LTKM Bhd (XKLS:7085) Interest Coverage: 5.17 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median


XKLS:7085 LTKM Bhd XKLS:7085
71 GF Score
Price RM1.18
GF Value RM1.17
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is LTKM Bhd Interest Coverage?

LTKM Bhd XKLS:7085 -0.84% 71 Interest Coverage is 5.17 as of Mar. 2026, which is 5% below its 10-year median of 5.43. GuruFocus rates XKLS:7085 with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of RM1.17 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,505 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, LTKM Bhd ranks worse than 60.13% 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. LTKM Bhd's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM3.9 Mil. LTKM Bhd's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM-0.8 Mil. LTKM Bhd's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.17. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

XKLS:7085' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.95   Med: 5.43   Max: 14.34
Current: 5.49


XKLS:7085's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than
60.13% of 1505 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 8.57 vs XKLS:7085: 5.49

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


LTKM Bhd  (XKLS:7085) 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 .


LTKM Bhd Interest Coverage Related Terms


LTKM Bhd Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for LTKM 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.

LTKM Bhd Interest Coverage Chart

LTKM Bhd Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Interest Coverage
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LTKM 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:7085 vs ADM, BG, TSN: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Farm Products subindustry, LTKM 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.


LTKM Bhd Interest Coverage vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

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

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


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LTKM 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.

LTKM 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, LTKM Bhd's Interest Expense was RM-3.1 Mil. Its Operating Income was RM17.2 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM22.4 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (A: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*17.169/-3.128
=5.49

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

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, LTKM Bhd's Interest Expense was RM-0.8 Mil. Its Operating Income was RM3.9 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM22.4 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*3.949/-0.764
=5.17

* 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 5.17 mean?
LTKM Bhd (XKLS:7085) has a Interest Coverage of 5.17 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on LTKM Bhd and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 5.43. Over the past decade, LTKM Bhd's Interest Coverage has ranged from 1.95 to 14.34. According to the industry distribution chart, LTKM Bhd ranks #905 out of 1505 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 60.1%.
Is LTKM Bhd's Interest Coverage too high?
LTKM Bhd's current Interest Coverage of 5.17 is near median its 10-year median of 5.43. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.95 to a high of 14.34. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Interest Coverage is 8.57. LTKM Bhd's value of 5.17 is 39.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, LTKM Bhd ranks #905 out of 1505 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, LTKM Bhd has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does LTKM Bhd's Interest Coverage compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, LTKM Bhd ranks #905 out of 1505 companies for Interest Coverage. This places LTKM Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 8.57. LTKM Bhd's value of 5.17 is 39.7% below this benchmark. Historically, LTKM Bhd's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 1.95 to 14.34 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.43 vs. the industry median of 8.57, LTKM 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Interest Coverage among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 8.57, based on 1,505 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. LTKM Bhd's current Interest Coverage of 5.17 is 39.7% 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 LTKM Bhd and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Interest Coverage is 8.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. LTKM Bhd's current Interest Coverage is 5.17, which is near median its own 10-year median of 5.43. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is LTKM Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LTKM Bhd (XKLS:7085) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.17, compared to a current price of RM1.18 — trading 0.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 5.17, which is near median its 10-year median of 5.43 and 39.7% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 8.57. LTKM Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 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 LTKM Bhd (XKLS:7085), the current Interest Coverage is 5.17 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 LTKM Bhd (XKLS:7085) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LTKM Bhd stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of RM1.18 is trading 0.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.17. GuruFocus considers LTKM Bhd to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:7085:

  • Interest Coverage: 5.17 (near median its 10-year median of 5.43)
  • GF Value™: RM1.17 vs. price of RM1.18 (0.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 39.7% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#905 of 1505)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:7085 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


LTKM Bhd Business Description

Address No. 102, Batu 1, 1/2, Jalan Meru, Klang, SGR, MYS, 41050
LTKM Bhd is engaged in investment holding and provision of management services. The business operates in segments that include the Production and Sale of Poultry and Related Products; which produces and sells chicken eggs, chickens, and organic fertilizers, Extraction and Sale of Sand; which mines and sells sand, Investment Holding; which invests in quoted and unquoted securities, and Property Development; which develops residential and commercial properties. The Production and Sale of Poultry and Related Products segment generates maximum revenue for the company. The organization caters only to the Malaysian market.
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