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. Ajiya Bhd's
Operating Income
for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM-3.0 Mil. Ajiya Bhd's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM-0.1 Mil.
did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.
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. Ajiya Bhd has enough cash to cover all of its debt. Its financial situation is stable.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ajiya Bhd's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:7609'
s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 26.43 Med: 93.32 Max: 335.38
Current: 53.2
XKLS:7609's Interest Coverage is ranked better than 80.53% of 1351
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 7.81
vs XKLS:7609: 53.20
Ajiya Bhd (XKLS:7609) 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 .
Ajiya Bhd Interest Coverage Related Terms
Ajiya Bhd Interest Coverage Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ajiya 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:7609 vs TT, JCI, CARR: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Building Products & Equipment subindustry, Ajiya 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.
Ajiya Bhd Interest Coverage vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Ajiya Bhd's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ajiya 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:
Ajiya Bhd did not have earnings to cover the 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.
What does a Interest Coverage of 0 (At Loss) mean?
Ajiya Bhd (XKLS:7609) has a Interest Coverage of 0 (At Loss) as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Ajiya Bhd and its competitors. Over the past decade, Ajiya Bhd's Interest Coverage has ranged from 26.43 to 335.38. According to the industry distribution chart, Ajiya Bhd ranks #263 out of 1351 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 19.5%.
Is Ajiya Bhd's Interest Coverage too high?
Ajiya Bhd's current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 26.43 to a high of 335.38. Based on the distribution chart, Ajiya Bhd ranks #263 out of 1351 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Ajiya Bhd has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ajiya Bhd's Interest Coverage compare to TT and JCI?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Ajiya Bhd ranks #263 out of 1351 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Ajiya Bhd in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Interest Coverage is 7.81. Historically, Ajiya Bhd's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 26.43 to 335.38 over the past decade. 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. 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 Ajiya 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. Ajiya Bhd's current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ajiya Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ajiya Bhd (XKLS:7609) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.96, compared to a current price of RM1.03 — trading 7.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Ajiya Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 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 Ajiya Bhd (XKLS:7609), the current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss) 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 Ajiya Bhd (XKLS:7609) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ajiya Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM1.03 is trading 7.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.96.
GuruFocus considers Ajiya Bhd to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:7609:
Interest Coverage: 0 (At Loss)
GF Value™: RM0.96 vs. price of RM1.03 (7.3% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:7609 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ajiya Bhd is an investment holding. The principal activities include manufacturing and trading of roofing materials, manufacturing and trading of all kinds of glass, trading of building materials and investment holding. Its products are classified in two categories: Metal Division Metal roofing system, PU green series, steel truss system, structural products, metal door and window frame, metal sunshade/louvres, metal ceiling, and IBS-aligned building solutions: Glass Division Safety glass, tempered glass, laminated glass, Low-E coated glass, and Insulated Glass Units (IGU) for architectural and construction applications While it also has its presence in Thailand and Malaysia, Majority of its revenue is earned through the Malaysian market.
63GF Score
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