AME REIT (XKLS:5307) Interest Coverage: 4.25 (As of Mar. 2026) — 75% Below Median


XKLS:5307 AME REIT XKLS:5307
89 GF Score
Price RM1.55
GF Value RM1.88
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is AME REIT Interest Coverage?

AME REIT XKLS:5307 89 Interest Coverage is 4.25 as of Mar. 2026, which is 75% below its 10-year median of 16.91. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5307 with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of RM1.88 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 702 REITs companies, AME REIT ranks better than 63.25% 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. AME REIT's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM13.20 Mil. AME REIT's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM-3.11 Mil. AME REIT's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.25. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

Warning Sign:

Ben Graham prefers companies' interest coverage to be at least 5. AME REIT interest coverage is 4.64, which is low.

The historical rank and industry rank for AME REIT's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:

XKLS:5307' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.64   Med: 16.91   Max: 19.79
Current: 4.64


XKLS:5307's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
63.25% of 702 companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 3.125 vs XKLS:5307: 4.64

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


AME REIT  (XKLS:5307) 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 .


AME REIT Interest Coverage Related Terms


AME REIT Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for AME REIT'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.

AME REIT Interest Coverage Chart

AME REIT Annual Data
Trend Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Interest Coverage
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 19.52 19.21 8.96 7.20 4.64

AME REIT Quarterly Data
May22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Interest Coverage Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 6.21 5.17 4.94 4.38 4.25

XKLS:5307 vs PLD, PSA, EXR: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the REIT - Industrial subindustry, AME REIT'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.


AME REIT Interest Coverage vs REITs Industry

For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, AME REIT's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where AME REIT's Interest Coverage falls into.


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AME REIT 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.

AME REIT'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, AME REIT's Interest Expense was RM-10.76 Mil. Its Operating Income was RM49.87 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM199.56 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (A: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*49.867/-10.756
=4.64

AME REIT's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, AME REIT's Interest Expense was RM-3.11 Mil. Its Operating Income was RM13.20 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM199.56 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*13.198/-3.109
=4.25

* 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 4.25 mean?
AME REIT (XKLS:5307) has a Interest Coverage of 4.25 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on AME REIT and its competitors. This is 75% below median its historical median of 16.91. Over the past decade, AME REIT's Interest Coverage has ranged from 4.64 to 19.79. According to the industry distribution chart, AME REIT ranks #258 out of 702 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 36.8%.
Is AME REIT's Interest Coverage too high?
AME REIT's current Interest Coverage of 4.25 is 75% below median its 10-year median of 16.91. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.64 to a high of 19.79. The REITs industry median Interest Coverage is 3.13. AME REIT's value of 4.25 is 36% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, AME REIT ranks #258 out of 702 companies in the REITs industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, AME REIT has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AME REIT's Interest Coverage compare to PLD and PSA?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, AME REIT ranks #258 out of 702 companies for Interest Coverage. This puts AME REIT in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 3.13. AME REIT's value of 4.25 is 36% above this benchmark. Historically, AME REIT's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 4.64 to 19.79 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 16.91 vs. the industry median of 3.13, AME REIT 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 REITs company?
The median Interest Coverage among REITs companies is 3.13, based on 702 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. AME REIT's current Interest Coverage of 4.25 is 36% 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 AME REIT and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median Interest Coverage is 3.13 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. AME REIT's current Interest Coverage is 4.25, which is 75% below median its own 10-year median of 16.91. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is AME REIT stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AME REIT (XKLS:5307) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.88, compared to a current price of RM1.55 — trading 17.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 4.25, which is 75% below median its 10-year median of 16.91 and 36% above the REITs industry median of 3.13. AME REIT's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 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 AME REIT (XKLS:5307), the current Interest Coverage is 4.25 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 AME REIT (XKLS:5307) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AME REIT stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM1.55 is trading 17.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.88. GuruFocus considers AME REIT to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:5307:

  • Interest Coverage: 4.25 (75% below median its 10-year median of 16.91)
  • GF Value™: RM1.88 vs. price of RM1.55 (17.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 89/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 36% above the REITs median (#258 of 702)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5307 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


AME REIT Business Description

Industry Real EstateREITs
Address No. 2, Jalan I-Park SAC 1/1, Taman Perindustrian I-Park SAC, Senai, JHR, MYS, 81400
AME REIT invests directly and indirectly in a Shariah compliant portfolio of income-producing real estate used predominantly for industrial and industrial-related purposes in Malaysia and overseas. The company's portfolio consists of various subject properties, mostly industrial properties and some industrial related properties known as Dormitories, which are freehold properties.
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