Ambest Group Bhd (XKLS:0391) Interest Expense: RM-0.36 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


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What is Ambest Group Bhd Interest Expense?

Ambest Group Bhd XKLS:0391 12 Interest Expense is RM-0.36 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0391 with a GF Score™ of 12/100. 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. Ambest Group Bhd's interest expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM -0.36 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was RM-0.36 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. Ambest Group Bhd's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM 1.57 Mil. Ambest Group Bhd's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM -0.36 Mil. Ambest Group Bhd's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.38. 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.

Ambest Group Bhd  (XKLS:0391) 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.

Ambest Group Bhd's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM-0.36 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM1.57 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM18.95 Mil.

Ambest 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*1.567/-0.358
=4.38

* 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.

Ambest Group Bhd Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ambest 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.

Ambest Group Bhd Interest Expense Chart

Ambest Group Bhd Annual Data
Trend Dec22 Dec23 Dec24
Interest Expense
-0.11 -0.49 -1.27

Ambest Group Bhd Quarterly Data
Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Sep25 Mar26
Interest Expense 0.00 0.00 -0.39 0.00 -0.36
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Ambest 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-0.36 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-0.36 Mil mean?
Ambest Group Bhd (XKLS:0391) has a Interest Expense of RM-0.36 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Ambest Group Bhd and its competitors.
Is Ambest Group Bhd's Interest Expense too high?
Ambest Group Bhd's current Interest Expense is RM-0.36 Mil. Overall, Ambest Group Bhd has a GF Score™ of 12/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ambest Group Bhd's Interest Expense compare to CRS and ATI?
Ambest Group Bhd's Interest Expense of RM-0.36 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 Ambest Group Bhd and its competitors. Ambest Group Bhd's current Interest Expense is RM-0.36 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ambest Group Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Ambest Group Bhd (XKLS:0391) has a current Interest Expense of RM-0.36 Mil. The current Interest Expense is RM-0.36 Mil. Ambest Group Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 12/100 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 Ambest Group Bhd (XKLS:0391), the current Interest Expense is RM-0.36 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.

Ambest Group Bhd Business Description

Address No. 9, 11 & 42A, Jalan Damar, Batu Maung, PNG, MYS, 11960
Ambest Group Bhd is an investment holding company. Through its subsidiaries, it operates as an engineering supporting services provider that provides precision machining, to customers in the semiconductor industry. The company also offers additional processes such as sub-modular assembly and surface finishing treatment. The company's business segments are: (i) Precision machining, and (ii) Sheet metal fabrication. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from the Precision machining segment, which involves various processes of working with metal such as milling, turning, and turn-milling to produce precision-machined parts and components.
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