Edelteq Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0278) Interest Expense: RM-3.0 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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XKLS:0278 Edelteq Holdings Bhd XKLS:0278
74 GF Score
Price RM0.35
GF Value RM4.91
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 9 Warning Signs
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What is Edelteq Holdings Bhd Interest Expense?

Edelteq Holdings Bhd XKLS:0278 +1.45% 74 Interest Expense is RM-3.0 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0278 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of RM4.91 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Edelteq Holdings Bhd's interest expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM -1.0 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was RM-3.0 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. Edelteq Holdings Bhd's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM 1.9 Mil. Edelteq Holdings Bhd's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM -1.0 Mil. Edelteq Holdings Bhd's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.88. 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.


Edelteq Holdings Bhd  (XKLS:0278) 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.

Edelteq Holdings Bhd's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM-1.0 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM1.9 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM7.6 Mil.

Edelteq Holdings 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*1.937/-1.028
=1.88

* 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.


Edelteq Holdings Bhd Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Edelteq Holdings 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.

Edelteq Holdings Bhd Interest Expense Chart

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Edelteq Holdings 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-3.0 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-3.0 Mil mean?
Edelteq Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0278) has a Interest Expense of RM-3.0 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Edelteq Holdings Bhd and its competitors.
Is Edelteq Holdings Bhd's Interest Expense too high?
Edelteq Holdings Bhd's current Interest Expense is RM-3.0 Mil. Overall, Edelteq Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Edelteq Holdings Bhd's Interest Expense compare to NVDA and AVGO?
Edelteq Holdings Bhd's Interest Expense of RM-3.0 Mil can be compared against companies in the Semiconductors 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 Semiconductors company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Semiconductors 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 Edelteq Holdings Bhd and its competitors. Edelteq Holdings Bhd's current Interest Expense is RM-3.0 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Edelteq Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Edelteq Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0278) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM4.91, compared to a current price of RM0.35 — trading 92.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is RM-3.0 Mil. Edelteq Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 9 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 Edelteq Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0278), the current Interest Expense is RM-3.0 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 Edelteq Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0278) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Edelteq Holdings Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM0.35 is trading 92.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM4.91. GuruFocus considers Edelteq Holdings Bhd to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:0278:

  • Interest Expense: RM-3.0 Mil
  • GF Value™: RM4.91 vs. price of RM0.35 (92.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 9 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0278 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Edelteq Holdings Bhd Business Description

Address Lorong Impian Ria 4, No. 20, 1st Floor, Taman Impian Ria, Bukit Mertajam, PNG, MYS, 14000
Edelteq Holdings Bhd is an investment holding company and through its subsidiaries, it is principally involved in the provision of engineering support for IC assembly and test processes in the semiconductor industry. The company is a semiconductor manufacturing solutions provider. It operates in three segments: Semiconductor Consumables and Materials (SCM) that involves Design and assembly of IC burn-in boards and supply of PCB, supply and refurbishment of IC assembly and test consumables and trading of industrial material; Semiconductor Equipment and Automation (SEA) Design, development, assembly of ATE and factory automation; and Investment holding segment. SCM segment derives maximum revenue for the company. Geographically, it derives maximum revenue from Singapore.
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