Sarawak Oil Palms Bhd (XKLS:5126) Interest Expense: RM-22 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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XKLS:5126 Sarawak Oil Palms Bhd XKLS:5126
56 GF Score
Price RM5.15
GF Value RM3.25
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is Sarawak Oil Palms Bhd Interest Expense?

Sarawak Oil Palms Bhd XKLS:5126 +3.00% 56 Interest Expense is RM-22 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5126 with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of RM3.25 (Significantly Overvalued). 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. Sarawak Oil Palms Bhd's interest expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM -5 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was RM-22 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. Sarawak Oil Palms Bhd's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM 89 Mil. Sarawak Oil Palms Bhd's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM -5 Mil. Sarawak Oil Palms Bhd's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 16.35. 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.

Sarawak Oil Palms Bhd  (XKLS:5126) 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.

Sarawak Oil Palms Bhd's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM-5 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM89 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM156 Mil.

Sarawak Oil Palms 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*88.688/-5.424
=16.35

* 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.

Sarawak Oil Palms Bhd Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sarawak Oil Palms Bhd'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.

Sarawak Oil Palms Bhd Interest Expense Chart

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Sarawak Oil Palms 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-22 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-22 Mil mean?
Sarawak Oil Palms Bhd (XKLS:5126) has a Interest Expense of RM-22 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Sarawak Oil Palms Bhd and its competitors.
Is Sarawak Oil Palms Bhd's Interest Expense too high?
Sarawak Oil Palms Bhd's current Interest Expense is RM-22 Mil. Overall, Sarawak Oil Palms Bhd has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sarawak Oil Palms Bhd's Interest Expense compare to ADM and BG?
Sarawak Oil Palms Bhd's Interest Expense of RM-22 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 Sarawak Oil Palms Bhd and its competitors. Sarawak Oil Palms Bhd's current Interest Expense is RM-22 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sarawak Oil Palms Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sarawak Oil Palms Bhd (XKLS:5126) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM3.25, compared to a current price of RM5.15 — trading 58.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is RM-22 Mil. Sarawak Oil Palms Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 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 Sarawak Oil Palms Bhd (XKLS:5126), the current Interest Expense is RM-22 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 Sarawak Oil Palms Bhd (XKLS:5126) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sarawak Oil Palms Bhd stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of RM5.15 is trading 58.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM3.25. GuruFocus considers Sarawak Oil Palms Bhd to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:5126:

  • Interest Expense: RM-22 Mil
  • GF Value™: RM3.25 vs. price of RM5.15 (58.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 56/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5126 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Sarawak Oil Palms Bhd Business Description

Address No. 124-126, Jalan Bendahara, P.O. Box 547, Miri, SWK, MYS, 98000
Sarawak Oil Palms Bhd is a Malaysia-based company engaged in the principal activities of investment holding, cultivation of oil palms, and operations of palm oil mills. Its reportable segments are Oil palms and Property development. A majority of its revenue is generated from the Oil palms segment, which is engaged in the cultivation of oil palms, processing, refining, and trading of palm products. The Property development segment is involved in the development of residential and commercial properties. Geographically, the group derives maximum revenue from the Asia-Pacific region, followed by Malaysia, and other regions.
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