Pintaras Jaya Bhd (XKLS:9598) Interest Expense: RM-0.7 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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XKLS:9598 Pintaras Jaya Bhd XKLS:9598
80 GF Score
Price RM1.22
GF Value RM1.83
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Pintaras Jaya Bhd Interest Expense?

Pintaras Jaya Bhd XKLS:9598 80 Interest Expense is RM-0.7 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:9598 with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of RM1.83 (Significantly 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. Pintaras Jaya Bhd's interest expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM -0.2 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was RM-0.7 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. Pintaras Jaya Bhd's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM 7.5 Mil. Pintaras Jaya Bhd's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM -0.2 Mil. Pintaras Jaya Bhd's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 43.09. 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.

Pintaras Jaya Bhd  (XKLS:9598) 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.

Pintaras Jaya Bhd's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM-0.2 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM7.5 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM10.7 Mil.

Pintaras Jaya 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*7.497/-0.174
=43.09

* 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.

Pintaras Jaya Bhd Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Pintaras Jaya 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.

Pintaras Jaya Bhd Interest Expense Chart

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Pintaras Jaya 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-0.7 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-0.7 Mil mean?
Pintaras Jaya Bhd (XKLS:9598) has a Interest Expense of RM-0.7 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Pintaras Jaya Bhd and its competitors.
Is Pintaras Jaya Bhd's Interest Expense too high?
Pintaras Jaya Bhd's current Interest Expense is RM-0.7 Mil. Overall, Pintaras Jaya Bhd has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pintaras Jaya Bhd's Interest Expense compare to PWR and FIX?
Pintaras Jaya Bhd's Interest Expense of RM-0.7 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 Pintaras Jaya Bhd and its competitors. Pintaras Jaya Bhd's current Interest Expense is RM-0.7 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pintaras Jaya Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pintaras Jaya Bhd (XKLS:9598) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.83, compared to a current price of RM1.22 — trading 33.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is RM-0.7 Mil. Pintaras Jaya Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 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 Pintaras Jaya Bhd (XKLS:9598), the current Interest Expense is RM-0.7 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 Pintaras Jaya Bhd (XKLS:9598) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pintaras Jaya Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM1.22 is trading 33.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.83. GuruFocus considers Pintaras Jaya Bhd to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:9598:

  • Interest Expense: RM-0.7 Mil
  • GF Value™: RM1.83 vs. price of RM1.22 (33.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:9598 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Pintaras Jaya Bhd Business Description

Address No. 8 Jalan Majistret U1/26, Hicom-Glenmarie Industrial Park, Shah Alam, SGR, MYS, 40150
Pintaras Jaya Bhd is a Malaysia-based company mainly engaged in the manufacturing of metal containers and piling and sub-structure construction activities. Along with its subsidiaries, it operates in two segments: Piling, civil engineering and construction works, and Manufacturing. The Piling, civil engineering, and construction work segment, which derives the majority of its revenue, includes piling and earth retaining systems, sub-structures and basements, ground improvement, earth, and civil engineering and building work. The geographical segments of the group include Malaysia and Singapore, out of which the maximum revenue is generated from Singapore.
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