Protasco Bhd (XKLS:5070) Interest Expense: RM-11 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

What is Protasco Bhd Interest Expense?

Protasco Bhd XKLS:5070 56 Interest Expense is RM-11 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5070 with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.29 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Protasco Bhd's interest expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM -2 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was RM-11 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. Protasco Bhd's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM 6 Mil. Protasco Bhd's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM -2 Mil. Protasco Bhd's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.76. 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.

Protasco Bhd (XKLS:5070) Interest Expense Explanation

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Protasco Bhd's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM-2 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM6 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM26 Mil.

Protasco 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	*	5.631	/	-2.043
	=	2.76

* 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.

Protasco Bhd Interest Expense Historical Data

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Protasco 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-11 Mil.

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What does a Interest Expense of RM-11 Mil mean?

Protasco Bhd (XKLS:5070) has a Interest Expense of RM-11 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Protasco Bhd and its competitors.

Is Protasco Bhd's Interest Expense too high?

Protasco Bhd's current Interest Expense is RM-11 Mil. Overall, Protasco Bhd has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does Protasco Bhd's Interest Expense compare to competitors?

Protasco Bhd's Interest Expense of RM-11 Mil can be compared against companies in the Construction 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 Construction company?

A good Interest Expense depends on the Construction 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 Protasco Bhd and its competitors. Protasco Bhd's current Interest Expense is RM-11 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is Protasco Bhd stock overvalued right now?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Protasco Bhd (XKLS:5070) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.29, compared to a current price of RM0.20 — trading 31% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is RM-11 Mil. Protasco Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Protasco Bhd (XKLS:5070), the current Interest Expense is RM-11 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 Protasco Bhd (XKLS:5070) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Protasco Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM0.20 is trading 31% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.29. GuruFocus considers Protasco Bhd to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:5070:

Interest Expense: RM-11 Mil
GF Value™: RM0.29 vs. price of RM0.20 (31% below fair value)
GF Score™: 56/100 with 1 warning sign

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5070 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Protasco Bhd Business Description

Industry Industrials Construction

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Address Jalan Ikram-Uniten, Corporate Block, Unipark Suria, Kajang, SGR, MYS, 43000

Website https://www.protasco.com.my

Protasco Bhd is engaged in the business of investment holding. The company's business segments include: Maintenance, Construction, Property development, Engineering & consultancy services, Trading & manufacturing, Education, Clean energy, Hotel & hospitality, Asset management, and Agriventure. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Maintenance segment, which is engaged in the maintenance of federal and state roads. The company operates predominantly in Malaysia.

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