Sentral REIT (XKLS:5123) Interest Expense: RM-51.8 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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XKLS:5123 Sentral REIT XKLS:5123
45 GF Score
Price RM0.71
GF Value RM0.80
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Sentral REIT Interest Expense?

Sentral REIT XKLS:5123 -0.70% 45 Interest Expense is RM-51.8 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5123 with a GF Score™ of 45/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.80 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Sentral REIT's interest expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM -12.8 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was RM-51.8 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. Sentral REIT's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM 31.0 Mil. Sentral REIT's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM -12.8 Mil. Sentral REIT's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.43. 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.

Sentral REIT  (XKLS:5123) 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.

Sentral REIT's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM-12.8 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM31.0 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM702.5 Mil.

Sentral REIT'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*31.032/-12.769
=2.43

* 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. Sentral REIT interest coverage is 2.45, which is low.

Sentral REIT Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sentral REIT'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.

Sentral REIT Interest Expense Chart

Sentral REIT Annual Data
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XKLS:5123
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Sentral REIT 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-51.8 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-51.8 Mil mean?
Sentral REIT (XKLS:5123) has a Interest Expense of RM-51.8 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Sentral REIT and its competitors.
Is Sentral REIT's Interest Expense too high?
Sentral REIT's current Interest Expense is RM-51.8 Mil. Overall, Sentral REIT has a GF Score™ of 45/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sentral REIT's Interest Expense compare to BXP and ARE?
Sentral REIT's Interest Expense of RM-51.8 Mil can be compared against companies in the REITs 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 REITs company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the REITs 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 Sentral REIT and its competitors. Sentral REIT's current Interest Expense is RM-51.8 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sentral REIT stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sentral REIT (XKLS:5123) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.80, compared to a current price of RM0.71 — trading 11.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is RM-51.8 Mil. Sentral REIT's overall GF Score™ is 45/100 with 5 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 Sentral REIT (XKLS:5123), the current Interest Expense is RM-51.8 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 Sentral REIT (XKLS:5123) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sentral REIT stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM0.71 is trading 11.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.80. GuruFocus considers Sentral REIT to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:5123:

  • Interest Expense: RM-51.8 Mil
  • GF Value™: RM0.80 vs. price of RM0.71 (11.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 45/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5123 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Sentral REIT Business Description

Industry Real EstateREITs
Address Jalan Stesen Sentral 2, G27A, Level 3A, Block B, Platinum Sentral, Kuala Lumpur Sentral, Kuala Lumpur, MYS, 50470
Sentral REIT is a real estate investment trust. The company is engaged in the acquisition of an investment in commercial properties including office, retail assets, and car parks. The properties of the company includes Cyberjaya, Petaling Jaya, Kuala Lumpur, Mont' Kiara, KL Sentral, and Penang.
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