DKLS Industries BhdXKLS:7528 72 Interest Coverage is 3.91 as of Mar. 2026, which is 81% below its 10-year median of 20.58. GuruFocus rates XKLS:7528 with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of RM1.78 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,351 Construction companies, DKLS Industries Bhd ranks better than 58.7% 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. DKLS Industries Bhd's
Operating Income
for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM2.9 Mil. DKLS Industries Bhd's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM-0.7 Mil.
DKLS Industries Bhd's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.91.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
The historical rank and industry rank for DKLS Industries Bhd's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:7528'
s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 11.48 Med: 20.58 Max: 20.91
Current: 11.48
XKLS:7528's Interest Coverage is ranked better than 58.7% of 1351
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 7.81
vs XKLS:7528: 11.48
DKLS Industries Bhd (XKLS:7528) 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 .
DKLS Industries Bhd Interest Coverage Related Terms
DKLS Industries Bhd Interest Coverage Historical Data
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The historical data trend for DKLS Industries 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:7528 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, DKLS Industries 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.
DKLS Industries Bhd Interest Coverage vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, DKLS Industries Bhd's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where DKLS Industries 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.
DKLS Industries Bhd (XKLS:7528) has a Interest Coverage of 3.91 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on DKLS Industries Bhd and its competitors. This is 81% below median its historical median of 20.58. Over the past decade, DKLS Industries Bhd's Interest Coverage has ranged from 11.48 to 20.91. According to the industry distribution chart, DKLS Industries Bhd ranks #558 out of 1351 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 41.3%.
Is DKLS Industries Bhd's Interest Coverage too high?
DKLS Industries Bhd's current Interest Coverage of 3.91 is 81% below median its 10-year median of 20.58. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.48 to a high of 20.91. The Construction industry median Interest Coverage is 7.81. DKLS Industries Bhd's value of 3.91 is 49.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, DKLS Industries Bhd ranks #558 out of 1351 companies in the Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, DKLS Industries Bhd has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does DKLS Industries Bhd's Interest Coverage compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, DKLS Industries Bhd ranks #558 out of 1351 companies for Interest Coverage. This puts DKLS Industries Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 7.81. DKLS Industries Bhd's value of 3.91 is 49.9% below this benchmark. Historically, DKLS Industries Bhd's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 11.48 to 20.91 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 20.58 vs. the industry median of 7.81, DKLS Industries 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 Construction company?
The median Interest Coverage among Construction companies is 7.81, based on 1,351 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. DKLS Industries Bhd's current Interest Coverage of 3.91 is 49.9% 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 DKLS Industries Bhd and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Interest Coverage is 7.81 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. DKLS Industries Bhd's current Interest Coverage is 3.91, which is 81% below median its own 10-year median of 20.58. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is DKLS Industries Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DKLS Industries Bhd (XKLS:7528) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.78, compared to a current price of RM1.42 — trading 20.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 3.91, which is 81% below median its 10-year median of 20.58 and 49.9% below the Construction industry median of 7.81. DKLS Industries Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 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 DKLS Industries Bhd (XKLS:7528), the current Interest Coverage is 3.91 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 DKLS Industries Bhd (XKLS:7528) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DKLS Industries Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM1.42 is trading 20.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.78.
GuruFocus considers DKLS Industries Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:7528:
Interest Coverage: 3.91 (81% below median its 10-year median of 20.58)
GF Value™: RM1.78 vs. price of RM1.42 (20.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 49.9% below the Construction median (#558 of 1351)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:7528 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
DKLS Industries Bhd is a company involved in the engineering and construction business sector. The company has various business segments, including Investment, Construction, Property development, quarry, Utilities, and Others. The company derives maximum revenue from the Quarry segment. Geographically company operates in Malaysia and the Lao People's Democratic Republic, out of which Malaysia accounts for the majority of revenue.
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