NTPM Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5066) Interest Coverage: 2.00 (As of Jan. 2026) — 56% Below Median


XKLS:5066 NTPM Holdings Bhd XKLS:5066
25 GF Score
Price RM0.20
GF Value RM0.33
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is NTPM Holdings Bhd Interest Coverage?

NTPM Holdings Bhd XKLS:5066 -2.50% 25 Interest Coverage is 2.00 as of Jan. 2026, which is 56% below its 10-year median of 4.55. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5066 with a GF Score™ of 25/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.33 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,505 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, NTPM Holdings Bhd ranks worse than 66445.12% 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. NTPM Holdings Bhd's Operating Income for the three months ended in Jan. 2026 was RM7.1 Mil. NTPM Holdings Bhd's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Jan. 2026 was RM-3.6 Mil. NTPM Holdings Bhd's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was 2.00. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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


XKLS:5066's Interest Coverage is not ranked *
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry.
Industry Median: 8.57
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Interest Coverage only.

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


NTPM Holdings Bhd  (XKLS:5066) 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 .


NTPM Holdings Bhd Interest Coverage Related Terms


NTPM Holdings Bhd Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for NTPM 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.

NTPM Holdings Bhd Interest Coverage Chart

NTPM Holdings Bhd Annual Data
Trend Apr16 Apr17 Apr18 Apr19 Apr20 Apr21 Apr22 Apr23 Apr24 Apr25
Interest Coverage
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NTPM Holdings 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:5066 vs PG, CL, KVUE: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, NTPM 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.


NTPM Holdings Bhd Interest Coverage vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

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

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


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NTPM 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.

NTPM Holdings Bhd's Interest Coverage for the fiscal year that ended in Apr. 2025 is calculated as

Here, for the fiscal year that ended in Apr. 2025, NTPM Holdings Bhd's Interest Expense was RM-16.5 Mil. Its Operating Income was RM6.4 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM14.5 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Apr. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Apr. 2025 )
=-1*6.444/-16.485
=0.39

NTPM Holdings Bhd's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Jan. 2026, NTPM Holdings Bhd's Interest Expense was RM-3.6 Mil. Its Operating Income was RM7.1 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM15.7 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Jan. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Jan. 2026 )
=-1*7.139/-3.563
=2.00

* 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 2.00 mean?
NTPM Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5066) has a Interest Coverage of 2.00 as of Jan. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on NTPM Holdings Bhd and its competitors. This is 56% below median its historical median of 4.55. According to the industry distribution chart, NTPM Holdings Bhd ranks #999999 out of 1505 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry.
Is NTPM Holdings Bhd's Interest Coverage too high?
NTPM Holdings Bhd's current Interest Coverage of 2.00 is 56% below median its 10-year median of 4.55. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Interest Coverage is 8.57. NTPM Holdings Bhd's value of 2.00 is 76.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, NTPM Holdings Bhd ranks #999999 out of 1505 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, NTPM Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 25/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does NTPM Holdings Bhd's Interest Coverage compare to PG and CL?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, NTPM Holdings Bhd ranks #999999 out of 1505 companies for Interest Coverage. This places NTPM Holdings Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 8.57. NTPM Holdings Bhd's value of 2.00 is 76.7% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 4.55 vs. the industry median of 8.57, NTPM 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Interest Coverage among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 8.57, based on 1,505 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. NTPM Holdings Bhd's current Interest Coverage of 2.00 is 76.7% 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 NTPM Holdings Bhd and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Interest Coverage is 8.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. NTPM Holdings Bhd's current Interest Coverage is 2.00, which is 56% below median its own 10-year median of 4.55. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is NTPM Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NTPM Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5066) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.33, compared to a current price of RM0.20 — trading 40.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 2.00, which is 56% below median its 10-year median of 4.55 and 76.7% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 8.57. NTPM Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 25/100 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 NTPM Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5066), the current Interest Coverage is 2.00 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 NTPM Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5066) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NTPM Holdings Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM0.20 is trading 40.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.33. GuruFocus considers NTPM Holdings Bhd to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:5066:

  • Interest Coverage: 2.00 (56% below median its 10-year median of 4.55)
  • GF Value™: RM0.33 vs. price of RM0.20 (40.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 25/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 76.7% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#999999 of 1505)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5066 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


NTPM Holdings Bhd Business Description

Address No. 886, Jalan Bandar Baru, Sungai Kecil, Seberang Perai Selatan, Nibong Tebal, PNG, MYS, 14300
NTPM Holdings Bhd is a consumer goods and paper group in Malaysia. Along with its subsidiaries, the company operates in two product segments: Tissue Paper and Personal Care. The Tissue Paper segment consists of facial tissue, toilet paper, kitchen towel rolls, and napkins. These products are sold under brands such as Premier, Royal Gold, Cutie, Soft Baby Wipes, and Sanitizing Wipes. The Personal Care segment consists of feminine hygiene products, cotton products, baby diapers, and incontinence products. These products are sold under brands such as Intimate, Diapex, and Premier Cotton. The majority of the group's revenue is derived from the Tissue Paper segment. Geographically, it generates maximum revenue from Malaysia, followed by Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, and other regions.
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