Ekovest Bhd (XKLS:8877) Interest Expense: RM-460.0 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

What is Ekovest Bhd Interest Expense?

Ekovest Bhd XKLS:8877 17 Interest Expense is RM-460.0 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:8877 with a GF Score™ of 17/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.30 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Ekovest Bhd's interest expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM -124.3 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was RM-460.0 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. Ekovest Bhd's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM 39.3 Mil. Ekovest Bhd's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM -124.3 Mil. Ekovest Bhd's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.32. 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.

Ekovest Bhd (XKLS:8877) Interest Expense Explanation

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Ekovest Bhd's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM-124.3 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM39.3 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM5,300.9 Mil.

Ekovest 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	*	39.308	/	-124.31
	=	0.32

* 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. Ekovest Bhds earnings cannot cover its interest expense. If the situation continues, the company may have to issue more debt.

Ekovest Bhd Interest Expense Historical Data

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Ekovest 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-460.0 Mil.

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What does a Interest Expense of RM-460.0 Mil mean?

Ekovest Bhd (XKLS:8877) has a Interest Expense of RM-460.0 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Ekovest Bhd and its competitors.

Is Ekovest Bhd's Interest Expense too high?

Ekovest Bhd's current Interest Expense is RM-460.0 Mil. Overall, Ekovest Bhd has a GF Score™ of 17/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does Ekovest Bhd's Interest Expense compare to PWR and FIX?

Ekovest Bhd's Interest Expense of RM-460.0 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 Ekovest Bhd and its competitors. Ekovest Bhd's current Interest Expense is RM-460.0 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is Ekovest Bhd stock overvalued right now?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ekovest Bhd (XKLS:8877) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.30, compared to a current price of RM0.20 — trading 33.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is RM-460.0 Mil. Ekovest Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 17/100 with 5 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 Ekovest Bhd (XKLS:8877), the current Interest Expense is RM-460.0 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 Ekovest Bhd (XKLS:8877) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ekovest Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM0.20 is trading 33.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.30. GuruFocus considers Ekovest Bhd to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:8877:

Interest Expense: RM-460.0 Mil
GF Value™: RM0.30 vs. price of RM0.20 (33.3% below fair value)
GF Score™: 17/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:8877 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Ekovest Bhd Business Description

Industry Industrials Construction

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Address No. 118 Jalan Gombak, Ground Floor, Wisma Ekovest, Kuala Lumpur, SGR, MYS, 53000

Website https://www.ekovest.com.my

Ekovest Bhd is a Malaysia-based company principally engaged in investment holding and civil engineering and building works. The group's operating segments are business units that provide different products and services, including Construction operations, Property development, Toll Operations, Plantation, Food and beverages, Property investment, and Others. The group's operations are carried out in Malaysia, with the majority of revenue generated from Construction operations.

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