MCE Holdings Bhd (XKLS:7004) Interest Coverage: 26.89 (As of Jan. 2026) — 61% Above Median


XKLS:7004 MCE Holdings Bhd XKLS:7004
77 GF Score
Price RM1.54
GF Value RM1.51
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is MCE Holdings Bhd Interest Coverage?

MCE Holdings Bhd XKLS:7004 77 Interest Coverage is 26.89 as of Jan. 2026, which is 61% above its 10-year median of 16.68. GuruFocus rates XKLS:7004 with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of RM1.51 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,067 Vehicles & Parts companies, MCE Holdings Bhd ranks better than 75.16% 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. MCE Holdings Bhd's Operating Income for the three months ended in Jan. 2026 was RM5.3 Mil. MCE Holdings Bhd's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Jan. 2026 was RM-0.2 Mil. MCE Holdings Bhd's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was 26.89. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

XKLS:7004' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.93   Med: 16.68   Max: 28.8
Current: 28.8


XKLS:7004's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
75.16% of 1067 companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 8.31 vs XKLS:7004: 28.80

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


MCE Holdings Bhd  (XKLS:7004) 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 .


MCE Holdings Bhd Interest Coverage Related Terms


MCE Holdings Bhd Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for MCE Holdings 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.

MCE Holdings Bhd Interest Coverage Chart

MCE Holdings Bhd Annual Data
Trend Jul16 Jul17 Jul18 Jul19 Jul20 Jul21 Jul22 Jul23 Jul24 Jul25
Interest Coverage
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MCE Holdings Bhd Quarterly Data
Apr21 Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26
Interest Coverage Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 20.23 28.01 23.37 41.28 26.89

XKLS:7004 vs ORLY, AZO: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Auto Parts subindustry, MCE Holdings 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.


MCE Holdings Bhd Interest Coverage vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, MCE Holdings Bhd's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

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


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MCE Holdings 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.

MCE Holdings Bhd's Interest Coverage for the fiscal year that ended in Jul. 2025 is calculated as

Here, for the fiscal year that ended in Jul. 2025, MCE Holdings Bhd's Interest Expense was RM-0.8 Mil. Its Operating Income was RM20.3 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM24.7 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Jul. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Jul. 2025 )
=-1*20.302/-0.763
=26.61

MCE Holdings Bhd's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Jan. 2026, MCE Holdings Bhd's Interest Expense was RM-0.2 Mil. Its Operating Income was RM5.3 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM20.3 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Jan. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Jan. 2026 )
=-1*5.298/-0.197
=26.89

* 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 26.89 mean?
MCE Holdings Bhd (XKLS:7004) has a Interest Coverage of 26.89 as of Jan. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on MCE Holdings Bhd and its competitors. This is 61% above median its historical median of 16.68. Over the past decade, MCE Holdings Bhd's Interest Coverage has ranged from 5.93 to 28.80. According to the industry distribution chart, MCE Holdings Bhd ranks #265 out of 1067 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 24.8%.
Is MCE Holdings Bhd's Interest Coverage too high?
MCE Holdings Bhd's current Interest Coverage of 26.89 is 61% above median its 10-year median of 16.68. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.93 to a high of 28.80. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Interest Coverage is 8.31. MCE Holdings Bhd's value of 26.89 is 223.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, MCE Holdings Bhd ranks #265 out of 1067 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, MCE Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MCE Holdings Bhd's Interest Coverage compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, MCE Holdings Bhd ranks #265 out of 1067 companies for Interest Coverage. This places MCE Holdings Bhd in the top 25% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Interest Coverage is 8.31. MCE Holdings Bhd's value of 26.89 is 223.6% above this benchmark. Historically, MCE Holdings Bhd's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 5.93 to 28.80 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 16.68 vs. the industry median of 8.31, MCE Holdings 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Interest Coverage among Vehicles & Parts companies is 8.31, based on 1,067 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. MCE Holdings Bhd's current Interest Coverage of 26.89 is 223.6% 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 MCE Holdings Bhd and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Interest Coverage is 8.31 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. MCE Holdings Bhd's current Interest Coverage is 26.89, which is 61% above median its own 10-year median of 16.68. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MCE Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MCE Holdings Bhd (XKLS:7004) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.51, compared to a current price of RM1.54 — trading 2% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 26.89, which is 61% above median its 10-year median of 16.68 and 223.6% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 8.31. MCE Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 MCE Holdings Bhd (XKLS:7004), the current Interest Coverage is 26.89 as of Jan. 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 MCE Holdings Bhd (XKLS:7004) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MCE Holdings Bhd stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of RM1.54 is trading 2% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.51. GuruFocus considers MCE Holdings Bhd to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:7004:

  • Interest Coverage: 26.89 (61% above median its 10-year median of 16.68)
  • GF Value™: RM1.51 vs. price of RM1.54 (2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 223.6% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#265 of 1067)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:7004 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


MCE Holdings Bhd Business Description

Address No. 2 and 4, Jalan Waja 7, Kawasan Perindustrian Pandan, Johor Bahru, JHR, MYS, 81100
MCE Holdings Bhd is engaged in the manufacturing and supply of automotive electronics and mechatronics parts. It operates in two segments namely, Automotive parts which comprise of manufacturing and trading of automotive parts which also contribute the majority part of revenue, and the Healthcare services segment comprises various healthcare services. The majority of the company's revenue comes from the Malaysian market.
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