Techbase Industries Bhd (XKLS:8966) Interest Coverage: 0 (At Loss) (As of Jan. 2026)


What is Techbase Industries Bhd Interest Coverage?

Techbase Industries Bhd XKLS:8966 Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss) as of Jan. 2026. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 741 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Techbase Industries Bhd ranks worse than 134952.63% 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. Techbase Industries Bhd's Operating Income for the three months ended in Jan. 2026 was RM-53.1 Mil. Techbase Industries Bhd's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Jan. 2026 was RM-0.6 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 Techbase Industries Bhd's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:


XKLS:8966's Interest Coverage is not ranked *
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry.
Industry Median: 5.43
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Interest Coverage only.

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

Techbase Industries Bhd  (XKLS:8966) 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 .

Techbase Industries Bhd Interest Coverage Related Terms

Techbase Industries Bhd Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Techbase 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.

Techbase Industries Bhd Interest Coverage Chart

Techbase Industries Bhd Annual Data
Trend Jul16 Jul17 Jul18 Jul19 Jul20 Jul21 Jul22 Jul23 Jul24 Jul25
Interest Coverage
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Techbase Industries Bhd Quarterly Data
Apr21 Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26
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XKLS:8966 vs RL, LEVI, VFC: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Apparel Manufacturing subindustry, Techbase 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.

Techbase Industries Bhd Interest Coverage vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry

For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Techbase Industries Bhd's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Techbase Industries Bhd's Interest Coverage falls into.


Techbase 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:

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.

Techbase Industries Bhd's Interest Coverage for the fiscal year that ended in Jul. 2025 is calculated as

Here, for the fiscal year that ended in Jul. 2025, Techbase Industries Bhd's Interest Expense was RM-3.1 Mil. Its Operating Income was RM15.1 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM20.6 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Jul. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Jul. 2025 )
=-1*15.14/-3.133
=4.83

Techbase Industries Bhd's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Jan. 2026, Techbase Industries Bhd's Interest Expense was RM-0.6 Mil. Its Operating Income was RM-53.1 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM17.2 Mil.

Techbase 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.

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 0 (At Loss) mean?
Techbase Industries Bhd (XKLS:8966) has a Interest Coverage of 0 (At Loss) as of Jan. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Techbase Industries Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Techbase Industries Bhd ranks #999999 out of 741 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry.
Is Techbase Industries Bhd's Interest Coverage too high?
Techbase Industries Bhd's current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Based on the distribution chart, Techbase Industries Bhd ranks #999999 out of 741 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers.
How does Techbase Industries Bhd's Interest Coverage compare to RL and LEVI?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Techbase Industries Bhd ranks #999999 out of 741 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Techbase Industries Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 5.43. 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Interest Coverage among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 5.43, based on 741 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 Techbase Industries Bhd and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Interest Coverage is 5.43 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Techbase 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 Techbase Industries Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Techbase Industries Bhd (XKLS:8966) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.11, compared to a current price of RM0.06 — trading 50% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). 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 Techbase Industries Bhd (XKLS:8966), the current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss) as of Jan. 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.

Techbase Industries Bhd Business Description

Address PTD 94657, Batu 6, Jalan Mersing, Kluang, JHR, MYS, 86000
Techbase Industries Bhd is engaged in Apparel Manufacturing and the Textile industry. Its apparel section includes products such as outerwear, tops, and bottoms, children's and adult wear. The company has four reportable operating segments: Apparel, Textile, Advertising, and Others. The majority of revenue is earned from the apparel segment.