Hume Cement Industries Bhd (XKLS:5000) Interest Expense: RM-6 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


XKLS:5000 Hume Cement Industries Bhd XKLS:5000
85 GF Score
Price RM2.91
GF Value RM2.70
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Hume Cement Industries Bhd Interest Expense?

Hume Cement Industries Bhd XKLS:5000 -2.35% 85 Interest Expense is RM-6 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5000 with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of RM2.70 (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. Hume Cement 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-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. Hume Cement Industries Bhd's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM 263 Mil. Hume Cement Industries Bhd's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM -0 Mil. Hume Cement Industries Bhd's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 693.47. 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.

Hume Cement Industries Bhd  (XKLS:5000) 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.

Hume Cement 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 RM263 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM2 Mil.

Hume Cement 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*262.825/-0.379
=693.47

* 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. Hume Cement Industries Bhd has enough cash to cover all of its debt. Its financial situation is stable.

Hume Cement Industries Bhd Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hume Cement 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.

Hume Cement Industries Bhd Interest Expense Chart

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Hume Cement 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-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-6 Mil mean?
Hume Cement Industries Bhd (XKLS:5000) has a Interest Expense of RM-6 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Hume Cement Industries Bhd and its competitors.
Is Hume Cement Industries Bhd's Interest Expense too high?
Hume Cement Industries Bhd's current Interest Expense is RM-6 Mil. Overall, Hume Cement Industries Bhd has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hume Cement Industries Bhd's Interest Expense compare to CRH and VMC?
Hume Cement Industries Bhd's Interest Expense of RM-6 Mil can be compared against companies in the Building Materials 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 Building Materials company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Building Materials 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 Hume Cement Industries Bhd and its competitors. Hume Cement Industries Bhd's current Interest Expense is RM-6 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hume Cement Industries Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hume Cement Industries Bhd (XKLS:5000) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM2.70, compared to a current price of RM2.91 — trading 7.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is RM-6 Mil. Hume Cement Industries Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 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 Hume Cement Industries Bhd (XKLS:5000), the current Interest Expense is RM-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 Hume Cement Industries Bhd (XKLS:5000) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hume Cement Industries Bhd stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of RM2.91 is trading 7.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM2.70. GuruFocus considers Hume Cement Industries Bhd to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:5000:

  • Interest Expense: RM-6 Mil
  • GF Value™: RM2.70 vs. price of RM2.91 (7.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 85/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5000 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Hume Cement Industries Bhd Business Description

Address 15A, Jalan 51A/219, Level 5, Wisma Hume, Block D, Petaling Jaya, SGR, MYS, 46100
Hume Cement Industries Bhd through its subsidiaries is engaged in the manufacturing and sale of cement and cement related products, and manufacturing, marketing and sale of concrete and concrete-related products. Geographically, Malaysia accounts for a larger share of the revenue. The company also provides precast concrete solutions to the construction industry and mega structure development projects.
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