Hong Leong Industries Bhd (XKLS:3301) Interest Expense: RM-1 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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XKLS:3301 Hong Leong Industries Bhd XKLS:3301
82 GF Score
Price RM18.60
GF Value RM13.88
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is Hong Leong Industries Bhd Interest Expense?

Hong Leong Industries Bhd XKLS:3301 +0.98% 82 Interest Expense is RM-1 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:3301 with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of RM13.88 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Hong Leong Industries Bhd's interest expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM -0 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was RM-1 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. Hong Leong Industries Bhd's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM 219 Mil. Hong Leong Industries Bhd's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM -0 Mil. Hong Leong Industries Bhd's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 685.54. 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.

Hong Leong Industries Bhd  (XKLS:3301) 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.

Hong Leong Industries Bhd's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM-0 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM219 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM144 Mil.

Hong Leong Industries 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*219.373/-0.32
=685.54

* 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.

Good Sign:

Ben Graham prefers companies' interest coverage to be at least 5. Hong Leong Industries Bhd has enough cash to cover all of its debt. Its financial situation is stable.

Hong Leong Industries Bhd Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hong Leong Industries 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.

Hong Leong Industries Bhd Interest Expense Chart

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Hong Leong Industries Bhd XKLS:3301
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Hong Leong Industries 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 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 Mil mean?
Hong Leong Industries Bhd (XKLS:3301) has a Interest Expense of RM-1 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Hong Leong Industries Bhd and its competitors.
Is Hong Leong Industries Bhd's Interest Expense too high?
Hong Leong Industries Bhd's current Interest Expense is RM-1 Mil. Overall, Hong Leong Industries Bhd has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hong Leong Industries Bhd's Interest Expense compare to TSLA and GM?
Hong Leong Industries Bhd's Interest Expense of RM-1 Mil can be compared against companies in the Vehicles & Parts 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Vehicles & Parts 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 Hong Leong Industries Bhd and its competitors. Hong Leong Industries Bhd's current Interest Expense is RM-1 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hong Leong Industries Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hong Leong Industries Bhd (XKLS:3301) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM13.88, compared to a current price of RM18.60 — trading 34% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is RM-1 Mil. Hong Leong Industries Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 7 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 Hong Leong Industries Bhd (XKLS:3301), the current Interest Expense is RM-1 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 Hong Leong Industries Bhd (XKLS:3301) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hong Leong Industries Bhd stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of RM18.60 is trading 34% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM13.88. GuruFocus considers Hong Leong Industries Bhd to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:3301:

  • Interest Expense: RM-1 Mil
  • GF Value™: RM13.88 vs. price of RM18.60 (34% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:3301 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Hong Leong Industries Bhd Business Description

Address Number 6, Jalan Damanlela, Level 31, Menara Hong Leong, Bukit Damansara, Kuala Lumpur, SGR, MYS, 50490
Hong Leong Industries Bhd is a Malaysia-based investment holding company. Its only operating segment is Consumer products. Consumer products segment manufacture and sale of consumer products comprises motorcycles, spare parts and ceramic tiles. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from Malaysia.
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