Leon Fuat Bhd (XKLS:5232) Interest Expense: RM-25.3 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


XKLS:5232 Leon Fuat Bhd XKLS:5232
45 GF Score
Price RM0.35
GF Value RM0.46
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 10 Warning Signs
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What is Leon Fuat Bhd Interest Expense?

Leon Fuat Bhd XKLS:5232 45 Interest Expense is RM-25.3 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5232 with a GF Score™ of 45/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.46 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Leon Fuat Bhd's interest expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM -5.9 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was RM-25.3 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. Leon Fuat Bhd's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM 11.3 Mil. Leon Fuat Bhd's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM -5.9 Mil. Leon Fuat Bhd's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.93. 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.

Leon Fuat Bhd  (XKLS:5232) 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.

Leon Fuat Bhd's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM-5.9 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM11.3 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM80.1 Mil.

Leon Fuat 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*11.331/-5.886
=1.93

* 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.

Warning Sign:

Ben Graham prefers companies' interest coverage to be at least 5. Leon Fuat Bhd interest coverage is 1.75, which is low.

Leon Fuat Bhd Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Leon Fuat 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.

Leon Fuat Bhd Interest Expense Chart

Leon Fuat Bhd Annual Data
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Leon Fuat Bhd Quarterly Data
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Leon Fuat 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-25.3 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-25.3 Mil mean?
Leon Fuat Bhd (XKLS:5232) has a Interest Expense of RM-25.3 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Leon Fuat Bhd and its competitors.
Is Leon Fuat Bhd's Interest Expense too high?
Leon Fuat Bhd's current Interest Expense is RM-25.3 Mil. Overall, Leon Fuat Bhd has a GF Score™ of 45/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Leon Fuat Bhd's Interest Expense compare to NUE and STLD?
Leon Fuat Bhd's Interest Expense of RM-25.3 Mil can be compared against companies in the Steel 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 Steel company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Steel 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 Leon Fuat Bhd and its competitors. Leon Fuat Bhd's current Interest Expense is RM-25.3 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Leon Fuat Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Leon Fuat Bhd (XKLS:5232) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.46, compared to a current price of RM0.35 — trading 23.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is RM-25.3 Mil. Leon Fuat Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 45/100 with 10 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 Leon Fuat Bhd (XKLS:5232), the current Interest Expense is RM-25.3 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 Leon Fuat Bhd (XKLS:5232) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Leon Fuat Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM0.35 is trading 23.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.46. GuruFocus considers Leon Fuat Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:5232:

  • Interest Expense: RM-25.3 Mil
  • GF Value™: RM0.46 vs. price of RM0.35 (23.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 45/100 with 10 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5232 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Leon Fuat Bhd Business Description

Address Kawasan Perindustrian, No. 11, Lorong Keluli 1B, Bukit Raja Selatan, Seksyen 7, Shah Alam, SGR, MYS, 40000
Leon Fuat Bhd is engaged in cutting, levelling, shearing, profiling, bending, and finishing, along with the production of expanded metal, perforated metal, and welded steel pipes. The company operates in three reportable segments: Trading of steel products, which includes trading of flat carbon steel products, other flat steel products, long carbon steel products, and other long steel products; Processing and/or manufacturing of steel products, which includes processing of flat carbon steel products, other flat steel products, long carbon steel products, and other long steel products; and Others. The majority of its revenue is generated from the processing and/or manufacturing of steel products. Revenue is derived from Malaysia.
45GF Score

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