Cengild Medical BhdXKLS:0243 67 Interest Coverage is 62.61 as of Mar. 2026, which is 358% above its 10-year median of 13.68. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0243 with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.29 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 454 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, Cengild Medical Bhd ranks better than 81.72% 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. Cengild Medical Bhd's
Operating Income
for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM2.76 Mil. Cengild Medical Bhd's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM-0.04 Mil.
Cengild Medical Bhd's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 62.61.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
The historical rank and industry rank for Cengild Medical Bhd's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:0243'
s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.82 Med: 13.68 Max: 63.57
Current: 63.57
XKLS:0243's Interest Coverage is ranked better than 81.72% of 454
companies
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry
Industry Median: 8
vs XKLS:0243: 63.57
Cengild Medical Bhd (XKLS:0243) 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 .
Cengild Medical Bhd Interest Coverage Related Terms
Cengild Medical Bhd Interest Coverage Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cengild Medical 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:0243 vs HCA, THC, DVA: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Medical Care Facilities subindustry, Cengild Medical 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.
Cengild Medical Bhd Interest Coverage vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry
For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Cengild Medical Bhd's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cengild Medical 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.
Cengild Medical Bhd (XKLS:0243) has a Interest Coverage of 62.61 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Cengild Medical Bhd and its competitors. This is 358% above median its historical median of 13.68. Over the past decade, Cengild Medical Bhd's Interest Coverage has ranged from 1.82 to 63.57. According to the industry distribution chart, Cengild Medical Bhd ranks #83 out of 454 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 18.3%.
Is Cengild Medical Bhd's Interest Coverage too high?
Cengild Medical Bhd's current Interest Coverage of 62.61 is 358% above median its 10-year median of 13.68. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.82 to a high of 63.57. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median Interest Coverage is 8.00. Cengild Medical Bhd's value of 62.61 is 682.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cengild Medical Bhd ranks #83 out of 454 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Cengild Medical Bhd has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cengild Medical Bhd's Interest Coverage compare to HCA and THC?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, Cengild Medical Bhd ranks #83 out of 454 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Cengild Medical Bhd in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Interest Coverage is 8.00. Cengild Medical Bhd's value of 62.61 is 682.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Cengild Medical Bhd's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 1.82 to 63.57 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.68 vs. the industry median of 8.00, Cengild Medical 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 Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median Interest Coverage among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 8.00, based on 454 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. Cengild Medical Bhd's current Interest Coverage of 62.61 is 682.6% 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 Cengild Medical Bhd and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median Interest Coverage is 8.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cengild Medical Bhd's current Interest Coverage is 62.61, which is 358% above median its own 10-year median of 13.68. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cengild Medical Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cengild Medical Bhd (XKLS:0243) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.29, compared to a current price of RM0.20 — trading 31% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 62.61, which is 358% above median its 10-year median of 13.68 and 682.6% above the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 8.00. Cengild Medical Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 5 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 Cengild Medical Bhd (XKLS:0243), the current Interest Coverage is 62.61 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 Cengild Medical Bhd (XKLS:0243) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cengild Medical Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.20 is trading 31% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.29.
GuruFocus considers Cengild Medical Bhd to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:0243:
Interest Coverage: 62.61 (358% above median its 10-year median of 13.68)
GF Value™: RM0.29 vs. price of RM0.20 (31% below fair value)
Industry Position: 682.6% above the Healthcare Providers & Services median (#83 of 454)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0243 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Cengild Medical Bhd is a healthcare service provider operating a medical centre specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of gastrointestinal-related diseases, oncology, gynecology services., liver diseases, and obesity. The company operates in Malaysia and has two reportable segments, Consultant Services and Medical Management Services. A substantial portion of the overall revenue is generated from its Medical Management Services segment.
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