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CI Holdings BhdXKLS:2828 -1.27%81 Interest Coverage is 0.98 as of Mar. 2026, which is 87% below its 10-year median of 7.83. GuruFocus rates XKLS:2828 with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of RM2.97 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,512 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, CI Holdings Bhd ranks worse than 69.71% 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. CI Holdings Bhd's
Operating Income
for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM5 Mil. CI Holdings Bhd's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM-5 Mil.
CI Holdings Bhd's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.98.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
The historical rank and industry rank for CI Holdings Bhd's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:2828'
s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.19 Med: 7.83 Max: 31.88
Current: 3.77
XKLS:2828's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than 69.71% of 1512
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 8.6
vs XKLS:2828: 3.77
CI Holdings Bhd (XKLS:2828) 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 .
CI Holdings Bhd Interest Coverage Related Terms
CI Holdings Bhd Interest Coverage Historical Data
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The historical data trend for CI Holdings 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:2828 vs KHC, GIS: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, CI Holdings 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.
CI Holdings Bhd Interest Coverage vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, CI Holdings Bhd's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CI Holdings 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.
CI Holdings Bhd (XKLS:2828) has a Interest Coverage of 0.98 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on CI Holdings Bhd and its competitors. This is 87% below median its historical median of 7.83. Over the past decade, CI Holdings Bhd's Interest Coverage has ranged from 3.19 to 31.88. According to the industry distribution chart, CI Holdings Bhd ranks #1054 out of 1512 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 69.7%.
Is CI Holdings Bhd's Interest Coverage too high?
CI Holdings Bhd's current Interest Coverage of 0.98 is 87% below median its 10-year median of 7.83. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.19 to a high of 31.88. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Interest Coverage is 8.60. CI Holdings Bhd's value of 0.98 is 88.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CI Holdings Bhd ranks #1054 out of 1512 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, CI Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CI Holdings Bhd's Interest Coverage compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, CI Holdings Bhd ranks #1054 out of 1512 companies for Interest Coverage. This places CI Holdings Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 8.60. CI Holdings Bhd's value of 0.98 is 88.6% below this benchmark. Historically, CI Holdings Bhd's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 3.19 to 31.88 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.83 vs. the industry median of 8.60, CI Holdings 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Interest Coverage among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 8.60, based on 1,512 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. CI Holdings Bhd's current Interest Coverage of 0.98 is 88.6% 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 CI Holdings Bhd and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Interest Coverage is 8.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CI Holdings Bhd's current Interest Coverage is 0.98, which is 87% below median its own 10-year median of 7.83. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CI Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CI Holdings Bhd (XKLS:2828) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM2.97, compared to a current price of RM2.34 — trading 21.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 0.98, which is 87% below median its 10-year median of 7.83 and 88.6% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 8.60. CI Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 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 CI Holdings Bhd (XKLS:2828), the current Interest Coverage is 0.98 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 CI Holdings Bhd (XKLS:2828) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CI Holdings Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM2.34 is trading 21.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM2.97.
GuruFocus considers CI Holdings Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:2828:
Interest Coverage: 0.98 (87% below median its 10-year median of 7.83)
GF Value™: RM2.97 vs. price of RM2.34 (21.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 88.6% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1054 of 1512)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:2828 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
CI Holdings Bhd is engaged in investment holding and the provision of management services. The company's operating segment includes Edible oil; Tap-ware and sanitary ware; and Investment holdings. It generates maximum revenue from the Edible oil segment. The edible oil segment is engaged in the selling, packing, and marketing of all types of edible oil. Its Tap-ware and sanitary ware segment is engaged in the manufacture and trading of household fittings and appliances such as water taps, plumbing accessories, and sanitary wares, and the Investment holding segment is engaged in Investment activities. Geographically, it derives a majority of revenue from Africa and also has a presence in Malaysia, Asia, and Other regions.
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