Federal International Holdings Bhd (XKLS:8605) Interest Expense: RM-1.42 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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XKLS:8605 Federal International Holdings Bhd XKLS:8605
45 GF Score
Price RM0.27
GF Value RM0.31
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 9 Warning Signs
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What is Federal International Holdings Bhd Interest Expense?

Federal International Holdings Bhd XKLS:8605 -1.82% 45 Interest Expense is RM-1.42 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:8605 with a GF Score™ of 45/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.31 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Federal International Holdings Bhd's interest expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM -0.44 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was RM-1.42 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. Federal International Holdings Bhd's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM -0.19 Mil. Federal International Holdings Bhd's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM -0.44 Mil. Federal International Holdings Bhd did not have earnings to cover the interest expense. 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.

Federal International Holdings Bhd  (XKLS:8605) 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.

Federal International Holdings Bhd's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM-0.44 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM-0.19 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM4.01 Mil.

Federal International Holdings Bhd's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Federal International Holdings Bhd did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.

* 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. Federal International Holdings Bhd interest coverage is 1.2, which is low.

Federal International Holdings Bhd Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Federal International 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.

Federal International Holdings Bhd Interest Expense Chart

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Federal International 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 Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was RM-1.42 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-1.42 Mil mean?
Federal International Holdings Bhd (XKLS:8605) has a Interest Expense of RM-1.42 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Federal International Holdings Bhd and its competitors.
Is Federal International Holdings Bhd's Interest Expense too high?
Federal International Holdings Bhd's current Interest Expense is RM-1.42 Mil. Overall, Federal International Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 45/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Federal International Holdings Bhd's Interest Expense compare to DHI and PHM?
Federal International Holdings Bhd's Interest Expense of RM-1.42 Mil can be compared against companies in the Homebuilding & 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 Homebuilding & Construction company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Homebuilding & 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 Federal International Holdings Bhd and its competitors. Federal International Holdings Bhd's current Interest Expense is RM-1.42 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Federal International Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Federal International Holdings Bhd (XKLS:8605) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.31, compared to a current price of RM0.27 — trading 12.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is RM-1.42 Mil. Federal International Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 45/100 with 9 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 Federal International Holdings Bhd (XKLS:8605), the current Interest Expense is RM-1.42 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 Federal International Holdings Bhd (XKLS:8605) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Federal International Holdings Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM0.27 is trading 12.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.31. GuruFocus considers Federal International Holdings Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:8605:

  • Interest Expense: RM-1.42 Mil
  • GF Value™: RM0.31 vs. price of RM0.27 (12.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 45/100 with 9 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:8605 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Federal International Holdings Bhd Business Description

Other Exchanges 8605PB.PFD:Malaysia
Address No. 1B, Jalan Yong Shook Lin, Section 7, Level P1, Menara Choy Fook On, Petaling Jaya, SGR, MYS, 46050
Federal International Holdings Bhd is engaged in the business of investment holding. Through its subsidiaries it provides renovation and interior fit-out works, trading of home furnishings, home appliances and general building materials, manufacturing and export of furniture, construction services and designers, assembles, integrators, decorates, furnishers, woodworkers, consultants and contractors for all type of projects. Its segments include Manufacturing and trading of furniture; Construction and interior fit out; and investment holding. It derives majority of the revenue from Construction and interior fit out segment.
45GF Score

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