Bermaz Auto BhdXKLS:5248 -2.88%87 Interest Coverage is 27.79 as of Apr. 2026, which is 17% above its 10-year median of 23.85. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5248 with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of RM1.23 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,066 Vehicles & Parts companies, Bermaz Auto Bhd ranks better than 67.17% 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. Bermaz Auto Bhd's
Operating Income
for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was RM65 Mil. Bermaz Auto Bhd's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was RM-2 Mil.
Bermaz Auto Bhd's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 27.79.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
The historical rank and industry rank for Bermaz Auto Bhd's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:5248'
s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 9.35 Med: 23.85 Max: 389.19
Current: 19.08
XKLS:5248's Interest Coverage is ranked better than 67.17% of 1066
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 8.295
vs XKLS:5248: 19.08
Bermaz Auto Bhd (XKLS:5248) 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 .
Bermaz Auto Bhd Interest Coverage Related Terms
Bermaz Auto Bhd Interest Coverage Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Bermaz Auto 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:5248 vs CVNA, PAG, ALTB: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Auto & Truck Dealerships subindustry, Bermaz Auto 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.
Bermaz Auto Bhd Interest Coverage vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Bermaz Auto Bhd's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bermaz Auto 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.
Bermaz Auto Bhd (XKLS:5248) has a Interest Coverage of 27.79 as of Apr. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Bermaz Auto Bhd and its competitors. This is 17% above median its historical median of 23.85. Over the past decade, Bermaz Auto Bhd's Interest Coverage has ranged from 9.35 to 389.19. According to the industry distribution chart, Bermaz Auto Bhd ranks #350 out of 1066 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 32.8%.
Is Bermaz Auto Bhd's Interest Coverage too high?
Bermaz Auto Bhd's current Interest Coverage of 27.79 is 17% above median its 10-year median of 23.85. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.35 to a high of 389.19. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Interest Coverage is 8.30. Bermaz Auto Bhd's value of 27.79 is 235% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bermaz Auto Bhd ranks #350 out of 1066 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Bermaz Auto Bhd has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bermaz Auto Bhd's Interest Coverage compare to CVNA and PAG?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Bermaz Auto Bhd ranks #350 out of 1066 companies for Interest Coverage. This puts Bermaz Auto Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 8.30. Bermaz Auto Bhd's value of 27.79 is 235% above this benchmark. Historically, Bermaz Auto Bhd's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 9.35 to 389.19 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 23.85 vs. the industry median of 8.30, Bermaz Auto 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Interest Coverage among Vehicles & Parts companies is 8.30, based on 1,066 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. Bermaz Auto Bhd's current Interest Coverage of 27.79 is 235% 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 Bermaz Auto Bhd and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Interest Coverage is 8.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bermaz Auto Bhd's current Interest Coverage is 27.79, which is 17% above median its own 10-year median of 23.85. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bermaz Auto Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bermaz Auto Bhd (XKLS:5248) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.23, compared to a current price of RM1.01 — trading 17.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 27.79, which is 17% above median its 10-year median of 23.85 and 235% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 8.30. Bermaz Auto Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 6 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 Bermaz Auto Bhd (XKLS:5248), the current Interest Coverage is 27.79 as of Apr. 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 Bermaz Auto Bhd (XKLS:5248) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bermaz Auto Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM1.01 is trading 17.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.23.
GuruFocus considers Bermaz Auto Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5248:
Interest Coverage: 27.79 (17% above median its 10-year median of 23.85)
GF Value™: RM1.23 vs. price of RM1.01 (17.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 235% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#350 of 1066)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5248 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Bermaz Auto Bhd, along with its subsidiaries, is engaged in the distribution and retailing of Mazda, Kia, and XPeng vehicles as well as providing their respective spare parts and after-sales services. Geographically, the group generates maximum revenue from Malaysia, and the rest from Philippines.
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