APM Automotive Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5015) Interest Coverage: 5.53 (As of Mar. 2026) — 43% Below Median


XKLS:5015 APM Automotive Holdings Bhd XKLS:5015
75 GF Score
Price RM2.95
GF Value RM2.88
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is APM Automotive Holdings Bhd Interest Coverage?

APM Automotive Holdings Bhd XKLS:5015 -1.01% 75 Interest Coverage is 5.53 as of Mar. 2026, which is 43% below its 10-year median of 9.73. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5015 with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of RM2.88 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,067 Vehicles & Parts companies, APM Automotive Holdings Bhd ranks better than 81.07% 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. APM Automotive Holdings Bhd's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM18 Mil. APM Automotive Holdings Bhd's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM-3 Mil. APM Automotive Holdings Bhd's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.53. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

Good Sign:

Ben Graham prefers companies' interest coverage to be at least 5. APM Automotive Holdings Bhd has enough cash to cover all of its debt. Its financial situation is stable.

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

XKLS:5015' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.5   Med: 9.73   Max: 51.96
Current: 51.96


XKLS:5015's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
81.07% of 1067 companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 8.31 vs XKLS:5015: 51.96

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


APM Automotive Holdings Bhd  (XKLS:5015) 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 .


APM Automotive Holdings Bhd Interest Coverage Related Terms


APM Automotive Holdings Bhd Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for APM Automotive Holdings 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.

APM Automotive Holdings Bhd Interest Coverage Chart

APM Automotive Holdings Bhd Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
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APM Automotive Holdings Bhd Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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XKLS:5015 vs ORLY, AZO: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Auto Parts subindustry, APM Automotive Holdings 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.


APM Automotive Holdings Bhd Interest Coverage vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, APM Automotive Holdings Bhd's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where APM Automotive Holdings Bhd's Interest Coverage falls into.


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APM Automotive Holdings 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.

APM Automotive Holdings 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, APM Automotive Holdings Bhd's Interest Expense was RM-16 Mil. Its Operating Income was RM126 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM216 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*126.117/-16.407
=7.69

APM Automotive Holdings Bhd's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, APM Automotive Holdings Bhd's Interest Expense was RM-3 Mil. Its Operating Income was RM18 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM217 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*18.131/-3.28
=5.53

* 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 5.53 mean?
APM Automotive Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5015) has a Interest Coverage of 5.53 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on APM Automotive Holdings Bhd and its competitors. This is 43% below median its historical median of 9.73. Over the past decade, APM Automotive Holdings Bhd's Interest Coverage has ranged from 3.50 to 51.96. According to the industry distribution chart, APM Automotive Holdings Bhd ranks #202 out of 1067 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 18.9%.
Is APM Automotive Holdings Bhd's Interest Coverage too high?
APM Automotive Holdings Bhd's current Interest Coverage of 5.53 is 43% below median its 10-year median of 9.73. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.50 to a high of 51.96. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Interest Coverage is 8.31. APM Automotive Holdings Bhd's value of 5.53 is 33.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, APM Automotive Holdings Bhd ranks #202 out of 1067 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, APM Automotive Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does APM Automotive Holdings Bhd's Interest Coverage compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, APM Automotive Holdings Bhd ranks #202 out of 1067 companies for Interest Coverage. This places APM Automotive Holdings Bhd in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Interest Coverage is 8.31. APM Automotive Holdings Bhd's value of 5.53 is 33.5% below this benchmark. Historically, APM Automotive Holdings Bhd's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 3.50 to 51.96 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.73 vs. the industry median of 8.31, APM Automotive Holdings 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Interest Coverage among Vehicles & Parts companies is 8.31, based on 1,067 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. APM Automotive Holdings Bhd's current Interest Coverage of 5.53 is 33.5% 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 APM Automotive Holdings Bhd and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Interest Coverage is 8.31 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. APM Automotive Holdings Bhd's current Interest Coverage is 5.53, which is 43% below median its own 10-year median of 9.73. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is APM Automotive Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, APM Automotive Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5015) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM2.88, compared to a current price of RM2.95 — trading 2.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 5.53, which is 43% below median its 10-year median of 9.73 and 33.5% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 8.31. APM Automotive Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 5 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 APM Automotive Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5015), the current Interest Coverage is 5.53 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 APM Automotive Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5015) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, APM Automotive Holdings Bhd stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of RM2.95 is trading 2.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM2.88. GuruFocus considers APM Automotive Holdings Bhd to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:5015:

  • Interest Coverage: 5.53 (43% below median its 10-year median of 9.73)
  • GF Value™: RM2.88 vs. price of RM2.95 (2.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 33.5% below the Vehicles & Parts median (#202 of 1067)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5015 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


APM Automotive Holdings Bhd Business Description

Address Lot 600, Pandamaran Industrial Estate, Locked Bag No 218, Port Klang, SGR, MYS, 42009
APM Automotive Holdings Bhd is an automotive parts manufacturer. Its operating segments are organised into seven divisions namely, Suspension, Interior and Plastics, Electrical and Heat Exchange, Marketing, Nonreportable Segment, Indonesia Operations and All Other segments. Through its divisions, it offers products like leaf springs, coil springs, shock absorbers, auxiliary components, air-conditioner system and components, automotive seats and others. The Marketing Division comprises activities in the distribution of automotive components and parts manufactured by it for the replacement and export markets. The group operates globally and derives the majority of its revenue in Malaysia. Interior and Plastics segment serves as the revenue driver for the group.
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