PBS Bhd (XKLS:5231) Interest Expense: RM-0.11 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


What is PBS Bhd Interest Expense?

PBS Bhd XKLS:5231 Interest Expense is RM-0.11 Mil as of Mar. 2026. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. PBS Bhd's interest expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM -0.03 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was RM-0.11 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. PBS Bhd's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM 2.20 Mil. PBS Bhd's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM -0.03 Mil. PBS Bhd's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 68.59. 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.

PBS Bhd  (XKLS:5231) 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.

PBS Bhd's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM-0.03 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM2.20 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM0.83 Mil.

PBS 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*2.195/-0.032
=68.59

* 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. PBS Bhd has enough cash to cover all of its debt. Its financial situation is stable.

PBS Bhd Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for PBS 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.

PBS Bhd Interest Expense Chart

PBS Bhd Annual Data
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Interest Expense
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PBS Bhd Quarterly Data
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PBS 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-0.11 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-0.11 Mil mean?
PBS Bhd (XKLS:5231) has a Interest Expense of RM-0.11 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on PBS Bhd and its competitors.
Is PBS Bhd's Interest Expense too high?
PBS Bhd's current Interest Expense is RM-0.11 Mil.
How does PBS Bhd's Interest Expense compare to CTAS and CPRT?
PBS Bhd's Interest Expense of RM-0.11 Mil can be compared against companies in the Business Services 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 Business Services company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Business Services 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 PBS Bhd and its competitors. PBS Bhd's current Interest Expense is RM-0.11 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PBS Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PBS Bhd (XKLS:5231) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.06, compared to a current price of RM0.10 — trading 66.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is RM-0.11 Mil. 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 PBS Bhd (XKLS:5231), the current Interest Expense is RM-0.11 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.

PBS Bhd Business Description

Address No. 9, Jalan Pemaju U1/15, Unit A-10-02, Level 10, Empire Tower Office, Empire Subang, Subang Jaya, SGR, MYS, 47500
PBS Bhd is engaged in the distribution of stationery and office products and investment holding. The Group operates mainly as a distributor for the Pelikan brand and distributes Pelikan-branded Fine Writing and Stationery in Malaysia, Singapore, China/Taiwan, Thailand and Greece. The Group is organised into two main geographical units: Rest of the World and Asia.