AYS Ventures Bhd (XKLS:5021) Interest Expense: RM-17 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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XKLS:5021 AYS Ventures Bhd XKLS:5021
31 GF Score
Price RM0.22
GF Value RM0.27
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is AYS Ventures Bhd Interest Expense?

AYS Ventures Bhd XKLS:5021 31 Interest Expense is RM-17 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5021 with a GF Score™ of 31/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.27 (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. AYS Ventures Bhd's interest expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM -4 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was RM-17 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. AYS Ventures Bhd's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM 5 Mil. AYS Ventures Bhd's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM -4 Mil. AYS Ventures Bhd's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.23. 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.

AYS Ventures Bhd  (XKLS:5021) 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.

AYS Ventures Bhd's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM-4 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM5 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM33 Mil.

AYS Ventures 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*4.806/-3.896
=1.23

* 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. AYS Ventures Bhds earnings cannot cover its interest expense. If the situation continues, the company may have to issue more debt.

AYS Ventures Bhd Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for AYS Ventures 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.

AYS Ventures Bhd Interest Expense Chart

AYS Ventures Bhd Annual Data
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AYS Ventures 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-17 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-17 Mil mean?
AYS Ventures Bhd (XKLS:5021) has a Interest Expense of RM-17 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on AYS Ventures Bhd and its competitors.
Is AYS Ventures Bhd's Interest Expense too high?
AYS Ventures Bhd's current Interest Expense is RM-17 Mil. Overall, AYS Ventures Bhd has a GF Score™ of 31/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AYS Ventures Bhd's Interest Expense compare to NUE and STLD?
AYS Ventures Bhd's Interest Expense of RM-17 Mil can be compared against companies in the Steel 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 Steel company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Steel 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 AYS Ventures Bhd and its competitors. AYS Ventures Bhd's current Interest Expense is RM-17 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is AYS Ventures Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AYS Ventures Bhd (XKLS:5021) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.27, compared to a current price of RM0.22 — trading 20.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is RM-17 Mil. AYS Ventures Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 31/100 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 AYS Ventures Bhd (XKLS:5021), the current Interest Expense is RM-17 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 AYS Ventures Bhd (XKLS:5021) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AYS Ventures Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM0.22 is trading 20.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.27. GuruFocus considers AYS Ventures Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:5021:

  • Interest Expense: RM-17 Mil
  • GF Value™: RM0.27 vs. price of RM0.22 (20.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 31/100 with 8 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5021 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

AYS Ventures Bhd Business Description

Address Jalan Haji Abdul Manan, Lot 6488, Klang, SGR, MYS, 42100
AYS Ventures Bhd is an investment holding company. Along with its subsidiaries, it is principally involved in the trading and manufacturing of steel, construction, and related products. The group's operating business segments are Trading and services, Manufacturing, and Others. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Trading and services segment, which is engaged in trading and marketing of steel products and all types of construction materials, warehousing, and storage services. The Manufacturing segment is involved in the manufacturing and trading of purlin, structural steel components, and other steel products. Geographically, the group generates maximum revenue from Malaysia, followed by Singapore, the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation countries, and other countries.
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