Sunmow Holding Bhd (XKLS:03050) Interest Coverage: 5.47 (As of Dec. 2025) — Near Median


XKLS:03050 Sunmow Holding Bhd XKLS:03050
80 GF Score
Price RM1.00
GF Value RM1.21
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Sunmow Holding Bhd Interest Coverage?

Sunmow Holding Bhd XKLS:03050 80 Interest Coverage is 5.47 as of Dec. 2025, which is 1% below its 10-year median of 5.54. GuruFocus rates XKLS:03050 with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of RM1.21 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,351 Construction companies, Sunmow Holding Bhd ranks worse than 61.73% 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. Sunmow Holding Bhd's Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was RM7.6 Mil. Sunmow Holding Bhd's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was RM-1.4 Mil. Sunmow Holding Bhd's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 5.47. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

XKLS:03050' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.01   Med: 5.54   Max: 27.39
Current: 4.79


XKLS:03050's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than
61.73% of 1351 companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 7.81 vs XKLS:03050: 4.79

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


Sunmow Holding Bhd  (XKLS:03050) 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 .


Sunmow Holding Bhd Interest Coverage Related Terms


Sunmow Holding Bhd Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sunmow Holding 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.

Sunmow Holding Bhd Interest Coverage Chart

Sunmow Holding Bhd Annual Data
Trend Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 3.05 14.38 27.39 9.26 4.84

Sunmow Holding Bhd Semi-Annual Data
Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Interest Coverage Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 21.55 26.80 4.19 4.12 5.47

XKLS:03050 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Sunmow Holding 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.


Sunmow Holding Bhd Interest Coverage vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Sunmow Holding Bhd's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Sunmow Holding Bhd's Interest Coverage falls into.


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Sunmow Holding 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.

Sunmow Holding Bhd's Interest Coverage for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Here, for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025, Sunmow Holding Bhd's Interest Expense was RM-2.8 Mil. Its Operating Income was RM13.6 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM1.6 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*13.602/-2.813
=4.84

Sunmow Holding Bhd's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Here, for the six months ended in Dec. 2025, Sunmow Holding Bhd's Interest Expense was RM-1.4 Mil. Its Operating Income was RM7.6 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM1.6 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*7.624/-1.394
=5.47

* 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 5.47 mean?
Sunmow Holding Bhd (XKLS:03050) has a Interest Coverage of 5.47 as of Dec. 2025. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Sunmow Holding Bhd and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 5.54. Over the past decade, Sunmow Holding Bhd's Interest Coverage has ranged from 2.01 to 27.39. According to the industry distribution chart, Sunmow Holding Bhd ranks #834 out of 1351 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 61.7%.
Is Sunmow Holding Bhd's Interest Coverage too high?
Sunmow Holding Bhd's current Interest Coverage of 5.47 is near median its 10-year median of 5.54. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.01 to a high of 27.39. The Construction industry median Interest Coverage is 7.81. Sunmow Holding Bhd's value of 5.47 is 30% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sunmow Holding Bhd ranks #834 out of 1351 companies in the Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Sunmow Holding Bhd has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sunmow Holding Bhd's Interest Coverage compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Sunmow Holding Bhd ranks #834 out of 1351 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Sunmow Holding Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 7.81. Sunmow Holding Bhd's value of 5.47 is 30% below this benchmark. Historically, Sunmow Holding Bhd's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 2.01 to 27.39 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.54 vs. the industry median of 7.81, Sunmow Holding 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 Construction company?
The median Interest Coverage among Construction companies is 7.81, based on 1,351 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. Sunmow Holding Bhd's current Interest Coverage of 5.47 is 30% 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 Sunmow Holding Bhd and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Interest Coverage is 7.81 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sunmow Holding Bhd's current Interest Coverage is 5.47, which is near median its own 10-year median of 5.54. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sunmow Holding Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sunmow Holding Bhd (XKLS:03050) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.21, compared to a current price of RM1.00 — trading 17.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 5.47, which is near median its 10-year median of 5.54 and 30% below the Construction industry median of 7.81. Sunmow Holding Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 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 Sunmow Holding Bhd (XKLS:03050), the current Interest Coverage is 5.47 as of Dec. 2025. 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 Sunmow Holding Bhd (XKLS:03050) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sunmow Holding Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM1.00 is trading 17.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.21. GuruFocus considers Sunmow Holding Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:03050:

  • Interest Coverage: 5.47 (near median its 10-year median of 5.54)
  • GF Value™: RM1.21 vs. price of RM1.00 (17.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 30% below the Construction median (#834 of 1351)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:03050 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Sunmow Holding Bhd Business Description

Address F-G-01, Bintulu Paragon, Old Airport Place, Bintulu, SWK, MYS, 97000
Sunmow Holding Bhd is principally engaged in the construction contract works, provision of construction support services, property development, and trading in building materials and tools. The company's reportable segments include Construction, Trading, and Property Development. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Construction segment which is involved in construction contract works and provision of construction support services. The Trading segment is involved in the wholesale of construction materials, furniture trading, air-conditioner piping service, and pre-construction pest control. Geographically, the company operates in Malaysia.
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