Public Bank Bhd (XKLS:1295) Interest Expense: RM-9,188 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


XKLS:1295 Public Bank Bhd XKLS:1295
74 GF Score
Price RM4.89
GF Value RM4.74
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Public Bank Bhd Interest Expense?

Public Bank Bhd XKLS:1295 +0.82% 74 Interest Expense is RM-9,188 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:1295 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of RM4.74 (Fairly Valued). 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. Public Bank Bhd's interest expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM -2,246 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was RM-9,188 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. Public Bank Bhd's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM Mil. Public Bank Bhd's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM Mil. 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.

Public Bank Bhd Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Public Bank 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.

Public Bank Bhd Interest Expense Chart

Public Bank Bhd Annual Data
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Public Bank 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-9,188 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-9,188 Mil mean?
Public Bank Bhd (XKLS:1295) has a Interest Expense of RM-9,188 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Public Bank Bhd and its competitors.
Is Public Bank Bhd's Interest Expense too high?
Public Bank Bhd's current Interest Expense is RM-9,188 Mil. Overall, Public Bank Bhd has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Public Bank Bhd's Interest Expense compare to competitors?
Public Bank Bhd's Interest Expense of RM-9,188 Mil can be compared against companies in the Banks 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 Banks company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Banks 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 Public Bank Bhd and its competitors. Public Bank Bhd's current Interest Expense is RM-9,188 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Public Bank Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Public Bank Bhd (XKLS:1295) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM4.74, compared to a current price of RM4.89 — trading 3.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is RM-9,188 Mil. Public Bank Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 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 Public Bank Bhd (XKLS:1295), the current Interest Expense is RM-9,188 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 Public Bank Bhd (XKLS:1295) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Public Bank Bhd stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of RM4.89 is trading 3.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM4.74. GuruFocus considers Public Bank Bhd to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:1295:

  • Interest Expense: RM-9,188 Mil
  • GF Value™: RM4.74 vs. price of RM4.89 (3.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:1295 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Public Bank Bhd Business Description

Address 146, Jalan Ampang, 27th Floor, Menara Public Bank, Kuala Lumpur, SGR, MYS, 50450
Public Bank Bhd is a Malaysian banking group that provides a range of financial products and services, including personal banking, commercial banking, Islamic banking, investment banking, share broking, trustee services, nominee services, sale and management of unit trust funds, bancassurance, and general insurance products. In addition to its mostly Malaysian operational presence, the bank is exposed to other Southeast Asian nations through some of its branches. It emphasizes organic growth in the retail banking business, particularly among retail consumers and small and medium-sized enterprises. The majority of its revenue comes from the Retail Operations segment. Public Bank offers a suite of banking products and services through its extensive branch network and infrastructure.
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