BLD Plantation BhdXKLS:5069 +0.13%56 Interest Coverage is 34.08 as of Mar. 2026, which is 206% above its 10-year median of 11.15. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5069 with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of RM12.56 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,508 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, BLD Plantation Bhd ranks better than 61.34% 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. BLD Plantation Bhd's
Operating Income
for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM40 Mil. BLD Plantation Bhd's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM-1 Mil.
BLD Plantation Bhd's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 34.08.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
The historical rank and industry rank for BLD Plantation Bhd's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:5069'
s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.35 Med: 11.15 Max: 17.95
Current: 16.75
XKLS:5069's Interest Coverage is ranked better than 61.34% of 1508
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 8.6
vs XKLS:5069: 16.75
BLD Plantation Bhd (XKLS:5069) 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 .
BLD Plantation Bhd Interest Coverage Related Terms
BLD Plantation Bhd Interest Coverage Historical Data
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The historical data trend for BLD Plantation 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.
XKLS:5069 vs ADM, BG, TSN: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Farm Products subindustry, BLD Plantation 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.
BLD Plantation Bhd Interest Coverage vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, BLD Plantation Bhd's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where BLD Plantation Bhd's Interest Coverage falls into.
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:
* 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.
BLD Plantation Bhd (XKLS:5069) has a Interest Coverage of 34.08 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on BLD Plantation Bhd and its competitors. This is 206% above median its historical median of 11.15. Over the past decade, BLD Plantation Bhd's Interest Coverage has ranged from 1.35 to 17.95. According to the industry distribution chart, BLD Plantation Bhd ranks #583 out of 1508 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 38.7%.
Is BLD Plantation Bhd's Interest Coverage too high?
BLD Plantation Bhd's current Interest Coverage of 34.08 is 206% above median its 10-year median of 11.15. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.35 to a high of 17.95. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Interest Coverage is 8.60. BLD Plantation Bhd's value of 34.08 is 296.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, BLD Plantation Bhd ranks #583 out of 1508 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, BLD Plantation Bhd has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BLD Plantation Bhd's Interest Coverage compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, BLD Plantation Bhd ranks #583 out of 1508 companies for Interest Coverage. This puts BLD Plantation Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 8.60. BLD Plantation Bhd's value of 34.08 is 296.3% above this benchmark. Historically, BLD Plantation Bhd's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 1.35 to 17.95 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.15 vs. the industry median of 8.60, BLD Plantation 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 1,508 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. BLD Plantation Bhd's current Interest Coverage of 34.08 is 296.3% 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 BLD Plantation 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. BLD Plantation Bhd's current Interest Coverage is 34.08, which is 206% above median its own 10-year median of 11.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is BLD Plantation Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BLD Plantation Bhd (XKLS:5069) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM12.56, compared to a current price of RM15.00 — trading 19.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 34.08, which is 206% above median its 10-year median of 11.15 and 296.3% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 8.60. BLD Plantation Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 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 BLD Plantation Bhd (XKLS:5069), the current Interest Coverage is 34.08 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 BLD Plantation Bhd (XKLS:5069) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BLD Plantation Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM15.00 is trading 19.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM12.56.
GuruFocus considers BLD Plantation Bhd to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5069:
Interest Coverage: 34.08 (206% above median its 10-year median of 11.15)
GF Value™: RM12.56 vs. price of RM15.00 (19.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 296.3% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#583 of 1508)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5069 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
BLD Plantation Bhd is involved in investment holding and provides management and security services. The group's main activities include operating a palm oil refinery and kernel crushing plant, cultivating oil palm, processing fresh fruit bunches, and running a stone quarry. The company majorly generates its revenue from its oil palm operations and has a presence in India, Bangladesh, various African countries, Europe, China, Korea, Malaysia, and other countries. The company's business segments consist of oil palm operations and investment holding.
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