LGMS Bhd (XKLS:0249) Interest Coverage: 229.45 (As of Mar. 2026) — 63% Above Median


XKLS:0249 LGMS Bhd XKLS:0249
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Price RM0.46
GF Value RM1.29
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What is LGMS Bhd Interest Coverage?

LGMS Bhd XKLS:0249 -1.09% 77 Interest Coverage is 229.45 as of Mar. 2026, which is 63% above its 10-year median of 141.11. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0249 with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of RM1.29 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,704 Software companies, LGMS Bhd ranks better than 75.41% 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. LGMS Bhd's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM2.52 Mil. LGMS Bhd's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM-0.01 Mil. LGMS Bhd's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 229.45. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

Good Sign:

Ben Graham prefers companies' interest coverage to be at least 5. LGMS Bhd has enough cash to cover all of its debt. Its financial situation is stable.

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

XKLS:0249' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 45.85   Med: 141.11   Max: 376.69
Current: 195.18


XKLS:0249's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
75.41% of 1704 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 24.75 vs XKLS:0249: 195.18

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


LGMS Bhd  (XKLS:0249) 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 .


LGMS Bhd Interest Coverage Related Terms


LGMS Bhd Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for LGMS 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.

LGMS Bhd Interest Coverage Chart

LGMS Bhd Annual Data
Trend Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 105.89 154.91 205.27 376.69 189.86

LGMS Bhd Quarterly Data
Dec19 Dec20 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 203.10 260.38 307.50 135.27 229.45

XKLS:0249 vs IBM, ACN, FISV: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Information Technology Services subindustry, LGMS 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.


LGMS Bhd Interest Coverage vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, LGMS Bhd's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

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


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LGMS 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.

LGMS 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, LGMS Bhd's Interest Expense was RM-0.06 Mil. Its Operating Income was RM10.63 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM0.43 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*10.632/-0.056
=189.86

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

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, LGMS Bhd's Interest Expense was RM-0.01 Mil. Its Operating Income was RM2.52 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM0.34 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*2.524/-0.011
=229.45

* 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 229.45 mean?
LGMS Bhd (XKLS:0249) has a Interest Coverage of 229.45 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on LGMS Bhd and its competitors. This is 63% above median its historical median of 141.11. Over the past decade, LGMS Bhd's Interest Coverage has ranged from 45.85 to 376.69. According to the industry distribution chart, LGMS Bhd ranks #419 out of 1704 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 24.6%.
Is LGMS Bhd's Interest Coverage too high?
LGMS Bhd's current Interest Coverage of 229.45 is 63% above median its 10-year median of 141.11. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 45.85 to a high of 376.69. The Software industry median Interest Coverage is 24.75. LGMS Bhd's value of 229.45 is 827.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, LGMS Bhd ranks #419 out of 1704 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, LGMS Bhd has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does LGMS Bhd's Interest Coverage compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, LGMS Bhd ranks #419 out of 1704 companies for Interest Coverage. This places LGMS Bhd in the top 25% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Interest Coverage is 24.75. LGMS Bhd's value of 229.45 is 827.1% above this benchmark. Historically, LGMS Bhd's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 45.85 to 376.69 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 141.11 vs. the industry median of 24.75, LGMS 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 Software company?
The median Interest Coverage among Software companies is 24.75, based on 1,704 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. LGMS Bhd's current Interest Coverage of 229.45 is 827.1% 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 LGMS Bhd and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Interest Coverage is 24.75 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. LGMS Bhd's current Interest Coverage is 229.45, which is 63% above median its own 10-year median of 141.11. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is LGMS Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LGMS Bhd (XKLS:0249) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.29, compared to a current price of RM0.46 — trading 64.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 229.45, which is 63% above median its 10-year median of 141.11 and 827.1% above the Software industry median of 24.75. LGMS Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 LGMS Bhd (XKLS:0249), the current Interest Coverage is 229.45 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 LGMS Bhd (XKLS:0249) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LGMS Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM0.46 is trading 64.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.29. GuruFocus considers LGMS Bhd to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:0249:

  • Interest Coverage: 229.45 (63% above median its 10-year median of 141.11)
  • GF Value™: RM1.29 vs. price of RM0.46 (64.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 827.1% above the Software median (#419 of 1704)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0249 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


LGMS Bhd Business Description

Address Jalan SS 16/1, A-11-01, Empire Office Tower, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Subang Jaya, SGR, MYS, 47500
LGMS Bhd is an independent provider of professional cybersecurity services involved in cybersecurity assessment and penetration testing, cyber security management and compliance services as well as digital forensics. The company has three segments Cyber risk prevention Involved in the provision of security vulnerability assessment and penetration testing, training, and risk scoring; Cyber risk management and compliance Involved in the provision of cybersecurity advisory, certification, and compliance services; and Cyber threat and incident response Involved in the provision of digital forensics and computer crime investigations, cybersecurity incident response and compromise assessment. It generates revenue from Cyber risk prevention.
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