Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd (XKLS:6399) Interest Expense: RM-152 Mil (TTM As of Apr. 2026)


What is Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd Interest Expense?

Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd XKLS:6399 +8.33% Interest Expense is RM-152 Mil as of Apr. 2026. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd's interest expense for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was RM -33 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was RM-152 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. Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd's Operating Income for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was RM 35 Mil. Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was RM -33 Mil. Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 1.05. 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.

Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd  (XKLS:6399) 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.

Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was RM-33 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was RM35 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was RM1,901 Mil.

Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Apr. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Apr. 2026 )
=-1*35.1/-33.4
=1.05

* 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. Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd interest coverage is 1.14, which is low.

Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Astro Malaysia 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.

Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd Interest Expense Chart

Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd Annual Data
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Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd Quarterly Data
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Astro Malaysia 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 Apr. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was RM-152 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-152 Mil mean?
Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd (XKLS:6399) has a Interest Expense of RM-152 Mil as of Apr. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd and its competitors.
Is Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd's Interest Expense too high?
Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd's current Interest Expense is RM-152 Mil.
How does Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd's Interest Expense compare to NFLX and DIS?
Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd's Interest Expense of RM-152 Mil can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified 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 Media - Diversified company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Media - Diversified 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 Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd and its competitors. Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd's current Interest Expense is RM-152 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd (XKLS:6399) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.20, compared to a current price of RM0.07 — trading 67.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is RM-152 Mil. 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 Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd (XKLS:6399), the current Interest Expense is RM-152 Mil as of Apr. 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.

Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd Business Description

Address Lebuhraya Puchong-Sungai Besi, Technology Park Malaysia, All Asia Broadcast Centre, Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur, SGR, MYS, 57000
Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd is an entertainment holding company operating in the diversified media industry. The company's business segments include Television, Radio, and others. The Television segment provides content, creation, and aggregation of media. Additionally, it provides magazine publication and distribution. The radio segment provides radio broadcasting services to customers. The company generates the majority of its revenue in Malaysia.