SFP Tech Holdings BhdXKLS:0251 54 Interest Coverage is 8.87 as of Mar. 2026, which is 48% below its 10-year median of 16.95. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0251 with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.55 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,325 Industrial Products companies, SFP Tech Holdings Bhd ranks worse than 71.7% 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. SFP Tech Holdings Bhd's
Operating Income
for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM7.3 Mil. SFP Tech Holdings Bhd's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM-0.8 Mil.
SFP Tech Holdings Bhd's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 8.87.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
The historical rank and industry rank for SFP Tech Holdings Bhd's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:0251'
s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.54 Med: 16.95 Max: 18.44
Current: 5.54
XKLS:0251's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than 71.7% of 2325
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 14.8
vs XKLS:0251: 5.54
SFP Tech Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0251) 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 .
SFP Tech Holdings Bhd Interest Coverage Related Terms
SFP Tech Holdings Bhd Interest Coverage Historical Data
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The historical data trend for SFP Tech Holdings 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:0251 vs CRS, ATI, MLI: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Metal Fabrication subindustry, SFP Tech Holdings 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.
SFP Tech Holdings Bhd Interest Coverage vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, SFP Tech Holdings Bhd's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where SFP Tech Holdings Bhd's Interest Coverage falls into.
SFP Tech Holdings 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:
* 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.
SFP Tech Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0251) has a Interest Coverage of 8.87 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on SFP Tech Holdings Bhd and its competitors. This is 48% below median its historical median of 16.95. Over the past decade, SFP Tech Holdings Bhd's Interest Coverage has ranged from 5.54 to 18.44. According to the industry distribution chart, SFP Tech Holdings Bhd ranks #1667 out of 2325 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 71.7%.
Is SFP Tech Holdings Bhd's Interest Coverage too high?
SFP Tech Holdings Bhd's current Interest Coverage of 8.87 is 48% below median its 10-year median of 16.95. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.54 to a high of 18.44. The Industrial Products industry median Interest Coverage is 14.80. SFP Tech Holdings Bhd's value of 8.87 is 40.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SFP Tech Holdings Bhd ranks #1667 out of 2325 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, SFP Tech Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SFP Tech Holdings Bhd's Interest Coverage compare to CRS and ATI?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, SFP Tech Holdings Bhd ranks #1667 out of 2325 companies for Interest Coverage. This places SFP Tech Holdings Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 14.80. SFP Tech Holdings Bhd's value of 8.87 is 40.1% below this benchmark. Historically, SFP Tech Holdings Bhd's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 5.54 to 18.44 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 16.95 vs. the industry median of 14.80, SFP Tech Holdings 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Interest Coverage among Industrial Products companies is 14.80, based on 2,325 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. SFP Tech Holdings Bhd's current Interest Coverage of 8.87 is 40.1% 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 SFP Tech Holdings Bhd and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Interest Coverage is 14.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SFP Tech Holdings Bhd's current Interest Coverage is 8.87, which is 48% below median its own 10-year median of 16.95. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SFP Tech Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SFP Tech Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0251) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.55, compared to a current price of RM0.30 — trading 46.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 8.87, which is 48% below median its 10-year median of 16.95 and 40.1% below the Industrial Products industry median of 14.80. SFP Tech Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 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 SFP Tech Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0251), the current Interest Coverage is 8.87 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 SFP Tech Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0251) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SFP Tech Holdings Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.30 is trading 46.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.55.
GuruFocus considers SFP Tech Holdings Bhd to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:0251:
Interest Coverage: 8.87 (48% below median its 10-year median of 16.95)
GF Value™: RM0.55 vs. price of RM0.30 (46.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 40.1% below the Industrial Products median (#1667 of 2325)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0251 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
AddressPenang Science Park, MK13, Plot 322, Lorong Perindustrian Bukit Minyak 20, Kawasan Perindustrian Bukit Minyak, Bukit Mertajam, Seberang Perai Tengah, Seberang Perai, PNG, MYS, 14100
SFP Tech Holdings Bhd is a Malaysia-based integrated one-stop automation equipment solution and engineering supporting service provider. The company, along with its subsidiaries, provides engineering services ranging from customized sheet metal fabrication, precision CNC machining, to mechanical assembly and manufacturing services for its customers who are predominantly in the semiconductor, E&E, Solar PV, medical, and EMS industries. The group's reportable segments are Manufacturing and Automation. A majority of its revenue is generated from the Manufacturing segment, which represents the sales of precision machined parts and components, fabricated metal products, and mechanically assembled products. Geographically, it derives maximum revenue from Malaysia.
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