Kronologi Asia Bhd (XKLS:0176) Interest Expense: RM-1.6 Mil (TTM As of Apr. 2026)

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XKLS:0176 Kronologi Asia Bhd XKLS:0176
34 GF Score
Price RM0.12
GF Value RM0.20
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Kronologi Asia Bhd Interest Expense?

Kronologi Asia Bhd XKLS:0176 34 Interest Expense is RM-1.6 Mil as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0176 with a GF Score™ of 34/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.20 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Kronologi Asia Bhd's interest expense for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was RM -0.3 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was RM-1.6 Mil.

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. Kronologi Asia Bhd's Operating Income for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was RM 1.6 Mil. Kronologi Asia Bhd's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was RM -0.3 Mil. Kronologi Asia Bhd's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 4.72. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is. Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Kronologi Asia Bhd  (XKLS:0176) Interest Expense Explanation

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. The higher, the better.

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

Kronologi Asia Bhd's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was RM-0.3 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was RM1.6 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was RM16.5 Mil.

Kronologi Asia Bhd's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Apr. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Apr. 2026 )
=-1*1.585/-0.336
=4.72

* 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.

Kronologi Asia Bhd Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kronologi Asia Bhd's Interest Expense 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.

Kronologi Asia Bhd Interest Expense Chart

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Kronologi Asia Bhd Interest Expense Calculation

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money.

Interest Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was RM-1.6 Mil.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Interest Expense →
What does a Interest Expense of RM-1.6 Mil mean?
Kronologi Asia Bhd (XKLS:0176) has a Interest Expense of RM-1.6 Mil as of Apr. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Kronologi Asia Bhd and its competitors.
Is Kronologi Asia Bhd's Interest Expense too high?
Kronologi Asia Bhd's current Interest Expense is RM-1.6 Mil. Overall, Kronologi Asia Bhd has a GF Score™ of 34/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kronologi Asia Bhd's Interest Expense compare to UBER and SHOP?
Kronologi Asia Bhd's Interest Expense of RM-1.6 Mil can be compared against companies in the Software industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Interest Expense for a Software company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Software industry context. However, Interest Expense 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 Expense mean?
A high Interest Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Kronologi Asia Bhd and its competitors. Kronologi Asia Bhd's current Interest Expense is RM-1.6 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kronologi Asia Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kronologi Asia Bhd (XKLS:0176) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.20, compared to a current price of RM0.12 — trading 42.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is RM-1.6 Mil. Kronologi Asia Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 34/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Interest Expense calculated?
Interest Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kronologi Asia Bhd (XKLS:0176), the current Interest Expense is RM-1.6 Mil as of Apr. 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 Kronologi Asia Bhd (XKLS:0176) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kronologi Asia Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM0.12 is trading 42.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.20. GuruFocus considers Kronologi Asia Bhd to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:0176:

  • Interest Expense: RM-1.6 Mil
  • GF Value™: RM0.20 vs. price of RM0.12 (42.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 34/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0176 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Kronologi Asia Bhd Business Description

Address No. 9, Jalan Stesen Sentral 5, Level 28-D, Axiata Tower, Kuala Lumpur Sentral, Wilayah Persekutuan, Kuala Lumpur, SGR, MYS, 50470
Kronologi Asia Bhd is engaged in investment holding and the provision of business consulting, designing of solutions, and research and development relating to new and emerging information technology software, applications, multimedia development, information systems, data management software, data protection solutions and processes, system back-up and disaster recovery systems, related businesses, and hybrid and cloud enterprise data management technology and solutions. Its segments are: EDM Infrastructure Technology, which generates maximum revenue and comprises both hardware and software used to record, store, retain, back up, recover, and restore digital data, and EDM As-A-Service. The Group generates maximum revenue from the Philippines.
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