AirAsia Group Bhd (XKLS:5238) Interest Expense: RM-334 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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XKLS:5238 AirAsia Group Bhd XKLS:5238
46 GF Score
Price RM1.13
GF Value RM1.60
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is AirAsia Group Bhd Interest Expense?

AirAsia Group Bhd XKLS:5238 -1.74% 46 Interest Expense is RM-334 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5238 with a GF Score™ of 46/100 and a GF Value™ of RM1.60 (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. AirAsia Group Bhd's interest expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM -249 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was RM-334 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. AirAsia Group Bhd's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM 375 Mil. AirAsia Group Bhd's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM -249 Mil. AirAsia Group Bhd's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.51. 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.

AirAsia Group Bhd  (XKLS:5238) 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.

AirAsia Group Bhd's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM-249 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM375 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM15,806 Mil.

AirAsia 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*375.446/-248.908
=1.51

* 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. AirAsia Group Bhd interest coverage is 1.49, which is low.

AirAsia Group Bhd Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for AirAsia 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.

AirAsia Group Bhd Interest Expense Chart

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AirAsia 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-334 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-334 Mil mean?
AirAsia Group Bhd (XKLS:5238) has a Interest Expense of RM-334 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on AirAsia Group Bhd and its competitors.
Is AirAsia Group Bhd's Interest Expense too high?
AirAsia Group Bhd's current Interest Expense is RM-334 Mil. Overall, AirAsia Group Bhd has a GF Score™ of 46/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AirAsia Group Bhd's Interest Expense compare to DAL and UAL?
AirAsia Group Bhd's Interest Expense of RM-334 Mil can be compared against companies in the Transportation 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 Transportation company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Transportation 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 AirAsia Group Bhd and its competitors. AirAsia Group Bhd's current Interest Expense is RM-334 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is AirAsia Group Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AirAsia Group Bhd (XKLS:5238) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.60, compared to a current price of RM1.13 — trading 29.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is RM-334 Mil. AirAsia Group Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 46/100 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 AirAsia Group Bhd (XKLS:5238), the current Interest Expense is RM-334 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 AirAsia Group Bhd (XKLS:5238) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AirAsia Group Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM1.13 is trading 29.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.60. GuruFocus considers AirAsia Group Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:5238:

  • Interest Expense: RM-334 Mil
  • GF Value™: RM1.60 vs. price of RM1.13 (29.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 46/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5238 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

AirAsia Group Bhd Business Description

Address RedQ, Jalan Pekeliling 5, Lapangan Terbang Antarabangsa, KLIA, Kuala Lumpur, MYS, 64000
AirAsia X Bhd is a medium-haul low-cost airline operating in the Asia-Pacific region. The company is servicing scheduled flight operations to Australia (Sydney, Melbourne and Perth), China (Beijing, Hangzhou, Shanghai, Changsha, Chengdu, Chongqing, and Xi'an), India (New Delhi), South Korea (Seoul), Japan (Tokyo, Osaka and Sapporo), Taiwan (Taipei), Indonesia (Bali), Saudi Arabia (Jeddah and Medina), Kazakhstan (Almaty) and Kenya (Nairobi) from two hubs: Kuala Lumpur and Bangkok. The Group's operating segment consists of Air Operator Certificate (AOC) held under the AirAsia brand, and is categorised as Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia. The company generates the majority of its revenue from Malaysia.
46GF Score

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