Mudajaya Group Bhd (XKLS:5085) Interest Coverage: 0.32 (As of Jun. 2026) — 61% Below Median

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XKLS:5085 Mudajaya Group Bhd XKLS:5085
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Price RM0.34
GF Value RM0.24
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What is Mudajaya Group Bhd Interest Coverage?

Mudajaya Group Bhd XKLS:5085 -1.47% 15 Interest Coverage is 0.32 as of Jun. 2026, which is 61% below its 10-year median of 0.82. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5085 with a GF Score™ of 15/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.24 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,360 Construction companies, Mudajaya Group Bhd ranks worse than 73529.34% 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. Mudajaya Group Bhd's Operating Income for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was RM3.2 Mil. Mudajaya Group Bhd's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was RM-10.0 Mil. Mudajaya Group Bhd's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.32. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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


XKLS:5085's Interest Coverage is not ranked *
in the Construction industry.
Industry Median: 8.08
* 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.


Mudajaya Group Bhd  (XKLS:5085) 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 .


Mudajaya Group Bhd Interest Coverage Related Terms


Mudajaya Group Bhd Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Mudajaya Group 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.

Mudajaya Group Bhd Interest Coverage Chart

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XKLS:5085 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Mudajaya Group 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.


Mudajaya Group Bhd Interest Coverage vs Construction Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Mudajaya Group Bhd's Interest Coverage falls into.


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Mudajaya Group 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.

Mudajaya Group 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, Mudajaya Group Bhd's Interest Expense was RM-42.7 Mil. Its Operating Income was RM-37.9 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM325.0 Mil.

Mudajaya Group Bhd did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.

Mudajaya Group Bhd's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Jun. 2026, Mudajaya Group Bhd's Interest Expense was RM-10.0 Mil. Its Operating Income was RM3.2 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM304.5 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Jun. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=-1*3.161/-9.999
=0.32

* 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 0.32 mean?
Mudajaya Group Bhd (XKLS:5085) has a Interest Coverage of 0.32 as of Jun. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Mudajaya Group Bhd and its competitors. This is 61% below median its historical median of 0.82. According to the industry distribution chart, Mudajaya Group Bhd ranks #999999 out of 1360 companies in the Construction industry.
Is Mudajaya Group Bhd's Interest Coverage too high?
Mudajaya Group Bhd's current Interest Coverage of 0.32 is 61% below median its 10-year median of 0.82. The Construction industry median Interest Coverage is 8.08. Mudajaya Group Bhd's value of 0.32 is 96% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Mudajaya Group Bhd ranks #999999 out of 1360 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Mudajaya Group Bhd has a GF Score™ of 15/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mudajaya Group Bhd's Interest Coverage compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Mudajaya Group Bhd ranks #999999 out of 1360 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Mudajaya Group Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 8.08. Mudajaya Group Bhd's value of 0.32 is 96% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.82 vs. the industry median of 8.08, Mudajaya Group 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 8.08, based on 1,360 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. Mudajaya Group Bhd's current Interest Coverage of 0.32 is 96% 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 Mudajaya Group Bhd and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Interest Coverage is 8.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Mudajaya Group Bhd's current Interest Coverage is 0.32, which is 61% below median its own 10-year median of 0.82. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mudajaya Group Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mudajaya Group Bhd (XKLS:5085) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.24, compared to a current price of RM0.34 — trading 39.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 0.32, which is 61% below median its 10-year median of 0.82 and 96% below the Construction industry median of 8.08. Mudajaya Group Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 15/100 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 Mudajaya Group Bhd (XKLS:5085), the current Interest Coverage is 0.32 as of Jun. 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 Mudajaya Group Bhd (XKLS:5085) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mudajaya Group Bhd stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of RM0.34 is trading 39.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.24. GuruFocus considers Mudajaya Group Bhd to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:5085:

  • Interest Coverage: 0.32 (61% below median its 10-year median of 0.82)
  • GF Value™: RM0.24 vs. price of RM0.34 (39.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 15/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 96% below the Construction median (#999999 of 1360)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5085 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Mudajaya Group Bhd Business Description

Address Number 12A, Jalan PJU 7/3, PH1, Menara Mudajaya, Mutiara Damansara, Petaling Jaya, MYS, 47810
Mudajaya Group Bhd along with its subsidiaries, the firm operates in five reportable segments including Construction, Property, Power, Trading and manufacturing, Investment and others. The construction segment is engaged in undertaking engineering, construction works, and equipment procurement. The property segment develops residential and commercial properties. The power segment is engaged in the sale of power energy. The trading and manufacturing segment is engaged in the sales and manufacturing of construction-related products. It operates in Malaysia, Indonesia, India, the Republic of Mauritius, and Negara Brunei Darussalam. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the trading and manufacturing segment.
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