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Velesto Energy BhdXKLS:5243 -3.85%59 Interest Coverage is 21.29 as of Mar. 2026, which is 765% above its 10-year median of 2.46. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5243 with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.18 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 730 Oil & Gas companies, Velesto Energy Bhd ranks better than 76.71% 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. Velesto Energy Bhd's
Operating Income
for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM36.6 Mil. Velesto Energy Bhd's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM-1.7 Mil.
Velesto Energy Bhd's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 21.29.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
The historical rank and industry rank for Velesto Energy Bhd's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:5243'
s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.54 Med: 2.46 Max: 27.77
Current: 27.77
XKLS:5243's Interest Coverage is ranked better than 76.71% of 730
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 5.89
vs XKLS:5243: 27.77
Velesto Energy Bhd (XKLS:5243) 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 .
Velesto Energy Bhd Interest Coverage Related Terms
Velesto Energy Bhd Interest Coverage Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Velesto Energy 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:5243 vs NE, RIG, VAL: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Drilling subindustry, Velesto Energy 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.
Velesto Energy Bhd Interest Coverage vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Velesto Energy Bhd's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Velesto Energy 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.
Velesto Energy Bhd (XKLS:5243) has a Interest Coverage of 21.29 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Velesto Energy Bhd and its competitors. This is 765% above median its historical median of 2.46. Over the past decade, Velesto Energy Bhd's Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.54 to 27.77. According to the industry distribution chart, Velesto Energy Bhd ranks #170 out of 730 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 23.3%.
Is Velesto Energy Bhd's Interest Coverage too high?
Velesto Energy Bhd's current Interest Coverage of 21.29 is 765% above median its 10-year median of 2.46. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.54 to a high of 27.77. The Oil & Gas industry median Interest Coverage is 5.89. Velesto Energy Bhd's value of 21.29 is 261.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Velesto Energy Bhd ranks #170 out of 730 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Velesto Energy Bhd has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Velesto Energy Bhd's Interest Coverage compare to NE and RIG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Velesto Energy Bhd ranks #170 out of 730 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Velesto Energy Bhd in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Interest Coverage is 5.89. Velesto Energy Bhd's value of 21.29 is 261.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Velesto Energy Bhd's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.54 to 27.77 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.46 vs. the industry median of 5.89, Velesto Energy 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 an Oil & Gas company?
The median Interest Coverage among Oil & Gas companies is 5.89, based on 730 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. Velesto Energy Bhd's current Interest Coverage of 21.29 is 261.5% 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 Velesto Energy Bhd and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Interest Coverage is 5.89 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Velesto Energy Bhd's current Interest Coverage is 21.29, which is 765% above median its own 10-year median of 2.46. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Velesto Energy Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Velesto Energy Bhd (XKLS:5243) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.18, compared to a current price of RM0.25 — trading 38.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 21.29, which is 765% above median its 10-year median of 2.46 and 261.5% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 5.89. Velesto Energy Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 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 Velesto Energy Bhd (XKLS:5243), the current Interest Coverage is 21.29 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 Velesto Energy Bhd (XKLS:5243) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Velesto Energy Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM0.25 is trading 38.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.18.
GuruFocus considers Velesto Energy Bhd to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5243:
Interest Coverage: 21.29 (765% above median its 10-year median of 2.46)
GF Value™: RM0.18 vs. price of RM0.25 (38.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 261.5% above the Oil & Gas median (#170 of 730)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5243 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Velesto Energy Bhd is a Malaysia-based company that provides services to the oil and gas industry. It is engaged in the provision of drilling services for exploration, development, and production wells and workover services to the upstream sector of the oil and gas industry. It is also engaged in the provision of threading, inspection, and repair services for Oil Country Tubular Goods in Malaysia and overseas. The company operates under two segments, namely drilling services and others. The company has a geographical presence in Malaysia and other countries.
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