Karex Bhd (XKLS:5247) Interest Expense: RM-9.0 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

What is Karex Bhd Interest Expense?

Karex Bhd XKLS:5247 -2.22% 41 Interest Expense is RM-9.0 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5247 with a GF Score™ of 41/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.76 (Possible Value Trap). 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. Karex Bhd's interest expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM -2.2 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was RM-9.0 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. Karex Bhd's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM -5.1 Mil. Karex Bhd's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM -2.2 Mil. Karex Bhd did not have earnings to cover the interest expense. 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.

Karex Bhd (XKLS:5247) 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.

Karex Bhd's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM-2.2 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM-5.1 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM88.9 Mil.

Karex Bhd's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Karex Bhd did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.

* 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.

Karex Bhd Interest Expense Historical Data

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Karex 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-9.0 Mil.

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What does a Interest Expense of RM-9.0 Mil mean?

Karex Bhd (XKLS:5247) has a Interest Expense of RM-9.0 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Karex Bhd and its competitors.

Is Karex Bhd's Interest Expense too high?

Karex Bhd's current Interest Expense is RM-9.0 Mil. Overall, Karex Bhd has a GF Score™ of 41/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does Karex Bhd's Interest Expense compare to PG and CL?

Karex Bhd's Interest Expense of RM-9.0 Mil can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?

A good Interest Expense depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Karex Bhd and its competitors. Karex Bhd's current Interest Expense is RM-9.0 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is Karex Bhd stock overvalued right now?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Karex Bhd (XKLS:5247) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.76, compared to a current price of RM0.44 — trading 42.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is RM-9.0 Mil. Karex Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 41/100 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 Karex Bhd (XKLS:5247), the current Interest Expense is RM-9.0 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 Karex Bhd (XKLS:5247) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Karex Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM0.44 is trading 42.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.76. GuruFocus considers Karex Bhd to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:5247:

Interest Expense: RM-9.0 Mil
GF Value™: RM0.76 vs. price of RM0.44 (42.1% below fair value)
GF Score™: 41/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5247 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Karex Bhd Business Description

Industry Consumer Defensive Consumer Packaged Goods

Comparable Companies XKLS:2755 XKLS:5066 XKLS:0333 XKLS:5081 XKLS:0049 XKLS:7149 PG XPAR:OR LSE:ULVR CL BOM:500696 LSE:RKT KVUE KMB XTER:HEN3 EL CHD OSTO:ESSITY B XTER:BEI TSE:4452

Address Lot 594, Persiaran Raja Lumu, Pandamaran Industrial Estate, Port Klang, SGR, MYS, 42000

Website https://www.karex.com.my

Karex Bhd is a Malaysian investment holding company. Along with its subsidiaries, its main business activities comprise investment holding, manufacture, and sale of sexual wellness, medical, and other health-related products. These activities are located in Malaysia, Thailand, the United States of America, and the United Kingdom. It is principally engaged in manufacturing and selling condoms, personal lubricants, latex probe covers, oral dams, and others. The operating segments of the company are Sexual wellness, which generates maximum profits, Medical, and Others. Geographically, it derives key revenue from the Americas and the rest from Asia, Europe, and Africa.

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