Oriental Interest Bhd (XKLS:5827) Interest Expense: RM-3.3 Mil (TTM As of Feb. 2026)

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XKLS:5827 Oriental Interest Bhd XKLS:5827
96 GF Score
Price RM1.30
GF Value RM1.47
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Oriental Interest Bhd Interest Expense?

Oriental Interest Bhd XKLS:5827 96 Interest Expense is RM-3.3 Mil as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5827 with a GF Score™ of 96/100 and a GF Value™ of RM1.47 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Oriental Interest Bhd's interest expense for the three months ended in Feb. 2026 was RM -0.8 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was RM-3.3 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. Oriental Interest Bhd's Operating Income for the three months ended in Feb. 2026 was RM 27.1 Mil. Oriental Interest Bhd's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Feb. 2026 was RM -0.8 Mil. Oriental Interest Bhd's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 34.04. 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.

Oriental Interest Bhd  (XKLS:5827) 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.

Oriental Interest Bhd's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Feb. 2026 was RM-0.8 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Feb. 2026 was RM27.1 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Feb. 2026 was RM4.1 Mil.

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

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Feb. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Feb. 2026 )
=-1*27.065/-0.795
=34.04

* 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.

Oriental Interest Bhd Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Oriental Interest 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.

Oriental Interest Bhd Interest Expense Chart

Oriental Interest Bhd Annual Data
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Oriental Interest 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 Feb. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was RM-3.3 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-3.3 Mil mean?
Oriental Interest Bhd (XKLS:5827) has a Interest Expense of RM-3.3 Mil as of Feb. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Oriental Interest Bhd and its competitors.
Is Oriental Interest Bhd's Interest Expense too high?
Oriental Interest Bhd's current Interest Expense is RM-3.3 Mil. Overall, Oriental Interest Bhd has a GF Score™ of 96/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Oriental Interest Bhd's Interest Expense compare to competitors?
Oriental Interest Bhd's Interest Expense of RM-3.3 Mil can be compared against companies in the Real Estate 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 Real Estate company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Real Estate 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 Oriental Interest Bhd and its competitors. Oriental Interest Bhd's current Interest Expense is RM-3.3 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Oriental Interest Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Oriental Interest Bhd (XKLS:5827) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.47, compared to a current price of RM1.30 — trading 11.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is RM-3.3 Mil. Oriental Interest Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 96/100 with 2 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 Oriental Interest Bhd (XKLS:5827), the current Interest Expense is RM-3.3 Mil as of Feb. 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 Oriental Interest Bhd (XKLS:5827) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Oriental Interest Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM1.30 is trading 11.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.47. GuruFocus considers Oriental Interest Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:5827:

  • Interest Expense: RM-3.3 Mil
  • GF Value™: RM1.47 vs. price of RM1.30 (11.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 96/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5827 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Oriental Interest Bhd Business Description

Address Lengkok Cempaka 2, 34 and 35, Bandar Amanjaya, Sungai Petani, KDH, MYS, 08000
Oriental Interest Bhd is an investment holding company. Along with its subsidiaries, it is involved in residential and commercial property development, general construction, oil palm cultivation, and hospitality operations. Its reportable operating segments are; Property development, Construction, Investment holding, and Others. Maximum revenue for the company is generated from its Property development segment which is engaged in commercial and residential property development in Malaysia.
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