Guan Chong Bhd (XKLS:5102) Interest Expense: RM-304 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

What is Guan Chong Bhd Interest Expense?

Guan Chong Bhd XKLS:5102 78 Interest Expense is RM-304 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5102 with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of RM1.88 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Guan Chong Bhd's interest expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM -63 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was RM-304 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. Guan Chong Bhd's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM 214 Mil. Guan Chong Bhd's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM -63 Mil. Guan Chong Bhd's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.40. 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.

Guan Chong Bhd (XKLS:5102) 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.

Guan Chong Bhd's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM-63 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM214 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM1,010 Mil.

Guan Chong 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	*	213.745	/	-62.942
	=	3.40

* 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. Guan Chong Bhd interest coverage is 2.08, which is low.

Guan Chong Bhd Interest Expense Historical Data

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Guan Chong 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-304 Mil.

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What does a Interest Expense of RM-304 Mil mean?

Guan Chong Bhd (XKLS:5102) has a Interest Expense of RM-304 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Guan Chong Bhd and its competitors.

Is Guan Chong Bhd's Interest Expense too high?

Guan Chong Bhd's current Interest Expense is RM-304 Mil. Overall, Guan Chong Bhd has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does Guan Chong Bhd's Interest Expense compare to MDLZ and HSY?

Guan Chong Bhd's Interest Expense of RM-304 Mil can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?

A good Interest Expense depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Guan Chong Bhd and its competitors. Guan Chong Bhd's current Interest Expense is RM-304 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is Guan Chong Bhd stock overvalued right now?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Guan Chong Bhd (XKLS:5102) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.88, compared to a current price of RM1.16 — trading 38.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is RM-304 Mil. Guan Chong Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 6 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 Guan Chong Bhd (XKLS:5102), the current Interest Expense is RM-304 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 Guan Chong Bhd (XKLS:5102) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Guan Chong Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM1.16 is trading 38.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.88. GuruFocus considers Guan Chong Bhd to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:5102:

Interest Expense: RM-304 Mil
GF Value™: RM1.88 vs. price of RM1.16 (38.3% below fair value)
GF Score™: 78/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5102 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Guan Chong Bhd Business Description

Industry Consumer Defensive Consumer Packaged Goods

Comparable Companies XKLS:6432 XKLS:5202 XKLS:7107 XKLS:6203 XKLS:4081 MDLZ HSY XSWX:LISN XSWX:BARN XKRX:271560 TR SZSE:000833 TSE:2222 CAS:CSR OSTO:CLA B TSE:2201 BOM:500038 XKRX:004990 BOM:532356 XKRX:001800

Address PLO 273, Jalan Timah 2, Kawasan Perindustrian, Pasir Gudang, JHR, MYS, 81700

Website https://www.gcbcocoa.com

Guan Chong Bhd is engaged in investment holding, manufacturing, distributing, and trading in Cocoa butter, Cocoa Cake, Cocoa powder, and Cocoa-derived food ingredients. Geographically, the Group operates in Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, and Germany of which key revenue is derived from Singapore. Its five reportable segments are Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Germany and Ivory Coast.

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