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. Keyfield International Bhd's
Operating Income
for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM-24.0 Mil. Keyfield International Bhd's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM-3.1 Mil.
did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
The historical rank and industry rank for Keyfield International Bhd's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:5321'
s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.11 Med: 12.15 Max: 57.72
Current: 8.34
XKLS:5321's Interest Coverage is ranked better than 58.71% of 729
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 5.88
vs XKLS:5321: 8.34
Keyfield International Bhd (XKLS:5321) 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 .
Keyfield International Bhd Interest Coverage Related Terms
Keyfield International 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.
Keyfield International Bhd Interest Coverage Chart
XKLS:5321 vs SLB, BKR, HAL: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Equipment & Services subindustry, Keyfield International 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.
Keyfield International Bhd Interest Coverage vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Keyfield International Bhd's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Keyfield International Bhd's Interest Coverage falls into.
Keyfield International 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:
Keyfield International Bhd did not have earnings to cover the 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.
What does a Interest Coverage of 0 (At Loss) mean?
Keyfield International Bhd (XKLS:5321) has a Interest Coverage of 0 (At Loss) as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Keyfield International Bhd and its competitors. Over the past decade, Keyfield International Bhd's Interest Coverage has ranged from 8.11 to 57.72. According to the industry distribution chart, Keyfield International Bhd ranks #301 out of 729 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 41.3%.
Is Keyfield International Bhd's Interest Coverage too high?
Keyfield International Bhd's current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.11 to a high of 57.72. Based on the distribution chart, Keyfield International Bhd ranks #301 out of 729 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Keyfield International Bhd has a GF Score™ of 47/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Keyfield International Bhd's Interest Coverage compare to SLB and BKR?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Keyfield International Bhd ranks #301 out of 729 companies for Interest Coverage. This puts Keyfield International Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 5.88. Historically, Keyfield International Bhd's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 8.11 to 57.72 over the past decade. 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 5.88, based on 729 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. 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 Keyfield International Bhd and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Interest Coverage is 5.88 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Keyfield International Bhd's current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Keyfield International Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Keyfield International Bhd (XKLS:5321) has a current Interest Coverage of 0 (At Loss). The current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Keyfield International Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 47/100 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 Keyfield International Bhd (XKLS:5321), the current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss) 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.
Keyfield International Bhd is a provider of offshore accommodation vessels in Malaysia and internationally. Its services include Vessel Chartering, Ship Management, and Offshore Catering. The company's vessels include Accommodation Work Boats, Accommodation Work Barge, Anchor Handling Tug Supply Vessels, and Platform Supply Vessels.
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