Texchem Resources Bhd (XKLS:8702) Interest Coverage: 2.20 (As of Mar. 2026) — 19% Above Median


XKLS:8702 Texchem Resources Bhd XKLS:8702
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GF Value RM0.90
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Texchem Resources Bhd Interest Coverage?

Texchem Resources Bhd XKLS:8702 -1.92% 50 Interest Coverage is 2.20 as of Mar. 2026, which is 19% above its 10-year median of 1.85. GuruFocus rates XKLS:8702 with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.90 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 426 Conglomerates companies, Texchem Resources Bhd ranks worse than 75.12% 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. Texchem Resources Bhd's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM11 Mil. Texchem Resources Bhd's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM-5 Mil. Texchem Resources Bhd's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.20. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

Warning Sign:

Ben Graham prefers companies' interest coverage to be at least 5. Texchem Resources Bhd interest coverage is 2.2, which is low.

The historical rank and industry rank for Texchem Resources Bhd's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:

XKLS:8702' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.8   Med: 1.85   Max: 4.12
Current: 2.2


XKLS:8702's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than
75.12% of 426 companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 5.31 vs XKLS:8702: 2.20

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.


Texchem Resources Bhd  (XKLS:8702) 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 .


Texchem Resources Bhd Interest Coverage Related Terms


Texchem Resources Bhd Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Texchem Resources 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.

Texchem Resources Bhd Interest Coverage Chart

Texchem Resources Bhd Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
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Texchem Resources Bhd Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Interest Coverage Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.92 2.02 2.18 2.39 2.20

XKLS:8702 vs HON, MMM: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Conglomerates subindustry, Texchem Resources 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.


Texchem Resources Bhd Interest Coverage vs Conglomerates Industry

For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Texchem Resources Bhd's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Texchem Resources Bhd's Interest Coverage falls into.


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Texchem Resources 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:

If Interest Expense is negative and Operating Income is positive, then

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income /Interest Expense

Else if Interest Expense is negative and Operating Income is negative, then

The company did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.

Else if Interest Expense is 0 and Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation is 0, then

The company had no debt (1).


Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Texchem Resources Bhd's Interest Coverage for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Here, for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025, Texchem Resources Bhd's Interest Expense was RM-22 Mil. Its Operating Income was RM42 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM205 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*41.837/-21.607
=1.94

Texchem Resources Bhd's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, Texchem Resources Bhd's Interest Expense was RM-5 Mil. Its Operating Income was RM11 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM201 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*10.724/-4.875
=2.20

* 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.

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's Financial Strength is.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Interest Coverage →
What does a Interest Coverage of 2.20 mean?
Texchem Resources Bhd (XKLS:8702) has a Interest Coverage of 2.20 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Texchem Resources Bhd and its competitors. This is 19% above median its historical median of 1.85. Over the past decade, Texchem Resources Bhd's Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.80 to 4.12. According to the industry distribution chart, Texchem Resources Bhd ranks #320 out of 426 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 75.1%.
Is Texchem Resources Bhd's Interest Coverage too high?
Texchem Resources Bhd's current Interest Coverage of 2.20 is 19% above median its 10-year median of 1.85. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.80 to a high of 4.12. The Conglomerates industry median Interest Coverage is 5.31. Texchem Resources Bhd's value of 2.20 is 58.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Texchem Resources Bhd ranks #320 out of 426 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Texchem Resources Bhd has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Texchem Resources Bhd's Interest Coverage compare to HON and MMM?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Texchem Resources Bhd ranks #320 out of 426 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Texchem Resources Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 5.31. Texchem Resources Bhd's value of 2.20 is 58.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Texchem Resources Bhd's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.80 to 4.12 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.85 vs. the industry median of 5.31, Texchem Resources 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 Conglomerates company?
The median Interest Coverage among Conglomerates companies is 5.31, based on 426 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. Texchem Resources Bhd's current Interest Coverage of 2.20 is 58.6% 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 Texchem Resources Bhd and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Interest Coverage is 5.31 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Texchem Resources Bhd's current Interest Coverage is 2.20, which is 19% above median its own 10-year median of 1.85. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Texchem Resources Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Texchem Resources Bhd (XKLS:8702) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.90, compared to a current price of RM0.77 — trading 15% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 2.20, which is 19% above median its 10-year median of 1.85 and 58.6% below the Conglomerates industry median of 5.31. Texchem Resources Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 with 5 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 Texchem Resources Bhd (XKLS:8702), the current Interest Coverage is 2.20 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 Texchem Resources Bhd (XKLS:8702) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Texchem Resources Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM0.77 is trading 15% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.90. GuruFocus considers Texchem Resources Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:8702:

  • Interest Coverage: 2.20 (19% above median its 10-year median of 1.85)
  • GF Value™: RM0.90 vs. price of RM0.77 (15% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 50/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 58.6% below the Conglomerates median (#320 of 426)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:8702 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Texchem Resources Bhd Business Description

Address 39 Jalan Sultan Ahmad Shah, Level 18, Menara Boustead Penang, George Town, PNG, MYS, 10050
Texchem Resources Bhd is an investment holding company. The company has five reportable segments: Industrial, Polymer Engineering, Food, Venture Business and Restaurant. The products under industrial segments are plastic resins, rubber/latex chemicals, PVC resins and additives, adhesive chemicals, food ingredients, dyestuff and textile auxiliaries. The polymer division designs new polymer solutions and designs for industries such as data storage industry, semiconductor, consumer electronics and electrical, telecommunications and life science industry. The restaurant division operates restaurant brands such as sushi king, Miraku, and Hoshino Coffee. The majority of revenue is derived from the Industrial segment. Geographically, the maximum revenue is generated from Malaysia.
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