QL Resources Bhd (XKLS:7084) Interest Coverage: 18.41 (As of Mar. 2026) — 129% Above Median


XKLS:7084 QL Resources Bhd XKLS:7084
95 GF Score
Price RM3.75
GF Value RM4.42
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is QL Resources Bhd Interest Coverage?

QL Resources Bhd XKLS:7084 95 Interest Coverage is 18.41 as of Mar. 2026, which is 129% above its 10-year median of 8.04. GuruFocus rates XKLS:7084 with a GF Score™ of 95/100 and a GF Value™ of RM4.42 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,506 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, QL Resources Bhd ranks better than 63.01% 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. QL Resources Bhd's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM232 Mil. QL Resources Bhd's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM-13 Mil. QL Resources Bhd's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 18.41. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

XKLS:7084' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.35   Med: 8.04   Max: 18.49
Current: 18.49


XKLS:7084's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
63.01% of 1506 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 8.585 vs XKLS:7084: 18.49

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


QL Resources Bhd  (XKLS:7084) 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 .


QL Resources Bhd Interest Coverage Related Terms


QL Resources Bhd Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for QL Resources 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.

QL Resources Bhd Interest Coverage Chart

QL Resources Bhd Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Interest Coverage
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QL Resources Bhd Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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XKLS:7084 vs ADM, BG, TSN: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Farm Products subindustry, QL Resources 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.


QL Resources Bhd Interest Coverage vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where QL Resources Bhd's Interest Coverage falls into.


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QL Resources 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.

QL Resources Bhd's Interest Coverage for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026, QL Resources Bhd's Interest Expense was RM-52 Mil. Its Operating Income was RM964 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM354 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (A: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*964.1/-52.133
=18.49

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

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, QL Resources Bhd's Interest Expense was RM-13 Mil. Its Operating Income was RM232 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM354 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*232.334/-12.62
=18.41

* 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 18.41 mean?
QL Resources Bhd (XKLS:7084) has a Interest Coverage of 18.41 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on QL Resources Bhd and its competitors. This is 129% above median its historical median of 8.04. Over the past decade, QL Resources Bhd's Interest Coverage has ranged from 5.35 to 18.49. According to the industry distribution chart, QL Resources Bhd ranks #557 out of 1506 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 37%.
Is QL Resources Bhd's Interest Coverage too high?
QL Resources Bhd's current Interest Coverage of 18.41 is 129% above median its 10-year median of 8.04. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.35 to a high of 18.49. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Interest Coverage is 8.59. QL Resources Bhd's value of 18.41 is 114.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, QL Resources Bhd ranks #557 out of 1506 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, QL Resources Bhd has a GF Score™ of 95/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does QL Resources Bhd's Interest Coverage compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, QL Resources Bhd ranks #557 out of 1506 companies for Interest Coverage. This puts QL Resources Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 8.59. QL Resources Bhd's value of 18.41 is 114.4% above this benchmark. Historically, QL Resources Bhd's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 5.35 to 18.49 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.04 vs. the industry median of 8.59, QL Resources 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 8.59, based on 1,506 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. QL Resources Bhd's current Interest Coverage of 18.41 is 114.4% 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 QL Resources Bhd and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Interest Coverage is 8.59 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. QL Resources Bhd's current Interest Coverage is 18.41, which is 129% above median its own 10-year median of 8.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is QL Resources Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, QL Resources Bhd (XKLS:7084) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM4.42, compared to a current price of RM3.75 — trading 15.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 18.41, which is 129% above median its 10-year median of 8.04 and 114.4% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 8.59. QL Resources Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 95/100 with 1 warning sign 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 QL Resources Bhd (XKLS:7084), the current Interest Coverage is 18.41 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 QL Resources Bhd (XKLS:7084) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, QL Resources Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM3.75 is trading 15.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM4.42. GuruFocus considers QL Resources Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:7084:

  • Interest Coverage: 18.41 (129% above median its 10-year median of 8.04)
  • GF Value™: RM4.42 vs. price of RM3.75 (15.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 95/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 114.4% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#557 of 1506)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:7084 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


QL Resources Bhd Business Description

Address Number 16A, Jalan Astaka U8/83, Bukit Jelutong, Shah Alam, SGR, MYS, 40150
QL Resources Bhd is an agro-food company. The company has the following principal segments;: Integrated Livestock Farming; Marine Products Manufacturing; Palm oil and clean energy and Convenience store chain. It farms and produces resource-efficient protein and food energy sources. The group's business operates in four geographical areas: Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, and Others. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Integrated Livestock Farming segment.
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