OM Holdings (XKLS:5298) Interest Expense: RM-97 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)

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XKLS:5298 OM Holdings Ltd XKLS:5298
59 GF Score
Price RM0.70
GF Value RM1.32
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is OM Holdings Interest Expense?

OM Holdings XKLS:5298 59 Interest Expense is RM-97 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5298 with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of RM1.32 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. OM Holdings's interest expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was RM -46 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was RM-97 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. OM Holdings's Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was RM -99 Mil. OM Holdings's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was RM -46 Mil. OM Holdings 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.

OM Holdings  (XKLS:5298) 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.

OM Holdings's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was RM-46 Mil. Its Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was RM-99 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was RM418 Mil.

OM Holdings's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

OM Holdings 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.

OM Holdings Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for OM Holdings'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.

OM Holdings Interest Expense Chart

OM Holdings Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Expense
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OM Holdings Semi-Annual Data
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XKLS:5298
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OM Holdings 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 Dec. 2025 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was RM-97 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-97 Mil mean?
OM Holdings (XKLS:5298) has a Interest Expense of RM-97 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on OM Holdings and its competitors.
Is OM Holdings' Interest Expense too high?
OM Holdings' current Interest Expense is RM-97 Mil. Overall, OM Holdings has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does OM Holdings' Interest Expense compare to competitors?
OM Holdings' Interest Expense of RM-97 Mil can be compared against companies in the Metals & Mining 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 Metals & Mining company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Metals & Mining 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 OM Holdings and its competitors. OM Holdings's current Interest Expense is RM-97 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is OM Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, OM Holdings (XKLS:5298) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.32, compared to a current price of RM0.70 — trading 47% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is RM-97 Mil. OM Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 5 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 OM Holdings (XKLS:5298), the current Interest Expense is RM-97 Mil as of Dec. 2025. 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 OM Holdings (XKLS:5298) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, OM Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM0.70 is trading 47% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.32. GuruFocus considers OM Holdings to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:5298:

  • Interest Expense: RM-97 Mil
  • GF Value™: RM1.32 vs. price of RM0.70 (47% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5298 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

OM Holdings Business Description

Other Exchanges OMH:Australia
Address 10 Eunos Road 8, No. 09 - 03A, Singapore Post Centre, Singapore, SGP, 408600
OM Holdings Ltd is a holding company engaged in the following three operating segments; the Mining segment includes the exploration and mining of manganese ore, the Smelting segment includes the production of manganese ferroalloys, ferrosilicon, silicon metal, and manganese sinter ore, and the Marketing and trading segment includes trading of manganese ore, manganese ferroalloys, ferrosilicon, and sinter ore. Geographically the company derives the majority of its revenue from the Asia-Pacific region followed by America, Europe and African regions.
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