UEM Edgenta BhdXKLS:1368 41 Interest Coverage is 12.59 as of Mar. 2026, which is 157% above its 10-year median of 4.89. GuruFocus rates XKLS:1368 with a GF Score™ of 41/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.91 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,351 Construction companies, UEM Edgenta Bhd ranks worse than 50.56% 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. UEM Edgenta Bhd's
Operating Income
for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM71 Mil. UEM Edgenta Bhd's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM-6 Mil.
UEM Edgenta Bhd's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 12.59.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
The historical rank and industry rank for UEM Edgenta Bhd's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:1368'
s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.41 Med: 4.89 Max: 18.06
Current: 7.65
XKLS:1368's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than 50.56% of 1351
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 7.81
vs XKLS:1368: 7.65
UEM Edgenta Bhd (XKLS:1368) 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 .
UEM Edgenta Bhd Interest Coverage Related Terms
UEM Edgenta Bhd Interest Coverage Historical Data
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The historical data trend for UEM Edgenta 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:1368 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, UEM Edgenta 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.
UEM Edgenta Bhd Interest Coverage vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, UEM Edgenta Bhd's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where UEM Edgenta 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.
UEM Edgenta Bhd (XKLS:1368) has a Interest Coverage of 12.59 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on UEM Edgenta Bhd and its competitors. This is 157% above median its historical median of 4.89. Over the past decade, UEM Edgenta Bhd's Interest Coverage has ranged from 2.41 to 18.06. According to the industry distribution chart, UEM Edgenta Bhd ranks #683 out of 1351 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 50.6%.
Is UEM Edgenta Bhd's Interest Coverage too high?
UEM Edgenta Bhd's current Interest Coverage of 12.59 is 157% above median its 10-year median of 4.89. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.41 to a high of 18.06. The Construction industry median Interest Coverage is 7.81. UEM Edgenta Bhd's value of 12.59 is 61.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, UEM Edgenta Bhd ranks #683 out of 1351 companies in the Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, UEM Edgenta Bhd has a GF Score™ of 41/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does UEM Edgenta Bhd's Interest Coverage compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, UEM Edgenta Bhd ranks #683 out of 1351 companies for Interest Coverage. This places UEM Edgenta Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 7.81. UEM Edgenta Bhd's value of 12.59 is 61.2% above this benchmark. Historically, UEM Edgenta Bhd's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 2.41 to 18.06 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.89 vs. the industry median of 7.81, UEM Edgenta 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. UEM Edgenta Bhd's current Interest Coverage of 12.59 is 61.2% 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 UEM Edgenta 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. UEM Edgenta Bhd's current Interest Coverage is 12.59, which is 157% above median its own 10-year median of 4.89. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is UEM Edgenta Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, UEM Edgenta Bhd (XKLS:1368) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.91, compared to a current price of RM1.10 — trading 20.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 12.59, which is 157% above median its 10-year median of 4.89 and 61.2% above the Construction industry median of 7.81. UEM Edgenta Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 41/100 with 7 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 UEM Edgenta Bhd (XKLS:1368), the current Interest Coverage is 12.59 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 UEM Edgenta Bhd (XKLS:1368) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, UEM Edgenta Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM1.10 is trading 20.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.91.
GuruFocus considers UEM Edgenta Bhd to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:1368:
Interest Coverage: 12.59 (157% above median its 10-year median of 4.89)
GF Value™: RM0.91 vs. price of RM1.10 (20.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 61.2% above the Construction median (#683 of 1351)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:1368 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
UEM Edgenta Bhd engages in the provision of management services. It operates in the following segments: Asset Management: Healthcare Support and Property & Facility Solutions (PFS); Infrastructure Solutions: Asset Consultancy and Infrastructure Services, and Others. The asset management segment provides integrated facilities management and engineering contracting services for a range of assets and building types specializing in healthcare support and property and facility solutions. The Infrastructure Solutions segment provides strategic advisory services, design, development, maintenance, and management of transport projects and infrastructure assets. It has a world-wide presence, with around half of revenue stemming from the Malaysian domestic market.
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