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Mulpha International BhdXKLS:3905 +1.36%75 Interest Coverage is 1.25 as of Mar. 2026, which is 89% above its 10-year median of 0.66. GuruFocus rates XKLS:3905 with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of RM4.46 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 426 Conglomerates companies, Mulpha International Bhd ranks better than 52.82% 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. Mulpha International Bhd's
Operating Income
for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM29 Mil. Mulpha International Bhd's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM-23 Mil.
Mulpha International Bhd's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.25.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
The historical rank and industry rank for Mulpha International Bhd's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:3905'
s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.33 Med: 0.66 Max: 6.14
Current: 6.14
XKLS:3905's Interest Coverage is ranked better than 52.82% of 426
companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 5.31
vs XKLS:3905: 6.14
Mulpha International Bhd (XKLS:3905) 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 .
Mulpha International Bhd Interest Coverage Related Terms
Mulpha International 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.
XKLS:3905 vs HON, MMM: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Conglomerates subindustry, Mulpha International 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.
Mulpha International Bhd Interest Coverage vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Mulpha International Bhd's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Mulpha International Bhd's Interest Coverage falls into.
Mulpha International 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.
Mulpha International Bhd (XKLS:3905) has a Interest Coverage of 1.25 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Mulpha International Bhd and its competitors. This is 89% above median its historical median of 0.66. Over the past decade, Mulpha International Bhd's Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.33 to 6.14. According to the industry distribution chart, Mulpha International Bhd ranks #201 out of 426 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 47.2%.
Is Mulpha International Bhd's Interest Coverage too high?
Mulpha International Bhd's current Interest Coverage of 1.25 is 89% above median its 10-year median of 0.66. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.33 to a high of 6.14. The Conglomerates industry median Interest Coverage is 5.31. Mulpha International Bhd's value of 1.25 is 76.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Mulpha International Bhd ranks #201 out of 426 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Mulpha International Bhd has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mulpha International Bhd's Interest Coverage compare to HON and MMM?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Mulpha International Bhd ranks #201 out of 426 companies for Interest Coverage. This puts Mulpha International Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 5.31. Mulpha International Bhd's value of 1.25 is 76.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Mulpha International Bhd's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.33 to 6.14 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.66 vs. the industry median of 5.31, Mulpha International 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 Conglomerates company?
The median Interest Coverage among Conglomerates companies is 5.31, based on 426 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. Mulpha International Bhd's current Interest Coverage of 1.25 is 76.5% 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 Mulpha International Bhd and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Interest Coverage is 5.31 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Mulpha International Bhd's current Interest Coverage is 1.25, which is 89% above median its own 10-year median of 0.66. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mulpha International Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mulpha International Bhd (XKLS:3905) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM4.46, compared to a current price of RM2.98 — trading 33.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 1.25, which is 89% above median its 10-year median of 0.66 and 76.5% below the Conglomerates industry median of 5.31. Mulpha International Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 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 Mulpha International Bhd (XKLS:3905), the current Interest Coverage is 1.25 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 Mulpha International Bhd (XKLS:3905) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mulpha International Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM2.98 is trading 33.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM4.46.
GuruFocus considers Mulpha International Bhd to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:3905:
Interest Coverage: 1.25 (89% above median its 10-year median of 0.66)
GF Value™: RM4.46 vs. price of RM2.98 (33.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 76.5% below the Conglomerates median (#201 of 426)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:3905 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Mulpha International Bhd is an investment holding company. The operating segments of the company are Hospitality and Leisure, which derive key revenue, including hotel and service apartment ownership and/or operation, food and beverage operation, entertainment and events; Property Development; Property Investment and Finance that consists of real estate investment, licensed money lending, and financial service provider; and Investment and Others includes investment holding, investment in securities, education and others. Its geographical segments include Australia, Malaysia, and New Zealand, of which Australia derives the maximum revenue.
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