Harrisons Holdings (Malaysia) BhdXKLS:5008 68 Interest Coverage is 8.80 as of Mar. 2026, which is 24% above its 10-year median of 7.07. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5008 with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of RM1.63 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 131 Industrial Distribution companies, Harrisons Holdings (Malaysia) Bhd ranks better than 51.15% 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. Harrisons Holdings (Malaysia) Bhd's
Operating Income
for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM19 Mil. Harrisons Holdings (Malaysia) Bhd's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM-2 Mil.
Harrisons Holdings (Malaysia) Bhd's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 8.80.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
The historical rank and industry rank for Harrisons Holdings (Malaysia) Bhd's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:5008'
s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.52 Med: 7.07 Max: 17.01
Current: 6.89
XKLS:5008's Interest Coverage is ranked better than 51.15% of 131
companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 6.74
vs XKLS:5008: 6.89
Harrisons Holdings (Malaysia) Bhd (XKLS:5008) 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 .
Harrisons Holdings (Malaysia) Bhd Interest Coverage Related Terms
Harrisons Holdings (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.
Harrisons Holdings (Malaysia) Bhd Interest Coverage Chart
XKLS:5008 vs GWW, FAST, FERG: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Harrisons Holdings (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.
Harrisons Holdings (Malaysia) Bhd Interest Coverage vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Harrisons Holdings (Malaysia) Bhd's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Harrisons Holdings (Malaysia) Bhd's Interest Coverage falls into.
Harrisons Holdings (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.
Harrisons Holdings (Malaysia) Bhd (XKLS:5008) has a Interest Coverage of 8.80 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Harrisons Holdings (Malaysia) Bhd and its competitors. This is 24% above median its historical median of 7.07. Over the past decade, Harrisons Holdings (Malaysia) Bhd's Interest Coverage has ranged from 4.52 to 17.01. According to the industry distribution chart, Harrisons Holdings (Malaysia) Bhd ranks #64 out of 131 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 48.9%.
Is Harrisons Holdings (Malaysia) Bhd's Interest Coverage too high?
Harrisons Holdings (Malaysia) Bhd's current Interest Coverage of 8.80 is 24% above median its 10-year median of 7.07. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.52 to a high of 17.01. The Industrial Distribution industry median Interest Coverage is 6.74. Harrisons Holdings (Malaysia) Bhd's value of 8.80 is 30.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Harrisons Holdings (Malaysia) Bhd ranks #64 out of 131 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Harrisons Holdings (Malaysia) Bhd has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Harrisons Holdings (Malaysia) Bhd's Interest Coverage compare to GWW and FAST?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Harrisons Holdings (Malaysia) Bhd ranks #64 out of 131 companies for Interest Coverage. This puts Harrisons Holdings (Malaysia) Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 6.74. Harrisons Holdings (Malaysia) Bhd's value of 8.80 is 30.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Harrisons Holdings (Malaysia) Bhd's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 4.52 to 17.01 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.07 vs. the industry median of 6.74, Harrisons Holdings (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 an Industrial Distribution company?
The median Interest Coverage among Industrial Distribution companies is 6.74, based on 131 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. Harrisons Holdings (Malaysia) Bhd's current Interest Coverage of 8.80 is 30.6% 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 Harrisons Holdings (Malaysia) Bhd and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median Interest Coverage is 6.74 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Harrisons Holdings (Malaysia) Bhd's current Interest Coverage is 8.80, which is 24% above median its own 10-year median of 7.07. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Harrisons Holdings (Malaysia) Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Harrisons Holdings (Malaysia) Bhd (XKLS:5008) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.63, compared to a current price of RM1.28 — trading 21.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 8.80, which is 24% above median its 10-year median of 7.07 and 30.6% above the Industrial Distribution industry median of 6.74. Harrisons Holdings (Malaysia) Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 4 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 Harrisons Holdings (Malaysia) Bhd (XKLS:5008), the current Interest Coverage is 8.80 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 Harrisons Holdings (Malaysia) Bhd (XKLS:5008) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Harrisons Holdings (Malaysia) Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM1.28 is trading 21.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.63.
GuruFocus considers Harrisons Holdings (Malaysia) Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5008:
Interest Coverage: 8.80 (24% above median its 10-year median of 7.07)
GF Value™: RM1.63 vs. price of RM1.28 (21.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 30.6% above the Industrial Distribution median (#64 of 131)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5008 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Harrisons Holdings (Malaysia) Bhd Business Description
Harrisons Holdings (Malaysia) Bhd is a sale, marketing, warehousing, distribution, and services organization in Malaysia. The Group operates in four key geographical segments within Malaysia, namely Sabah, Sarawak, Peninsular Malaysia and Others. The Sabah, Sarawak and Peninsular Malaysia segments comprise the trading and distribution of consumer products, building materials, industrial and agricultural chemical products, as well as the provision of insurance and shipping services within their respective geographical markets. The Others segment includes the trading and distribution of liquor products, as well as the provision of travel agency services, property rental, and the retailing of consumer goods.
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