Dialog Group Bhd (XKLS:7277) Interest Expense: RM-54 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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XKLS:7277 Dialog Group Bhd XKLS:7277
78 GF Score
Price RM1.89
GF Value RM2.00
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Dialog Group Bhd Interest Expense?

Dialog Group Bhd XKLS:7277 +0.53% 78 Interest Expense is RM-54 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:7277 with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of RM2.00 (Fairly Valued). 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. Dialog Group Bhd's interest expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM -14 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was RM-54 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. Dialog Group Bhd's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM 118 Mil. Dialog Group Bhd's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM -14 Mil. Dialog Group Bhd's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 8.50. 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.

Dialog Group Bhd  (XKLS:7277) 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.

Dialog Group Bhd's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM-14 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM118 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM1,836 Mil.

Dialog 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*117.643/-13.834
=8.50

* 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.

Dialog Group Bhd Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Dialog 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.

Dialog Group Bhd Interest Expense Chart

Dialog Group Bhd Annual Data
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XKLS:7277
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Dialog Group Bhd XKLS:7277
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Dialog 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-54 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-54 Mil mean?
Dialog Group Bhd (XKLS:7277) has a Interest Expense of RM-54 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Dialog Group Bhd and its competitors.
Is Dialog Group Bhd's Interest Expense too high?
Dialog Group Bhd's current Interest Expense is RM-54 Mil. Overall, Dialog Group Bhd has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dialog Group Bhd's Interest Expense compare to SLB and BKR?
Dialog Group Bhd's Interest Expense of RM-54 Mil can be compared against companies in the Oil & Gas 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 Oil & Gas company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Oil & Gas 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 Dialog Group Bhd and its competitors. Dialog Group Bhd's current Interest Expense is RM-54 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Dialog Group Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dialog Group Bhd (XKLS:7277) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM2.00, compared to a current price of RM1.89 — trading 5.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is RM-54 Mil. Dialog Group Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 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 Dialog Group Bhd (XKLS:7277), the current Interest Expense is RM-54 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 Dialog Group Bhd (XKLS:7277) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dialog Group Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM1.89 is trading 5.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM2.00. GuruFocus considers Dialog Group Bhd to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:7277:

  • Interest Expense: RM-54 Mil
  • GF Value™: RM2.00 vs. price of RM1.89 (5.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:7277 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Dialog Group Bhd Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address No. 15, Jalan PJU 7/5, Dialog Tower, Mutiara Damansara, Petaling Jaya, SGR, MYS, 47810
Dialog Group Bhd is an investment holding company managing subsidiaries across the energy sector. Its activities include logistics assets and services in tank terminals, upstream assets and services, engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning and fabrication, specialist products, plant maintenance and catalyst handling, petrochemicals, sustainable and renewables business, and digital technology and solutions. It provides engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning for energy projects, plant maintenance and catalyst handling for refineries, specialist products, fabrication of process equipment, digital technology to improve efficiency, and petrochemicals. The company operates mainly in Malaysia and other regions, generating the majority of revenue from Malaysia.
78GF Score

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