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. Boustead Heavy Industries Bhd's
Operating Income
for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM-1.3 Mil. Boustead Heavy Industries Bhd's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM-0.2 Mil.
did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
The historical rank and industry rank for Boustead Heavy Industries Bhd's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:8133'
s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.06 Med: 5.53 Max: 22.81
Current: 9.13
XKLS:8133's Interest Coverage is ranked better than 52.08% of 240
companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 8.545
vs XKLS:8133: 9.13
Boustead Heavy Industries Bhd (XKLS:8133) 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 .
Boustead Heavy Industries Bhd Interest Coverage Related Terms
Boustead Heavy Industries Bhd Interest Coverage Historical Data
* 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.
Boustead Heavy Industries Bhd Interest Coverage Chart
XKLS:8133 vs SPCX, GE, RTX: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Boustead Heavy 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.
Boustead Heavy Industries Bhd Interest Coverage vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Boustead Heavy Industries Bhd's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Boustead Heavy Industries Bhd's Interest Coverage falls into.
Boustead Heavy Industries 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:
Boustead Heavy Industries 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?
Boustead Heavy Industries Bhd (XKLS:8133) 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 Boustead Heavy Industries Bhd and its competitors. Over the past decade, Boustead Heavy Industries Bhd's Interest Coverage has ranged from 2.06 to 22.81. According to the industry distribution chart, Boustead Heavy Industries Bhd ranks #115 out of 240 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 47.9%.
Is Boustead Heavy Industries Bhd's Interest Coverage too high?
Boustead Heavy Industries Bhd's current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.06 to a high of 22.81. Based on the distribution chart, Boustead Heavy Industries Bhd ranks #115 out of 240 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Boustead Heavy Industries Bhd has a GF Score™ of 26/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Boustead Heavy Industries Bhd's Interest Coverage compare to SPCX and GE?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Boustead Heavy Industries Bhd ranks #115 out of 240 companies for Interest Coverage. This puts Boustead Heavy Industries Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 8.55. Historically, Boustead Heavy Industries Bhd's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 2.06 to 22.81 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 an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median Interest Coverage among Aerospace & Defense companies is 8.55, based on 240 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 Boustead Heavy Industries Bhd and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median Interest Coverage is 8.55 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Boustead Heavy Industries 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 Boustead Heavy Industries Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Boustead Heavy Industries Bhd (XKLS:8133) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.35, compared to a current price of RM0.48 — trading 37.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Boustead Heavy Industries Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 26/100 with 8 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 Boustead Heavy Industries Bhd (XKLS:8133), 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 Boustead Heavy Industries Bhd (XKLS:8133) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Boustead Heavy Industries Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM0.48 is trading 37.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.35.
GuruFocus considers Boustead Heavy Industries Bhd to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:8133:
Interest Coverage: 0 (At Loss)
GF Value™: RM0.35 vs. price of RM0.48 (37.1% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:8133 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Boustead Heavy Industries Bhd Business Description
Boustead Heavy Industries Corp Bhd is an investment holding company. The company's operating segments include Defence and Security, Investment and Commercial, and others. It generates maximum revenue from the Defence and Security segment. The Defence and Security segment is principally engaged in maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) of the Royal Malaysian Navy's patrol vessels and submarines. In addition, the company is also involved in the manufacturing, supply, and maintenance of defense-related electronic products.
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