Southern Steel Bhd (XKLS:5665) Interest Expense: RM-24 Mil (TTM As of Sep. 2025)


XKLS:5665 Southern Steel Bhd XKLS:5665
31 GF Score
Price RM0.40
GF Value RM0.26
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
View Full Analysis

What is Southern Steel Bhd Interest Expense?

Southern Steel Bhd XKLS:5665 +1.28% 31 Interest Expense is RM-24 Mil as of Sep. 2025. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5665 with a GF Score™ of 31/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.26 (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. Southern Steel Bhd's interest expense for the three months ended in Sep. 2025 was RM -3 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2025 was RM-24 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. Southern Steel Bhd's Operating Income for the three months ended in Sep. 2025 was RM -22 Mil. Southern Steel Bhd's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Sep. 2025 was RM -3 Mil. Southern Steel 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.

Southern Steel Bhd  (XKLS:5665) 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.

Southern Steel Bhd's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Sep. 2025 was RM-3 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Sep. 2025 was RM-22 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Sep. 2025 was RM0 Mil.

Southern Steel Bhd's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as

Southern Steel 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.

Southern Steel Bhd Interest Expense Historical Data

* Premium members only.

The historical data trend for Southern Steel 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.

Southern Steel Bhd Interest Expense Chart

Southern Steel Bhd Annual Data
Trend Jun15 Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24
Interest Expense
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -41.99 -30.64 -29.95 -32.63 -31.50

Southern Steel Bhd Quarterly Data
Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25
Interest Expense Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -10.52 -9.10 -7.30 -4.58 -3.12
XKLS:5665
31GF Score
Southern Steel Bhd XKLS:5665
Interest Expense is just one metric. See GF Score™, valuation, warning signs, and more.
View Full Analysis

Southern Steel 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 Sep. 2025 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was RM-24 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-24 Mil mean?
Southern Steel Bhd (XKLS:5665) has a Interest Expense of RM-24 Mil as of Sep. 2025. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Southern Steel Bhd and its competitors.
Is Southern Steel Bhd's Interest Expense too high?
Southern Steel Bhd's current Interest Expense is RM-24 Mil. Overall, Southern Steel Bhd has a GF Score™ of 31/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Southern Steel Bhd's Interest Expense compare to NUE and STLD?
Southern Steel Bhd's Interest Expense of RM-24 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 Southern Steel Bhd and its competitors. Southern Steel Bhd's current Interest Expense is RM-24 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Southern Steel Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Southern Steel Bhd (XKLS:5665) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.26, compared to a current price of RM0.40 — trading 51.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is RM-24 Mil. Southern Steel Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 31/100 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 Southern Steel Bhd (XKLS:5665), the current Interest Expense is RM-24 Mil as of Sep. 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 Southern Steel Bhd (XKLS:5665) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Southern Steel Bhd stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of RM0.40 is trading 51.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.26. GuruFocus considers Southern Steel Bhd to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:5665:

  • Interest Expense: RM-24 Mil
  • GF Value™: RM0.26 vs. price of RM0.40 (51.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 31/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5665 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Southern Steel Bhd Business Description

Address 2723, Lorong Perusahaan 12, Prai Industrial Estate, Prai, PNG, MYS, 13600
Southern Steel Bhd is an investment holding company involved in the manufacturing, sale and trading of steel bars and related products, while the principal activities of its subsidiaries include the manufacturing, sale and trading in billets, steel bars, wire rods, pre-stressed concrete strands, bars and wires, steel pipes, steel wires, and other related products, as well as rental of properties and investment holding. The company comprises the following reportable segments: Steel products, Investment holding and others and Hot rolled coil operation. The company derived the majority of revenue from the sale of its products: bars, wire rod, wire mesh, cut and bend and pre-stressed concrete wire.
31GF Score

Get the complete analysis for XKLS:5665

Interest Expense is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.

RM0.40
Price
RM0.26
GF Value