Asia File Bhd (XKLS:7129) Interest Coverage: 0 (At Loss) (As of Mar. 2026)


XKLS:7129 Asia File Corp Bhd XKLS:7129
64 GF Score
Price RM1.30
GF Value RM1.52
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Asia File Bhd Interest Coverage?

Asia File Bhd XKLS:7129 -0.76% 64 Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss) as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:7129 with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of RM1.52 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,323 Industrial Products companies, Asia File Bhd ranks worse than 66.25% 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. Asia File Bhd's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM-1.6 Mil. Asia File Bhd's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM-0.3 Mil. did not have earnings to cover the interest expense. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

XKLS:7129' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.88   Med: 94.23   Max: 674.15
Current: 6.88


XKLS:7129's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than
66.25% of 2323 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 14.72 vs XKLS:7129: 6.88

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


Asia File Bhd  (XKLS:7129) 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 .


Asia File Bhd Interest Coverage Related Terms


Asia File Bhd Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Asia File 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.

Asia File Bhd Interest Coverage Chart

Asia File Bhd Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Interest Coverage
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Asia File 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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Asia File Bhd Interest Coverage Competitor Comparison

For the Business Equipment & Supplies subindustry, Asia File 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.


Asia File Bhd Interest Coverage vs Industrial Products Industry

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

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


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Asia File 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.

Asia File 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, Asia File Bhd's Interest Expense was RM-0.8 Mil. Its Operating Income was RM5.8 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM11.2 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (A: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*5.837/-0.848
=6.88

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

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, Asia File Bhd's Interest Expense was RM-0.3 Mil. Its Operating Income was RM-1.6 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM11.2 Mil.

Asia File Bhd did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.

* 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 0 (At Loss) mean?
Asia File Bhd (XKLS:7129) has a Interest Coverage of 0 (At Loss) as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Asia File Bhd and its competitors. Over the past decade, Asia File Bhd's Interest Coverage has ranged from 6.88 to 674.15. According to the industry distribution chart, Asia File Bhd ranks #1539 out of 2323 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 66.3%.
Is Asia File Bhd's Interest Coverage too high?
Asia File Bhd's current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.88 to a high of 674.15. Based on the distribution chart, Asia File Bhd ranks #1539 out of 2323 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Asia File Bhd has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Asia File Bhd's Interest Coverage compare to competitors?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Asia File Bhd ranks #1539 out of 2323 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Asia File Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 14.72. Historically, Asia File Bhd's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 6.88 to 674.15 over the past decade. 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 14.72, based on 2,323 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. 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 Asia File Bhd and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Interest Coverage is 14.72 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Asia File Bhd's current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Asia File Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Asia File Bhd (XKLS:7129) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.52, compared to a current price of RM1.30 — trading 14.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Asia File Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 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 Asia File Bhd (XKLS:7129), the current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss) 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 Asia File Bhd (XKLS:7129) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Asia File Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM1.30 is trading 14.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.52. GuruFocus considers Asia File Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:7129:

  • Interest Coverage: 0 (At Loss)
  • GF Value™: RM1.52 vs. price of RM1.30 (14.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:7129 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Asia File Bhd Business Description

Address Phase IV, Mukim 12, Plot 16, Kawasan Perindustrian Bayan Lepas, Bayan Lepas, PNG, MYS, 11900
Asia File Corp Bhd is a Malaysia-based investment holding company. Along with its subsidiaries, it is engaged in the manufacturing and trading of stationery products, paper and plastic-based related products, and consumer and food ware products. Some of its products include plastic folders, sheet protectors, and flat files; filing/storage boxes; suspension files; clipboards and clipfolders; and others. The group's reportable segments include Filing products, which generate maximum revenue; and Industrial, consumer and food ware products. Geographically, the group generates maximum revenue from Europe, and the rest from Malaysia, Asia (excluding Malaysia), America, and other regions.
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