Southern Cable Group Bhd (XKLS:0225) Interest Expense: RM-13 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


XKLS:0225 Southern Cable Group Bhd XKLS:0225
84 GF Score
Price RM2.32
GF Value RM1.23
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Southern Cable Group Bhd Interest Expense?

Southern Cable Group Bhd XKLS:0225 -4.53% 84 Interest Expense is RM-13 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0225 with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of RM1.23 (Significantly Overvalued). 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. Southern Cable Group Bhd's interest expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM -3 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was RM-13 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. Southern Cable Group Bhd's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM 44 Mil. Southern Cable Group Bhd's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM -3 Mil. Southern Cable Group Bhd's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 15.34. 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.

Southern Cable Group Bhd  (XKLS:0225) 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.

Southern Cable Group Bhd's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM-3 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM44 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM5 Mil.

Southern Cable 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*43.682/-2.848
=15.34

* 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.

Southern Cable Group Bhd Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Southern Cable 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.

Southern Cable Group Bhd Interest Expense Chart

Southern Cable Group Bhd Annual Data
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Southern Cable 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-13 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-13 Mil mean?
Southern Cable Group Bhd (XKLS:0225) has a Interest Expense of RM-13 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Southern Cable Group Bhd and its competitors.
Is Southern Cable Group Bhd's Interest Expense too high?
Southern Cable Group Bhd's current Interest Expense is RM-13 Mil. Overall, Southern Cable Group Bhd has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Southern Cable Group Bhd's Interest Expense compare to VRT and BE?
Southern Cable Group Bhd's Interest Expense of RM-13 Mil can be compared against companies in the Industrial Products 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 an Industrial Products company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Industrial Products 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 Southern Cable Group Bhd and its competitors. Southern Cable Group Bhd's current Interest Expense is RM-13 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Southern Cable Group Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Southern Cable Group Bhd (XKLS:0225) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.23, compared to a current price of RM2.32 — trading 88.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is RM-13 Mil. Southern Cable Group Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 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 Southern Cable Group Bhd (XKLS:0225), the current Interest Expense is RM-13 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 Southern Cable Group Bhd (XKLS:0225) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Southern Cable Group Bhd stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of RM2.32 is trading 88.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.23. GuruFocus considers Southern Cable Group Bhd to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:0225:

  • Interest Expense: RM-13 Mil
  • GF Value™: RM1.23 vs. price of RM2.32 (88.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0225 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Southern Cable Group Bhd Business Description

Address Lot 42, Jalan Merbau Pulas, Kawasan Perusahaan Kuala Ketil, Kuala Ketil, KDH, MYS, 09300
Southern Cable Group Bhd is a manufacturer of cables and wires. The company's portfolio includes cables and wires used for power distribution and transmission, communications, as well as control and instrumentation applications. Its reportable operating segments are Power cables and wires, Communications cables and wires, Control and instrumentation cables and wires, and Related products and services. A majority of its revenue is generated from the Power cables and wires, which are used in electrical systems for the distribution of power. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from its local markets and also exports its products to other regions.
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