Lotus Circular BHDXKLS:7234 +3.33%36 Interest Coverage is 92.46 as of Mar. 2026, which is 221% above its 10-year median of 28.83. GuruFocus rates XKLS:7234 with a GF Score™ of 36/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.42 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 824 Retail - Cyclical companies, Lotus Circular BHD ranks better than 68.93% 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. Lotus Circular BHD's
Operating Income
for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM10.2 Mil. Lotus Circular BHD's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM-0.1 Mil.
Lotus Circular BHD's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 92.46.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
The historical rank and industry rank for Lotus Circular BHD's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:7234'
s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.17 Med: 28.83 Max: 38.69
Current: 18.57
XKLS:7234's Interest Coverage is ranked better than 68.93% of 824
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 7.94
vs XKLS:7234: 18.57
Lotus Circular BHD (XKLS:7234) 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 .
Lotus Circular BHD Interest Coverage Related Terms
Lotus Circular BHD Interest Coverage Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lotus Circular 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:7234 vs TJX, ROST, BURL: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Apparel Retail subindustry, Lotus Circular 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.
Lotus Circular BHD Interest Coverage vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Lotus Circular BHD's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lotus Circular 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.
Lotus Circular BHD (XKLS:7234) has a Interest Coverage of 92.46 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Lotus Circular BHD and its competitors. This is 221% above median its historical median of 28.83. Over the past decade, Lotus Circular BHD's Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.17 to 38.69. According to the industry distribution chart, Lotus Circular BHD ranks #256 out of 824 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 31.1%.
Is Lotus Circular BHD's Interest Coverage too high?
Lotus Circular BHD's current Interest Coverage of 92.46 is 221% above median its 10-year median of 28.83. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.17 to a high of 38.69. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Interest Coverage is 7.94. Lotus Circular BHD's value of 92.46 is 1064.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lotus Circular BHD ranks #256 out of 824 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Lotus Circular BHD has a GF Score™ of 36/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lotus Circular BHD's Interest Coverage compare to TJX and ROST?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Lotus Circular BHD ranks #256 out of 824 companies for Interest Coverage. This puts Lotus Circular BHD in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 7.94. Lotus Circular BHD's value of 92.46 is 1064.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Lotus Circular BHD's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.17 to 38.69 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 28.83 vs. the industry median of 7.94, Lotus Circular 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Interest Coverage among Retail - Cyclical companies is 7.94, based on 824 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. Lotus Circular BHD's current Interest Coverage of 92.46 is 1064.5% 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 Lotus Circular BHD and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Interest Coverage is 7.94 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lotus Circular BHD's current Interest Coverage is 92.46, which is 221% above median its own 10-year median of 28.83. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lotus Circular BHD stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lotus Circular BHD (XKLS:7234) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.42, compared to a current price of RM0.31 — trading 26.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 92.46, which is 221% above median its 10-year median of 28.83 and 1064.5% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 7.94. Lotus Circular BHD's overall GF Score™ is 36/100 with 7 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 Lotus Circular BHD (XKLS:7234), the current Interest Coverage is 92.46 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 Lotus Circular BHD (XKLS:7234) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lotus Circular BHD stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.31 is trading 26.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.42.
GuruFocus considers Lotus Circular BHD to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:7234:
Interest Coverage: 92.46 (221% above median its 10-year median of 28.83)
GF Value™: RM0.42 vs. price of RM0.31 (26.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 1064.5% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#256 of 824)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:7234 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lotus Circular BHD is an investment holding company. The company segment includes Retailing, Investment Holding, and Waste Recycling. It generates maximum revenue from the Retailing segment. The retailing segment is involved in the trading and retailing of leather products, apparel, and accessories. The investment holding segment is involved in investment holding, and the Waste recycling segment is involved in the waste recycling business. The Group operates predominantly in Malaysia.
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