Southern Acids (M) BhdXKLS:5134 73 Interest Coverage is 201.95 as of Mar. 2026, which is 61% above its 10-year median of 125.06. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5134 with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of RM2.89 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 427 Conglomerates companies, Southern Acids (M) Bhd ranks better than 87.59% 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. Southern Acids (M) Bhd's
Operating Income
for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM34.7 Mil. Southern Acids (M) Bhd's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM-0.2 Mil.
Southern Acids (M) Bhd's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 201.95.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
Good Sign:
Ben Graham prefers companies' interest coverage to be at least 5. Southern Acids (M) Bhd has enough cash to cover all of its debt. Its financial situation is stable.
The historical rank and industry rank for Southern Acids (M) Bhd's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:5134'
s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 37.89 Med: 125.06 Max: 1041.03
Current: 64.09
XKLS:5134's Interest Coverage is ranked better than 87.59% of 427
companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 5.33
vs XKLS:5134: 64.09
Southern Acids (M) Bhd (XKLS:5134) 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 .
Southern Acids (M) Bhd Interest Coverage Related Terms
Southern Acids (M) Bhd Interest Coverage Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Southern Acids (M) 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:5134 vs HON, MMM: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Conglomerates subindustry, Southern Acids (M) 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.
Southern Acids (M) Bhd Interest Coverage vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Southern Acids (M) Bhd's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Southern Acids (M) Bhd's Interest Coverage falls into.
Southern Acids (M) 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:
* 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.
Southern Acids (M) Bhd (XKLS:5134) has a Interest Coverage of 201.95 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Southern Acids (M) Bhd and its competitors. This is 61% above median its historical median of 125.06. Over the past decade, Southern Acids (M) Bhd's Interest Coverage has ranged from 37.89 to 1,041.03. According to the industry distribution chart, Southern Acids (M) Bhd ranks #53 out of 427 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 12.4%.
Is Southern Acids (M) Bhd's Interest Coverage too high?
Southern Acids (M) Bhd's current Interest Coverage of 201.95 is 61% above median its 10-year median of 125.06. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 37.89 to a high of 1,041.03. The Conglomerates industry median Interest Coverage is 5.33. Southern Acids (M) Bhd's value of 201.95 is 3688.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Southern Acids (M) Bhd ranks #53 out of 427 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Southern Acids (M) Bhd has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Southern Acids (M) Bhd's Interest Coverage compare to HON and MMM?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Southern Acids (M) Bhd ranks #53 out of 427 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Southern Acids (M) Bhd in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Interest Coverage is 5.33. Southern Acids (M) Bhd's value of 201.95 is 3688.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Southern Acids (M) Bhd's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 37.89 to 1,041.03 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 125.06 vs. the industry median of 5.33, Southern Acids (M) 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 Conglomerates company?
The median Interest Coverage among Conglomerates companies is 5.33, based on 427 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. Southern Acids (M) Bhd's current Interest Coverage of 201.95 is 3688.9% 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 Southern Acids (M) Bhd and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Interest Coverage is 5.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Southern Acids (M) Bhd's current Interest Coverage is 201.95, which is 61% above median its own 10-year median of 125.06. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Southern Acids (M) Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Southern Acids (M) Bhd (XKLS:5134) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM2.89, compared to a current price of RM3.10 — trading 7.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 201.95, which is 61% above median its 10-year median of 125.06 and 3688.9% above the Conglomerates industry median of 5.33. Southern Acids (M) Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 3 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 Southern Acids (M) Bhd (XKLS:5134), the current Interest Coverage is 201.95 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 Southern Acids (M) Bhd (XKLS:5134) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Southern Acids (M) Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM3.10 is trading 7.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM2.89.
GuruFocus considers Southern Acids (M) Bhd to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5134:
Interest Coverage: 201.95 (61% above median its 10-year median of 125.06)
GF Value™: RM2.89 vs. price of RM3.10 (7.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 3688.9% above the Conglomerates median (#53 of 427)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5134 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Southern Acids (M) Bhd is an investment holding and the provision of a management service company. The company's operating segment includes Oleochemical; Healthcare; Milling and Cultivation and Investments and services. It generates maximum revenue from the Milling and Cultivation segment. The Oleochemical Segment is involved in the manufacturing and marketing of fatty acids and glycerine. Its Milling and Cultivation Segment is principally engaged in the processing of Fresh Fruit Bunches. Geographically, it has a presence in Malaysia, Indonesia, Europe, America, and Other Countries.
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