Gas Malaysia Bhd (XKLS:5209) Interest Expense: RM-21 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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XKLS:5209 Gas Malaysia Bhd XKLS:5209
75 GF Score
Price RM5.07
GF Value RM3.67
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Gas Malaysia Bhd Interest Expense?

Gas Malaysia Bhd XKLS:5209 +0.40% 75 Interest Expense is RM-21 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5209 with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of RM3.67 (Significantly Overvalued). 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. Gas Malaysia Bhd's interest expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM -7 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was RM-21 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. Gas Malaysia Bhd's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM 129 Mil. Gas Malaysia Bhd's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM -7 Mil. Gas Malaysia Bhd's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 19.02. 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.

Gas Malaysia Bhd  (XKLS:5209) 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.

Gas Malaysia Bhd's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM-7 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM129 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM531 Mil.

Gas Malaysia 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*128.598/-6.761
=19.02

* 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.

Gas Malaysia Bhd Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Gas Malaysia 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.

Gas Malaysia Bhd Interest Expense Chart

Gas Malaysia Bhd Annual Data
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XKLS:5209
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Gas Malaysia 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-21 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-21 Mil mean?
Gas Malaysia Bhd (XKLS:5209) has a Interest Expense of RM-21 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Gas Malaysia Bhd and its competitors.
Is Gas Malaysia Bhd's Interest Expense too high?
Gas Malaysia Bhd's current Interest Expense is RM-21 Mil. Overall, Gas Malaysia Bhd has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gas Malaysia Bhd's Interest Expense compare to ATO and NI?
Gas Malaysia Bhd's Interest Expense of RM-21 Mil can be compared against companies in the Utilities - Regulated 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 an Utilities - Regulated company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Utilities - Regulated 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 Gas Malaysia Bhd and its competitors. Gas Malaysia Bhd's current Interest Expense is RM-21 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gas Malaysia Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gas Malaysia Bhd (XKLS:5209) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM3.67, compared to a current price of RM5.07 — trading 38.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is RM-21 Mil. Gas Malaysia Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 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 Gas Malaysia Bhd (XKLS:5209), the current Interest Expense is RM-21 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 Gas Malaysia Bhd (XKLS:5209) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gas Malaysia Bhd stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of RM5.07 is trading 38.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM3.67. GuruFocus considers Gas Malaysia Bhd to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:5209:

  • Interest Expense: RM-21 Mil
  • GF Value™: RM3.67 vs. price of RM5.07 (38.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5209 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Gas Malaysia Bhd Business Description

Address 5, Jalan Serendah 26/17, Seksyen 26, Shah Alam, SGR, MYS, 40732
Gas Malaysia Bhd is engaged in the sale, marketing, and distribution of natural gas to residential, commercial, and industrial customers, as well as the development, operation, and maintenance of the Natural Gas Distribution System (NGDS) in Peninsular Malaysia. The company segments its operations into Natural Gas & LPG and Others. Nearly all of Gas Malaysia's revenue is derived from its Natural Gas and LPG division. Its revenue is mainly derived from the sales of natural gas to industrial, commercial, and residential customers. The group sells gas to customers in various forms, namely natural gas, LPG, and CNG.
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