Mercury Securities Group Bhd (XKLS:0285) Interest Coverage: No Debt (1) (As of Jan. 2026) — 100% Below Median


XKLS:0285 Mercury Securities Group Bhd XKLS:0285
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What is Mercury Securities Group Bhd Interest Coverage?

Mercury Securities Group Bhd XKLS:0285 34 Interest Coverage is No Debt (1) as of Jan. 2026, which is 100% below its 10-year median of 345.84. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0285 with a GF Score™ of 34/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 430 Capital Markets companies, Mercury Securities Group Bhd ranks better than 78.6% 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. Mercury Securities Group Bhd's Operating Income for the three months ended in Jan. 2026 was RM3.26 Mil. Mercury Securities Group Bhd's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Jan. 2026 was RM0.00 Mil. Mercury Securities Group Bhd has no debt. 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. Mercury Securities Group Bhd has enough cash to cover all of its debt. Its financial situation is stable.

(1) 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.

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

XKLS:0285' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 38.89   Med: 345.84   Max: 4014.33
Current: 4014.33


XKLS:0285's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
78.6% of 430 companies
in the Capital Markets industry
Industry Median: 19.375 vs XKLS:0285: 4014.33

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


Mercury Securities Group Bhd  (XKLS:0285) 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 .


Mercury Securities Group Bhd Interest Coverage Related Terms


Mercury Securities Group Bhd Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Mercury Securities 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.

Mercury Securities Group Bhd Interest Coverage Chart

Mercury Securities Group Bhd Annual Data
Trend Oct19 Oct20 Oct21 Oct22 Oct23 Oct24 Oct25
Interest Coverage
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 345.84 347.94 233.96 713.75 3,168.25

Mercury Securities Group Bhd Quarterly Data
Oct19 Oct20 Oct21 Oct22 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26
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 2,029.50 1,416.00 2,433.00 No Debt No Debt

XKLS:0285 vs MS, GS, SCHW: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Capital Markets subindustry, Mercury Securities 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.


Mercury Securities Group Bhd Interest Coverage vs Capital Markets Industry

For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Mercury Securities Group Bhd's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Mercury Securities 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.

Mercury Securities Group Bhd's Interest Coverage for the fiscal year that ended in Oct. 2025 is calculated as

Here, for the fiscal year that ended in Oct. 2025, Mercury Securities Group Bhd's Interest Expense was RM-0.00 Mil. Its Operating Income was RM12.67 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM0.00 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Oct. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Oct. 2025 )
=-1*12.673/-0.004
=3,168.25

Mercury Securities Group Bhd's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Jan. 2026, Mercury Securities Group Bhd's Interest Expense was RM0.00 Mil. Its Operating Income was RM3.26 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM0.00 Mil.

Mercury Securities Group Bhd had no debt (1).

* 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 No Debt <sup>(1)</sup> mean?
Mercury Securities Group Bhd (XKLS:0285) has a Interest Coverage of No Debt (1) as of Jan. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Mercury Securities Group Bhd and its competitors. This is 100% below median its historical median of 345.84. Over the past decade, Mercury Securities Group Bhd's Interest Coverage has ranged from 38.89 to 4,014.33. According to the industry distribution chart, Mercury Securities Group Bhd ranks #92 out of 430 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 21.4%.
Is Mercury Securities Group Bhd's Interest Coverage too high?
Mercury Securities Group Bhd's current Interest Coverage of No Debt (1) is 100% below median its 10-year median of 345.84. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 38.89 to a high of 4,014.33. Based on the distribution chart, Mercury Securities Group Bhd ranks #92 out of 430 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Mercury Securities Group Bhd has a GF Score™ of 34/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mercury Securities Group Bhd's Interest Coverage compare to MS and GS?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, Mercury Securities Group Bhd ranks #92 out of 430 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Mercury Securities Group Bhd in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Interest Coverage is 19.38. Historically, Mercury Securities Group Bhd's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 38.89 to 4,014.33 over the past decade. 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 Capital Markets company?
The median Interest Coverage among Capital Markets companies is 19.38, based on 430 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. 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 Mercury Securities Group Bhd and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median Interest Coverage is 19.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Mercury Securities Group Bhd's current Interest Coverage is No Debt (1), which is 100% below median its own 10-year median of 345.84. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mercury Securities Group Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Mercury Securities Group Bhd (XKLS:0285) has a current Interest Coverage of No Debt (1). The current Interest Coverage is No Debt (1), which is 100% below median its 10-year median of 345.84. Mercury Securities Group Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 34/100 with 4 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 Mercury Securities Group Bhd (XKLS:0285), the current Interest Coverage is No Debt (1) as of Jan. 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.

Mercury Securities Group Bhd Business Description

Address Solaris Mont’ Kiara, L-7-2, No. 2 Jalan Solaris, Kuala Lumpur, MYS, 50480
Mercury Securities Group Bhd is an investment holding company dealing in securities, advising on corporate finance and investment advice. Its services include Stockbroking, Share Margin, Discretionary Financing, Proprietary Trading, Nominees and Custodian Services, Corporate Finance Advisory Services, Sale of Internationally Minted Gold and Silver Bullion Products, and Fund Management activities. Its segments include Stockbroking and Corporate finance. Stockbroking segment that derives the majority of the revenue engages in execution of trades of securities listed on Bursa Securities and foreign stock exchanges mainly in Singapore, Hong Kong and the United States of America; margin financing facility services, nominees and custodian and related services; and commodities trading business.
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