Aco Group Bhd (XKLS:0218) Interest Expense: RM-0.5 Mil (TTM As of Feb. 2026)


XKLS:0218 Aco Group Bhd XKLS:0218
45 GF Score
Price RM0.15
GF Value RM0.21
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Aco Group Bhd Interest Expense?

Aco Group Bhd XKLS:0218 -6.25% 45 Interest Expense is RM-0.5 Mil as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0218 with a GF Score™ of 45/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.21 (Modestly Undervalued). 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. Aco Group Bhd's interest expense for the three months ended in Feb. 2026 was RM -0.1 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was RM-0.5 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. Aco Group Bhd's Operating Income for the three months ended in Feb. 2026 was RM 1.3 Mil. Aco Group Bhd's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Feb. 2026 was RM -0.1 Mil. Aco Group Bhd's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 10.51. 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.


Aco Group Bhd  (XKLS:0218) 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.

Aco Group Bhd's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Feb. 2026 was RM-0.1 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Feb. 2026 was RM1.3 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Feb. 2026 was RM8.6 Mil.

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

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Feb. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Feb. 2026 )
=-1*1.272/-0.121
=10.51

* 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.


Aco Group Bhd Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Aco 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.

Aco Group Bhd Interest Expense Chart

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Aco 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 Feb. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was RM-0.5 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-0.5 Mil mean?
Aco Group Bhd (XKLS:0218) has a Interest Expense of RM-0.5 Mil as of Feb. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Aco Group Bhd and its competitors.
Is Aco Group Bhd's Interest Expense too high?
Aco Group Bhd's current Interest Expense is RM-0.5 Mil. Overall, Aco Group Bhd has a GF Score™ of 45/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Aco Group Bhd's Interest Expense compare to SNX and ARW?
Aco Group Bhd's Interest Expense of RM-0.5 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 Aco Group Bhd and its competitors. Aco Group Bhd's current Interest Expense is RM-0.5 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Aco Group Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aco Group Bhd (XKLS:0218) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.21, compared to a current price of RM0.15 — trading 28.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is RM-0.5 Mil. Aco Group Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 45/100 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 Aco Group Bhd (XKLS:0218), the current Interest Expense is RM-0.5 Mil 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 Aco Group Bhd (XKLS:0218) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aco Group Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM0.15 is trading 28.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.21. GuruFocus considers Aco Group Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:0218:

  • Interest Expense: RM-0.5 Mil
  • GF Value™: RM0.21 vs. price of RM0.15 (28.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 45/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0218 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Aco Group Bhd Business Description

Address Jalan Firma 3, PLO 264, No. 14, Kawasan Perindustrian Tebrau 4, Johor Darul Takzim, Johor Bahru, JHR, MYS, 81100
Aco Group Bhd is an investment holding company. Along with its subsidiaries, it is involved in management consultancy activities, distribution of electrical products and accessories, wholesale of household appliances, and trading of electronic, electrical goods, lighting, and lighting accessories. Its product portfolio comprises communication cables and wires, fans and air-conditioners, water heaters, switches and power outlets, and others. The group's reportable operating segments are as follows: Industrial users and Resellers. Maximum revenue is generated from the Industrial users segment, which represents sales of electrical products and accessories to electrical contractors, electrical products manufacturers, and others. Geographically, the group operates mainly in Malaysia.
45GF Score

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