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. Gadang Holdings Bhd's
Operating Income
for the
three
months ended in Feb. 2026 was RM-1.4 Mil. Gadang Holdings Bhd's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Feb. 2026 was RM-2.0 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 Gadang Holdings Bhd's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:9261's Interest Coverage is not ranked *
in the Construction industry.
Industry Median: 7.81 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Interest Coverage only.
Gadang Holdings Bhd (XKLS:9261) 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 .
Gadang Holdings Bhd Interest Coverage Related Terms
Gadang Holdings Bhd Interest Coverage Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Gadang Holdings 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:9261 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Gadang Holdings 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.
Gadang Holdings Bhd Interest Coverage vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Gadang Holdings Bhd's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Gadang Holdings Bhd's Interest Coverage falls into.
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:
Gadang Holdings 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?
Gadang Holdings Bhd (XKLS:9261) has a Interest Coverage of 0 (At Loss) as of Feb. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Gadang Holdings Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Gadang Holdings Bhd ranks #999999 out of 1351 companies in the Construction industry.
Is Gadang Holdings Bhd's Interest Coverage too high?
Gadang Holdings Bhd's current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Based on the distribution chart, Gadang Holdings Bhd ranks #999999 out of 1351 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Gadang Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 47/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gadang Holdings Bhd's Interest Coverage compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Gadang Holdings Bhd ranks #999999 out of 1351 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Gadang Holdings Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 7.81. 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 Construction company?
The median Interest Coverage among Construction companies is 7.81, based on 1,351 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 Gadang Holdings Bhd and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Interest Coverage is 7.81 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Gadang Holdings 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 Gadang Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gadang Holdings Bhd (XKLS:9261) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.27, compared to a current price of RM0.20 — trading 25.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Gadang Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 47/100 with 2 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 Gadang Holdings Bhd (XKLS:9261), the current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss) as of Feb. 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 Gadang Holdings Bhd (XKLS:9261) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gadang Holdings Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.20 is trading 25.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.27.
GuruFocus considers Gadang Holdings Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:9261:
Interest Coverage: 0 (At Loss)
GF Value™: RM0.27 vs. price of RM0.20 (25.9% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:9261 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Gadang Holdings Bhd is an investment holding company. Along with its subsidiaries, it operates in the following business segments: Construction, Property, Utilities, and Investment holding and others. It generates maximum revenue from the Construction segment, which is engaged in civil engineering works encompassing earthworks, infrastructure works, hospitals, and mechanical and electrical works. The Property segment is engaged in the development of residential and commercial properties, and the Utilities segment includes construction, maintenance, and management of water concessions, hydro power plants, and solar power plants. Geographically, the group generates maximum revenue from Malaysia, followed by Indonesia and Singapore.
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