Lianson Fleet Group Bhd (XKLS:5255) Interest Coverage: 3.88 (As of Mar. 2026) — 221% Above Median


XKLS:5255 Lianson Fleet Group Bhd XKLS:5255
53 GF Score
Price RM1.65
GF Value RM0.88
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Lianson Fleet Group Bhd Interest Coverage?

Lianson Fleet Group Bhd XKLS:5255 +0.61% 53 Interest Coverage is 3.88 as of Mar. 2026, which is 221% above its 10-year median of 1.21. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5255 with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.88 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 731 Oil & Gas companies, Lianson Fleet Group Bhd ranks worse than 64.43% 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. Lianson Fleet Group Bhd's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM17.3 Mil. Lianson Fleet Group Bhd's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM-4.5 Mil. Lianson Fleet Group Bhd's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.88. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

XKLS:5255' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.62   Med: 1.21   Max: 3.78
Current: 3.41


XKLS:5255's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than
64.43% of 731 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 5.89 vs XKLS:5255: 3.41

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.


Lianson Fleet Group Bhd  (XKLS:5255) 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 .


Lianson Fleet Group Bhd Interest Coverage Related Terms


Lianson Fleet Group Bhd Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Lianson Fleet 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.

Lianson Fleet Group Bhd Interest Coverage Chart

Lianson Fleet Group Bhd Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
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Lianson Fleet Group Bhd Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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XKLS:5255 vs SLB, BKR, HAL: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Equipment & Services subindustry, Lianson Fleet 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.


Lianson Fleet Group Bhd Interest Coverage vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Lianson Fleet Group Bhd's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Lianson Fleet 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.

Lianson Fleet 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, Lianson Fleet Group Bhd's Interest Expense was RM-14.2 Mil. Its Operating Income was RM23.3 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM178.4 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*23.29/-14.154
=1.65

Lianson Fleet Group Bhd's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, Lianson Fleet Group Bhd's Interest Expense was RM-4.5 Mil. Its Operating Income was RM17.3 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM175.1 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*17.256/-4.451
=3.88

* 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 3.88 mean?
Lianson Fleet Group Bhd (XKLS:5255) has a Interest Coverage of 3.88 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Lianson Fleet Group Bhd and its competitors. This is 221% above median its historical median of 1.21. Over the past decade, Lianson Fleet Group Bhd's Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.62 to 3.78. According to the industry distribution chart, Lianson Fleet Group Bhd ranks #471 out of 731 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 64.4%.
Is Lianson Fleet Group Bhd's Interest Coverage too high?
Lianson Fleet Group Bhd's current Interest Coverage of 3.88 is 221% above median its 10-year median of 1.21. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.62 to a high of 3.78. The Oil & Gas industry median Interest Coverage is 5.89. Lianson Fleet Group Bhd's value of 3.88 is 34.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lianson Fleet Group Bhd ranks #471 out of 731 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Lianson Fleet Group Bhd has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lianson Fleet Group Bhd's Interest Coverage compare to SLB and BKR?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Lianson Fleet Group Bhd ranks #471 out of 731 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Lianson Fleet Group Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 5.89. Lianson Fleet Group Bhd's value of 3.88 is 34.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Lianson Fleet Group Bhd's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.62 to 3.78 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.21 vs. the industry median of 5.89, Lianson Fleet 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 an Oil & Gas company?
The median Interest Coverage among Oil & Gas companies is 5.89, based on 731 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. Lianson Fleet Group Bhd's current Interest Coverage of 3.88 is 34.1% 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 Lianson Fleet Group 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. Lianson Fleet Group Bhd's current Interest Coverage is 3.88, which is 221% above median its own 10-year median of 1.21. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lianson Fleet Group Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lianson Fleet Group Bhd (XKLS:5255) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.88, compared to a current price of RM1.65 — trading 87.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 3.88, which is 221% above median its 10-year median of 1.21 and 34.1% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 5.89. Lianson Fleet Group Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 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 Lianson Fleet Group Bhd (XKLS:5255), the current Interest Coverage is 3.88 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 Lianson Fleet Group Bhd (XKLS:5255) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lianson Fleet Group Bhd stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of RM1.65 is trading 87.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.88. GuruFocus considers Lianson Fleet Group Bhd to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:5255:

  • Interest Coverage: 3.88 (221% above median its 10-year median of 1.21)
  • GF Value™: RM0.88 vs. price of RM1.65 (87.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 53/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 34.1% below the Oil & Gas median (#471 of 731)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5255 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Lianson Fleet Group Bhd Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address Lingkaran Syed Putra, Suite 28.01, Level 28, Menara Southpoint, Mid Valley City, Kuala Lumpur, MYS, 59200
Lianson Fleet Group Bhd is an offshore support vessel (OSV) provider in Malaysia. The business of the company involves vessel owning/leasing activities and the provision of vessel chartering and ship management services to the oil and gas-related industries. The company offers a wide range of logistical support services throughout the entire offshore oil and gas life cycle, from exploration and appraisal, field development, operation, and maintenance of vessels.
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