Wong Engineering Bhd (XKLS:7050) Interest Coverage: 3.20 (As of Apr. 2026) — 77% Below Median


XKLS:7050 Wong Engineering Corp Bhd XKLS:7050
36 GF Score
Price RM0.16
GF Value RM0.30
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Wong Engineering Bhd Interest Coverage?

Wong Engineering Bhd XKLS:7050 -3.13% 36 Interest Coverage is 3.20 as of Apr. 2026, which is 77% below its 10-year median of 14.21. GuruFocus rates XKLS:7050 with a GF Score™ of 36/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.30 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,322 Industrial Products companies, Wong Engineering Bhd ranks worse than 58.91% 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. Wong Engineering Bhd's Operating Income for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was RM1.25 Mil. Wong Engineering Bhd's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was RM-0.39 Mil. Wong Engineering Bhd's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 3.20. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

XKLS:7050' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.56   Med: 14.21   Max: 31.82
Current: 10.23


XKLS:7050's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than
58.91% of 2322 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 14.835 vs XKLS:7050: 10.23

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


Wong Engineering Bhd  (XKLS:7050) 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 .


Wong Engineering Bhd Interest Coverage Related Terms


Wong Engineering Bhd Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Wong Engineering 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.

Wong Engineering Bhd Interest Coverage Chart

Wong Engineering Bhd Annual Data
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Wong Engineering Bhd Quarterly Data
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XKLS:7050 vs CRS, ATI, MLI: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Metal Fabrication subindustry, Wong Engineering 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.


Wong Engineering Bhd Interest Coverage vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Wong Engineering Bhd's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Wong Engineering Bhd's Interest Coverage falls into.


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Wong Engineering 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.

Wong Engineering Bhd's Interest Coverage for the fiscal year that ended in Oct. 2025 is calculated as

Here, for the fiscal year that ended in Oct. 2025, Wong Engineering Bhd's Interest Expense was RM-1.79 Mil. Its Operating Income was RM-4.07 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM26.39 Mil.

Wong Engineering Bhd did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.

Wong Engineering Bhd's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Apr. 2026, Wong Engineering Bhd's Interest Expense was RM-0.39 Mil. Its Operating Income was RM1.25 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM24.96 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Apr. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Apr. 2026 )
=-1*1.247/-0.39
=3.20

* 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 3.20 mean?
Wong Engineering Bhd (XKLS:7050) has a Interest Coverage of 3.20 as of Apr. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Wong Engineering Bhd and its competitors. This is 77% below median its historical median of 14.21. Over the past decade, Wong Engineering Bhd's Interest Coverage has ranged from 5.56 to 31.82. According to the industry distribution chart, Wong Engineering Bhd ranks #1368 out of 2322 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 58.9%.
Is Wong Engineering Bhd's Interest Coverage too high?
Wong Engineering Bhd's current Interest Coverage of 3.20 is 77% below median its 10-year median of 14.21. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.56 to a high of 31.82. The Industrial Products industry median Interest Coverage is 14.84. Wong Engineering Bhd's value of 3.20 is 78.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Wong Engineering Bhd ranks #1368 out of 2322 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Wong Engineering Bhd has a GF Score™ of 36/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Wong Engineering Bhd's Interest Coverage compare to CRS and ATI?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Wong Engineering Bhd ranks #1368 out of 2322 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Wong Engineering Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 14.84. Wong Engineering Bhd's value of 3.20 is 78.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Wong Engineering Bhd's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 5.56 to 31.82 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.21 vs. the industry median of 14.84, Wong Engineering 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Interest Coverage among Industrial Products companies is 14.84, based on 2,322 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. Wong Engineering Bhd's current Interest Coverage of 3.20 is 78.4% 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 Wong Engineering Bhd and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Interest Coverage is 14.84 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Wong Engineering Bhd's current Interest Coverage is 3.20, which is 77% below median its own 10-year median of 14.21. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Wong Engineering Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wong Engineering Bhd (XKLS:7050) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.30, compared to a current price of RM0.16 — trading 48.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 3.20, which is 77% below median its 10-year median of 14.21 and 78.4% below the Industrial Products industry median of 14.84. Wong Engineering Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 36/100 with 2 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 Wong Engineering Bhd (XKLS:7050), the current Interest Coverage is 3.20 as of Apr. 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 Wong Engineering Bhd (XKLS:7050) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wong Engineering Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM0.16 is trading 48.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.30. GuruFocus considers Wong Engineering Bhd to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:7050:

  • Interest Coverage: 3.20 (77% below median its 10-year median of 14.21)
  • GF Value™: RM0.30 vs. price of RM0.16 (48.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 36/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 78.4% below the Industrial Products median (#1368 of 2322)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:7050 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Wong Engineering Bhd Business Description

Address Lot 24, Jalan Hi-Tech 4, Phase 1, Kulim Hi-Tech Park, Kulim, KDH, MYS, 09000
Wong Engineering Corp Bhd is engaged in manufacturing of high precision stamped and turned metal parts and components, complex welded frame structure, related modules and systems as well as trading, marketing and retailing of industrial and consumer products. The segments of the company are, 1) Precision engineering which includes the design and manufacture of high-precision metal stamped parts and sheet metals. 2) Construction and property development includes the provision of general buildings construction and infrastructure work and the provision of property development and related business. 3) Others include Investment holding. The company derives maximum revenue from Precision and engineering Segment.
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