Wentel Engineering Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0298) Interest Expense: RM-0.2 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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XKLS:0298 Wentel Engineering Holdings Bhd XKLS:0298
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What is Wentel Engineering Holdings Bhd Interest Expense?

Wentel Engineering Holdings Bhd XKLS:0298 -5.45% 47 Interest Expense is RM-0.2 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0298 with a GF Score™ of 47/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Wentel Engineering Holdings Bhd's interest expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM -0.0 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was RM-0.2 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. Wentel Engineering Holdings Bhd's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM 3.2 Mil. Wentel Engineering Holdings Bhd's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM -0.0 Mil. Wentel Engineering Holdings Bhd's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 78.24. 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.

Wentel Engineering Holdings Bhd  (XKLS:0298) 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.

Wentel Engineering Holdings Bhd's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM-0.0 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM3.2 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM1.1 Mil.

Wentel Engineering 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*3.208/-0.041
=78.24

* 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.

Good Sign:

Ben Graham prefers companies' interest coverage to be at least 5. Wentel Engineering Holdings Bhd has enough cash to cover all of its debt. Its financial situation is stable.

Wentel Engineering Holdings Bhd Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Wentel Engineering 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.

Wentel Engineering Holdings Bhd Interest Expense Chart

Wentel Engineering Holdings Bhd Annual Data
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Wentel Engineering Holdings Bhd Quarterly Data
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Wentel Engineering 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-0.2 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-0.2 Mil mean?
Wentel Engineering Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0298) has a Interest Expense of RM-0.2 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Wentel Engineering Holdings Bhd and its competitors.
Is Wentel Engineering Holdings Bhd's Interest Expense too high?
Wentel Engineering Holdings Bhd's current Interest Expense is RM-0.2 Mil. Overall, Wentel Engineering Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 47/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Wentel Engineering Holdings Bhd's Interest Expense compare to CRS and ATI?
Wentel Engineering Holdings Bhd's Interest Expense of RM-0.2 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 Wentel Engineering Holdings Bhd and its competitors. Wentel Engineering Holdings Bhd's current Interest Expense is RM-0.2 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Wentel Engineering Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Wentel Engineering Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0298) has a current Interest Expense of RM-0.2 Mil. The current Interest Expense is RM-0.2 Mil. Wentel Engineering Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 47/100 with 2 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 Wentel Engineering Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0298), the current Interest Expense is RM-0.2 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.

Wentel Engineering Holdings Bhd Business Description

Address No. 11, Jalan Gagah, Kawasan Perindustrian Larkin, Johor Bahru, JHR, MYS, 80350
Wentel Engineering Holdings Bhd is engaged in the fabrication of semifinished metal products, the fabrication of metal parts, and the assembly of finished products. Fabrication of semifinished metal products includes fabricating metal bodies and accessories to be used in security screening equipment and CNC machines. Fabrication of metal parts includes support blocks, brackets, panels, cover plates, cable covers, housings, channels, and tunnels, and Assembly of finished products involves the integration of electrical, electronic, and mechanical components to produce fully operational walk-through metal detectors. Maximum revenue is generated from the fabrication of semifinished metal products.
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