ECM Libra Group BhdXKLS:2143 40 Interest Coverage is 0.14 as of Mar. 2026, which is 100% below its 10-year median of 5,000.31. GuruFocus rates XKLS:2143 with a GF Score™ of 40/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.22 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 607 Travel & Leisure companies, ECM Libra Group Bhd ranks worse than 92.75% 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. ECM Libra Group Bhd's
Operating Income
for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM0.13 Mil. ECM Libra Group Bhd's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM-0.89 Mil.
ECM Libra Group Bhd's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.14.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
Warning Sign:
Ben Graham prefers companies' interest coverage to be at least 5. ECM Libra Group Bhds earnings cannot cover its interest expense. If the situation continues, the company may have to issue more debt.
The historical rank and industry rank for ECM Libra Group Bhd's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:2143'
s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.05 Med: 5000.31 Max: No Debt
Current: 0.77
XKLS:2143's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than 92.75% of 607
companies
in the Travel & Leisure industry
Industry Median: 5.35
vs XKLS:2143: 0.77
ECM Libra Group Bhd (XKLS:2143) 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 .
ECM Libra Group Bhd Interest Coverage Related Terms
ECM Libra Group Bhd Interest Coverage Historical Data
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The historical data trend for ECM Libra Group 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:2143 vs MAR, HLT, H: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Lodging subindustry, ECM Libra Group 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.
ECM Libra Group Bhd Interest Coverage vs Travel & Leisure Industry
For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, ECM Libra Group Bhd's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ECM Libra Group 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.
ECM Libra Group Bhd (XKLS:2143) has a Interest Coverage of 0.14 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on ECM Libra Group Bhd and its competitors. This is 100% below median its historical median of 5,000.31. Over the past decade, ECM Libra Group Bhd's Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.05 to 10,000.00. According to the industry distribution chart, ECM Libra Group Bhd ranks #563 out of 607 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 92.8%.
Is ECM Libra Group Bhd's Interest Coverage too high?
ECM Libra Group Bhd's current Interest Coverage of 0.14 is 100% below median its 10-year median of 5,000.31. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.05 to a high of 10,000.00. The Travel & Leisure industry median Interest Coverage is 5.35. ECM Libra Group Bhd's value of 0.14 is 97.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ECM Libra Group Bhd ranks #563 out of 607 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, ECM Libra Group Bhd has a GF Score™ of 40/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ECM Libra Group Bhd's Interest Coverage compare to MAR and HLT?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, ECM Libra Group Bhd ranks #563 out of 607 companies for Interest Coverage. This places ECM Libra Group Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 5.35. ECM Libra Group Bhd's value of 0.14 is 97.4% below this benchmark. Historically, ECM Libra Group Bhd's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.05 to 10,000.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5,000.31 vs. the industry median of 5.35, ECM Libra Group 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 Travel & Leisure company?
The median Interest Coverage among Travel & Leisure companies is 5.35, based on 607 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. ECM Libra Group Bhd's current Interest Coverage of 0.14 is 97.4% 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 ECM Libra Group Bhd and its competitors. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median Interest Coverage is 5.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ECM Libra Group Bhd's current Interest Coverage is 0.14, which is 100% below median its own 10-year median of 5,000.31. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ECM Libra Group Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ECM Libra Group Bhd (XKLS:2143) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.22, compared to a current price of RM0.19 — trading 13.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 0.14, which is 100% below median its 10-year median of 5,000.31 and 97.4% below the Travel & Leisure industry median of 5.35. ECM Libra Group Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 40/100 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 ECM Libra Group Bhd (XKLS:2143), the current Interest Coverage is 0.14 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 ECM Libra Group Bhd (XKLS:2143) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ECM Libra Group Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.19 is trading 13.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.22.
GuruFocus considers ECM Libra Group Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:2143:
Interest Coverage: 0.14 (100% below median its 10-year median of 5,000.31)
GF Value™: RM0.22 vs. price of RM0.19 (13.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 97.4% below the Travel & Leisure median (#563 of 607)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:2143 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
ECM Libra Group Bhd is a Malaysia-based company, which is engaged in investment holding and provision of management services. The business of the company is classified into various segments which include Investment holding, Structured financing, and Hospitality. The investment holding segment includes general investments and corporate-related activities. The structured financing segment includes structured lending and financial services-related activities. The Hospitality segment includes management and operations of hotels and restaurants and investment in the hospitality-related business through joint ventures. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Hospitality segment.
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