Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd (XKLS:5183) Interest Expense: RM-338 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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XKLS:5183 Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd XKLS:5183
76 GF Score
Price RM4.79
GF Value RM5.56
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd Interest Expense?

Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd XKLS:5183 +10.11% 76 Interest Expense is RM-338 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5183 with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of RM5.56 (Modestly 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. Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd's interest expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM -80 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was RM-338 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. Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM 650 Mil. Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM -80 Mil. Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 8.13. 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.

Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd  (XKLS:5183) 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.

Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM-80 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM650 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM3,652 Mil.

Petronas Chemicals Group 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*650/-80
=8.13

* 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.

Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Petronas Chemicals Group 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.

Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd Interest Expense Chart

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Petronas Chemicals Group 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-338 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-338 Mil mean?
Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd (XKLS:5183) has a Interest Expense of RM-338 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd and its competitors.
Is Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd's Interest Expense too high?
Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd's current Interest Expense is RM-338 Mil. Overall, Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd's Interest Expense compare to DOW?
Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd's Interest Expense of RM-338 Mil can be compared against companies in the Chemicals 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 Chemicals company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Chemicals 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 Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd and its competitors. Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd's current Interest Expense is RM-338 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd (XKLS:5183) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM5.56, compared to a current price of RM4.79 — trading 13.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is RM-338 Mil. Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 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 Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd (XKLS:5183), the current Interest Expense is RM-338 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 Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd (XKLS:5183) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM4.79 is trading 13.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM5.56. GuruFocus considers Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:5183:

  • Interest Expense: RM-338 Mil
  • GF Value™: RM5.56 vs. price of RM4.79 (13.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5183 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd Business Description

Address Tower 1, Petronas Twin Towers, Kuala Lumpur City Centre, Kuala Lumpur, SGR, MYS, 50088
Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd manufactures and sells a variety of petrochemicals. The firm organizes itself into three segments based on product type: Olefins and Derivatives; Fertilizers and Methanol, Specialty Chemicals and others. The Olefins and Derivatives segment, which generates the majority of revenue, is engaged in manufacturing and marketing of a wide range of olefin and polymer products, such as Ethylene, Propylene, and Butyl Acetate among others, which are used as a basic feedstock for other products, to intermediate products including basic and high performance chemicals. The majority of the revenue comes from Malaysia and the rest from China, Thailand, Indonesia, Sweden and other regions.
76GF Score

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