TSR Capital Bhd (XKLS:5042) Interest Coverage: 1.58 (As of Mar. 2026) — 68% Below Median

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XKLS:5042 TSR Capital Bhd XKLS:5042
33 GF Score
Price RM0.22
GF Value RM0.42
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is TSR Capital Bhd Interest Coverage?

TSR Capital Bhd XKLS:5042 33 Interest Coverage is 1.58 as of Mar. 2026, which is 68% below its 10-year median of 4.95. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5042 with a GF Score™ of 33/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.42 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,359 Construction companies, TSR Capital Bhd ranks worse than 74.32% 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. TSR Capital Bhd's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM1.6 Mil. TSR Capital Bhd's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM-1.0 Mil. TSR Capital Bhd's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.58. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

Warning Sign:

Ben Graham prefers companies' interest coverage to be at least 5. TSR Capital Bhd interest coverage is 2.89, which is low.

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

XKLS:5042' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.1   Med: 4.95   Max: 10.29
Current: 2.89


XKLS:5042's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than
74.32% of 1359 companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 7.81 vs XKLS:5042: 2.89

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


TSR Capital Bhd  (XKLS:5042) 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 .


TSR Capital Bhd Interest Coverage Related Terms


TSR Capital Bhd Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for TSR Capital 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.

TSR Capital Bhd Interest Coverage Chart

TSR Capital Bhd Annual Data
Trend Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Interest Coverage
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 0.00 0.00 9.25 10.29

TSR Capital Bhd Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Interest Coverage Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 2.66 13.04 2.44 1.42 1.58

XKLS:5042 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, TSR Capital 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.


TSR Capital Bhd Interest Coverage vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, TSR Capital Bhd's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where TSR Capital Bhd's Interest Coverage falls into.


XKLS:5042
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TSR Capital 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.

TSR Capital Bhd's Interest Coverage for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as

Here, for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025, TSR Capital Bhd's Interest Expense was RM-1.1 Mil. Its Operating Income was RM10.9 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM21.1 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Jun. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Jun. 2025 )
=-1*10.864/-1.056
=10.29

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

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, TSR Capital Bhd's Interest Expense was RM-1.0 Mil. Its Operating Income was RM1.6 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM30.3 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*1.641/-1.038
=1.58

* 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 1.58 mean?
TSR Capital Bhd (XKLS:5042) has a Interest Coverage of 1.58 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on TSR Capital Bhd and its competitors. This is 68% below median its historical median of 4.95. Over the past decade, TSR Capital Bhd's Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.10 to 10.29. According to the industry distribution chart, TSR Capital Bhd ranks #1010 out of 1359 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 74.3%.
Is TSR Capital Bhd's Interest Coverage too high?
TSR Capital Bhd's current Interest Coverage of 1.58 is 68% below median its 10-year median of 4.95. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.10 to a high of 10.29. The Construction industry median Interest Coverage is 7.81. TSR Capital Bhd's value of 1.58 is 79.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, TSR Capital Bhd ranks #1010 out of 1359 companies in the Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, TSR Capital Bhd has a GF Score™ of 33/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does TSR Capital Bhd's Interest Coverage compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, TSR Capital Bhd ranks #1010 out of 1359 companies for Interest Coverage. This places TSR Capital Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 7.81. TSR Capital Bhd's value of 1.58 is 79.8% below this benchmark. Historically, TSR Capital Bhd's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.10 to 10.29 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.95 vs. the industry median of 7.81, TSR Capital 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 Construction company?
The median Interest Coverage among Construction companies is 7.81, based on 1,359 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. TSR Capital Bhd's current Interest Coverage of 1.58 is 79.8% 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 TSR Capital Bhd and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Interest Coverage is 7.81 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. TSR Capital Bhd's current Interest Coverage is 1.58, which is 68% below median its own 10-year median of 4.95. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is TSR Capital Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, TSR Capital Bhd (XKLS:5042) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.42, compared to a current price of RM0.22 — trading 47.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 1.58, which is 68% below median its 10-year median of 4.95 and 79.8% below the Construction industry median of 7.81. TSR Capital Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 33/100 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 TSR Capital Bhd (XKLS:5042), the current Interest Coverage is 1.58 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 TSR Capital Bhd (XKLS:5042) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, TSR Capital Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM0.22 is trading 47.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.42. GuruFocus considers TSR Capital Bhd to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:5042:

  • Interest Coverage: 1.58 (68% below median its 10-year median of 4.95)
  • GF Value™: RM0.42 vs. price of RM0.22 (47.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 33/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 79.8% below the Construction median (#1010 of 1359)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5042 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


TSR Capital Bhd Business Description

Address Jalan PJU 7/3, Level 16, Menara TSR, Number 12, Mutiara Damansara, Petaling Jaya, SGR, MYS, 47810
TSR Capital Bhd is an investment holding company engaged in construction and property development activities in Malaysia. The group's business segments are Construction; Property Development and Others. Its Construction segment comprises Foundation engineering, soil improvement, construction, and civil engineering works. The Property development segment comprises Property development and management. The company generates maximum revenue from the Construction segment. Geographically, it operates only in Malaysia.
33GF Score

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