Paramount Bhd (XKLS:1724) Interest Expense: RM-50.6 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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XKLS:1724 Paramount Corp Bhd XKLS:1724
44 GF Score
Price RM1.01
GF Value RM0.94
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Paramount Bhd Interest Expense?

Paramount Bhd XKLS:1724 +1.00% 44 Interest Expense is RM-50.6 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:1724 with a GF Score™ of 44/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.94 (Fairly Valued). 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. Paramount Bhd's interest expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM -12.2 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was RM-50.6 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. Paramount Bhd's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM 28.4 Mil. Paramount Bhd's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM -12.2 Mil. Paramount Bhd's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.33. 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.

Paramount Bhd  (XKLS:1724) 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.

Paramount Bhd's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM-12.2 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM28.4 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM916.8 Mil.

Paramount 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*28.441/-12.227
=2.33

* 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. Paramount Corp Bhd interest coverage is 3.82, which is low.

Paramount Bhd Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Paramount 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.

Paramount Bhd Interest Expense Chart

Paramount Bhd Annual Data
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Paramount Bhd Quarterly Data
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XKLS:1724
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Paramount Corp Bhd XKLS:1724
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Paramount 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-50.6 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-50.6 Mil mean?
Paramount Bhd (XKLS:1724) has a Interest Expense of RM-50.6 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Paramount Bhd and its competitors.
Is Paramount Bhd's Interest Expense too high?
Paramount Bhd's current Interest Expense is RM-50.6 Mil. Overall, Paramount Bhd has a GF Score™ of 44/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Paramount Bhd's Interest Expense compare to competitors?
Paramount Bhd's Interest Expense of RM-50.6 Mil can be compared against companies in the Real Estate 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 Real Estate company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Real Estate 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 Paramount Bhd and its competitors. Paramount Bhd's current Interest Expense is RM-50.6 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Paramount Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Paramount Bhd (XKLS:1724) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.94, compared to a current price of RM1.01 — trading 7.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is RM-50.6 Mil. Paramount Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 44/100 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 Paramount Bhd (XKLS:1724), the current Interest Expense is RM-50.6 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 Paramount Bhd (XKLS:1724) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Paramount Bhd stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of RM1.01 is trading 7.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.94. GuruFocus considers Paramount Bhd to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:1724:

  • Interest Expense: RM-50.6 Mil
  • GF Value™: RM0.94 vs. price of RM1.01 (7.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 44/100 with 8 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:1724 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Paramount Bhd Business Description

Address Jalan Profesor Diraja Ungku Aziz, Level 12, Tower B, Pusat Perdagangan Dataran Atwater, Petaling Jaya, SGR, MYS, 46200
Paramount Corp Bhd is an investment holding company. The group has three reportable operating segments - Property, Coworking, and Investment and Others. The Property segment which generates maximum revenue is engaged in the development and construction of residential and commercial properties and property investment. The Coworking segment includes the operation of coworking spaces and incubator-related services. The investment and Others segment is involved in the investment holding and provision of group-level corporate services and property investment of campus buildings.
44GF Score

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