UMS-Neiken Group BhdXKLS:7227 58 Interest Coverage is 34.60 as of Mar. 2026, which is 71% below its 10-year median of 120.22. GuruFocus rates XKLS:7227 with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.95 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,321 Industrial Products companies, UMS-Neiken Group Bhd ranks better than 79.41% 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. UMS-Neiken Group Bhd's
Operating Income
for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM0.17 Mil. UMS-Neiken Group Bhd's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM-0.01 Mil.
UMS-Neiken Group Bhd's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 34.60.
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. UMS-Neiken Group Bhd has enough cash to cover all of its debt. Its financial situation is stable.
The historical rank and industry rank for UMS-Neiken Group Bhd's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:7227'
s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 34.9 Med: 120.22 Max: 337.11
Current: 85.72
XKLS:7227's Interest Coverage is ranked better than 79.41% of 2321
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 14.8
vs XKLS:7227: 85.72
UMS-Neiken Group Bhd (XKLS:7227) 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 .
UMS-Neiken Group Bhd Interest Coverage Related Terms
UMS-Neiken Group Bhd Interest Coverage Historical Data
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The historical data trend for UMS-Neiken Group 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:7227 vs VRT, BE: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, UMS-Neiken Group 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.
UMS-Neiken Group Bhd Interest Coverage vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, UMS-Neiken Group Bhd's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where UMS-Neiken Group Bhd's Interest Coverage falls into.
UMS-Neiken Group 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:
* 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.
UMS-Neiken Group Bhd (XKLS:7227) has a Interest Coverage of 34.60 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on UMS-Neiken Group Bhd and its competitors. This is 71% below median its historical median of 120.22. Over the past decade, UMS-Neiken Group Bhd's Interest Coverage has ranged from 34.90 to 337.11. According to the industry distribution chart, UMS-Neiken Group Bhd ranks #478 out of 2321 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 20.6%.
Is UMS-Neiken Group Bhd's Interest Coverage too high?
UMS-Neiken Group Bhd's current Interest Coverage of 34.60 is 71% below median its 10-year median of 120.22. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 34.90 to a high of 337.11. The Industrial Products industry median Interest Coverage is 14.80. UMS-Neiken Group Bhd's value of 34.60 is 133.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, UMS-Neiken Group Bhd ranks #478 out of 2321 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, UMS-Neiken Group Bhd has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does UMS-Neiken Group Bhd's Interest Coverage compare to VRT and BE?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, UMS-Neiken Group Bhd ranks #478 out of 2321 companies for Interest Coverage. This places UMS-Neiken Group Bhd in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Interest Coverage is 14.80. UMS-Neiken Group Bhd's value of 34.60 is 133.8% above this benchmark. Historically, UMS-Neiken Group Bhd's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 34.90 to 337.11 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 120.22 vs. the industry median of 14.80, UMS-Neiken Group 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Interest Coverage among Industrial Products companies is 14.80, based on 2,321 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. UMS-Neiken Group Bhd's current Interest Coverage of 34.60 is 133.8% 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 UMS-Neiken Group Bhd and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Interest Coverage is 14.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. UMS-Neiken Group Bhd's current Interest Coverage is 34.60, which is 71% below median its own 10-year median of 120.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is UMS-Neiken Group Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, UMS-Neiken Group Bhd (XKLS:7227) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.95, compared to a current price of RM0.88 — trading 7.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 34.60, which is 71% below median its 10-year median of 120.22 and 133.8% above the Industrial Products industry median of 14.80. UMS-Neiken Group Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 5 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 UMS-Neiken Group Bhd (XKLS:7227), the current Interest Coverage is 34.60 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 UMS-Neiken Group Bhd (XKLS:7227) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, UMS-Neiken Group Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.88 is trading 7.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.95.
GuruFocus considers UMS-Neiken Group Bhd to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:7227:
Interest Coverage: 34.60 (71% below median its 10-year median of 120.22)
GF Value™: RM0.95 vs. price of RM0.88 (7.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 133.8% above the Industrial Products median (#478 of 2321)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:7227 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
UMS-Neiken Group Bhd is an investment holding company. Along with its subsidiaries, the company is engaged in the designing, manufacturing, and trading of electrical wiring accessories, and related electric products. The products of the company include different types of switches, sockets, plugs, starters, weatherproof covers, and others. Geographically, the group has a business presence in Malaysia, Vietnam, and Singapore, out of which key revenue is derived from Malaysia.
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