Shangri-La Hotels Malaysia BhdXKLS:5517 +1.22%79 Interest Coverage is 9.54 as of Mar. 2026, which is 35% below its 10-year median of 14.70. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5517 with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of RM2.16 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 611 Travel & Leisure companies, Shangri-La Hotels Malaysia Bhd ranks better than 56.3% 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. Shangri-La Hotels Malaysia Bhd's
Operating Income
for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM24.8 Mil. Shangri-La Hotels Malaysia Bhd's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM-2.6 Mil.
Shangri-La Hotels Malaysia Bhd's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 9.54.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
The historical rank and industry rank for Shangri-La Hotels Malaysia Bhd's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:5517'
s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.86 Med: 14.7 Max: 39.2
Current: 7.12
XKLS:5517's Interest Coverage is ranked better than 56.3% of 611
companies
in the Travel & Leisure industry
Industry Median: 5.35
vs XKLS:5517: 7.12
Shangri-La Hotels Malaysia Bhd (XKLS:5517) 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 .
Shangri-La Hotels Malaysia Bhd Interest Coverage Related Terms
Shangri-La Hotels Malaysia 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.
Shangri-La Hotels Malaysia Bhd Interest Coverage Chart
XKLS:5517 vs LVS, MGM, WYNN: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Resorts & Casinos subindustry, Shangri-La Hotels Malaysia 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.
Shangri-La Hotels Malaysia Bhd Interest Coverage vs Travel & Leisure Industry
For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Shangri-La Hotels Malaysia Bhd's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Shangri-La Hotels Malaysia Bhd's Interest Coverage falls into.
Shangri-La Hotels Malaysia 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.
Shangri-La Hotels Malaysia Bhd (XKLS:5517) has a Interest Coverage of 9.54 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Shangri-La Hotels Malaysia Bhd and its competitors. This is 35% below median its historical median of 14.70. Over the past decade, Shangri-La Hotels Malaysia Bhd's Interest Coverage has ranged from 4.86 to 39.20. According to the industry distribution chart, Shangri-La Hotels Malaysia Bhd ranks #267 out of 611 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 43.7%.
Is Shangri-La Hotels Malaysia Bhd's Interest Coverage too high?
Shangri-La Hotels Malaysia Bhd's current Interest Coverage of 9.54 is 35% below median its 10-year median of 14.70. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.86 to a high of 39.20. The Travel & Leisure industry median Interest Coverage is 5.35. Shangri-La Hotels Malaysia Bhd's value of 9.54 is 78.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Shangri-La Hotels Malaysia Bhd ranks #267 out of 611 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Shangri-La Hotels Malaysia Bhd has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shangri-La Hotels Malaysia Bhd's Interest Coverage compare to LVS and MGM?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Shangri-La Hotels Malaysia Bhd ranks #267 out of 611 companies for Interest Coverage. This puts Shangri-La Hotels Malaysia Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 5.35. Shangri-La Hotels Malaysia Bhd's value of 9.54 is 78.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Shangri-La Hotels Malaysia Bhd's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 4.86 to 39.20 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.70 vs. the industry median of 5.35, Shangri-La Hotels Malaysia 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 Travel & Leisure company?
The median Interest Coverage among Travel & Leisure companies is 5.35, based on 611 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. Shangri-La Hotels Malaysia Bhd's current Interest Coverage of 9.54 is 78.3% 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 Shangri-La Hotels Malaysia Bhd and its competitors. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median Interest Coverage is 5.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shangri-La Hotels Malaysia Bhd's current Interest Coverage is 9.54, which is 35% below median its own 10-year median of 14.70. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shangri-La Hotels Malaysia Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shangri-La Hotels Malaysia Bhd (XKLS:5517) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM2.16, compared to a current price of RM1.66 — trading 23.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 9.54, which is 35% below median its 10-year median of 14.70 and 78.3% above the Travel & Leisure industry median of 5.35. Shangri-La Hotels Malaysia Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 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 Shangri-La Hotels Malaysia Bhd (XKLS:5517), the current Interest Coverage is 9.54 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 Shangri-La Hotels Malaysia Bhd (XKLS:5517) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shangri-La Hotels Malaysia Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM1.66 is trading 23.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM2.16.
GuruFocus considers Shangri-La Hotels Malaysia Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5517:
Interest Coverage: 9.54 (35% below median its 10-year median of 14.70)
GF Value™: RM2.16 vs. price of RM1.66 (23.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 78.3% above the Travel & Leisure median (#267 of 611)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5517 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Shangri-La Hotels Malaysia Bhd Business Description
Shangri-La Hotels Malaysia Bhd operates hotels and beach resorts, golf course, and clubhouse. It is also involved in property management and investment and commercial laundry. The company's segments are Hotels, resorts and golf courses, and Investment properties. It generates the majority of the revenue from Hotels, resorts, and golf courses segment which includes the provision of rooms, food, and beverage, Rendering of ancillary services, and Golf operations. Its properties include Shangri-La Hotel Kuala Lumpur, Shangri-La Rasa Ria Resort & Spa, Shangri-La Rasa Sayang Resort & Spa, Golden Sands Resort and Hotel Jen Penang. All of the company's revenue is generated from Malaysia.
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