Southern Acids (M) Bhd (XKLS:5134) Interest Expense: RM-1.2 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


XKLS:5134 Southern Acids (M) Bhd XKLS:5134
69 GF Score
Price RM3.10
GF Value RM2.89
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Southern Acids (M) Bhd Interest Expense?

Southern Acids (M) Bhd XKLS:5134 69 Interest Expense is RM-1.2 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5134 with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of RM2.89 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Southern Acids (M) Bhd's interest expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM -0.2 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was RM-1.2 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. Southern Acids (M) Bhd's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM 34.7 Mil. Southern Acids (M) Bhd's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM -0.2 Mil. Southern Acids (M) Bhd's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 201.95. 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.

Southern Acids (M) Bhd  (XKLS:5134) 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.

Southern Acids (M) Bhd's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM-0.2 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM34.7 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM0.8 Mil.

Southern Acids (M) 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*34.735/-0.172
=201.95

* 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.

Good Sign:

Ben Graham prefers companies' interest coverage to be at least 5. Southern Acids (M) Bhd has enough cash to cover all of its debt. Its financial situation is stable.

Southern Acids (M) Bhd Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Southern Acids (M) 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.

Southern Acids (M) Bhd Interest Expense Chart

Southern Acids (M) Bhd Annual Data
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Southern Acids (M) Bhd Quarterly Data
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Southern Acids (M) 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-1.2 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-1.2 Mil mean?
Southern Acids (M) Bhd (XKLS:5134) has a Interest Expense of RM-1.2 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Southern Acids (M) Bhd and its competitors.
Is Southern Acids (M) Bhd's Interest Expense too high?
Southern Acids (M) Bhd's current Interest Expense is RM-1.2 Mil. Overall, Southern Acids (M) Bhd has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Southern Acids (M) Bhd's Interest Expense compare to HON and MMM?
Southern Acids (M) Bhd's Interest Expense of RM-1.2 Mil can be compared against companies in the Conglomerates 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 Conglomerates company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Conglomerates 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 Southern Acids (M) Bhd and its competitors. Southern Acids (M) Bhd's current Interest Expense is RM-1.2 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Southern Acids (M) Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Southern Acids (M) Bhd (XKLS:5134) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM2.89, compared to a current price of RM3.10 — trading 7.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is RM-1.2 Mil. Southern Acids (M) Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 3 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 Southern Acids (M) Bhd (XKLS:5134), the current Interest Expense is RM-1.2 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 Southern Acids (M) Bhd (XKLS:5134) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Southern Acids (M) Bhd stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of RM3.10 is trading 7.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM2.89. GuruFocus considers Southern Acids (M) Bhd to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:5134:

  • Interest Expense: RM-1.2 Mil
  • GF Value™: RM2.89 vs. price of RM3.10 (7.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5134 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Southern Acids (M) Bhd Business Description

Address No. 8, Jalan Batu Tiga Lama, Level 29, Centro Tower, Klang, SGR, MYS, 41300
Southern Acids (M) Bhd is an investment holding and the provision of a management service company. The company's operating segment includes Oleochemical; Healthcare; Milling and Cultivation and Investments and services. It generates maximum revenue from the Milling and Cultivation segment. The Oleochemical Segment is involved in the manufacturing and marketing of fatty acids and glycerine. Its Milling and Cultivation Segment is principally engaged in the processing of Fresh Fruit Bunches. Geographically, it has a presence in Malaysia, Indonesia, Europe, America, and Other Countries.
69GF Score

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