Lee Swee Kiat Group BhdXKLS:8079 50 Interest Coverage is 20.56 as of Mar. 2026, which is 9% below its 10-year median of 22.61. GuruFocus rates XKLS:8079 with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.46 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 293 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies, Lee Swee Kiat Group Bhd ranks worse than 52.9% 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. Lee Swee Kiat Group Bhd's
Operating Income
for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM1.9 Mil. Lee Swee Kiat Group Bhd's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM-0.1 Mil.
Lee Swee Kiat Group Bhd's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 20.56.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
The historical rank and industry rank for Lee Swee Kiat Group Bhd's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:8079'
s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.81 Med: 22.61 Max: 55.08
Current: 8.81
XKLS:8079's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than 52.9% of 293
companies
in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry
Industry Median: 11.44
vs XKLS:8079: 8.81
Lee Swee Kiat Group Bhd (XKLS:8079) 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 .
Lee Swee Kiat Group Bhd Interest Coverage Related Terms
Lee Swee Kiat Group Bhd Interest Coverage Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lee Swee Kiat 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:8079 vs SN, SGI, MHK: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances subindustry, Lee Swee Kiat 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.
Lee Swee Kiat Group Bhd Interest Coverage vs Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances Industry
For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Lee Swee Kiat Group Bhd's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lee Swee Kiat Group Bhd's Interest Coverage falls into.
Lee Swee Kiat 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.
Lee Swee Kiat Group Bhd (XKLS:8079) has a Interest Coverage of 20.56 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Lee Swee Kiat Group Bhd and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 22.61. Over the past decade, Lee Swee Kiat Group Bhd's Interest Coverage has ranged from 8.81 to 55.08. According to the industry distribution chart, Lee Swee Kiat Group Bhd ranks #155 out of 293 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, placing it in the top 52.9%.
Is Lee Swee Kiat Group Bhd's Interest Coverage too high?
Lee Swee Kiat Group Bhd's current Interest Coverage of 20.56 is near median its 10-year median of 22.61. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.81 to a high of 55.08. The Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry median Interest Coverage is 11.44. Lee Swee Kiat Group Bhd's value of 20.56 is 79.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lee Swee Kiat Group Bhd ranks #155 out of 293 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Lee Swee Kiat Group Bhd has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lee Swee Kiat Group Bhd's Interest Coverage compare to SN and SGI?
According to the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry distribution chart, Lee Swee Kiat Group Bhd ranks #155 out of 293 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Lee Swee Kiat Group Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 11.44. Lee Swee Kiat Group Bhd's value of 20.56 is 79.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Lee Swee Kiat Group Bhd's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 8.81 to 55.08 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 22.61 vs. the industry median of 11.44, Lee Swee Kiat 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 a Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances company?
The median Interest Coverage among Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies is 11.44, 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. Lee Swee Kiat Group Bhd's current Interest Coverage of 20.56 is 79.7% 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 Lee Swee Kiat Group Bhd and its competitors. For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, the median Interest Coverage is 11.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lee Swee Kiat Group Bhd's current Interest Coverage is 20.56, which is near median its own 10-year median of 22.61. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lee Swee Kiat Group Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lee Swee Kiat Group Bhd (XKLS:8079) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.46, compared to a current price of RM0.30 — trading 35.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 20.56, which is near median its 10-year median of 22.61 and 79.7% above the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry median of 11.44. Lee Swee Kiat Group Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 with 4 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 Lee Swee Kiat Group Bhd (XKLS:8079), the current Interest Coverage is 20.56 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 Lee Swee Kiat Group Bhd (XKLS:8079) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lee Swee Kiat Group Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.30 is trading 35.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.46.
GuruFocus considers Lee Swee Kiat Group Bhd to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:8079:
Interest Coverage: 20.56 (near median its 10-year median of 22.61)
GF Value™: RM0.46 vs. price of RM0.30 (35.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 79.7% above the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances median (#155 of 293)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:8079 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lee Swee Kiat Group Bhd operates in the Mattresses and bedsprings sector in Malaysia. The group is organized into two business segments: Investment holding and Natural latex and mattress-related products. The Natural latex and mattress-related products segment which generates the majority of revenue engages in the manufacturing, trading, and distribution of mattresses, bedding accessories, laminated foam, polyurethane foam, natural latex foam, and other related products. The investment holding segment engages in investment holding activity. Geographically, the company derives revenue maximum from Malaysia; while it also has its presence in United States; Korea; Canada; Netherlands; and Others.
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