Y.S.P. Southeast Asia Holding Bhd (XKLS:7178) Interest Expense: RM-2.7 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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XKLS:7178 Y.S.P. Southeast Asia Holding Bhd XKLS:7178
80 GF Score
Price RM2.04
GF Value RM2.41
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Y.S.P. Southeast Asia Holding Bhd Interest Expense?

Y.S.P. Southeast Asia Holding Bhd XKLS:7178 +0.99% 80 Interest Expense is RM-2.7 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:7178 with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of RM2.41 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Y.S.P. Southeast Asia Holding Bhd's interest expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM -0.7 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was RM-2.7 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. Y.S.P. Southeast Asia Holding Bhd's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM 14.2 Mil. Y.S.P. Southeast Asia Holding Bhd's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM -0.7 Mil. Y.S.P. Southeast Asia Holding Bhd's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 21.42. 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.

Y.S.P. Southeast Asia Holding Bhd  (XKLS:7178) 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.

Y.S.P. Southeast Asia Holding Bhd's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM-0.7 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM14.2 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM32.8 Mil.

Y.S.P. Southeast Asia Holding 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*14.201/-0.663
=21.42

* 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.

Y.S.P. Southeast Asia Holding Bhd Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Y.S.P. Southeast Asia Holding 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.

Y.S.P. Southeast Asia Holding Bhd Interest Expense Chart

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Y.S.P. Southeast Asia Holding 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-2.7 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-2.7 Mil mean?
Y.S.P. Southeast Asia Holding Bhd (XKLS:7178) has a Interest Expense of RM-2.7 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Y.S.P. Southeast Asia Holding Bhd and its competitors.
Is Y.S.P. Southeast Asia Holding Bhd's Interest Expense too high?
Y.S.P. Southeast Asia Holding Bhd's current Interest Expense is RM-2.7 Mil. Overall, Y.S.P. Southeast Asia Holding Bhd has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Y.S.P. Southeast Asia Holding Bhd's Interest Expense compare to ZTS and UTHR?
Y.S.P. Southeast Asia Holding Bhd's Interest Expense of RM-2.7 Mil can be compared against companies in the Drug Manufacturers 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 Drug Manufacturers company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Drug Manufacturers 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 Y.S.P. Southeast Asia Holding Bhd and its competitors. Y.S.P. Southeast Asia Holding Bhd's current Interest Expense is RM-2.7 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Y.S.P. Southeast Asia Holding Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Y.S.P. Southeast Asia Holding Bhd (XKLS:7178) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM2.41, compared to a current price of RM2.04 — trading 15.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is RM-2.7 Mil. Y.S.P. Southeast Asia Holding Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 3 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 Y.S.P. Southeast Asia Holding Bhd (XKLS:7178), the current Interest Expense is RM-2.7 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 Y.S.P. Southeast Asia Holding Bhd (XKLS:7178) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Y.S.P. Southeast Asia Holding Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM2.04 is trading 15.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM2.41. GuruFocus considers Y.S.P. Southeast Asia Holding Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:7178:

  • Interest Expense: RM-2.7 Mil
  • GF Value™: RM2.41 vs. price of RM2.04 (15.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:7178 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Y.S.P. Southeast Asia Holding Bhd Business Description

Address Number 1, Jalan Wan Kadir, Level 22, Menara LGB, Taman Tun Dr. Ismail, Kuala Lumpur, MYS, 60000
Y.S.P. Southeast Asia Holding Bhd is an investment company, that engages in the pharmaceutical business, and provision of management services. The company operates through the following segments: Trading, Manufacturing, and Investment Holding. The Trading segment imports, exports, and trading in various kinds of pharmaceutical products, and traditional herbal and veterinary products. The Manufacturing segment manufactures pharmaceutical products. The Investment Holding segment focuses on investment holding activity. The firm's majority of revenue comes from the Manufacturing segment. The majority of revenue is derived from Malaysia.
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