Alliance Bank Malaysia Bhd (XKLS:2488) Interest Expense: RM-1,486 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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XKLS:2488 Alliance Bank Malaysia Bhd XKLS:2488
77 GF Score
Price RM4.80
GF Value RM4.50
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Alliance Bank Malaysia Bhd Interest Expense?

Alliance Bank Malaysia Bhd XKLS:2488 -0.41% 77 Interest Expense is RM-1,486 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:2488 with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of RM4.50 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Alliance Bank Malaysia Bhd's interest expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM -371 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was RM-1,486 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. Alliance Bank Malaysia Bhd's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM Mil. Alliance Bank Malaysia 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.

Alliance Bank Malaysia Bhd Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Alliance Bank Malaysia 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.

Alliance Bank Malaysia Bhd Interest Expense Chart

Alliance Bank Malaysia Bhd Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Interest Expense
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Alliance Bank Malaysia Bhd Quarterly Data
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XKLS:2488
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Alliance Bank Malaysia Bhd XKLS:2488
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Alliance Bank Malaysia 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-1,486 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-1,486 Mil mean?
Alliance Bank Malaysia Bhd (XKLS:2488) has a Interest Expense of RM-1,486 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Alliance Bank Malaysia Bhd and its competitors.
Is Alliance Bank Malaysia Bhd's Interest Expense too high?
Alliance Bank Malaysia Bhd's current Interest Expense is RM-1,486 Mil. Overall, Alliance Bank Malaysia Bhd has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Alliance Bank Malaysia Bhd's Interest Expense compare to PNC and USB?
Alliance Bank Malaysia Bhd's Interest Expense of RM-1,486 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 Alliance Bank Malaysia Bhd and its competitors. Alliance Bank Malaysia Bhd's current Interest Expense is RM-1,486 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Alliance Bank Malaysia Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alliance Bank Malaysia Bhd (XKLS:2488) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM4.50, compared to a current price of RM4.80 — trading 6.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is RM-1,486 Mil. Alliance Bank Malaysia Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 4 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 Alliance Bank Malaysia Bhd (XKLS:2488), the current Interest Expense is RM-1,486 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 Alliance Bank Malaysia Bhd (XKLS:2488) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alliance Bank Malaysia Bhd stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of RM4.80 is trading 6.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM4.50. GuruFocus considers Alliance Bank Malaysia Bhd to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:2488:

  • Interest Expense: RM-1,486 Mil
  • GF Value™: RM4.50 vs. price of RM4.80 (6.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:2488 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Alliance Bank Malaysia Bhd Business Description

Address No. 8, Jalan Munshi Abdullah, 3rd Floor, Menara Multi-Purpose, Capital Square, Kuala Lumpur, SGR, MYS, 50100
Alliance Bank Malaysia Bhd is a Malaysia-based company engaged in providing banking and financial services. Its segments consist of its consumer banking segment, which offers personal banking solutions, including mortgages, credit cards, and wealth management. The business banking segment consists of small and midsize enterprise and wholesale banking and offers products and services, such as cash management, trade finance, treasury, and structured solutions. The financial markets segment offers money market, hedging, foreign exchange, wealth management, stockbroking, and corporate advisory segments. The stockbroking and corporate advisory cover stockbroking activities and corporate advisory and other segments.
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