3REN Bhd (XKLS:0328) Interest Coverage: 28.65 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median


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What is 3REN Bhd Interest Coverage?

3REN Bhd XKLS:0328 -3.61% 41 Interest Coverage is 28.65 as of Mar. 2026, which is 7% below its 10-year median of 30.96. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0328 with a GF Score™ of 41/100. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,351 Construction companies, 3REN Bhd ranks better than 71.06% 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. 3REN Bhd's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM3.2 Mil. 3REN Bhd's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM-0.1 Mil. 3REN Bhd's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 28.65. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

The historical rank and industry rank for 3REN Bhd's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:

XKLS:0328' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 16   Med: 30.96   Max: 111.89
Current: 24.25


XKLS:0328's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
71.06% of 1351 companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 7.81 vs XKLS:0328: 24.25

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


3REN Bhd  (XKLS:0328) 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 .


3REN Bhd Interest Coverage Related Terms


3REN Bhd Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for 3REN 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.

3REN Bhd Interest Coverage Chart

3REN Bhd Annual Data
Trend Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 111.89 35.39 26.53 21.29 16.00

3REN Bhd Quarterly Data
Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Interest Coverage Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 2.40 39.43 15.56 12.76 28.65

XKLS:0328 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, 3REN 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.


3REN Bhd Interest Coverage vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, 3REN Bhd's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where 3REN Bhd's Interest Coverage falls into.


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3REN 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.

3REN 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, 3REN Bhd's Interest Expense was RM-0.5 Mil. Its Operating Income was RM8.0 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM9.8 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*7.967/-0.498
=16.00

3REN Bhd's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, 3REN Bhd's Interest Expense was RM-0.1 Mil. Its Operating Income was RM3.2 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM9.9 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*3.152/-0.11
=28.65

* 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 28.65 mean?
3REN Bhd (XKLS:0328) has a Interest Coverage of 28.65 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on 3REN Bhd and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 30.96. Over the past decade, 3REN Bhd's Interest Coverage has ranged from 16.00 to 111.89. According to the industry distribution chart, 3REN Bhd ranks #391 out of 1351 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 28.9%.
Is 3REN Bhd's Interest Coverage too high?
3REN Bhd's current Interest Coverage of 28.65 is near median its 10-year median of 30.96. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 16.00 to a high of 111.89. The Construction industry median Interest Coverage is 7.81. 3REN Bhd's value of 28.65 is 266.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, 3REN Bhd ranks #391 out of 1351 companies in the Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, 3REN Bhd has a GF Score™ of 41/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does 3REN Bhd's Interest Coverage compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, 3REN Bhd ranks #391 out of 1351 companies for Interest Coverage. This puts 3REN Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 7.81. 3REN Bhd's value of 28.65 is 266.8% above this benchmark. Historically, 3REN Bhd's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 16.00 to 111.89 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 30.96 vs. the industry median of 7.81, 3REN 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 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. 3REN Bhd's current Interest Coverage of 28.65 is 266.8% 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 3REN 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. 3REN Bhd's current Interest Coverage is 28.65, which is near median its own 10-year median of 30.96. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is 3REN Bhd stock overvalued right now?
3REN Bhd (XKLS:0328) has a current Interest Coverage of 28.65. The current Interest Coverage is 28.65, which is near median its 10-year median of 30.96 and 266.8% above the Construction industry median of 7.81. 3REN Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 41/100 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 3REN Bhd (XKLS:0328), the current Interest Coverage is 28.65 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.

3REN Bhd Business Description

Address No. 9, Jalan Industri Tangkas 1, Taman Industri Tangkas, Bukit Mertajam, PNG, MYS, 14000
3REN Bhd is principally an investment holding company that operates through subsidiaries and is principally engaged in automation solutions and engineering services. Its business activities include the provision of product engineering services, the provision of engineering support services for IC assembly and testing, the design, development, and sale of digitalised solutions, and the design, development, and sale of automated equipment. The Group serves a diverse range of industries, including semiconductor and electronics, automotive, consumer electronics, fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG), medical device manufacturing, and life sciences. The company operates in three segments: Manufacturing operating solutions and services, Product engineering services, and Others.
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