Astino BhdXKLS:7162 49 Interest Coverage is 130.87 as of Jan. 2026, which is 410% above its 10-year median of 25.68. GuruFocus rates XKLS:7162 with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.58 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 307 Building Materials companies, Astino Bhd ranks better than 87.62% 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. Astino Bhd's
Operating Income
for the
three
months ended in Jan. 2026 was RM21.9 Mil. Astino Bhd's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Jan. 2026 was RM-0.2 Mil.
Astino Bhd's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was 130.87.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
Good Sign:
Ben Graham prefers companies' interest coverage to be at least 5. Astino Bhd has enough cash to cover all of its debt. Its financial situation is stable.
The historical rank and industry rank for Astino Bhd's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:7162'
s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.61 Med: 25.68 Max: 85.42
Current: 76.62
XKLS:7162's Interest Coverage is ranked better than 87.62% of 307
companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 6.63
vs XKLS:7162: 76.62
Astino Bhd (XKLS:7162) 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 .
Astino Bhd Interest Coverage Related Terms
Astino Bhd Interest Coverage Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Astino 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:7162 vs CRH, VMC, MLM: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Building Materials subindustry, Astino 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.
Astino Bhd Interest Coverage vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Astino Bhd's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Astino 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.
Astino Bhd (XKLS:7162) has a Interest Coverage of 130.87 as of Jan. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Astino Bhd and its competitors. This is 410% above median its historical median of 25.68. Over the past decade, Astino Bhd's Interest Coverage has ranged from 7.61 to 85.42. According to the industry distribution chart, Astino Bhd ranks #38 out of 307 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 12.4%.
Is Astino Bhd's Interest Coverage too high?
Astino Bhd's current Interest Coverage of 130.87 is 410% above median its 10-year median of 25.68. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.61 to a high of 85.42. The Building Materials industry median Interest Coverage is 6.63. Astino Bhd's value of 130.87 is 1873.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Astino Bhd ranks #38 out of 307 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Astino Bhd has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Astino Bhd's Interest Coverage compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Astino Bhd ranks #38 out of 307 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Astino Bhd in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Interest Coverage is 6.63. Astino Bhd's value of 130.87 is 1873.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Astino Bhd's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 7.61 to 85.42 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 25.68 vs. the industry median of 6.63, Astino 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 Building Materials company?
The median Interest Coverage among Building Materials companies is 6.63, based on 307 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. Astino Bhd's current Interest Coverage of 130.87 is 1873.9% 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 Astino Bhd and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median Interest Coverage is 6.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Astino Bhd's current Interest Coverage is 130.87, which is 410% above median its own 10-year median of 25.68. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Astino Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Astino Bhd (XKLS:7162) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.58, compared to a current price of RM0.52 — trading 10.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 130.87, which is 410% above median its 10-year median of 25.68 and 1873.9% above the Building Materials industry median of 6.63. Astino Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 49/100 with 2 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 Astino Bhd (XKLS:7162), the current Interest Coverage is 130.87 as of Jan. 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 Astino Bhd (XKLS:7162) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Astino Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.52 is trading 10.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.58.
GuruFocus considers Astino Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:7162:
Interest Coverage: 130.87 (410% above median its 10-year median of 25.68)
GF Value™: RM0.58 vs. price of RM0.52 (10.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 1873.9% above the Building Materials median (#38 of 307)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:7162 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Astino Bhd is an investment holding company. It is engaged in the manufacturing and trading of metal building materials and other steel products. Its main product is metal roofing, c-purlin, small c-purlin, truss and batten, piping, scaffolding, slitting and leveling coil, etc. The group operates principally in Malaysia and generates revenue from Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, and Others.
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