Bina Darulaman Bhd (XKLS:6173) Interest Coverage: 2.15 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median


XKLS:6173 Bina Darulaman Bhd XKLS:6173
39 GF Score
Price RM0.20
GF Value RM0.31
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Bina Darulaman Bhd Interest Coverage?

Bina Darulaman Bhd XKLS:6173 39 Interest Coverage is 2.15 as of Mar. 2026, which is 5% below its 10-year median of 2.26. GuruFocus rates XKLS:6173 with a GF Score™ of 39/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.31 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,351 Construction companies, Bina Darulaman Bhd ranks worse than 74019.17% 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. Bina Darulaman Bhd's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM3.5 Mil. Bina Darulaman Bhd's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM-1.6 Mil. Bina Darulaman Bhd's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.15. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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


XKLS:6173's Interest Coverage is not ranked *
in the Construction industry.
Industry Median: 7.81
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Interest Coverage only.

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


Bina Darulaman Bhd  (XKLS:6173) 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 .


Bina Darulaman Bhd Interest Coverage Related Terms


Bina Darulaman Bhd Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Bina Darulaman 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.

Bina Darulaman Bhd Interest Coverage Chart

Bina Darulaman Bhd Annual Data
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Bina Darulaman Bhd Quarterly Data
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XKLS:6173 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Bina Darulaman 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.


Bina Darulaman Bhd Interest Coverage vs Construction Industry

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

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


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Bina Darulaman 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.

Bina Darulaman 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, Bina Darulaman Bhd's Interest Expense was RM-5.1 Mil. Its Operating Income was RM-17.2 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM26.9 Mil.

Bina Darulaman Bhd did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.

Bina Darulaman Bhd's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, Bina Darulaman Bhd's Interest Expense was RM-1.6 Mil. Its Operating Income was RM3.5 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM25.6 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*3.461/-1.613
=2.15

* 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 2.15 mean?
Bina Darulaman Bhd (XKLS:6173) has a Interest Coverage of 2.15 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Bina Darulaman Bhd and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 2.26. According to the industry distribution chart, Bina Darulaman Bhd ranks #999999 out of 1351 companies in the Construction industry.
Is Bina Darulaman Bhd's Interest Coverage too high?
Bina Darulaman Bhd's current Interest Coverage of 2.15 is near median its 10-year median of 2.26. The Construction industry median Interest Coverage is 7.81. Bina Darulaman Bhd's value of 2.15 is 72.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bina Darulaman Bhd ranks #999999 out of 1351 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Bina Darulaman Bhd has a GF Score™ of 39/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bina Darulaman Bhd's Interest Coverage compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Bina Darulaman Bhd ranks #999999 out of 1351 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Bina Darulaman Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 7.81. Bina Darulaman Bhd's value of 2.15 is 72.5% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.26 vs. the industry median of 7.81, Bina Darulaman Bhd has consistently been below 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 7.81, based on 1,351 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. Bina Darulaman Bhd's current Interest Coverage of 2.15 is 72.5% below 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 Bina Darulaman Bhd and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Interest Coverage is 7.81 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bina Darulaman Bhd's current Interest Coverage is 2.15, which is near median its own 10-year median of 2.26. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bina Darulaman Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bina Darulaman Bhd (XKLS:6173) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.31, compared to a current price of RM0.20 — trading 37.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 2.15, which is near median its 10-year median of 2.26 and 72.5% below the Construction industry median of 7.81. Bina Darulaman Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 39/100 with 6 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 Bina Darulaman Bhd (XKLS:6173), the current Interest Coverage is 2.15 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 Bina Darulaman Bhd (XKLS:6173) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bina Darulaman Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM0.20 is trading 37.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.31. GuruFocus considers Bina Darulaman Bhd to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:6173:

  • Interest Coverage: 2.15 (near median its 10-year median of 2.26)
  • GF Value™: RM0.31 vs. price of RM0.20 (37.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 39/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 72.5% below the Construction median (#999999 of 1351)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:6173 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Bina Darulaman Bhd Business Description

Address 88, Lebuhraya Darulaman, Level 9, Menara BDB, Alor Setar, MYS, 05100
Bina Darulaman Bhd with its subsidiaries is an investment holding company. The principal activity of the group includes the provision of management services and property development. The group has four business segments namely property development and investment which is the development of residential and commercial properties, Engineering, construction and Quarry including building and general contractor, Leisure which includes the operation of golf and golf resort owner and operator and Investment holding which includes the provision of management services. The group operates in Malaysia. The Engineering, construction and Quarry segment derives maximum revenue.
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