Velesto Energy Bhd (XKLS:5243) Interest Expense: RM-7.5 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

What is Velesto Energy Bhd Interest Expense?

Velesto Energy Bhd XKLS:5243 -1.75% 60 Interest Expense is RM-7.5 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5243 with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.18 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Velesto Energy Bhd's interest expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM -1.7 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was RM-7.5 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. Velesto Energy Bhd's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM 36.6 Mil. Velesto Energy Bhd's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM -1.7 Mil. Velesto Energy Bhd's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 21.29. 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.

Velesto Energy Bhd (XKLS:5243) Interest Expense Explanation

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Velesto Energy Bhd's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM-1.7 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM36.6 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM5.9 Mil.

Velesto Energy 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	*	36.617	/	-1.72
	=	21.29

* 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.

Velesto Energy Bhd Interest Expense Historical Data

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Velesto Energy 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-7.5 Mil.

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What does a Interest Expense of RM-7.5 Mil mean?

Velesto Energy Bhd (XKLS:5243) has a Interest Expense of RM-7.5 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Velesto Energy Bhd and its competitors.

Is Velesto Energy Bhd's Interest Expense too high?

Velesto Energy Bhd's current Interest Expense is RM-7.5 Mil. Overall, Velesto Energy Bhd has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does Velesto Energy Bhd's Interest Expense compare to NE and RIG?

Velesto Energy Bhd's Interest Expense of RM-7.5 Mil can be compared against companies in the Oil & Gas 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 Oil & Gas company?

A good Interest Expense depends on the Oil & Gas 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 Velesto Energy Bhd and its competitors. Velesto Energy Bhd's current Interest Expense is RM-7.5 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is Velesto Energy Bhd stock overvalued right now?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Velesto Energy Bhd (XKLS:5243) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.18, compared to a current price of RM0.28 — trading 55.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is RM-7.5 Mil. Velesto Energy Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 3 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 Velesto Energy Bhd (XKLS:5243), the current Interest Expense is RM-7.5 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 Velesto Energy Bhd (XKLS:5243) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Velesto Energy Bhd stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of RM0.28 is trading 55.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.18. GuruFocus considers Velesto Energy Bhd to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:5243:

Interest Expense: RM-7.5 Mil
GF Value™: RM0.18 vs. price of RM0.28 (55.6% above fair value)
GF Score™: 60/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5243 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Velesto Energy Bhd Business Description

Industry Energy Oil & Gas

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Address Jalan Stesen Sentral 5, Level 18, Block 3A, Plaza Sentral, Kuala Lumpur, SGR, MYS, 50470

Website https://www.velesto.com

Velesto Energy Bhd is a Malaysia-based company that provides services to the oil and gas industry. It is engaged in the provision of drilling services for exploration, development, and production wells and workover services to the upstream sector of the oil and gas industry. It is also engaged in the provision of threading, inspection, and repair services for Oil Country Tubular Goods in Malaysia and overseas. The company operates under two segments, namely drilling services and others. The company has a geographical presence in Malaysia and other countries.

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