PWF Bhd (XKLS:7134) Interest Coverage: 9.26 (As of Mar. 2026) — 91% Above Median


XKLS:7134 PWF Corp Bhd XKLS:7134
52 GF Score
Price RM0.78
GF Value RM0.80
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is PWF Bhd Interest Coverage?

PWF Bhd XKLS:7134 +3.33% 52 Interest Coverage is 9.26 as of Mar. 2026, which is 91% above its 10-year median of 4.84. GuruFocus rates XKLS:7134 with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.80 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,511 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, PWF Bhd ranks better than 56.65% 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. PWF Bhd's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM7.2 Mil. PWF Bhd's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM-0.8 Mil. PWF Bhd's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 9.26. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

XKLS:7134' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.06   Med: 4.84   Max: 18.48
Current: 12.54


XKLS:7134's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
56.65% of 1511 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 8.61 vs XKLS:7134: 12.54

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


PWF Bhd  (XKLS:7134) 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 .


PWF Bhd Interest Coverage Related Terms


PWF Bhd Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for PWF 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.

PWF Bhd Interest Coverage Chart

PWF Bhd Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
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PWF 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:7134 vs ADM, BG, TSN: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Farm Products subindustry, PWF 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.


PWF Bhd Interest Coverage vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

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

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


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PWF 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.

PWF Bhd's Interest Coverage for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Here, for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025, PWF Bhd's Interest Expense was RM-3.3 Mil. Its Operating Income was RM50.7 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM55.9 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*50.738/-3.267
=15.53

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

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, PWF Bhd's Interest Expense was RM-0.8 Mil. Its Operating Income was RM7.2 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM53.3 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*7.164/-0.774
=9.26

* 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 9.26 mean?
PWF Bhd (XKLS:7134) has a Interest Coverage of 9.26 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on PWF Bhd and its competitors. This is 91% above median its historical median of 4.84. Over the past decade, PWF Bhd's Interest Coverage has ranged from 1.06 to 18.48. According to the industry distribution chart, PWF Bhd ranks #655 out of 1511 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 43.3%.
Is PWF Bhd's Interest Coverage too high?
PWF Bhd's current Interest Coverage of 9.26 is 91% above median its 10-year median of 4.84. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.06 to a high of 18.48. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Interest Coverage is 8.61. PWF Bhd's value of 9.26 is 7.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, PWF Bhd ranks #655 out of 1511 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, PWF Bhd has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PWF Bhd's Interest Coverage compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, PWF Bhd ranks #655 out of 1511 companies for Interest Coverage. This puts PWF Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 8.61. PWF Bhd's value of 9.26 is 7.5% above this benchmark. Historically, PWF Bhd's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 1.06 to 18.48 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.84 vs. the industry median of 8.61, PWF 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 8.61, based on 1,511 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. PWF Bhd's current Interest Coverage of 9.26 is 7.5% 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 PWF Bhd and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Interest Coverage is 8.61 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. PWF Bhd's current Interest Coverage is 9.26, which is 91% above median its own 10-year median of 4.84. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PWF Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PWF Bhd (XKLS:7134) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.80, compared to a current price of RM0.78 — trading 3.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 9.26, which is 91% above median its 10-year median of 4.84 and 7.5% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 8.61. PWF Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 3 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 PWF Bhd (XKLS:7134), the current Interest Coverage is 9.26 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 PWF Bhd (XKLS:7134) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PWF Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM0.78 is trading 3.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.80. GuruFocus considers PWF Bhd to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:7134:

  • Interest Coverage: 9.26 (91% above median its 10-year median of 4.84)
  • GF Value™: RM0.80 vs. price of RM0.78 (3.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 52/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 7.5% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#655 of 1511)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:7134 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


PWF Bhd Business Description

Address Jalan Perindustrian Bukit Minyak 7, Plot 127, Taman Perindustrian Bukit Minyak, Seberang Perai Tengah, Bukit Mertajam, PNG, MYS, 14100
PWF Corp Bhd is an integrated poultry operator in Malaysia. It is engaged in the production and sale of poultry feeds, breeding of day-old chicks, layer and broiler farming, sale of broilers, eggs, and processing and distributing other poultry products. These offerings cater to a broad and diversified customer base, including wholesalers, supermarkets and hypermarkets, grocery retailers, food processing plants, and independent wet market vendors across Peninsular Malaysia.
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