Qes Group Bhd (XKLS:0196) Interest Expense: RM-2.4 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


XKLS:0196 Qes Group Bhd XKLS:0196
70 GF Score
Price RM0.57
GF Value RM0.59
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Qes Group Bhd Interest Expense?

Qes Group Bhd XKLS:0196 70 Interest Expense is RM-2.4 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0196 with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.59 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Qes Group Bhd's interest expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM -0.7 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was RM-2.4 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. Qes Group Bhd's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM 6.2 Mil. Qes Group Bhd's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM -0.7 Mil. Qes Group Bhd's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 9.53. 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.

Qes Group Bhd  (XKLS:0196) 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.

Qes Group Bhd's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM-0.7 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM6.2 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM43.8 Mil.

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

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*6.205/-0.651
=9.53

* 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.

Qes Group Bhd Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Qes Group 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.

Qes Group Bhd Interest Expense Chart

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Qes Group 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 Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was RM-2.4 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-2.4 Mil mean?
Qes Group Bhd (XKLS:0196) has a Interest Expense of RM-2.4 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Qes Group Bhd and its competitors.
Is Qes Group Bhd's Interest Expense too high?
Qes Group Bhd's current Interest Expense is RM-2.4 Mil. Overall, Qes Group Bhd has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Qes Group Bhd's Interest Expense compare to SNX and ARW?
Qes Group Bhd's Interest Expense of RM-2.4 Mil can be compared against companies in the Hardware 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 Hardware company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Hardware 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 Qes Group Bhd and its competitors. Qes Group Bhd's current Interest Expense is RM-2.4 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Qes Group Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Qes Group Bhd (XKLS:0196) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.59, compared to a current price of RM0.57 — trading 4.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is RM-2.4 Mil. Qes Group Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 5 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 Qes Group Bhd (XKLS:0196), the current Interest Expense is RM-2.4 Mil 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 Qes Group Bhd (XKLS:0196) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Qes Group Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM0.57 is trading 4.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.59. GuruFocus considers Qes Group Bhd to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:0196:

  • Interest Expense: RM-2.4 Mil
  • GF Value™: RM0.59 vs. price of RM0.57 (4.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0196 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Qes Group Bhd Business Description

Address No. 2, Jalan Jururancang U1/21, HICOM Glenmarie Industrial Park, Seksyen U1, Shah Alam, SGR, MYS, 40150
Qes Group Bhd is a Malaysia-based investment holding. The company has multiple businesses that includes, the Equipment segment which derives maximum revenue includes marketing and servicing of scientific instruments. The materials and Engineering solutions distribution segment includes trading and servicing of industrial parts, equipment, and scientific instruments. The manufacturing division includes manufacturing, trading, and servicing industrial parts and equipment and providing a vision software solution for automated equipment, mechanical and electrical engineering consultancy service, and investment holding, that invests in shares.
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