Metrod Holdings Bhd (XKLS:6149) Interest Expense: RM-82 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


XKLS:6149 Metrod Holdings Bhd XKLS:6149
77 GF Score
Price RM1.20
GF Value RM1.48
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 11 Warning Signs
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What is Metrod Holdings Bhd Interest Expense?

Metrod Holdings Bhd XKLS:6149 77 Interest Expense is RM-82 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:6149 with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of RM1.48 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Metrod Holdings Bhd's interest expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM -17 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was RM-82 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. Metrod Holdings Bhd's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM 29 Mil. Metrod Holdings Bhd's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM -17 Mil. Metrod Holdings Bhd's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.73. 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.

Metrod Holdings Bhd  (XKLS:6149) 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.

Metrod Holdings Bhd's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM-17 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM29 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM175 Mil.

Metrod Holdings 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*29.013/-16.788
=1.73

* 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.

Warning Sign:

Ben Graham prefers companies' interest coverage to be at least 5. Metrod Holdings Bhd interest coverage is 1.46, which is low.

Metrod Holdings Bhd Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Metrod Holdings 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.

Metrod Holdings Bhd Interest Expense Chart

Metrod Holdings Bhd Annual Data
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Metrod Holdings 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-82 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-82 Mil mean?
Metrod Holdings Bhd (XKLS:6149) has a Interest Expense of RM-82 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Metrod Holdings Bhd and its competitors.
Is Metrod Holdings Bhd's Interest Expense too high?
Metrod Holdings Bhd's current Interest Expense is RM-82 Mil. Overall, Metrod Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Metrod Holdings Bhd's Interest Expense compare to VRT and BE?
Metrod Holdings Bhd's Interest Expense of RM-82 Mil can be compared against companies in the Industrial Products 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 Industrial Products company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Industrial Products 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 Metrod Holdings Bhd and its competitors. Metrod Holdings Bhd's current Interest Expense is RM-82 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Metrod Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Metrod Holdings Bhd (XKLS:6149) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.48, compared to a current price of RM1.20 — trading 18.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is RM-82 Mil. Metrod Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 11 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 Metrod Holdings Bhd (XKLS:6149), the current Interest Expense is RM-82 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 Metrod Holdings Bhd (XKLS:6149) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Metrod Holdings Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM1.20 is trading 18.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.48. GuruFocus considers Metrod Holdings Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:6149:

  • Interest Expense: RM-82 Mil
  • GF Value™: RM1.48 vs. price of RM1.20 (18.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 11 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:6149 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Metrod Holdings Bhd Business Description

Address No. 3 Lengkuk Keluli 2, Bukit Raja Prime Industrial Park, Klang, SGR, MYS, 41720
Metrod Holdings Bhd is an investment holding company. Along with its subsidiaries, the company is engaged in the manufacturing and marketing of electrical conductivity grade copper wires. It operates in two business segments, Copper Business segment includes the procurement of raw materials, manufacturing, and marketing of electrical conductivity grade copper wires, rods, and strips which are used in cables, magnet wire, welding wire, transformers, and lightning protection; and Hospitality business segment. The company derives the majority of the revenue from the Copper Business segment. It has geographic presence in two countries namely Malaysia and India.
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