Sunway Construction Group BhdXKLS:5263 -2.01%90 Interest Coverage is 25.92 as of Mar. 2026, which is 137% above its 10-year median of 10.92. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5263 with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of RM5.97 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,354 Construction companies, Sunway Construction Group Bhd ranks better than 60.34% 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. Sunway Construction Group Bhd's
Operating Income
for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM114 Mil. Sunway Construction Group Bhd's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM-4 Mil.
Sunway Construction Group Bhd's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 25.92.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sunway Construction Group Bhd's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:5263'
s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.27 Med: 10.92 Max: 29.14
Current: 12.58
XKLS:5263's Interest Coverage is ranked better than 60.34% of 1354
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 7.865
vs XKLS:5263: 12.58
Sunway Construction Group Bhd (XKLS:5263) 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 .
Sunway Construction Group Bhd Interest Coverage Related Terms
Sunway Construction Group Bhd Interest Coverage Historical Data
* 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.
Sunway Construction Group Bhd Interest Coverage Chart
XKLS:5263 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Sunway Construction 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.
Sunway Construction Group Bhd Interest Coverage vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Sunway Construction Group Bhd's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sunway Construction Group Bhd's Interest Coverage falls into.
Sunway Construction 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:
* 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.
Sunway Construction Group Bhd (XKLS:5263) has a Interest Coverage of 25.92 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Sunway Construction Group Bhd and its competitors. This is 137% above median its historical median of 10.92. Over the past decade, Sunway Construction Group Bhd's Interest Coverage has ranged from 3.27 to 29.14. According to the industry distribution chart, Sunway Construction Group Bhd ranks #537 out of 1354 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 39.7%.
Is Sunway Construction Group Bhd's Interest Coverage too high?
Sunway Construction Group Bhd's current Interest Coverage of 25.92 is 137% above median its 10-year median of 10.92. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.27 to a high of 29.14. The Construction industry median Interest Coverage is 7.87. Sunway Construction Group Bhd's value of 25.92 is 229.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sunway Construction Group Bhd ranks #537 out of 1354 companies in the Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Sunway Construction Group Bhd has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sunway Construction Group Bhd's Interest Coverage compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Sunway Construction Group Bhd ranks #537 out of 1354 companies for Interest Coverage. This puts Sunway Construction Group Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 7.87. Sunway Construction Group Bhd's value of 25.92 is 229.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Sunway Construction Group Bhd's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 3.27 to 29.14 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.92 vs. the industry median of 7.87, Sunway Construction Group 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 Construction company?
The median Interest Coverage among Construction companies is 7.87, based on 1,354 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. Sunway Construction Group Bhd's current Interest Coverage of 25.92 is 229.6% 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 Sunway Construction Group Bhd and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Interest Coverage is 7.87 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sunway Construction Group Bhd's current Interest Coverage is 25.92, which is 137% above median its own 10-year median of 10.92. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sunway Construction Group Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sunway Construction Group Bhd (XKLS:5263) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM5.97, compared to a current price of RM7.32 — trading 22.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 25.92, which is 137% above median its 10-year median of 10.92 and 229.6% above the Construction industry median of 7.87. Sunway Construction Group Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 7 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 Sunway Construction Group Bhd (XKLS:5263), the current Interest Coverage is 25.92 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 Sunway Construction Group Bhd (XKLS:5263) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sunway Construction Group Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM7.32 is trading 22.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM5.97.
GuruFocus considers Sunway Construction Group Bhd to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5263:
Interest Coverage: 25.92 (137% above median its 10-year median of 10.92)
GF Value™: RM5.97 vs. price of RM7.32 (22.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 229.6% above the Construction median (#537 of 1354)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5263 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sunway Construction Group Bhd Business Description
Sunway Construction Group Bhd is a construction company. It provides design and construction services including building, civil engineering, infrastructure, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) services and supply and installation of pre-cast concrete products. Its operations cover Malaysia, Singapore, the Middle East, and India. The operating segments of the company are Construction and Precast concrete. The maximum revenue is generated from the Construction segment. Geographically, the company operates in Malaysia, Singapore, India, Trinidad & Tobago, and United Arab Emirates.
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