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Able Global BhdXKLS:7167 -0.64%91 Interest Coverage is 23.06 as of Mar. 2026, which is 2% below its 10-year median of 23.55. GuruFocus rates XKLS:7167 with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of RM1.74 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,512 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Able Global Bhd ranks better than 62.76% 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. Able Global Bhd's
Operating Income
for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM23.0 Mil. Able Global Bhd's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM-1.0 Mil.
Able Global Bhd's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 23.06.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
The historical rank and industry rank for Able Global Bhd's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:7167'
s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 12.27 Med: 23.55 Max: 100.05
Current: 17.94
XKLS:7167's Interest Coverage is ranked better than 62.76% of 1512
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 8.6
vs XKLS:7167: 17.94
Able Global Bhd (XKLS:7167) 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 .
Able Global Bhd Interest Coverage Related Terms
Able Global Bhd Interest Coverage Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Able Global 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:7167 vs KHC, GIS: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Able Global 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.
Able Global Bhd Interest Coverage vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Able Global Bhd's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Able Global 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.
Able Global Bhd (XKLS:7167) has a Interest Coverage of 23.06 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Able Global Bhd and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 23.55. Over the past decade, Able Global Bhd's Interest Coverage has ranged from 12.27 to 100.05. According to the industry distribution chart, Able Global Bhd ranks #563 out of 1512 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 37.2%.
Is Able Global Bhd's Interest Coverage too high?
Able Global Bhd's current Interest Coverage of 23.06 is near median its 10-year median of 23.55. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 12.27 to a high of 100.05. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Interest Coverage is 8.60. Able Global Bhd's value of 23.06 is 168.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Able Global Bhd ranks #563 out of 1512 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Able Global Bhd has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Able Global Bhd's Interest Coverage compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Able Global Bhd ranks #563 out of 1512 companies for Interest Coverage. This puts Able Global Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 8.60. Able Global Bhd's value of 23.06 is 168.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Able Global Bhd's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 12.27 to 100.05 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 23.55 vs. the industry median of 8.60, Able Global 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 8.60, based on 1,512 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. Able Global Bhd's current Interest Coverage of 23.06 is 168.1% 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 Able Global Bhd and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Interest Coverage is 8.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Able Global Bhd's current Interest Coverage is 23.06, which is near median its own 10-year median of 23.55. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Able Global Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Able Global Bhd (XKLS:7167) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.74, compared to a current price of RM1.55 — trading 10.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 23.06, which is near median its 10-year median of 23.55 and 168.1% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 8.60. Able Global Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 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 Able Global Bhd (XKLS:7167), the current Interest Coverage is 23.06 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 Able Global Bhd (XKLS:7167) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Able Global Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM1.55 is trading 10.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.74.
GuruFocus considers Able Global Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:7167:
Interest Coverage: 23.06 (near median its 10-year median of 23.55)
GF Value™: RM1.74 vs. price of RM1.55 (10.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 168.1% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#563 of 1512)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:7167 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Able Global Bhd is mainly engaged in investment holding and management services. The company operates in four main segments: Investment Holding, Tin Manufacturing, Property Development, and Food and Beverage. The Investment Holding segment provides investment holding and management services. The Tin Manufacturing segment is involved in the production of various tins, cans, and other containers. The Food and Beverage segment is responsible for manufacturing and selling milk and other dairy-related products. The Property Development segment is involved in property development activities. It derives the majority of its revenue from the Food and Beverage segment and has a presence in various countries, including Malaysia, Africa, Central America, Europe, and Other Countries.
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