Lysaght Galvanized Steel BhdXKLS:9199 89 Interest Coverage is No Debt (1) as of Mar. 2026, which is 100% below its 10-year median of 668.27. GuruFocus rates XKLS:9199 with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of RM2.39 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 456 Steel companies, Lysaght Galvanized Steel Bhd ranks better than 95.39% 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. Lysaght Galvanized Steel Bhd's
Operating Income
for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM3.79 Mil. Lysaght Galvanized Steel Bhd's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM0.00 Mil.
Lysaght Galvanized Steel Bhd has no debt.
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. Lysaght Galvanized Steel Bhd has enough cash to cover all of its debt. Its financial situation is stable.
(1) 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.
The historical rank and industry rank for Lysaght Galvanized Steel Bhd's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:9199'
s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 70.18 Med: 668.27 Max: No Debt
Current: 2306.75
XKLS:9199's Interest Coverage is ranked better than 95.39% of 456
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 4.445
vs XKLS:9199: 2306.75
Lysaght Galvanized Steel Bhd (XKLS:9199) 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 .
Lysaght Galvanized Steel Bhd Interest Coverage Related Terms
Lysaght Galvanized Steel 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.
Lysaght Galvanized Steel Bhd Interest Coverage Chart
XKLS:9199 vs NUE, STLD, RS: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Lysaght Galvanized Steel 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.
Lysaght Galvanized Steel Bhd Interest Coverage vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Lysaght Galvanized Steel Bhd's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lysaght Galvanized Steel Bhd's Interest Coverage falls into.
Lysaght Galvanized Steel 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.
What does a Interest Coverage of No Debt <sup>(1)</sup> mean?
Lysaght Galvanized Steel Bhd (XKLS:9199) has a Interest Coverage of No Debt (1) as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Lysaght Galvanized Steel Bhd and its competitors. This is 100% below median its historical median of 668.27. Over the past decade, Lysaght Galvanized Steel Bhd's Interest Coverage has ranged from 70.18 to 10,000.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Lysaght Galvanized Steel Bhd ranks #21 out of 456 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 4.6%.
Is Lysaght Galvanized Steel Bhd's Interest Coverage too high?
Lysaght Galvanized Steel Bhd's current Interest Coverage of No Debt (1) is 100% below median its 10-year median of 668.27. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 70.18 to a high of 10,000.00. Based on the distribution chart, Lysaght Galvanized Steel Bhd ranks #21 out of 456 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Lysaght Galvanized Steel Bhd has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lysaght Galvanized Steel Bhd's Interest Coverage compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Lysaght Galvanized Steel Bhd ranks #21 out of 456 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Lysaght Galvanized Steel Bhd in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Interest Coverage is 4.45. Historically, Lysaght Galvanized Steel Bhd's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 70.18 to 10,000.00 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 Steel company?
The median Interest Coverage among Steel companies is 4.45, based on 456 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 Lysaght Galvanized Steel Bhd and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Interest Coverage is 4.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lysaght Galvanized Steel Bhd's current Interest Coverage is No Debt (1), which is 100% below median its own 10-year median of 668.27. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lysaght Galvanized Steel Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lysaght Galvanized Steel Bhd (XKLS:9199) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM2.39, compared to a current price of RM2.45 — trading 2.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is No Debt (1), which is 100% below median its 10-year median of 668.27. Lysaght Galvanized Steel Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Lysaght Galvanized Steel Bhd (XKLS:9199), the current Interest Coverage is No Debt (1) 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 Lysaght Galvanized Steel Bhd (XKLS:9199) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lysaght Galvanized Steel Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM2.45 is trading 2.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM2.39.
GuruFocus considers Lysaght Galvanized Steel Bhd to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:9199:
Interest Coverage: No Debt (1) (100% below median its 10-year median of 668.27)
GF Value™: RM2.39 vs. price of RM2.45 (2.5% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:9199 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lysaght Galvanized Steel Bhd is engaged in the manufacturing of galvanized steel products. The company specializes in the manufacturing of corrugated steel pipes, guardrails, and highway furniture, Lysaght gradually expanded into the design and production of poles, masts, transmission poles, telecommunication towers, and substation structures. It operates within a single business segment. Geographically, it operates in Malaysia, Singapore, New Zealand, and Other countries with the majority of revenue deriving from Malaysia.
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