Media Chinese International (XKLS:5090) Interest Expense: RM-5.9 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


What is Media Chinese International Interest Expense?

Media Chinese International XKLS:5090 +6.67% Interest Expense is RM-5.9 Mil as of Mar. 2026. 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. Media Chinese International's interest expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM -1.3 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was RM-5.9 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. Media Chinese International's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM -21.3 Mil. Media Chinese International's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM -1.3 Mil. Media Chinese International did not have earnings to cover the interest expense. 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.

Media Chinese International  (XKLS:5090) 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.

Media Chinese International's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM-1.3 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM-21.3 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM1.7 Mil.

Media Chinese International's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Media Chinese International did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.

* 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.

Media Chinese International Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Media Chinese International'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.

Media Chinese International Interest Expense Chart

Media Chinese International Annual Data
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Media Chinese International Quarterly Data
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Media Chinese International 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-5.9 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-5.9 Mil mean?
Media Chinese International (XKLS:5090) has a Interest Expense of RM-5.9 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Media Chinese International and its competitors.
Is Media Chinese International's Interest Expense too high?
Media Chinese International's current Interest Expense is RM-5.9 Mil.
How does Media Chinese International's Interest Expense compare to NYT and WLY?
Media Chinese International's Interest Expense of RM-5.9 Mil can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified 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 Media - Diversified company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Media - Diversified 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 Media Chinese International and its competitors. Media Chinese International's current Interest Expense is RM-5.9 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Media Chinese International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Media Chinese International (XKLS:5090) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.11, compared to a current price of RM0.08 — trading 27.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is RM-5.9 Mil. 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 Media Chinese International (XKLS:5090), the current Interest Expense is RM-5.9 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.

Media Chinese International Business Description

Other Exchanges 00685:Hong Kong
Address 18 Ka Yip Street, 15th Floor, Block A, Ming Pao Industrial Centre, Chai Wan, Hong Kong, HKG
Media Chinese International Ltd is a Hong Kong-based investment holding company. Along with its subsidiaries, it is principally engaged in publishing, printing, and distributing newspapers, magazines, books, and digital content that are mainly written in Chinese. It also provides travel and travel-related services in Hong Kong, Taiwan, North America, and Malaysia. The group's operating segments are Publishing and printing: Malaysia, which derives maximum revenue, Publishing and printing: Hong Kong and Taiwan, Publishing and printing: North America, and Travel and travel-related services.