Geohan Bhd (XKLS:5345) Interest Coverage: 40.59 (As of Dec. 2025) — 10% Above Median


XKLS:5345 Geohan Corp Bhd XKLS:5345
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What is Geohan Bhd Interest Coverage?

Geohan Bhd XKLS:5345 11 Interest Coverage is 40.59 as of Dec. 2025, which is 10% above its 10-year median of 37.04. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5345 with a GF Score™ of 11/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,349 Construction companies, Geohan Bhd ranks better than 78.65% 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. Geohan Bhd's Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was RM21.2 Mil. Geohan Bhd's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was RM-0.5 Mil. Geohan Bhd's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 40.59. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

XKLS:5345' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 19.76   Med: 37.04   Max: 40.59
Current: 40.59


XKLS:5345's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
78.65% of 1349 companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 7.92 vs XKLS:5345: 40.59

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


Geohan Bhd  (XKLS:5345) 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 .


Geohan Bhd Interest Coverage Related Terms


Geohan Bhd Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Geohan 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.

Geohan Bhd Interest Coverage Chart

Geohan Bhd Annual Data
Trend Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
19.76 36.05 38.03 40.59

Geohan Bhd Semi-Annual Data
Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage 19.76 36.05 38.03 40.59

XKLS:5345 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Geohan 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.


Geohan Bhd Interest Coverage vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Geohan Bhd's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Geohan 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.

Geohan 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, Geohan Bhd's Interest Expense was RM-0.5 Mil. Its Operating Income was RM21.2 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM61.9 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*21.229/-0.523
=40.59

Geohan Bhd's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Here, for the six months ended in Dec. 2025, Geohan Bhd's Interest Expense was RM-0.5 Mil. Its Operating Income was RM21.2 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM61.9 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*21.229/-0.523
=40.59

* 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 40.59 mean?
Geohan Bhd (XKLS:5345) has a Interest Coverage of 40.59 as of Dec. 2025. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Geohan Bhd and its competitors. This is 10% above median its historical median of 37.04. Over the past decade, Geohan Bhd's Interest Coverage has ranged from 19.76 to 40.59. According to the industry distribution chart, Geohan Bhd ranks #288 out of 1349 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 21.3%.
Is Geohan Bhd's Interest Coverage too high?
Geohan Bhd's current Interest Coverage of 40.59 is 10% above median its 10-year median of 37.04. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 19.76 to a high of 40.59. The Construction industry median Interest Coverage is 7.92. Geohan Bhd's value of 40.59 is 412.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Geohan Bhd ranks #288 out of 1349 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Geohan Bhd has a GF Score™ of 11/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Geohan Bhd's Interest Coverage compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Geohan Bhd ranks #288 out of 1349 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Geohan Bhd in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Interest Coverage is 7.92. Geohan Bhd's value of 40.59 is 412.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Geohan Bhd's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 19.76 to 40.59 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 37.04 vs. the industry median of 7.92, Geohan 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 7.92, based on 1,349 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. Geohan Bhd's current Interest Coverage of 40.59 is 412.5% 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 Geohan Bhd and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Interest Coverage is 7.92 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Geohan Bhd's current Interest Coverage is 40.59, which is 10% above median its own 10-year median of 37.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Geohan Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Geohan Bhd (XKLS:5345) has a current Interest Coverage of 40.59. The current Interest Coverage is 40.59, which is 10% above median its 10-year median of 37.04 and 412.5% above the Construction industry median of 7.92. Geohan Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 11/100 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 Geohan Bhd (XKLS:5345), the current Interest Coverage is 40.59 as of Dec. 2025. 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.

Geohan Bhd Business Description

Address Jalan Datuk Sulaiman, No. 40, 42A & 42B, Taman Tun Dr. Ismail, Wilayah Persekutuan, Kuala Lumpur, MYS, 60000
Geohan Corp Bhd is an investment holding company. Through its Subsidiaries, the company is principally involved in the provision of foundation and geotechnical services, as well as other related services. Its core interests include real estate, construction, and infrastructure development. The company's business segments include: Foundation and geotechnical services; and Other related services. The majority of revenue is derived from the Foundation and geotechnical services segment, which is involved in the provision of piling works, earth retaining structural works and sub-structure works for residential, commercial, industrial as well as infrastructure development.
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