KYM Holdings Bhd (XKLS:8362) Interest Expense: RM-1.20 Mil (TTM As of Apr. 2026)

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XKLS:8362 KYM Holdings Bhd XKLS:8362
42 GF Score
Price RM0.23
GF Value RM0.29
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is KYM Holdings Bhd Interest Expense?

KYM Holdings Bhd XKLS:8362 -6.12% 42 Interest Expense is RM-1.20 Mil as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:8362 with a GF Score™ of 42/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.29 (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. KYM Holdings Bhd's interest expense for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was RM -0.29 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was RM-1.20 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. KYM Holdings Bhd's Operating Income for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was RM 0.35 Mil. KYM Holdings Bhd's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was RM -0.29 Mil. KYM Holdings Bhd's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 1.21. 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.

KYM Holdings Bhd  (XKLS:8362) 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.

KYM Holdings Bhd's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was RM-0.29 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was RM0.35 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was RM9.95 Mil.

KYM Holdings Bhd's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Apr. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Apr. 2026 )
=-1*0.353/-0.292
=1.21

* 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.

KYM Holdings Bhd Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for KYM Holdings 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.

KYM Holdings Bhd Interest Expense Chart

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KYM Holdings 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 Apr. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was RM-1.20 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-1.20 Mil mean?
KYM Holdings Bhd (XKLS:8362) has a Interest Expense of RM-1.20 Mil as of Apr. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on KYM Holdings Bhd and its competitors.
Is KYM Holdings Bhd's Interest Expense too high?
KYM Holdings Bhd's current Interest Expense is RM-1.20 Mil. Overall, KYM Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 42/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does KYM Holdings Bhd's Interest Expense compare to SW and PKG?
KYM Holdings Bhd's Interest Expense of RM-1.20 Mil can be compared against companies in the Packaging & Containers 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 Packaging & Containers company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Packaging & Containers 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 KYM Holdings Bhd and its competitors. KYM Holdings Bhd's current Interest Expense is RM-1.20 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is KYM Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KYM Holdings Bhd (XKLS:8362) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.29, compared to a current price of RM0.23 — trading 20.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is RM-1.20 Mil. KYM Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 42/100 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 KYM Holdings Bhd (XKLS:8362), the current Interest Expense is RM-1.20 Mil as of Apr. 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 KYM Holdings Bhd (XKLS:8362) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KYM Holdings Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM0.23 is trading 20.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.29. GuruFocus considers KYM Holdings Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:8362:

  • Interest Expense: RM-1.20 Mil
  • GF Value™: RM0.29 vs. price of RM0.23 (20.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 42/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:8362 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

KYM Holdings Bhd Business Description

Address Level 17, KYM Tower, No. 8, Jalan PJU 7/6, Mutiara Damansara, Petaling Jaya, SGR, MYS, 47800
KYM Holdings Bhd is engaged in the manufacturing and marketing of industrial paper bags and paper egg trays. The group has four reportable segments: The Manufacturing segment manufactures and sells multi-wall industrial paper bags and corrugated fiberboards and boxes. The Investment holding segment is engaged in investment in unquoted shares, which are held for capital gains. The Property segment includes the properties leased out for rental income or held for long-term capital appreciation. Majority of the firm revenue comes from Manufacturing segment. The Multiwall Industrial Paper Sacks division also contributed for company's majority of the revenue. Geographically, it operates in Malaysia, Thailand, Mauritius, Sweden, Singapore.
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