Axiata Group Bhd (XKLS:6888) Interest Expense: RM-1,203 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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XKLS:6888 Axiata Group Bhd XKLS:6888
64 GF Score
Price RM2.07
GF Value RM1.80
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Axiata Group Bhd Interest Expense?

Axiata Group Bhd XKLS:6888 -1.43% 64 Interest Expense is RM-1,203 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:6888 with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of RM1.80 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Axiata Group Bhd's interest expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM -263 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was RM-1,203 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. Axiata Group Bhd's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM 608 Mil. Axiata Group Bhd's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM -263 Mil. Axiata Group Bhd's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.31. 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.

Axiata Group Bhd  (XKLS:6888) 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.

Axiata Group Bhd's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM-263 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM608 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM11,857 Mil.

Axiata Group 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*608.163/-263.429
=2.31

* 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. Axiata Group Bhd interest coverage is 1.49, which is low.

Axiata Group Bhd Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Axiata Group 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.

Axiata Group Bhd Interest Expense Chart

Axiata Group Bhd Annual Data
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Axiata Group 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-1,203 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-1,203 Mil mean?
Axiata Group Bhd (XKLS:6888) has a Interest Expense of RM-1,203 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Axiata Group Bhd and its competitors.
Is Axiata Group Bhd's Interest Expense too high?
Axiata Group Bhd's current Interest Expense is RM-1,203 Mil. Overall, Axiata Group Bhd has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Axiata Group Bhd's Interest Expense compare to TMUS and VZ?
Axiata Group Bhd's Interest Expense of RM-1,203 Mil can be compared against companies in the Telecommunication Services 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 Telecommunication Services company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Telecommunication Services 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 Axiata Group Bhd and its competitors. Axiata Group Bhd's current Interest Expense is RM-1,203 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Axiata Group Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Axiata Group Bhd (XKLS:6888) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.80, compared to a current price of RM2.07 — trading 15% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is RM-1,203 Mil. Axiata Group Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 6 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 Axiata Group Bhd (XKLS:6888), the current Interest Expense is RM-1,203 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 Axiata Group Bhd (XKLS:6888) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Axiata Group Bhd stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of RM2.07 is trading 15% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.80. GuruFocus considers Axiata Group Bhd to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:6888:

  • Interest Expense: RM-1,203 Mil
  • GF Value™: RM1.80 vs. price of RM2.07 (15% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:6888 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Axiata Group Bhd Business Description

Other Exchanges AXXTF:USA
Address 9 Jalan Stesen Sentral 5, Level 30, Axiata Tower, Sentral, Kuala Lumpur, SGR, MYS, 50470
Axiata Group Bhd is a telecommunications company. The business segment of the company is the Digital telco/Mobile segment, which includes the provision of mobile services and other services such as the provision of interconnect services, sale of devices, pay television transmission services, broadband services, digital business, and others; the Digital segment is engaged in the multimedia advertising, creative content, e-commerce enablement; Infrastructure segment is engaged in the provision of telecommunication infrastructure and related services; and Others comprise investment holding entities, financing entities and other operating companies providing other services including digital business and fibre optic transmission.
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