Lim Seong Hai Capital BhdXKLS:0351 +1.16%86 Interest Coverage is 73.93 as of Mar. 2026, which is 10% above its 10-year median of 67.31. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0351 with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of RM1.31 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,351 Construction companies, Lim Seong Hai Capital Bhd ranks better than 86.31% 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. Lim Seong Hai Capital Bhd's
Operating Income
for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM32.1 Mil. Lim Seong Hai Capital Bhd's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM-0.4 Mil.
Lim Seong Hai Capital Bhd's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 73.93.
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. Lim Seong Hai Capital Bhd has enough cash to cover all of its debt. Its financial situation is stable.
The historical rank and industry rank for Lim Seong Hai Capital Bhd's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:0351'
s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 43.9 Med: 67.31 Max: 200.09
Current: 102.91
XKLS:0351's Interest Coverage is ranked better than 86.31% of 1351
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 7.81
vs XKLS:0351: 102.91
Lim Seong Hai Capital Bhd (XKLS:0351) 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 .
Lim Seong Hai Capital Bhd Interest Coverage Related Terms
Lim Seong Hai Capital Bhd Interest Coverage Historical Data
* 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:0351 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Lim Seong Hai Capital 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.
Lim Seong Hai Capital Bhd Interest Coverage vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Lim Seong Hai Capital Bhd's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lim Seong Hai Capital Bhd's Interest Coverage falls into.
Lim Seong Hai Capital 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:
* 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.
Lim Seong Hai Capital Bhd (XKLS:0351) has a Interest Coverage of 73.93 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Lim Seong Hai Capital Bhd and its competitors. This is 10% above median its historical median of 67.31. Over the past decade, Lim Seong Hai Capital Bhd's Interest Coverage has ranged from 43.90 to 200.09. According to the industry distribution chart, Lim Seong Hai Capital Bhd ranks #185 out of 1351 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 13.7%.
Is Lim Seong Hai Capital Bhd's Interest Coverage too high?
Lim Seong Hai Capital Bhd's current Interest Coverage of 73.93 is 10% above median its 10-year median of 67.31. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 43.90 to a high of 200.09. The Construction industry median Interest Coverage is 7.81. Lim Seong Hai Capital Bhd's value of 73.93 is 846.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lim Seong Hai Capital Bhd ranks #185 out of 1351 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Lim Seong Hai Capital Bhd has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lim Seong Hai Capital Bhd's Interest Coverage compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Lim Seong Hai Capital Bhd ranks #185 out of 1351 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Lim Seong Hai Capital Bhd in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Interest Coverage is 7.81. Lim Seong Hai Capital Bhd's value of 73.93 is 846.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Lim Seong Hai Capital Bhd's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 43.90 to 200.09 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 67.31 vs. the industry median of 7.81, Lim Seong Hai Capital 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. Lim Seong Hai Capital Bhd's current Interest Coverage of 73.93 is 846.6% 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 Lim Seong Hai Capital 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. Lim Seong Hai Capital Bhd's current Interest Coverage is 73.93, which is 10% above median its own 10-year median of 67.31. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lim Seong Hai Capital Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lim Seong Hai Capital Bhd (XKLS:0351) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.31, compared to a current price of RM1.75 — trading 33.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 73.93, which is 10% above median its 10-year median of 67.31 and 846.6% above the Construction industry median of 7.81. Lim Seong Hai Capital Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 2 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 Lim Seong Hai Capital Bhd (XKLS:0351), the current Interest Coverage is 73.93 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 Lim Seong Hai Capital Bhd (XKLS:0351) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lim Seong Hai Capital Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM1.75 is trading 33.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.31.
GuruFocus considers Lim Seong Hai Capital Bhd to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:0351:
Interest Coverage: 73.93 (10% above median its 10-year median of 67.31)
GF Value™: RM1.31 vs. price of RM1.75 (33.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 846.6% above the Construction median (#185 of 1351)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0351 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lim Seong Hai Capital Bhd is an investment holding company. Along with its subsidiaries, the company is engaged in the following reportable segments: i) distribution and/or retail of building materials, lighting products and related mechanical and electrical products and services, ii) wholesale and retail of hardware and tools, and rental of machinery, iii) investment holding, iv) business of construction, v) provision of construction and business related services & solutions, vi) property development, vii) facilities management, and viii) companies which are in dormant status. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from the property development segment. Geographically, the company operates predominantly in Malaysia.
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