Leong Hup International Bhd (XKLS:6633) Interest Coverage: 8.74 (As of Mar. 2026) — 109% Above Median


XKLS:6633 Leong Hup International Bhd XKLS:6633
68 GF Score
Price RM0.76
GF Value RM0.63
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Leong Hup International Bhd Interest Coverage?

Leong Hup International Bhd XKLS:6633 +1.34% 68 Interest Coverage is 8.74 as of Mar. 2026, which is 109% above its 10-year median of 4.18. GuruFocus rates XKLS:6633 with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.63 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,507 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Leong Hup International Bhd ranks better than 52.49% 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. Leong Hup International Bhd's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM206 Mil. Leong Hup International Bhd's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM-24 Mil. Leong Hup International Bhd's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 8.74. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

XKLS:6633' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.24   Med: 4.18   Max: 9.61
Current: 9.61


XKLS:6633's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
52.49% of 1507 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 8.6 vs XKLS:6633: 9.61

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


Leong Hup International Bhd  (XKLS:6633) 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 .


Leong Hup International Bhd Interest Coverage Related Terms


Leong Hup International Bhd Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Leong Hup International 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.

Leong Hup International Bhd Interest Coverage Chart

Leong Hup International Bhd Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
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Leong Hup International Bhd Quarterly Data
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XKLS:6633 vs ADM, BG, TSN: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Farm Products subindustry, Leong Hup 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.


Leong Hup International Bhd Interest Coverage vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Leong Hup International Bhd's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Leong Hup International Bhd's Interest Coverage falls into.


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Leong Hup 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:

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.

Leong Hup International 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, Leong Hup International Bhd's Interest Expense was RM-101 Mil. Its Operating Income was RM916 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM789 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*915.773/-101.193
=9.05

Leong Hup International Bhd's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, Leong Hup International Bhd's Interest Expense was RM-24 Mil. Its Operating Income was RM206 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM749 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*205.966/-23.553
=8.74

* 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 8.74 mean?
Leong Hup International Bhd (XKLS:6633) has a Interest Coverage of 8.74 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Leong Hup International Bhd and its competitors. This is 109% above median its historical median of 4.18. Over the past decade, Leong Hup International Bhd's Interest Coverage has ranged from 2.24 to 9.61. According to the industry distribution chart, Leong Hup International Bhd ranks #716 out of 1507 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 47.5%.
Is Leong Hup International Bhd's Interest Coverage too high?
Leong Hup International Bhd's current Interest Coverage of 8.74 is 109% above median its 10-year median of 4.18. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.24 to a high of 9.61. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Interest Coverage is 8.60. Leong Hup International Bhd's value of 8.74 is 1.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Leong Hup International Bhd ranks #716 out of 1507 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Leong Hup International Bhd has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Leong Hup International Bhd's Interest Coverage compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Leong Hup International Bhd ranks #716 out of 1507 companies for Interest Coverage. This puts Leong Hup International Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 8.60. Leong Hup International Bhd's value of 8.74 is 1.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Leong Hup International Bhd's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 2.24 to 9.61 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.18 vs. the industry median of 8.60, Leong Hup International 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 8.60, based on 1,507 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. Leong Hup International Bhd's current Interest Coverage of 8.74 is 1.6% 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 Leong Hup International Bhd and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Interest Coverage is 8.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Leong Hup International Bhd's current Interest Coverage is 8.74, which is 109% above median its own 10-year median of 4.18. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Leong Hup International Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Leong Hup International Bhd (XKLS:6633) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.63, compared to a current price of RM0.76 — trading 19.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 8.74, which is 109% above median its 10-year median of 4.18 and 1.6% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 8.60. Leong Hup International Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 4 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 Leong Hup International Bhd (XKLS:6633), the current Interest Coverage is 8.74 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 Leong Hup International Bhd (XKLS:6633) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Leong Hup International Bhd stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of RM0.76 is trading 19.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.63. GuruFocus considers Leong Hup International Bhd to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:6633:

  • Interest Coverage: 8.74 (109% above median its 10-year median of 4.18)
  • GF Value™: RM0.63 vs. price of RM0.76 (19.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 1.6% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#716 of 1507)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:6633 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Leong Hup International Bhd Business Description

Address 3rd Floor, Wisma Westcourt, Number 126, Jalan Kelang Lama, Wilayah Persekutuan, Kuala Lumpur, SGR, MYS, 58000
Leong Hup International Bhd is principally engaged in investment holding. The Group is involved in the production and distribution of breeder and broiler day-old-chick, broiler chickens, eggs, animal feeds, animal health products, consumer food products, and the sale of food and beverages. Its operations are mainly involved in the Feedmill business and Livestock business. The Group operates through two segments: Livestock and poultry-related products, which generate maximum revenue, and Feedmill, which is engaged in the manufacturing and trading of animal feeds. Geographically, the Group operates in Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Vietnam, and the Philippines, with Indonesia generating the maximum revenue.
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