Infoline Tec Group Bhd (XKLS:0253) Interest Coverage: 487.73 (As of Mar. 2026) — 12% Below Median


XKLS:0253 Infoline Tec Group Bhd XKLS:0253
68 GF Score
Price RM0.35
GF Value RM0.84
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Infoline Tec Group Bhd Interest Coverage?

Infoline Tec Group Bhd XKLS:0253 -1.41% 68 Interest Coverage is 487.73 as of Mar. 2026, which is 12% below its 10-year median of 551.53. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0253 with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.84 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,705 Software companies, Infoline Tec Group Bhd ranks better than 77.01% 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. Infoline Tec Group Bhd's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM5.37 Mil. Infoline Tec Group Bhd's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM-0.01 Mil. Infoline Tec Group Bhd's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 487.73. 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. Infoline Tec Group Bhd has enough cash to cover all of its debt. Its financial situation is stable.

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

XKLS:0253' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 109.76   Med: 551.53   Max: 1478
Current: 238.73


XKLS:0253's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
77.01% of 1705 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 24.78 vs XKLS:0253: 238.73

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


Infoline Tec Group Bhd  (XKLS:0253) 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 .


Infoline Tec Group Bhd Interest Coverage Related Terms


Infoline Tec Group Bhd Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Infoline Tec 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.

Infoline Tec Group Bhd Interest Coverage Chart

Infoline Tec Group Bhd Annual Data
Trend Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Mar26
Interest Coverage
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 466.70 1,245.93 718.58 636.36 244.95

Infoline Tec Group Bhd Quarterly Data
Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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XKLS:0253 vs MSFT, ORCL, PLTR: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, Infoline Tec 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.


Infoline Tec Group Bhd Interest Coverage vs Software Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Infoline Tec Group Bhd's Interest Coverage falls into.


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Infoline Tec Group 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.

Infoline Tec Group Bhd's Interest Coverage for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026, Infoline Tec Group Bhd's Interest Expense was RM-0.04 Mil. Its Operating Income was RM9.06 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM0.28 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (A: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*9.063/-0.037
=244.95

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

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, Infoline Tec Group Bhd's Interest Expense was RM-0.01 Mil. Its Operating Income was RM5.37 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM0.28 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*5.365/-0.011
=487.73

* 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 487.73 mean?
Infoline Tec Group Bhd (XKLS:0253) has a Interest Coverage of 487.73 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Infoline Tec Group Bhd and its competitors. This is 12% below median its historical median of 551.53. Over the past decade, Infoline Tec Group Bhd's Interest Coverage has ranged from 109.76 to 1,478.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Infoline Tec Group Bhd ranks #392 out of 1705 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 23%.
Is Infoline Tec Group Bhd's Interest Coverage too high?
Infoline Tec Group Bhd's current Interest Coverage of 487.73 is 12% below median its 10-year median of 551.53. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 109.76 to a high of 1,478.00. The Software industry median Interest Coverage is 24.78. Infoline Tec Group Bhd's value of 487.73 is 1868.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Infoline Tec Group Bhd ranks #392 out of 1705 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Infoline Tec Group Bhd has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Infoline Tec Group Bhd's Interest Coverage compare to MSFT and ORCL?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Infoline Tec Group Bhd ranks #392 out of 1705 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Infoline Tec Group Bhd in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Interest Coverage is 24.78. Infoline Tec Group Bhd's value of 487.73 is 1868.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Infoline Tec Group Bhd's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 109.76 to 1,478.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 551.53 vs. the industry median of 24.78, Infoline Tec 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 Software company?
The median Interest Coverage among Software companies is 24.78, based on 1,705 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. Infoline Tec Group Bhd's current Interest Coverage of 487.73 is 1868.2% 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 Infoline Tec Group Bhd and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Interest Coverage is 24.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Infoline Tec Group Bhd's current Interest Coverage is 487.73, which is 12% below median its own 10-year median of 551.53. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Infoline Tec Group Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Infoline Tec Group Bhd (XKLS:0253) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.84, compared to a current price of RM0.35 — trading 58.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 487.73, which is 12% below median its 10-year median of 551.53 and 1868.2% above the Software industry median of 24.78. Infoline Tec Group Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 3 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 Infoline Tec Group Bhd (XKLS:0253), the current Interest Coverage is 487.73 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 Infoline Tec Group Bhd (XKLS:0253) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Infoline Tec Group Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM0.35 is trading 58.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.84. GuruFocus considers Infoline Tec Group Bhd to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:0253:

  • Interest Coverage: 487.73 (12% below median its 10-year median of 551.53)
  • GF Value™: RM0.84 vs. price of RM0.35 (58.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 1868.2% above the Software median (#392 of 1705)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0253 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Infoline Tec Group Bhd Business Description

Address No. 53-3, Jalan PJU 5/20E, Kota Damansara, Pusat Perdagangan, Petaling Jaya, SGR, MYS, 47810
Infoline Tec Group Bhd is engaged in the business of investment holding. The group is organized into four reportable segments as follows: IT infrastructure solutions; Cybersecurity solutions; Managed IT services and other IT services; Trading of ancillary hardware and software. It generates the majority of its revenue from the IT infrastructure solutions segment. The geographical regions include Malaysia, China, Australia, Singapore, and Others.
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