Amlex Holdings Bhd (XKLS:03011) Interest Coverage: 3.70 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median


XKLS:03011 Amlex Holdings Bhd XKLS:03011
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What is Amlex Holdings Bhd Interest Coverage?

Amlex Holdings Bhd XKLS:03011 50 Interest Coverage is 3.70 as of Mar. 2026, which is 1% below its 10-year median of 3.75. GuruFocus rates XKLS:03011 with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.34 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,678 Hardware companies, Amlex Holdings Bhd ranks worse than 79.68% 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. Amlex Holdings Bhd's Operating Income for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM1.59 Mil. Amlex Holdings Bhd's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM-0.43 Mil. Amlex Holdings Bhd's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.70. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

XKLS:03011' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.16   Med: 3.75   Max: 19.67
Current: 3.67


XKLS:03011's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than
79.68% of 1678 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 13.645 vs XKLS:03011: 3.67

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


Amlex Holdings Bhd  (XKLS:03011) 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 .


Amlex Holdings Bhd Interest Coverage Related Terms


Amlex Holdings Bhd Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Amlex 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.

Amlex Holdings Bhd Interest Coverage Chart

Amlex Holdings Bhd Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Interest Coverage
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Amlex Holdings Bhd Semi-Annual Data
Mar17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
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XKLS:03011 vs APH, GLW, TEL: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Electronic Components subindustry, Amlex 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.


Amlex Holdings Bhd Interest Coverage vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Amlex Holdings Bhd's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Amlex 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:

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.

Amlex Holdings 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, Amlex Holdings Bhd's Interest Expense was RM-0.94 Mil. Its Operating Income was RM3.54 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM8.82 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (A: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*3.538/-0.944
=3.75

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

Here, for the six months ended in Mar. 2026, Amlex Holdings Bhd's Interest Expense was RM-0.43 Mil. Its Operating Income was RM1.59 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM8.82 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*1.588/-0.429
=3.70

* 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 3.70 mean?
Amlex Holdings Bhd (XKLS:03011) has a Interest Coverage of 3.70 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Amlex Holdings Bhd and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 3.75. Over the past decade, Amlex Holdings Bhd's Interest Coverage has ranged from 1.16 to 19.67. According to the industry distribution chart, Amlex Holdings Bhd ranks #1337 out of 1678 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 79.7%.
Is Amlex Holdings Bhd's Interest Coverage too high?
Amlex Holdings Bhd's current Interest Coverage of 3.70 is near median its 10-year median of 3.75. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.16 to a high of 19.67. The Hardware industry median Interest Coverage is 13.65. Amlex Holdings Bhd's value of 3.70 is 72.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Amlex Holdings Bhd ranks #1337 out of 1678 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Amlex Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Amlex Holdings Bhd's Interest Coverage compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Amlex Holdings Bhd ranks #1337 out of 1678 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Amlex Holdings Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 13.65. Amlex Holdings Bhd's value of 3.70 is 72.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Amlex Holdings Bhd's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 1.16 to 19.67 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.75 vs. the industry median of 13.65, Amlex 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 a Hardware company?
The median Interest Coverage among Hardware companies is 13.65, based on 1,678 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. Amlex Holdings Bhd's current Interest Coverage of 3.70 is 72.9% 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 Amlex Holdings Bhd and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Interest Coverage is 13.65 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Amlex Holdings Bhd's current Interest Coverage is 3.70, which is near median its own 10-year median of 3.75. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Amlex Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Amlex Holdings Bhd (XKLS:03011) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.34, compared to a current price of RM0.15 — trading 55.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 3.70, which is near median its 10-year median of 3.75 and 72.9% below the Hardware industry median of 13.65. Amlex Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 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 Amlex Holdings Bhd (XKLS:03011), the current Interest Coverage is 3.70 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 Amlex Holdings Bhd (XKLS:03011) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Amlex Holdings Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM0.15 is trading 55.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.34. GuruFocus considers Amlex Holdings Bhd to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:03011:

  • Interest Coverage: 3.70 (near median its 10-year median of 3.75)
  • GF Value™: RM0.34 vs. price of RM0.15 (55.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 50/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 72.9% below the Hardware median (#1337 of 1678)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:03011 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Amlex Holdings Bhd Business Description

Address No. 799, Lorong Perindustrian Bukit Minyak 7, Taman Perindustrian Bukit Minyak, Simpang Ampat, PNG, MYS, 14100
Amlex Holdings Bhd is a Malaysia based provider of electronic packaging and interconnects solutions. The company is mainly engaged in the development and manufacturing of precision and complex mechanical and electro-mechanical components and assemblies. It caters to the semiconductor, consumer electronics, automotive, lighting, industrial electronics, and medical industries.
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