SWS Capital Bhd (XKLS:7186) Interest Coverage: 4.36 (As of Mar. 2026) — 47% Above Median


XKLS:7186 SWS Capital Bhd XKLS:7186
27 GF Score
Price RM0.12
GF Value RM0.11
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is SWS Capital Bhd Interest Coverage?

SWS Capital Bhd XKLS:7186 27 Interest Coverage is 4.36 as of Mar. 2026, which is 47% above its 10-year median of 2.96. GuruFocus rates XKLS:7186 with a GF Score™ of 27/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.11 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 293 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies, SWS Capital Bhd ranks worse than 341296.59% 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. SWS Capital Bhd's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM1.45 Mil. SWS Capital Bhd's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM-0.33 Mil. SWS Capital Bhd's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.36. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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


XKLS:7186's Interest Coverage is not ranked *
in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry.
Industry Median: 11.05
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Interest Coverage only.

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


SWS Capital Bhd  (XKLS:7186) 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 .


SWS Capital Bhd Interest Coverage Related Terms


SWS Capital Bhd Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for SWS Capital 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.

SWS Capital Bhd Interest Coverage Chart

SWS Capital Bhd Annual Data
Trend Aug15 Aug16 Aug17 Aug18 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
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SWS Capital 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:7186 vs SN, SGI, MHK: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances subindustry, SWS Capital 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.


SWS Capital Bhd Interest Coverage vs Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances Industry

For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, SWS Capital Bhd's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

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


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SWS Capital 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.

SWS Capital 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, SWS Capital Bhd's Interest Expense was RM-1.37 Mil. Its Operating Income was RM1.69 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM7.62 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*1.685/-1.369
=1.23

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

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, SWS Capital Bhd's Interest Expense was RM-0.33 Mil. Its Operating Income was RM1.45 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM6.82 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*1.448/-0.332
=4.36

* 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 4.36 mean?
SWS Capital Bhd (XKLS:7186) has a Interest Coverage of 4.36 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on SWS Capital Bhd and its competitors. This is 47% above median its historical median of 2.96. According to the industry distribution chart, SWS Capital Bhd ranks #999999 out of 293 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry.
Is SWS Capital Bhd's Interest Coverage too high?
SWS Capital Bhd's current Interest Coverage of 4.36 is 47% above median its 10-year median of 2.96. The Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry median Interest Coverage is 11.05. SWS Capital Bhd's value of 4.36 is 60.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SWS Capital Bhd ranks #999999 out of 293 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, SWS Capital Bhd has a GF Score™ of 27/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SWS Capital Bhd's Interest Coverage compare to SN and SGI?
According to the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry distribution chart, SWS Capital Bhd ranks #999999 out of 293 companies for Interest Coverage. This places SWS Capital Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 11.05. SWS Capital Bhd's value of 4.36 is 60.5% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.96 vs. the industry median of 11.05, SWS Capital Bhd has consistently been below 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 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances company?
The median Interest Coverage among Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies is 11.05, based on 293 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. SWS Capital Bhd's current Interest Coverage of 4.36 is 60.5% below 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 SWS Capital Bhd and its competitors. For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, the median Interest Coverage is 11.05 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SWS Capital Bhd's current Interest Coverage is 4.36, which is 47% above median its own 10-year median of 2.96. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SWS Capital Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SWS Capital Bhd (XKLS:7186) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.11, compared to a current price of RM0.12 — trading 4.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 4.36, which is 47% above median its 10-year median of 2.96 and 60.5% below the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry median of 11.05. SWS Capital Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 27/100 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 SWS Capital Bhd (XKLS:7186), the current Interest Coverage is 4.36 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 SWS Capital Bhd (XKLS:7186) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SWS Capital Bhd stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of RM0.12 is trading 4.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.11. GuruFocus considers SWS Capital Bhd to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:7186:

  • Interest Coverage: 4.36 (47% above median its 10-year median of 2.96)
  • GF Value™: RM0.11 vs. price of RM0.12 (4.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 27/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 60.5% below the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances median (#999999 of 293)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:7186 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


SWS Capital Bhd Business Description

Address PTD 6001, Jalan Perindustrian 5, Kawasan Perindustrian Bukit Bakri, Batu 8, Muar, JHR, MYS, 84200
SWS Capital Bhd is engaged in the manufacturing and sale of dining furniture, occasional furniture and buffet and hutch, lamination of veneer and paper, and trading of various types of boards, nails, polyethylene, pneumatic fasteners, plastic wares, utensils, and goods and Marketing and distribution of plastic household and industrial products. It operates under two segments that are Investment holding and Manufacturing of plastic wares. The majority of its revenue comes from Plastic wares. Geographically, the company's products are exported to the Asia Pacific, Europe, and Others.
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