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Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia BhdXKLS:2836 +0.50%81 Interest Coverage is 92.12 as of Mar. 2026, which is 59% above its 10-year median of 57.82. GuruFocus rates XKLS:2836 with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of RM19.38 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 157 Beverages - Alcoholic companies, Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd ranks better than 77.07% 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. Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd's
Operating Income
for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM121 Mil. Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM-1 Mil.
Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 92.12.
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. Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd has enough cash to cover all of its debt. Its financial situation is stable.
The historical rank and industry rank for Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:2836'
s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 28.7 Med: 57.82 Max: 141.37
Current: 124.85
XKLS:2836's Interest Coverage is ranked better than 77.07% of 157
companies
in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry
Industry Median: 8.49
vs XKLS:2836: 124.85
Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd (XKLS:2836) 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 .
Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd Interest Coverage Related Terms
Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia 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.
Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd Interest Coverage Chart
XKLS:2836 vs BUD, STZ, TAP: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Beverages - Brewers subindustry, Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia 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.
Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd Interest Coverage vs Beverages - Alcoholic Industry
For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd's Interest Coverage falls into.
Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia 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.
Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd (XKLS:2836) has a Interest Coverage of 92.12 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd and its competitors. This is 59% above median its historical median of 57.82. Over the past decade, Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd's Interest Coverage has ranged from 28.70 to 141.37. According to the industry distribution chart, Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd ranks #36 out of 157 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 22.9%.
Is Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd's Interest Coverage too high?
Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd's current Interest Coverage of 92.12 is 59% above median its 10-year median of 57.82. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 28.70 to a high of 141.37. The Beverages - Alcoholic industry median Interest Coverage is 8.49. Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd's value of 92.12 is 985% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd ranks #36 out of 157 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia 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 Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd's Interest Coverage compare to BUD and STZ?
According to the Beverages - Alcoholic industry distribution chart, Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd ranks #36 out of 157 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Interest Coverage is 8.49. Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd's value of 92.12 is 985% above this benchmark. Historically, Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 28.70 to 141.37 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 57.82 vs. the industry median of 8.49, Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia 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 Beverages - Alcoholic company?
The median Interest Coverage among Beverages - Alcoholic companies is 8.49, based on 157 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. Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd's current Interest Coverage of 92.12 is 985% 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 Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd and its competitors. For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, the median Interest Coverage is 8.49 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd's current Interest Coverage is 92.12, which is 59% above median its own 10-year median of 57.82. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd (XKLS:2836) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM19.38, compared to a current price of RM16.10 — trading 16.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 92.12, which is 59% above median its 10-year median of 57.82 and 985% above the Beverages - Alcoholic industry median of 8.49. Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia 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 Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd (XKLS:2836), the current Interest Coverage is 92.12 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 Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd (XKLS:2836) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM16.10 is trading 16.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM19.38.
GuruFocus considers Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:2836:
Interest Coverage: 92.12 (59% above median its 10-year median of 57.82)
GF Value™: RM19.38 vs. price of RM16.10 (16.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 985% above the Beverages - Alcoholic median (#36 of 157)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:2836 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd Business Description
Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd produces and sells beer, stout, cider, shandy, and nonalcoholic malt beverages in Asia. The company produces its products in Malaysia, and nearly all sales are in Malaysia and Singapore. The company also exports products to Sri Lanka, Thailand, Taiwan, and Hong Kong. Carlsberg is the company's flagship brand. Other brands include Kronenbourg 1664, Somersby Ciders, Asahi Dry, Royal Stout, Skol, Jolly Shandy, Nutrimalt, Connor's Stout Porter, and Corona Extra. The company has three segments: Malaysia, Singapore, and Others. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Malaysia segment, which includes manufacturing, marketing, and distribution of both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages by entities in Malaysia.
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