Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs (XKLS:5098) Interest Expense: RM-34 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


XKLS:5098 Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs XKLS:5098
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Price RM0.23
GF Value RM0.40
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs Interest Expense?

Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs XKLS:5098 -2.13% 43 Interest Expense is RM-34 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5098 with a GF Score™ of 43/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.40 (Possible Value Trap). 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. Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs's interest expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM -8 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was RM-34 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. Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM 2 Mil. Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM -8 Mil. Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.25. 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.

Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs  (XKLS:5098) 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.

Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM-8 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM2 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM117 Mil.

Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs'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*2.028/-8.033
=0.25

* 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. Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shss earnings cannot cover its interest expense. If the situation continues, the company may have to issue more debt.

Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs'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.

Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs Interest Expense Chart

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Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs 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-34 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-34 Mil mean?
Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs (XKLS:5098) has a Interest Expense of RM-34 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs and its competitors.
Is Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs' Interest Expense too high?
Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs' current Interest Expense is RM-34 Mil. Overall, Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs has a GF Score™ of 43/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs' Interest Expense compare to NUE and STLD?
Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs' Interest Expense of RM-34 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 Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs and its competitors. Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs's current Interest Expense is RM-34 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs (XKLS:5098) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.40, compared to a current price of RM0.23 — trading 42.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is RM-34 Mil. Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs' overall GF Score™ is 43/100 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 Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs (XKLS:5098), the current Interest Expense is RM-34 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 Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs (XKLS:5098) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM0.23 is trading 42.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.40. GuruFocus considers Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:5098:

  • Interest Expense: RM-34 Mil
  • GF Value™: RM0.40 vs. price of RM0.23 (42.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 43/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5098 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs Business Description

Address Wisma Masteel, Lot 29C, Off Jalan Tandang, Section 51, Petaling Jaya, SGR, MYS, 46050
Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs engages in the manufacturing and marketing of high tensile steel bars, mild steel bars, and prime steel billets. These steel products are used in construction and infrastructure works. The company is organized in one business segment which is the Manufacturing of steel bars and billets. Geographically, the group has a business presence in Malaysia and Outside Malaysia, of which prime revenue is derived from Malaysia.
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