KKB Engineering Bhd (XKLS:9466) Interest Expense: RM-0.9 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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XKLS:9466 KKB Engineering Bhd XKLS:9466
57 GF Score
Price RM1.18
GF Value RM0.63
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 11 Warning Signs
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What is KKB Engineering Bhd Interest Expense?

KKB Engineering Bhd XKLS:9466 -4.84% 57 Interest Expense is RM-0.9 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:9466 with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.63 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. KKB Engineering Bhd's interest expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM -0.3 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was RM-0.9 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. KKB Engineering Bhd's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM -6.4 Mil. KKB Engineering Bhd's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM -0.3 Mil. KKB Engineering 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.

KKB Engineering Bhd  (XKLS:9466) 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.

KKB Engineering Bhd's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM-0.3 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM-6.4 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM0.1 Mil.

KKB Engineering Bhd's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

KKB Engineering 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.

KKB Engineering Bhd Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for KKB Engineering 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.

KKB Engineering Bhd Interest Expense Chart

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XKLS:9466
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KKB Engineering Bhd XKLS:9466
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KKB Engineering 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-0.9 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-0.9 Mil mean?
KKB Engineering Bhd (XKLS:9466) has a Interest Expense of RM-0.9 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on KKB Engineering Bhd and its competitors.
Is KKB Engineering Bhd's Interest Expense too high?
KKB Engineering Bhd's current Interest Expense is RM-0.9 Mil. Overall, KKB Engineering Bhd has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does KKB Engineering Bhd's Interest Expense compare to CRS and ATI?
KKB Engineering Bhd's Interest Expense of RM-0.9 Mil can be compared against companies in the Industrial 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 an Industrial Products company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Industrial 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 KKB Engineering Bhd and its competitors. KKB Engineering Bhd's current Interest Expense is RM-0.9 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is KKB Engineering Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KKB Engineering Bhd (XKLS:9466) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.63, compared to a current price of RM1.18 — trading 87.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is RM-0.9 Mil. KKB Engineering Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 11 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 KKB Engineering Bhd (XKLS:9466), the current Interest Expense is RM-0.9 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 KKB Engineering Bhd (XKLS:9466) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KKB Engineering Bhd stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of RM1.18 is trading 87.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.63. GuruFocus considers KKB Engineering Bhd to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:9466:

  • Interest Expense: RM-0.9 Mil
  • GF Value™: RM0.63 vs. price of RM1.18 (87.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 57/100 with 11 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:9466 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

KKB Engineering Bhd Business Description

Address Bintawa Industrial Estate, Lot 865, Section 66, Jalan Kilang, Kuching, SWK, MYS, 93450
KKB Engineering Bhd is a Malaysia-based company engaged in steel fabrication; civil construction; hot-dip galvanizing; the manufacturing of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders; structural steel fabrication for oil & gas facilities; and manufacturing and trading of steel pipes and pipe specials. The company operates through two segments namely Engineering and construction; and the Manufacturing sectors. The Engineering segment includes civil engineering works and construction, steel fabrication, and hot-dip galvanizing. The Manufacturing segment manufactures LPG cylinders, steel pipes, and related products. The company generates a vast majority of its revenue from the engineering and construction segment.
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