West River BhdXKLS:0353 -2.22%38 Interest Coverage is 35.38 as of Mar. 2026, which is 29% above its 10-year median of 27.43. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0353 with a GF Score™ of 38/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,353 Construction companies, West River Bhd ranks better than 77.97% 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. West River Bhd's
Operating Income
for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM1.9 Mil. West River Bhd's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM-0.1 Mil.
West River Bhd's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 35.38.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
The historical rank and industry rank for West River Bhd's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:0353'
s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 10.17 Med: 27.43 Max: 45.12
Current: 39.06
XKLS:0353's Interest Coverage is ranked better than 77.97% of 1353
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 7.81
vs XKLS:0353: 39.06
West River Bhd (XKLS:0353) 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 .
West River Bhd Interest Coverage Related Terms
West River Bhd Interest Coverage Historical Data
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The historical data trend for West River 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:0353 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, West River 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.
West River Bhd Interest Coverage vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, West River Bhd's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where West River 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.
West River Bhd (XKLS:0353) has a Interest Coverage of 35.38 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on West River Bhd and its competitors. This is 29% above median its historical median of 27.43. Over the past decade, West River Bhd's Interest Coverage has ranged from 10.17 to 45.12. According to the industry distribution chart, West River Bhd ranks #298 out of 1353 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 22%.
Is West River Bhd's Interest Coverage too high?
West River Bhd's current Interest Coverage of 35.38 is 29% above median its 10-year median of 27.43. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.17 to a high of 45.12. The Construction industry median Interest Coverage is 7.81. West River Bhd's value of 35.38 is 353% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, West River Bhd ranks #298 out of 1353 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, West River Bhd has a GF Score™ of 38/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does West River Bhd's Interest Coverage compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, West River Bhd ranks #298 out of 1353 companies for Interest Coverage. This places West River Bhd in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Interest Coverage is 7.81. West River Bhd's value of 35.38 is 353% above this benchmark. Historically, West River Bhd's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 10.17 to 45.12 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 27.43 vs. the industry median of 7.81, West River 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 1,353 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. West River Bhd's current Interest Coverage of 35.38 is 353% 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 West River 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. West River Bhd's current Interest Coverage is 35.38, which is 29% above median its own 10-year median of 27.43. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is West River Bhd stock overvalued right now?
West River Bhd (XKLS:0353) has a current Interest Coverage of 35.38. The current Interest Coverage is 35.38, which is 29% above median its 10-year median of 27.43 and 353% above the Construction industry median of 7.81. West River Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 38/100 with 3 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 West River Bhd (XKLS:0353), the current Interest Coverage is 35.38 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.
West River Bhd is an M&E engineering services provider and it is principally involved in the Provision of integrated engineering solutions, including air conditioning and mechanical ventilation (ACMV) systems, electrical systems, fire protection systems, plumbing and sanitary systems, and security systems. It also manufactures electrical panels and distribution boards, to support its M&E engineering services projects and sale to third parties. The company principally operates in Malaysia. Its services involve projects in the private sector, such as the development or redevelopment of high-rise residential properties, mixed-use properties, commercial buildings and industrial buildings.
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