Dagang NeXchange Bhd (XKLS:4456) Interest Coverage: 10.69 (As of Mar. 2026) — 28% Below Median


XKLS:4456 Dagang NeXchange Bhd XKLS:4456
58 GF Score
Price RM0.42
GF Value RM0.29
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 9 Warning Signs
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What is Dagang NeXchange Bhd Interest Coverage?

Dagang NeXchange Bhd XKLS:4456 58 Interest Coverage is 10.69 as of Mar. 2026, which is 28% below its 10-year median of 14.75. GuruFocus rates XKLS:4456 with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.29 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,705 Software companies, Dagang NeXchange Bhd ranks worse than 76.54% 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. Dagang NeXchange Bhd's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM66 Mil. Dagang NeXchange Bhd's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM-6 Mil. Dagang NeXchange Bhd's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 10.69. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

XKLS:4456' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.33   Med: 14.75   Max: 63.33
Current: 5.33


XKLS:4456's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than
76.54% of 1705 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 24.78 vs XKLS:4456: 5.33

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


Dagang NeXchange Bhd  (XKLS:4456) 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 .


Dagang NeXchange Bhd Interest Coverage Related Terms


Dagang NeXchange Bhd Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Dagang NeXchange 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.

Dagang NeXchange Bhd Interest Coverage Chart

Dagang NeXchange Bhd Annual Data
Trend Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Jun22 Jun23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
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Dagang NeXchange Bhd Quarterly Data
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XKLS:4456 vs IBM, ACN, FISV: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Information Technology Services subindustry, Dagang NeXchange 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.


Dagang NeXchange Bhd Interest Coverage vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Dagang NeXchange Bhd's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Dagang NeXchange Bhd's Interest Coverage falls into.


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Dagang NeXchange 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.

Dagang NeXchange 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, Dagang NeXchange Bhd's Interest Expense was RM-26 Mil. Its Operating Income was RM-582 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM26 Mil.

Dagang NeXchange Bhd did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.

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

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, Dagang NeXchange Bhd's Interest Expense was RM-6 Mil. Its Operating Income was RM66 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM38 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*66.381/-6.211
=10.69

* 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 10.69 mean?
Dagang NeXchange Bhd (XKLS:4456) has a Interest Coverage of 10.69 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Dagang NeXchange Bhd and its competitors. This is 28% below median its historical median of 14.75. Over the past decade, Dagang NeXchange Bhd's Interest Coverage has ranged from 5.33 to 63.33. According to the industry distribution chart, Dagang NeXchange Bhd ranks #1305 out of 1705 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 76.5%.
Is Dagang NeXchange Bhd's Interest Coverage too high?
Dagang NeXchange Bhd's current Interest Coverage of 10.69 is 28% below median its 10-year median of 14.75. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.33 to a high of 63.33. The Software industry median Interest Coverage is 24.78. Dagang NeXchange Bhd's value of 10.69 is 56.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Dagang NeXchange Bhd ranks #1305 out of 1705 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Dagang NeXchange Bhd has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dagang NeXchange Bhd's Interest Coverage compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Dagang NeXchange Bhd ranks #1305 out of 1705 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Dagang NeXchange Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 24.78. Dagang NeXchange Bhd's value of 10.69 is 56.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Dagang NeXchange Bhd's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 5.33 to 63.33 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.75 vs. the industry median of 24.78, Dagang NeXchange 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 Software company?
The median Interest Coverage among Software companies is 24.78, based on 1,705 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. Dagang NeXchange Bhd's current Interest Coverage of 10.69 is 56.9% 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 Dagang NeXchange Bhd and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Interest Coverage is 24.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Dagang NeXchange Bhd's current Interest Coverage is 10.69, which is 28% below median its own 10-year median of 14.75. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Dagang NeXchange Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dagang NeXchange Bhd (XKLS:4456) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.29, compared to a current price of RM0.42 — trading 44.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 10.69, which is 28% below median its 10-year median of 14.75 and 56.9% below the Software industry median of 24.78. Dagang NeXchange Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 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 Dagang NeXchange Bhd (XKLS:4456), the current Interest Coverage is 10.69 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 Dagang NeXchange Bhd (XKLS:4456) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dagang NeXchange Bhd stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of RM0.42 is trading 44.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.29. GuruFocus considers Dagang NeXchange Bhd to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:4456:

  • Interest Coverage: 10.69 (28% below median its 10-year median of 14.75)
  • GF Value™: RM0.29 vs. price of RM0.42 (44.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 58/100 with 9 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 56.9% below the Software median (#1305 of 1705)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:4456 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Dagang NeXchange Bhd Business Description

Address Dagang Net Tower, Block 10 (A & B) Corporate Park, Star Central, Lingkaran, Cyberpoint Timur, Cyber 12, Cyberjaya, SGR, MYS, 63000
Dagang NeXchange Bhd is a Malaysia based company. The business operates in various segments that include Corporate, Information technology, Energy and Semiconductor. Corporate is in provision of corporate services to the entities within the group. Information technology which include Supply, delivery, installation, testing, commissioning and maintenance of IT hardware, development, management and B2G e-commerce. Energy includes providing upstream oil and gas exploration, production, sale of oil and gas related equipment and services, provision of engineering, technical support and energy related business. Key revenue is generated from Semiconductor segment which consists manufacturing of semiconductor wafers ,supplies multinational fables, sales of semiconductor related tools and others.
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