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. Astramina Group Bhd's
Operating Income
for the
six
months ended in Feb. 2026 was RM2.92 Mil. Astramina Group Bhd's Interest Expense for the
six
months ended in Feb. 2026 was RM-0.18 Mil.
Astramina Group Bhd's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 16.51.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
The historical rank and industry rank for Astramina Group Bhd's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:03032'
s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 18.73 Med: 20.71 Max: 2198
Current: 18.73
XKLS:03032's Interest Coverage is not ranked
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry.
Industry Median: 8.64
vs XKLS:03032: 18.73
Astramina Group Bhd (XKLS:03032) 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 .
Astramina Group Bhd Interest Coverage Related Terms
Astramina Group Bhd Interest Coverage Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Astramina 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.
XKLS:03032 vs JBS, KHC, K: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Astramina 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.
Astramina Group Bhd Interest Coverage vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Astramina Group Bhd's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Astramina Group Bhd's Interest Coverage falls into.
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.
Astramina Group Bhd (XKLS:03032) has a Interest Coverage of 16.51 as of Feb. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Astramina Group Bhd and its competitors. This is 20% below median its historical median of 20.71. Over the past decade, Astramina Group Bhd's Interest Coverage has ranged from 18.73 to 2,198.00.
Is Astramina Group Bhd's Interest Coverage too high?
Astramina Group Bhd's current Interest Coverage of 16.51 is 20% below median its 10-year median of 20.71. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 18.73 to a high of 2,198.00. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Interest Coverage is 8.64. Astramina Group Bhd's value of 16.51 is 91.1% above this industry median. Overall, Astramina Group Bhd has a GF Score™ of 46/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Astramina Group Bhd's Interest Coverage compare to JBS and KHC?
Astramina Group Bhd's Interest Coverage of 16.51 can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 8.64. Astramina Group Bhd's value of 16.51 is 91.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Astramina Group Bhd's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 18.73 to 2,198.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 20.71 vs. the industry median of 8.64, Astramina 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Interest Coverage among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 8.64, based on 1,510 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. Astramina Group Bhd's current Interest Coverage of 16.51 is 91.1% 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 Astramina Group Bhd and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Interest Coverage is 8.64 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Astramina Group Bhd's current Interest Coverage is 16.51, which is 20% below median its own 10-year median of 20.71. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Astramina Group Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Astramina Group Bhd (XKLS:03032) has a current Interest Coverage of 16.51. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.43, compared to a current price of RM0.50 — trading 16.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 16.51, which is 20% below median its 10-year median of 20.71 and 91.1% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 8.64. Astramina Group Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 46/100 with 6 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 Astramina Group Bhd (XKLS:03032), the current Interest Coverage is 16.51 as of Feb. 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 Astramina Group Bhd (XKLS:03032) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Astramina Group Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM0.50 is trading 16.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.43.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:03032:
Interest Coverage: 16.51 (20% below median its 10-year median of 20.71)
GF Value™: RM0.43 vs. price of RM0.50 (16.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 91.1% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:03032 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Astramina Group Bhd through its subsidiary is engaged in the manufacturing and selling of food ingredients, and trading of food ingredients. The operating business segments are manufacturing and selling of food ingredients, and trading of food ingredients, with maximum revenue from manufacturing and selling of food ingredients segment. It operates in Malaysia and Other countries as well.
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