Zantat Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0301) Interest Expense: RM-0.60 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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XKLS:0301 Zantat Holdings Bhd XKLS:0301
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What is Zantat Holdings Bhd Interest Expense?

Zantat Holdings Bhd XKLS:0301 -3.13% 25 Interest Expense is RM-0.60 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0301 with a GF Score™ of 25/100. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Zantat Holdings Bhd's interest expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM -0.14 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was RM-0.60 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. Zantat Holdings Bhd's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM -0.41 Mil. Zantat Holdings Bhd's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM -0.14 Mil. Zantat Holdings Bhd did not have earnings to cover the interest expense. 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.

Zantat Holdings Bhd  (XKLS:0301) 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.

Zantat Holdings Bhd's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM-0.14 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM-0.41 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM3.80 Mil.

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

Zantat Holdings Bhd did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.

* 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.

Zantat Holdings Bhd Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Zantat 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.

Zantat Holdings Bhd Interest Expense Chart

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Zantat 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-0.60 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-0.60 Mil mean?
Zantat Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0301) has a Interest Expense of RM-0.60 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Zantat Holdings Bhd and its competitors.
Is Zantat Holdings Bhd's Interest Expense too high?
Zantat Holdings Bhd's current Interest Expense is RM-0.60 Mil. Overall, Zantat Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 25/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Zantat Holdings Bhd's Interest Expense compare to DOW?
Zantat Holdings Bhd's Interest Expense of RM-0.60 Mil can be compared against companies in the Chemicals 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 Chemicals company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Chemicals 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 Zantat Holdings Bhd and its competitors. Zantat Holdings Bhd's current Interest Expense is RM-0.60 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Zantat Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Zantat Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0301) has a current Interest Expense of RM-0.60 Mil. The current Interest Expense is RM-0.60 Mil. Zantat Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 25/100 with 6 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 Zantat Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0301), the current Interest Expense is RM-0.60 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.

Zantat Holdings Bhd Business Description

Address Kaw. Industri Batu Kapur Keramat Pulai, PT 24571 & PT 21289, Lot 35978, Kampung Kepayang, PRK, MYS, 31300
Zantat Holdings Bhd is an investment holding company. Through its subsidiaries, it is engaged in the production of calcium carbonate, processing and trading of industrial minerals, and operations of limestone quarry. Its product offerings include ground calcium carbonate, calcium carbonate dispersion, kaolin dispersion, bioplastic compounds, ultrafine precipitated calcium carbonate powder, limestones, etc., marketed mainly under the Zantat brand. The Group's operating business units are: Production, Bioplastic, and Others. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Production segment, which is involved in the production of calcium carbonate and other downstream products. Geographically, the Group generates maximum revenue from Malaysia, followed by India, and other markets.
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