Gromutual Bhd (XKLS:9962) Interest Coverage: 36.97 (As of Mar. 2026) — 199% Above Median


XKLS:9962 Gromutual Bhd XKLS:9962
65 GF Score
Price RM0.25
GF Value RM0.51
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Gromutual Bhd Interest Coverage?

Gromutual Bhd XKLS:9962 -1.96% 65 Interest Coverage is 36.97 as of Mar. 2026, which is 199% above its 10-year median of 12.38. GuruFocus rates XKLS:9962 with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.51 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,301 Real Estate companies, Gromutual Bhd ranks better than 79.86% 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. Gromutual Bhd's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM6.0 Mil. Gromutual Bhd's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM-0.2 Mil. Gromutual Bhd's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 36.97. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

XKLS:9962' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.14   Med: 12.38   Max: 34.67
Current: 31.04


XKLS:9962's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
79.86% of 1301 companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 4.24 vs XKLS:9962: 31.04

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


Gromutual Bhd  (XKLS:9962) 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 .


Gromutual Bhd Interest Coverage Related Terms


Gromutual Bhd Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Gromutual 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.

Gromutual Bhd Interest Coverage Chart

Gromutual Bhd Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
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Gromutual Bhd Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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Gromutual Bhd Interest Coverage Competitor Comparison

For the Real Estate - Diversified subindustry, Gromutual 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.


Gromutual Bhd Interest Coverage vs Real Estate Industry

For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Gromutual Bhd's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Gromutual 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.

Gromutual 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, Gromutual Bhd's Interest Expense was RM-1.7 Mil. Its Operating Income was RM32.3 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM37.9 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*32.322/-1.682
=19.22

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

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, Gromutual Bhd's Interest Expense was RM-0.2 Mil. Its Operating Income was RM6.0 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM36.3 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*5.952/-0.161
=36.97

* 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 36.97 mean?
Gromutual Bhd (XKLS:9962) has a Interest Coverage of 36.97 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Gromutual Bhd and its competitors. This is 199% above median its historical median of 12.38. Over the past decade, Gromutual Bhd's Interest Coverage has ranged from 5.14 to 34.67. According to the industry distribution chart, Gromutual Bhd ranks #262 out of 1301 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 20.1%.
Is Gromutual Bhd's Interest Coverage too high?
Gromutual Bhd's current Interest Coverage of 36.97 is 199% above median its 10-year median of 12.38. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.14 to a high of 34.67. The Real Estate industry median Interest Coverage is 4.24. Gromutual Bhd's value of 36.97 is 771.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Gromutual Bhd ranks #262 out of 1301 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Gromutual Bhd has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gromutual Bhd's Interest Coverage compare to competitors?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Gromutual Bhd ranks #262 out of 1301 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Gromutual Bhd in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Interest Coverage is 4.24. Gromutual Bhd's value of 36.97 is 771.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Gromutual Bhd's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 5.14 to 34.67 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.38 vs. the industry median of 4.24, Gromutual Bhd has consistently been above 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 Real Estate company?
The median Interest Coverage among Real Estate companies is 4.24, based on 1,301 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. Gromutual Bhd's current Interest Coverage of 36.97 is 771.9% above 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 Gromutual Bhd and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median Interest Coverage is 4.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Gromutual Bhd's current Interest Coverage is 36.97, which is 199% above median its own 10-year median of 12.38. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gromutual Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gromutual Bhd (XKLS:9962) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.51, compared to a current price of RM0.25 — trading 51% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 36.97, which is 199% above median its 10-year median of 12.38 and 771.9% above the Real Estate industry median of 4.24. Gromutual Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 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 Gromutual Bhd (XKLS:9962), the current Interest Coverage is 36.97 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 Gromutual Bhd (XKLS:9962) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gromutual Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM0.25 is trading 51% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.51. GuruFocus considers Gromutual Bhd to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:9962:

  • Interest Coverage: 36.97 (199% above median its 10-year median of 12.38)
  • GF Value™: RM0.51 vs. price of RM0.25 (51% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 771.9% above the Real Estate median (#262 of 1301)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:9962 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Gromutual Bhd Business Description

Address Jalan Austin Perdana 3, PH1, Austin 18, Taman Austin Perdana, Johor Bahru, JHR, MYS, 81100
Gromutual Bhd is an investment holding company, which is engaged in the development, construction, and management of properties in Malaysia. The business activity of the firm is operated through Property Development, Property Management, and other segments. The Property development segment consists of the construction contract. The Property management segment consists of the rental of properties. The development products range from landed residential, commercial buildings, high-rise versatile business suites, and industrial parks.
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