Hexza BhdXKLS:3298 70 Interest Coverage is 22.87 as of Mar. 2026, which is 98% below its 10-year median of 1,245.83. GuruFocus rates XKLS:3298 with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of RM1.05 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,232 Chemicals companies, Hexza Bhd ranks better than 69.32% 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. Hexza Bhd's
Operating Income
for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM0.87 Mil. Hexza Bhd's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM-0.04 Mil.
Hexza Bhd's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 22.87.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hexza Bhd's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:3298'
s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 30.83 Med: 1245.83 Max: 12611
Current: 30.83
XKLS:3298's Interest Coverage is ranked better than 69.32% of 1232
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 10.18
vs XKLS:3298: 30.83
Hexza Bhd (XKLS:3298) 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 .
Hexza Bhd Interest Coverage Related Terms
Hexza Bhd Interest Coverage Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hexza 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:3298 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Hexza 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.
Hexza Bhd Interest Coverage vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Hexza Bhd's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hexza 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.
Hexza Bhd (XKLS:3298) has a Interest Coverage of 22.87 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Hexza Bhd and its competitors. This is 98% below median its historical median of 1,245.83. Over the past decade, Hexza Bhd's Interest Coverage has ranged from 30.83 to 12,611.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Hexza Bhd ranks #378 out of 1232 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 30.7%.
Is Hexza Bhd's Interest Coverage too high?
Hexza Bhd's current Interest Coverage of 22.87 is 98% below median its 10-year median of 1,245.83. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 30.83 to a high of 12,611.00. The Chemicals industry median Interest Coverage is 10.18. Hexza Bhd's value of 22.87 is 124.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hexza Bhd ranks #378 out of 1232 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Hexza Bhd has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hexza Bhd's Interest Coverage compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Hexza Bhd ranks #378 out of 1232 companies for Interest Coverage. This puts Hexza Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 10.18. Hexza Bhd's value of 22.87 is 124.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Hexza Bhd's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 30.83 to 12,611.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1,245.83 vs. the industry median of 10.18, Hexza 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 Chemicals company?
The median Interest Coverage among Chemicals companies is 10.18, based on 1,232 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. Hexza Bhd's current Interest Coverage of 22.87 is 124.7% 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 Hexza Bhd and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Interest Coverage is 10.18 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hexza Bhd's current Interest Coverage is 22.87, which is 98% below median its own 10-year median of 1,245.83. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hexza Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hexza Bhd (XKLS:3298) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.05, compared to a current price of RM0.92 — trading 12.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 22.87, which is 98% below median its 10-year median of 1,245.83 and 124.7% above the Chemicals industry median of 10.18. Hexza Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 9 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 Hexza Bhd (XKLS:3298), the current Interest Coverage is 22.87 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 Hexza Bhd (XKLS:3298) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hexza Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.92 is trading 12.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.05.
GuruFocus considers Hexza Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:3298:
Interest Coverage: 22.87 (98% below median its 10-year median of 1,245.83)
GF Value™: RM1.05 vs. price of RM0.92 (12.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 124.7% above the Chemicals median (#378 of 1232)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:3298 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hexza Corp Bhd is a Malaysian-based investment holding firm. The company's operating segments include Investment Holding, Resins, Ethanol, Trading, and Others. It generates maximum revenue from the Resin segment. The Resins segment includes the manufacture and sale of formaldehyde-based adhesive resins and glue for wood-related industries. Its Ethanol segment is engaged in the manufacture and sale of ethyl alcohol, liquefied carbon dioxide, and kaoliang wine.
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