OSK Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5053) Interest Coverage: 5.29 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

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XKLS:5053 OSK Holdings Bhd XKLS:5053
75 GF Score
Price RM1.95
GF Value RM1.41
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is OSK Holdings Bhd Interest Coverage?

OSK Holdings Bhd XKLS:5053 -1.02% 75 Interest Coverage is 5.29 as of Mar. 2026, which is 9% above its 10-year median of 4.84. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5053 with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of RM1.41 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,305 Real Estate companies, OSK Holdings Bhd ranks better than 59.46% 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. OSK Holdings Bhd's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM77 Mil. OSK Holdings Bhd's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM-15 Mil. OSK Holdings Bhd's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.29. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

XKLS:5053' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.56   Med: 4.84   Max: 6.84
Current: 6.21


XKLS:5053's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
59.46% of 1305 companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 4.21 vs XKLS:5053: 6.21

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


OSK Holdings Bhd  (XKLS:5053) 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 .


OSK Holdings Bhd Interest Coverage Related Terms


OSK Holdings Bhd Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for OSK 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.

OSK Holdings Bhd Interest Coverage Chart

OSK Holdings Bhd Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
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OSK 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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OSK Holdings Bhd Interest Coverage Competitor Comparison

For the Real Estate - Development subindustry, OSK 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.


OSK Holdings Bhd Interest Coverage vs Real Estate Industry

For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, OSK Holdings Bhd's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

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


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OSK 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.

OSK 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, OSK Holdings Bhd's Interest Expense was RM-55 Mil. Its Operating Income was RM350 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM2,880 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*349.902/-55.439
=6.31

OSK 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, OSK Holdings Bhd's Interest Expense was RM-15 Mil. Its Operating Income was RM77 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM3,277 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*76.684/-14.508
=5.29

* 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 5.29 mean?
OSK Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5053) has a Interest Coverage of 5.29 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on OSK Holdings Bhd and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 4.84. Over the past decade, OSK Holdings Bhd's Interest Coverage has ranged from 1.56 to 6.84. According to the industry distribution chart, OSK Holdings Bhd ranks #529 out of 1305 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 40.5%.
Is OSK Holdings Bhd's Interest Coverage too high?
OSK Holdings Bhd's current Interest Coverage of 5.29 is near median its 10-year median of 4.84. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.56 to a high of 6.84. The Real Estate industry median Interest Coverage is 4.21. OSK Holdings Bhd's value of 5.29 is 25.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, OSK Holdings Bhd ranks #529 out of 1305 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, OSK Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does OSK Holdings Bhd's Interest Coverage compare to competitors?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, OSK Holdings Bhd ranks #529 out of 1305 companies for Interest Coverage. This puts OSK Holdings Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 4.21. OSK Holdings Bhd's value of 5.29 is 25.7% above this benchmark. Historically, OSK Holdings Bhd's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 1.56 to 6.84 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.84 vs. the industry median of 4.21, OSK Holdings 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 Real Estate company?
The median Interest Coverage among Real Estate companies is 4.21, based on 1,305 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. OSK Holdings Bhd's current Interest Coverage of 5.29 is 25.7% 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 OSK Holdings Bhd and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median Interest Coverage is 4.21 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. OSK Holdings Bhd's current Interest Coverage is 5.29, which is near median its own 10-year median of 4.84. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is OSK Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, OSK Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5053) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.41, compared to a current price of RM1.95 — trading 38.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 5.29, which is near median its 10-year median of 4.84 and 25.7% above the Real Estate industry median of 4.21. OSK Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 10 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 OSK Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5053), the current Interest Coverage is 5.29 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 OSK Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5053) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, OSK Holdings Bhd stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of RM1.95 is trading 38.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.41. GuruFocus considers OSK Holdings Bhd to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:5053:

  • Interest Coverage: 5.29 (near median its 10-year median of 4.84)
  • GF Value™: RM1.41 vs. price of RM1.95 (38.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 10 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 25.7% above the Real Estate median (#529 of 1305)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5053 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


OSK Holdings Bhd Business Description

Address Jalan Ampang, 21st Floor, Plaza OSK, Wilayah Persekutuan, Kuala Lumpur, MYS, 50450
OSK Holdings Bhd is an investment holding company with a focus on core areas of business: Property segment; Financial services segment; Industries segment; Hospitality segment and Investment Holding. It derives maximum revenue from Property Segment, which involves development and construction of residential and commercial properties for sale, provision of project management services, management and letting of properties, contributing to rental yield and property appreciation, and cultivation and sale of oil palm fresh fruit bunches and other agricultural produce. Alongside its real estate engagements, OSK engages in the manufacturing and trading of cable and wire products, wall panels, and building materials.
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