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Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. YTL Power International Bhd's interest expense for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was RM -401 Mil.
Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was RM-1,609 Mil.
YTL Power International Bhd (XKLS:6742) 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.
* 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. YTL Power International Bhd interest coverage is 2.25, which is low.
YTL Power International Bhd Interest Expense Historical Data
* 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.
YTL Power International Bhd Interest Expense Chart
YTL Power International 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 Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was RM-1,609 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.
What does a Interest Expense of RM-1,609 Mil mean?
YTL Power International Bhd (XKLS:6742) has a Interest Expense of RM-1,609 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on YTL Power International Bhd and its competitors.
Is YTL Power International Bhd's Interest Expense too high?
YTL Power International Bhd's current Interest Expense is RM-1,609 Mil. Overall, YTL Power International Bhd has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does YTL Power International Bhd's Interest Expense compare to SRE and AES?
YTL Power International Bhd's Interest Expense of RM-1,609 Mil can be compared against companies in the Utilities - Regulated 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 Utilities - Regulated company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Utilities - Regulated 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 YTL Power International Bhd and its competitors. YTL Power International Bhd's current Interest Expense is RM-1,609 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is YTL Power International Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, YTL Power International Bhd (XKLS:6742) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM3.36, compared to a current price of RM5.37 — trading 59.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is RM-1,609 Mil. YTL Power International Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 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 YTL Power International Bhd (XKLS:6742), the current Interest Expense is RM-1,609 Mil as of Jun. 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 YTL Power International Bhd (XKLS:6742) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, YTL Power International Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM5.37 is trading 59.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM3.36.
GuruFocus considers YTL Power International Bhd to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:6742:
Interest Expense: RM-1,609 Mil
GF Value™: RM3.36 vs. price of RM5.37 (59.8% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:6742 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
YTL Power International Bhd is a multi-utility owner and operator with operations and investments across Asia and Europe, including Malaysia, Singapore, the UK, Indonesia, Jordan, the Netherlands, Thailand, and China. It produces energy through subsidiaries operating combined-cycle, gas-fired, steam, and co-generation power plants. The company's segments are Power Generation its main revenue source, Water & Sewage, Telecommunications, and Investment Holding Activities. These segments provide electricity generation, water supply and wastewater treatment, ICT services including 4G/5G and AI cloud computing, and investment management across its markets. The company operates in Malaysia, Singapore, the United Kingdom, and other countries, with the majority of revenue coming from Singapore.
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