Pentamaster BhdXKLS:7160 90 Interest Coverage is No Debt (1) as of Mar. 2026, which is 100% below its 10-year median of 1,109.85. GuruFocus rates XKLS:7160 with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of RM4.24 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,324 Industrial Products companies, Pentamaster Bhd ranks better than 99.61% 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. Pentamaster Bhd's
Operating Income
for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM26.1 Mil. Pentamaster Bhd's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM0.0 Mil.
Pentamaster Bhd has no debt.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
Good Sign:
Pentamaster Corp Bhd has no debt.
(1) 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.
The historical rank and industry rank for Pentamaster Bhd's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:7160'
s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 266.18 Med: 1109.85 Max: No Debt
Current: No Debt
XKLS:7160's Interest Coverage is ranked better than 99.61% of 2324
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 14.835
vs XKLS:7160: No Debt
Pentamaster Bhd (XKLS:7160) 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 .
Pentamaster Bhd Interest Coverage Related Terms
Pentamaster Bhd Interest Coverage Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Pentamaster 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.
XKLS:7160 vs GEV, ETN, PH: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Pentamaster 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.
Pentamaster Bhd Interest Coverage vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Pentamaster Bhd's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Pentamaster Bhd's Interest Coverage falls into.
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:
* 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.
What does a Interest Coverage of No Debt <sup>(1)</sup> mean?
Pentamaster Bhd (XKLS:7160) has a Interest Coverage of No Debt (1) as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Pentamaster Bhd and its competitors. This is 100% below median its historical median of 1,109.85. Over the past decade, Pentamaster Bhd's Interest Coverage has ranged from 266.18 to 10,000.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Pentamaster Bhd ranks #9 out of 2324 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 0.40000000000001%.
Is Pentamaster Bhd's Interest Coverage too high?
Pentamaster Bhd's current Interest Coverage of No Debt (1) is 100% below median its 10-year median of 1,109.85. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 266.18 to a high of 10,000.00. Based on the distribution chart, Pentamaster Bhd ranks #9 out of 2324 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Pentamaster Bhd has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pentamaster Bhd's Interest Coverage compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Pentamaster Bhd ranks #9 out of 2324 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Pentamaster Bhd in the top 0% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Interest Coverage is 14.84. Historically, Pentamaster Bhd's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 266.18 to 10,000.00 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 14.84, based on 2,324 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 Pentamaster 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. Pentamaster Bhd's current Interest Coverage is No Debt (1), which is 100% below median its own 10-year median of 1,109.85. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pentamaster Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pentamaster Bhd (XKLS:7160) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM4.24, compared to a current price of RM4.78 — trading 12.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is No Debt (1), which is 100% below median its 10-year median of 1,109.85. Pentamaster Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 8 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 Pentamaster Bhd (XKLS:7160), the current Interest Coverage is No Debt (1) 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 Pentamaster Bhd (XKLS:7160) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pentamaster Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM4.78 is trading 12.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM4.24.
GuruFocus considers Pentamaster Bhd to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:7160:
Interest Coverage: No Debt (1) (100% below median its 10-year median of 1,109.85)
GF Value™: RM4.24 vs. price of RM4.78 (12.7% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:7160 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Pentamaster Corp Bhd is a company engaged in investment holding and the provision of management services. The company works in two operating segments. The Automated Test Equipment segment is engaged in designing, developing, and manufacturing standard and non-standard automated equipment. Its Factory Automation Solutions segment, which generates maximum revenue is involved in the construction and installation of integrated automated manufacturing solutions. The Smart Control Solution system segment provides project management, smart building solutions, and trading of materials. Its geographical segments are PRC, Taiwan, Japan, Malaysia, The United States, Singapore, India, Philippines, Vietnam, Ireland, Australia, and Others. It derives majority of its revenue from Malaysia.
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