The company generates the majority of its revenue from Solar division that is Design, supply and installation of on-grid and off-grid solar photovoltaic systems and power plants.
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