CWG Holdings Bhd (XKLS:9423) Interest Expense: RM-1.8 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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XKLS:9423 CWG Holdings Bhd XKLS:9423
57 GF Score
Price RM0.17
GF Value RM0.28
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is CWG Holdings Bhd Interest Expense?

CWG Holdings Bhd XKLS:9423 +10.00% 57 Interest Expense is RM-1.8 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:9423 with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.28 (Significantly Undervalued). 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. CWG Holdings Bhd's interest expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM -0.5 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was RM-1.8 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. CWG Holdings Bhd's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM 0.2 Mil. CWG Holdings Bhd's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM -0.5 Mil. CWG Holdings Bhd's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.51. 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.

CWG Holdings Bhd  (XKLS:9423) 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.

CWG Holdings Bhd's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM-0.5 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM0.2 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM5.5 Mil.

CWG Holdings 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*0.23/-0.45
=0.51

* 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.

CWG Holdings Bhd Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for CWG 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.

CWG Holdings Bhd Interest Expense Chart

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CWG 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-1.8 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-1.8 Mil mean?
CWG Holdings Bhd (XKLS:9423) has a Interest Expense of RM-1.8 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on CWG Holdings Bhd and its competitors.
Is CWG Holdings Bhd's Interest Expense too high?
CWG Holdings Bhd's current Interest Expense is RM-1.8 Mil. Overall, CWG Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CWG Holdings Bhd's Interest Expense compare to SLVM?
CWG Holdings Bhd's Interest Expense of RM-1.8 Mil can be compared against companies in the Forest Products 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 Forest Products company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Forest Products 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 CWG Holdings Bhd and its competitors. CWG Holdings Bhd's current Interest Expense is RM-1.8 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CWG Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CWG Holdings Bhd (XKLS:9423) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.28, compared to a current price of RM0.17 — trading 41.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is RM-1.8 Mil. CWG Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 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 CWG Holdings Bhd (XKLS:9423), the current Interest Expense is RM-1.8 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 CWG Holdings Bhd (XKLS:9423) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CWG Holdings Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM0.17 is trading 41.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.28. GuruFocus considers CWG Holdings Bhd to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:9423:

  • Interest Expense: RM-1.8 Mil
  • GF Value™: RM0.28 vs. price of RM0.17 (41.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 57/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:9423 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

CWG Holdings Bhd Business Description

Address 6428, Lorong Mak Mandin Tiga, Mak Mandin Industrial Estate, Butterworth, Seberang Perai, PNG, MYS, 13400
CWG Holdings Bhd is a Malaysia based investment holding company. Through its subsidiaries, the company is involved in the manufacture and sale of stationery and printing material. The products offered include spiral notebooks, pads, hardcover books, files, paper bags, gift wraps, and the publishing of children's books. The group has three segments namely, Manufacture and sale of stationery and printing materials, property development and Investment holding. The company geographically operates in Malaysia, Other Asian countries, Oceania, Europe, Africa and America. It generates majority of its revenue from Other Asian countries.
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