Farm Fresh Bhd (XKLS:5306) Interest Coverage: 6.20 (As of Mar. 2026) — 96% Below Median


XKLS:5306 Farm Fresh Bhd XKLS:5306
86 GF Score
Price RM2.29
GF Value RM2.21
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Farm Fresh Bhd Interest Coverage?

Farm Fresh Bhd XKLS:5306 86 Interest Coverage is 6.20 as of Mar. 2026, which is 96% below its 10-year median of 165.46. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5306 with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of RM2.21 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,507 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Farm Fresh Bhd ranks better than 50.5% 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. Farm Fresh Bhd's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM33 Mil. Farm Fresh Bhd's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM-5 Mil. Farm Fresh Bhd's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 6.20. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

XKLS:5306' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.46   Med: 165.46   Max: 310.62
Current: 8.72


XKLS:5306's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
50.5% of 1507 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 8.6 vs XKLS:5306: 8.72

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


Farm Fresh Bhd  (XKLS:5306) 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 .


Farm Fresh Bhd Interest Coverage Related Terms


Farm Fresh Bhd Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Farm Fresh 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.

Farm Fresh Bhd Interest Coverage Chart

Farm Fresh Bhd Annual Data
Trend Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Interest Coverage
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 228.82 181.31 70.96 7.46 8.72

Farm Fresh 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:5306 vs KHC, GIS: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Farm Fresh 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.


Farm Fresh Bhd Interest Coverage vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Farm Fresh Bhd's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Farm Fresh Bhd's Interest Coverage falls into.


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Farm Fresh 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.

Farm Fresh Bhd's Interest Coverage for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026, Farm Fresh Bhd's Interest Expense was RM-18 Mil. Its Operating Income was RM161 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM450 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (A: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*160.953/-18.462
=8.72

Farm Fresh Bhd's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, Farm Fresh Bhd's Interest Expense was RM-5 Mil. Its Operating Income was RM33 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM450 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*33.45/-5.394
=6.20

* 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 6.20 mean?
Farm Fresh Bhd (XKLS:5306) has a Interest Coverage of 6.20 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Farm Fresh Bhd and its competitors. This is 96% below median its historical median of 165.46. Over the past decade, Farm Fresh Bhd's Interest Coverage has ranged from 7.46 to 310.62. According to the industry distribution chart, Farm Fresh Bhd ranks #746 out of 1507 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 49.5%.
Is Farm Fresh Bhd's Interest Coverage too high?
Farm Fresh Bhd's current Interest Coverage of 6.20 is 96% below median its 10-year median of 165.46. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.46 to a high of 310.62. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Interest Coverage is 8.60. Farm Fresh Bhd's value of 6.20 is 27.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Farm Fresh Bhd ranks #746 out of 1507 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Farm Fresh Bhd has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Farm Fresh Bhd's Interest Coverage compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Farm Fresh Bhd ranks #746 out of 1507 companies for Interest Coverage. This puts Farm Fresh Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 8.60. Farm Fresh Bhd's value of 6.20 is 27.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Farm Fresh Bhd's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 7.46 to 310.62 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 165.46 vs. the industry median of 8.60, Farm Fresh 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 a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Interest Coverage among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 8.60, based on 1,507 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. Farm Fresh Bhd's current Interest Coverage of 6.20 is 27.9% 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 Farm Fresh Bhd and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Interest Coverage is 8.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Farm Fresh Bhd's current Interest Coverage is 6.20, which is 96% below median its own 10-year median of 165.46. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Farm Fresh Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Farm Fresh Bhd (XKLS:5306) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM2.21, compared to a current price of RM2.29 — trading 3.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 6.20, which is 96% below median its 10-year median of 165.46 and 27.9% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 8.60. Farm Fresh Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 2 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 Farm Fresh Bhd (XKLS:5306), the current Interest Coverage is 6.20 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 Farm Fresh Bhd (XKLS:5306) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Farm Fresh Bhd stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of RM2.29 is trading 3.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM2.21. GuruFocus considers Farm Fresh Bhd to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:5306:

  • Interest Coverage: 6.20 (96% below median its 10-year median of 165.46)
  • GF Value™: RM2.21 vs. price of RM2.29 (3.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 86/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 27.9% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#746 of 1507)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5306 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Farm Fresh Bhd Business Description

Address No 11-1 Jalan Petaling, Kawasan Perindustrian Larkin, Johor Bahru, JHR, MYS, 80350
Farm Fresh Bhd is engaged in investment holding, rearing of dairy cows, and the production, marketing, and sale of cow's milk and plant-based related products. The company's product portfolio comprises yogurt, plant-based milk, goat's milk, fresh milk, flavoured milk, yogurt drinks, etc. Its reportable segments are Malaysia's operation and Australia's operation. The majority of the company's revenue is generated from Malaysia's operation segment, which includes the rearing of dairy cows and goats; and production, marketing, and sale of cows' and goat's milk, yogurt, plant-based ice cream, and a range of other products; and agrotourism. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from Malaysia, and the rest from Australia, Singapore, and other regions.
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