Kim Loong Resources Bhd (XKLS:5027) Interest Coverage: 34.50 (As of Jan. 2026) — 57% Below Median


XKLS:5027 Kim Loong Resources Bhd XKLS:5027
91 GF Score
Price RM2.60
GF Value RM2.47
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Kim Loong Resources Bhd Interest Coverage?

Kim Loong Resources Bhd XKLS:5027 -2.26% 91 Interest Coverage is 34.50 as of Jan. 2026, which is 57% below its 10-year median of 79.45. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5027 with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of RM2.47 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,507 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Kim Loong Resources Bhd ranks better than 72.46% 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. Kim Loong Resources Bhd's Operating Income for the three months ended in Jan. 2026 was RM57 Mil. Kim Loong Resources Bhd's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Jan. 2026 was RM-2 Mil. Kim Loong Resources Bhd's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was 34.50. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

XKLS:5027' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 34.63   Med: 79.45   Max: 125.21
Current: 34.74


XKLS:5027's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
72.46% of 1507 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 8.6 vs XKLS:5027: 34.74

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


Kim Loong Resources Bhd  (XKLS:5027) 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 .


Kim Loong Resources Bhd Interest Coverage Related Terms


Kim Loong Resources Bhd Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kim Loong Resources 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.

Kim Loong Resources Bhd Interest Coverage Chart

Kim Loong Resources Bhd Annual Data
Trend Jan17 Jan18 Jan19 Jan20 Jan21 Jan22 Jan23 Jan24 Jan25 Jan26
Interest Coverage
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Kim Loong Resources Bhd Quarterly Data
Apr21 Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26
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XKLS:5027 vs ADM, BG, TSN: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Farm Products subindustry, Kim Loong Resources 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.


Kim Loong Resources Bhd Interest Coverage vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Kim Loong Resources Bhd's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Kim Loong Resources Bhd's Interest Coverage falls into.


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Kim Loong Resources 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.

Kim Loong Resources Bhd's Interest Coverage for the fiscal year that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the fiscal year that ended in Jan. 2026, Kim Loong Resources Bhd's Interest Expense was RM-7 Mil. Its Operating Income was RM253 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM105 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Jan. 2026 )/Interest Expense (A: Jan. 2026 )
=-1*253.213/-7.312
=34.63

Kim Loong Resources Bhd's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Jan. 2026, Kim Loong Resources Bhd's Interest Expense was RM-2 Mil. Its Operating Income was RM57 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM105 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Jan. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Jan. 2026 )
=-1*57.372/-1.663
=34.50

* 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 34.50 mean?
Kim Loong Resources Bhd (XKLS:5027) has a Interest Coverage of 34.50 as of Jan. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Kim Loong Resources Bhd and its competitors. This is 57% below median its historical median of 79.45. Over the past decade, Kim Loong Resources Bhd's Interest Coverage has ranged from 34.63 to 125.21. According to the industry distribution chart, Kim Loong Resources Bhd ranks #415 out of 1507 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 27.5%.
Is Kim Loong Resources Bhd's Interest Coverage too high?
Kim Loong Resources Bhd's current Interest Coverage of 34.50 is 57% below median its 10-year median of 79.45. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 34.63 to a high of 125.21. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Interest Coverage is 8.60. Kim Loong Resources Bhd's value of 34.50 is 301.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kim Loong Resources Bhd ranks #415 out of 1507 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Kim Loong Resources Bhd has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kim Loong Resources Bhd's Interest Coverage compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Kim Loong Resources Bhd ranks #415 out of 1507 companies for Interest Coverage. This puts Kim Loong Resources Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 8.60. Kim Loong Resources Bhd's value of 34.50 is 301.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Kim Loong Resources Bhd's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 34.63 to 125.21 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 79.45 vs. the industry median of 8.60, Kim Loong Resources 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 a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Interest Coverage among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 8.60, based on 1,507 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. Kim Loong Resources Bhd's current Interest Coverage of 34.50 is 301.2% 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 Kim Loong Resources Bhd and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Interest Coverage is 8.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kim Loong Resources Bhd's current Interest Coverage is 34.50, which is 57% below median its own 10-year median of 79.45. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kim Loong Resources Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kim Loong Resources Bhd (XKLS:5027) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM2.47, compared to a current price of RM2.60 — trading 5.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 34.50, which is 57% below median its 10-year median of 79.45 and 301.2% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 8.60. Kim Loong Resources Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 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 Kim Loong Resources Bhd (XKLS:5027), the current Interest Coverage is 34.50 as of Jan. 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 Kim Loong Resources Bhd (XKLS:5027) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kim Loong Resources Bhd stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of RM2.60 is trading 5.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM2.47. GuruFocus considers Kim Loong Resources Bhd to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:5027:

  • Interest Coverage: 34.50 (57% below median its 10-year median of 79.45)
  • GF Value™: RM2.47 vs. price of RM2.60 (5.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 91/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 301.2% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#415 of 1507)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5027 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Kim Loong Resources Bhd Business Description

Address 19, Jalan Wong Ah Fook, Lot 18.01, 18th Floor, Public Bank Tower, Ibrahim International Business District, Johor Bahru, JHR, MYS, 80888
Kim Loong Resources Bhd is a Malaysian palm oil group with integrated plantations and milling operations across Johor, Sabah, and Sarawak. The Group is principally involved in investment holding, cultivation of oil palm, processing of oil palm fresh fruit bunches, marketing of oil palm products, processing of oil palm fibre and biogas, and power generation. Its principal activities are categorised into two main segments: Plantation, which involves the cultivation of oil palm, and Milling, which involves the processing and marketing of oil palm products and power generation. The Milling segment generates maximum revenue. The Group operates only in Malaysia.
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