LFE Bhd (XKLS:7170) Interest Coverage: 9.03 (As of Jun. 2026) — 77% Below Median

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XKLS:7170 LFE Corp Bhd XKLS:7170
54 GF Score
Price RM0.13
GF Value RM0.24
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is LFE Bhd Interest Coverage?

LFE Bhd XKLS:7170 -3.70% 54 Interest Coverage is 9.03 as of Jun. 2026, which is 77% below its 10-year median of 39.95. GuruFocus rates XKLS:7170 with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.24 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,368 Construction companies, LFE Bhd ranks better than 68.49% 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. LFE Bhd's Operating Income for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was RM2.1 Mil. LFE Bhd's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was RM0.0 Mil. LFE Bhd's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 9.03. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

XKLS:7170' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.42   Med: 39.95   Max: 123.12
Current: 22.36


XKLS:7170's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
68.49% of 1368 companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 8.08 vs XKLS:7170: 22.36

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


LFE Bhd  (XKLS:7170) 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 .


LFE Bhd Interest Coverage Related Terms


LFE Bhd Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for LFE 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.

LFE Bhd Interest Coverage Chart

LFE Bhd Annual Data
Trend Jul16 Jul17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 115.68 115.25 39.41 44.89

LFE Bhd Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Interest Coverage Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 22.18 50.44 73.80 13.08 9.03

XKLS:7170 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, LFE 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.


LFE Bhd Interest Coverage vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, LFE Bhd's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

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


XKLS:7170
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LFE 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.

LFE 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, LFE Bhd's Interest Expense was RM0.0 Mil. Its Operating Income was RM16.5 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM0.9 Mil.

GuruFocus does not calculate LFE Bhd's interest coverage with the available data.

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

Here, for the three months ended in Jun. 2026, LFE Bhd's Interest Expense was RM0.0 Mil. Its Operating Income was RM2.1 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM10.0 Mil.

GuruFocus does not calculate LFE Bhd's interest coverage with the available data.

* 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 9.03 mean?
LFE Bhd (XKLS:7170) has a Interest Coverage of 9.03 as of Jun. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on LFE Bhd and its competitors. This is 77% below median its historical median of 39.95. Over the past decade, LFE Bhd's Interest Coverage has ranged from 1.42 to 123.12. According to the industry distribution chart, LFE Bhd ranks #431 out of 1368 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 31.5%.
Is LFE Bhd's Interest Coverage too high?
LFE Bhd's current Interest Coverage of 9.03 is 77% below median its 10-year median of 39.95. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.42 to a high of 123.12. The Construction industry median Interest Coverage is 8.08. LFE Bhd's value of 9.03 is 11.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, LFE Bhd ranks #431 out of 1368 companies in the Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, LFE Bhd has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does LFE Bhd's Interest Coverage compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, LFE Bhd ranks #431 out of 1368 companies for Interest Coverage. This puts LFE Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 8.08. LFE Bhd's value of 9.03 is 11.8% above this benchmark. Historically, LFE Bhd's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 1.42 to 123.12 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 39.95 vs. the industry median of 8.08, LFE 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 Construction company?
The median Interest Coverage among Construction companies is 8.08, based on 1,368 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. LFE Bhd's current Interest Coverage of 9.03 is 11.8% 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 LFE Bhd and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Interest Coverage is 8.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. LFE Bhd's current Interest Coverage is 9.03, which is 77% below median its own 10-year median of 39.95. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is LFE Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LFE Bhd (XKLS:7170) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.24, compared to a current price of RM0.13 — trading 45.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 9.03, which is 77% below median its 10-year median of 39.95 and 11.8% above the Construction industry median of 8.08. LFE Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 4 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 LFE Bhd (XKLS:7170), the current Interest Coverage is 9.03 as of Jun. 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 LFE Bhd (XKLS:7170) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LFE Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM0.13 is trading 45.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.24. GuruFocus considers LFE Bhd to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:7170:

  • Interest Coverage: 9.03 (77% below median its 10-year median of 39.95)
  • GF Value™: RM0.24 vs. price of RM0.13 (45.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 54/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 11.8% above the Construction median (#431 of 1368)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:7170 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


LFE Bhd Business Description

Address Jalan PJU 1A/46, D1-1-G, Block D1, Dana 1 Commercial Centre, Ara Damansara, SGR, MYS, 47301
LFE Corp Bhd is a Malaysia-based company. The operating segment of the company are Construction, Mechanical and Electrical, and Property development, and Others. Geographically, the group operates in Malaysia. It earns the majority of its revenue from the construction, mechanical, and electrical segment.
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