Lien Hoe Bhd (XKLS:3573) Interest Coverage: 0 (At Loss) (As of Mar. 2026)


XKLS:3573 Lien Hoe Corp Bhd XKLS:3573
27 GF Score
Price RM0.14
GF Value RM0.24
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Lien Hoe Bhd Interest Coverage?

Lien Hoe Bhd XKLS:3573 27 Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss) as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:3573 with a GF Score™ of 27/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.24 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 607 Travel & Leisure companies, Lien Hoe Bhd ranks worse than 164744.48% 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. Lien Hoe Bhd's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM-2.01 Mil. Lien Hoe Bhd's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM-0.49 Mil. did not have earnings to cover the interest expense. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

The historical rank and industry rank for Lien Hoe Bhd's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:


XKLS:3573's Interest Coverage is not ranked *
in the Travel & Leisure industry.
Industry Median: 5.35
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Interest Coverage only.

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.


Lien Hoe Bhd  (XKLS:3573) 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 .


Lien Hoe Bhd Interest Coverage Related Terms


Lien Hoe Bhd Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Lien Hoe 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.

Lien Hoe Bhd Interest Coverage Chart

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XKLS:3573 vs MAR, HLT, H: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Lodging subindustry, Lien Hoe 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.


Lien Hoe Bhd Interest Coverage vs Travel & Leisure Industry

For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Lien Hoe Bhd's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Lien Hoe Bhd's Interest Coverage falls into.


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Lien Hoe 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:

If Interest Expense is negative and Operating Income is positive, then

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income /Interest Expense

Else if Interest Expense is negative and Operating Income is negative, then

The company did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.

Else if Interest Expense is 0 and Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation is 0, then

The company had no debt (1).


Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Lien Hoe Bhd's Interest Coverage for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Here, for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025, Lien Hoe Bhd's Interest Expense was RM-2.23 Mil. Its Operating Income was RM-5.17 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM20.28 Mil.

Lien Hoe Bhd did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.

Lien Hoe Bhd's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, Lien Hoe Bhd's Interest Expense was RM-0.49 Mil. Its Operating Income was RM-2.01 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM18.58 Mil.

Lien Hoe Bhd did not have earnings to cover the 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.

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's Financial Strength is.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Interest Coverage →
What does a Interest Coverage of 0 (At Loss) mean?
Lien Hoe Bhd (XKLS:3573) has a Interest Coverage of 0 (At Loss) as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Lien Hoe Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Lien Hoe Bhd ranks #999999 out of 607 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry.
Is Lien Hoe Bhd's Interest Coverage too high?
Lien Hoe Bhd's current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Based on the distribution chart, Lien Hoe Bhd ranks #999999 out of 607 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Lien Hoe Bhd has a GF Score™ of 27/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lien Hoe Bhd's Interest Coverage compare to MAR and HLT?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Lien Hoe Bhd ranks #999999 out of 607 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Lien Hoe Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 5.35. 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. 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 Lien Hoe 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. Lien Hoe Bhd's current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lien Hoe Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lien Hoe Bhd (XKLS:3573) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.24, compared to a current price of RM0.14 — trading 43.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Lien Hoe Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 27/100 with 3 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 Lien Hoe Bhd (XKLS:3573), the current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss) 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 Lien Hoe Bhd (XKLS:3573) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lien Hoe Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM0.14 is trading 43.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.24. GuruFocus considers Lien Hoe Bhd to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:3573:

  • Interest Coverage: 0 (At Loss)
  • GF Value™: RM0.24 vs. price of RM0.14 (43.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 27/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:3573 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Lien Hoe Bhd Business Description

Address Lot 6, Lorong Utara C, 2nd Floor, Plaza Armada, Section 52, Petaling Jaya, SGR, MYS, 46200
Lien Hoe Corp Bhd, along with its subsidiaries, is engaged in hotel service, property investment and leasing and property development business. The group operates in the business segments of Property which comprise of property investment and property development; Hotel comprising hotel operations; and Corporate which involves group-level corporate services and treasury functions. It principally operates in Malaysia and derives key revenue from the Hotel segment that consists of Hotel Armada, a 4-star business and tourist class hotel located in the heart of Petaling Jaya along the Federal Highway.
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