Malaysian Resources Bhd (XKLS:1651) Interest Expense: RM-121 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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XKLS:1651 Malaysian Resources Corp Bhd XKLS:1651
40 GF Score
Price RM0.31
GF Value RM0.40
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Malaysian Resources Bhd Interest Expense?

Malaysian Resources Bhd XKLS:1651 -1.59% 40 Interest Expense is RM-121 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:1651 with a GF Score™ of 40/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.40 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Malaysian Resources Bhd's interest expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM -34 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was RM-121 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. Malaysian Resources Bhd's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM 38 Mil. Malaysian Resources Bhd's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM -34 Mil. Malaysian Resources Bhd's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.12. 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.

Malaysian Resources Bhd  (XKLS:1651) 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.

Malaysian Resources Bhd's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM-34 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM38 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM1,754 Mil.

Malaysian Resources 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*37.915/-33.804
=1.12

* 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.

Warning Sign:

Ben Graham prefers companies' interest coverage to be at least 5. Malaysian Resources Corp Bhd interest coverage is 1.5, which is low.

Malaysian Resources Bhd Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Malaysian Resources 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.

Malaysian Resources Bhd Interest Expense Chart

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Malaysian Resources 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-121 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-121 Mil mean?
Malaysian Resources Bhd (XKLS:1651) has a Interest Expense of RM-121 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Malaysian Resources Bhd and its competitors.
Is Malaysian Resources Bhd's Interest Expense too high?
Malaysian Resources Bhd's current Interest Expense is RM-121 Mil. Overall, Malaysian Resources Bhd has a GF Score™ of 40/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Malaysian Resources Bhd's Interest Expense compare to PWR and FIX?
Malaysian Resources Bhd's Interest Expense of RM-121 Mil can be compared against companies in the Construction 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 Construction company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Construction 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 Malaysian Resources Bhd and its competitors. Malaysian Resources Bhd's current Interest Expense is RM-121 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Malaysian Resources Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Malaysian Resources Bhd (XKLS:1651) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.40, compared to a current price of RM0.31 — trading 22.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is RM-121 Mil. Malaysian Resources Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 40/100 with 8 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 Malaysian Resources Bhd (XKLS:1651), the current Interest Expense is RM-121 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 Malaysian Resources Bhd (XKLS:1651) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Malaysian Resources Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM0.31 is trading 22.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.40. GuruFocus considers Malaysian Resources Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:1651:

  • Interest Expense: RM-121 Mil
  • GF Value™: RM0.40 vs. price of RM0.31 (22.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 40/100 with 8 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:1651 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Malaysian Resources Bhd Business Description

Address No. 203, Jalan Tun Sambanthan, Level 30, Menara Allianz Sentral, Kuala Lumpur Sentral, Kuala Lumpur, MYS, 50470
Malaysian Resources Corp Bhd is an investment holding company engaged in construction and property development. The group has four reportable segments: Property development and Investment, Engineering, Construction and environment, which generates the majority of revenue, facilities management and parking, and others. Geographically, it derives the majority of its revenue from Malaysia and also has a presence in Australia and New Zealand.
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