PLB Engineering Bhd (XKLS:7055) Interest Expense: RM-5.3 Mil (TTM As of Feb. 2026)

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XKLS:7055 PLB Engineering Bhd XKLS:7055
46 GF Score
Price RM0.80
GF Value RM1.14
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is PLB Engineering Bhd Interest Expense?

PLB Engineering Bhd XKLS:7055 46 Interest Expense is RM-5.3 Mil as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:7055 with a GF Score™ of 46/100 and a GF Value™ of RM1.14 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. PLB Engineering Bhd's interest expense for the three months ended in Feb. 2026 was RM -1.6 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was RM-5.3 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. PLB Engineering Bhd's Operating Income for the three months ended in Feb. 2026 was RM 19.0 Mil. PLB Engineering Bhd's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Feb. 2026 was RM -1.6 Mil. PLB Engineering Bhd's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 11.66. 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.

PLB Engineering Bhd  (XKLS:7055) 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.

PLB Engineering Bhd's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Feb. 2026 was RM-1.6 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Feb. 2026 was RM19.0 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Feb. 2026 was RM32.8 Mil.

PLB Engineering Bhd's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Feb. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Feb. 2026 )
=-1*19.022/-1.631
=11.66

* 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. PLB Engineering Bhd interest coverage is 4.35, which is low.

PLB Engineering Bhd Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for PLB Engineering 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.

PLB Engineering Bhd Interest Expense Chart

PLB Engineering Bhd Annual Data
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PLB Engineering 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 Feb. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was RM-5.3 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-5.3 Mil mean?
PLB Engineering Bhd (XKLS:7055) has a Interest Expense of RM-5.3 Mil as of Feb. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on PLB Engineering Bhd and its competitors.
Is PLB Engineering Bhd's Interest Expense too high?
PLB Engineering Bhd's current Interest Expense is RM-5.3 Mil. Overall, PLB Engineering Bhd has a GF Score™ of 46/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PLB Engineering Bhd's Interest Expense compare to PWR and FIX?
PLB Engineering Bhd's Interest Expense of RM-5.3 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 PLB Engineering Bhd and its competitors. PLB Engineering Bhd's current Interest Expense is RM-5.3 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PLB Engineering Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PLB Engineering Bhd (XKLS:7055) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.14, compared to a current price of RM0.80 — trading 29.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is RM-5.3 Mil. PLB Engineering Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 46/100 with 4 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 PLB Engineering Bhd (XKLS:7055), the current Interest Expense is RM-5.3 Mil as of Feb. 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 PLB Engineering Bhd (XKLS:7055) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PLB Engineering Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM0.80 is trading 29.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.14. GuruFocus considers PLB Engineering Bhd to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:7055:

  • Interest Expense: RM-5.3 Mil
  • GF Value™: RM1.14 vs. price of RM0.80 (29.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 46/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:7055 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

PLB Engineering Bhd Business Description

Address 1320, Jalan Baru, Taman Chai Leng, Perai, PNG, MYS, 13700
PLB Engineering Bhd is a Malaysia-based firm engaged in property development, construction, and related services. The company operates in four segments: Construction, which involves the construction of industrial, residential, and commercial buildings and renovation work; Property development, which comprises housing and property development; Investment holding, which includes investment holding and property letting; and the Solar energy segment, which comprises the generation of electricity from the solar plant. The majority of its revenue comes from the Construction Segment.
46GF Score

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