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Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Zecon Bhd's interest expense for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM -13.9 Mil.
Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was RM-56.9 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. Zecon Bhd's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM 2.1 Mil. Zecon Bhd's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM -13.9 Mil.
Zecon Bhd's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.15.
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.
Zecon Bhd (XKLS:7028) 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. Zecon Bhds earnings cannot cover its interest expense. If the situation continues, the company may have to issue more debt.
Zecon Bhd Interest Expense Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Zecon 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.
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-56.9 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.
Zecon Bhd (XKLS:7028) has a Interest Expense of RM-56.9 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Zecon Bhd and its competitors.
Is Zecon Bhd's Interest Expense too high?
Zecon Bhd's current Interest Expense is RM-56.9 Mil. Overall, Zecon Bhd has a GF Score™ of 33/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Zecon Bhd's Interest Expense compare to PWR and FIX?
Zecon Bhd's Interest Expense of RM-56.9 Mil can be compared against companies in the Construction 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 Construction company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Construction 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 Zecon Bhd and its competitors. Zecon Bhd's current Interest Expense is RM-56.9 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Zecon Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Zecon Bhd (XKLS:7028) has a current Interest Expense of RM-56.9 Mil. The current Interest Expense is RM-56.9 Mil. Zecon Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 33/100 with 7 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 Zecon Bhd (XKLS:7028), the current Interest Expense is RM-56.9 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.
Zecon Bhd provides civil engineering and building construction services. The company operates through the following business segments: Construction, Property Development, Service Concession, Property Holding, Renewable Energy, Hotel Operations, Car Park Management, and Others. The Construction segment engages in piling works, foundation engineering, and building construction. The Property Development segment engages in property holding and development. The Service Concession segment engages in the construction, operation, and maintenance of the hospital. The Other segment engages in management services. The firm derives the majority of its revenue from the Service concession segment.
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