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OCB BhdXKLS:5533 44 Interest Coverage is 10.20 as of Mar. 2026, which is 343% above its 10-year median of 2.30. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5533 with a GF Score™ of 44/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.76 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,514 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, OCB Bhd ranks better than 61.43% 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. OCB Bhd's
Operating Income
for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM5.4 Mil. OCB Bhd's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM-0.5 Mil.
OCB Bhd's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 10.20.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
The historical rank and industry rank for OCB Bhd's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:5533'
s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.22 Med: 2.3 Max: 24.68
Current: 16.61
XKLS:5533's Interest Coverage is ranked better than 61.43% of 1514
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 8.64
vs XKLS:5533: 16.61
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 .
OCB Bhd Interest Coverage Related Terms
OCB Bhd Interest Coverage Historical Data
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The historical data trend for OCB 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.
XKLS:5533 vs KHC, GIS: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, OCB 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.
OCB Bhd Interest Coverage vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, OCB Bhd's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where OCB Bhd's Interest Coverage falls into.
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.
OCB Bhd (XKLS:5533) has a Interest Coverage of 10.20 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on OCB Bhd and its competitors. This is 343% above median its historical median of 2.30. Over the past decade, OCB Bhd's Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.22 to 24.68. According to the industry distribution chart, OCB Bhd ranks #584 out of 1514 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 38.6%.
Is OCB Bhd's Interest Coverage too high?
OCB Bhd's current Interest Coverage of 10.20 is 343% above median its 10-year median of 2.30. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.22 to a high of 24.68. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Interest Coverage is 8.64. OCB Bhd's value of 10.20 is 18.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, OCB Bhd ranks #584 out of 1514 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, OCB Bhd has a GF Score™ of 44/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does OCB Bhd's Interest Coverage compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, OCB Bhd ranks #584 out of 1514 companies for Interest Coverage. This puts OCB Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 8.64. OCB Bhd's value of 10.20 is 18.1% above this benchmark. Historically, OCB Bhd's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.22 to 24.68 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.30 vs. the industry median of 8.64, OCB 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Interest Coverage among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 8.64, based on 1,514 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. OCB Bhd's current Interest Coverage of 10.20 is 18.1% 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 OCB Bhd and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Interest Coverage is 8.64 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. OCB Bhd's current Interest Coverage is 10.20, which is 343% above median its own 10-year median of 2.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is OCB Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, OCB Bhd (XKLS:5533) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.76, compared to a current price of RM0.92 — trading 21.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 10.20, which is 343% above median its 10-year median of 2.30 and 18.1% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 8.64. OCB Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 44/100 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 OCB Bhd (XKLS:5533), the current Interest Coverage is 10.20 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 OCB Bhd (XKLS:5533) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, OCB Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM0.92 is trading 21.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.76.
GuruFocus considers OCB Bhd to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5533:
Interest Coverage: 10.20 (343% above median its 10-year median of 2.30)
GF Value™: RM0.76 vs. price of RM0.92 (21.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 18.1% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#584 of 1514)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5533 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
OCB Bhd is an investment holding company. It has three segments: the Consumer Foods Division, the Bedding Products Division, and the Property Development Division. The Consumer Foods Division, which generates the maximum revenue, is a producer of quality instant noodles, mayonnaise, seasoning powder, seasoning oil, sauces and food ingredients. The Bedding Products Division manufactures and distributes mattresses, divans and assorted bedding accessories. The Property Development Division engages in the development of properties and related activities. The other segment engages in investment holding and property holding. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from Malaysia, followed by Indonesia, the Republic of Singapore, Australia and others.
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