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Public Bank Bhd (OTCPK:PBLOF) Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Explanation
Effective Interest Rate on Debt % measures the usage rate that a borrower actually pays on a debt.
Public Bank Bhd Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Related Terms
Public Bank Bhd Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Public Bank Bhd's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % 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.
Public Bank Bhd Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Chart
Public Bank Bhd Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Competitor Comparison
For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Public Bank Bhd's Effective Interest Rate on Debt %, along with its competitors' market caps and Effective Interest Rate on Debt % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Public Bank Bhd Effective Interest Rate on Debt % vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Public Bank Bhd's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Public Bank Bhd's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % falls into.
* 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.
In the calculation of annual Effective Interest Rate on Debt %, the Interest Expense of the last fiscal year and the average total debt over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the Interest Expense data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) interest expense data.
Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
What does a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 63.47% mean?
Public Bank Bhd (PBLOF) has a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 63.47% as of Mar. 2026. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on Public Bank Bhd and its competitors.
Is Public Bank Bhd's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % too high?
Public Bank Bhd's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 63.47%. Overall, Public Bank Bhd has a GF Score™ of 71/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Public Bank Bhd's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % compare to competitors?
Public Bank Bhd's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 63.47% can be compared against companies in the Banks industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for a Banks company?
A good Effective Interest Rate on Debt % depends on the Banks industry context. However, Effective Interest Rate on Debt % 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 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % mean?
A high Effective Interest Rate on Debt % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on Public Bank Bhd and its competitors. Public Bank Bhd's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 63.47%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Public Bank Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Public Bank Bhd (PBLOF) has a current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 63.47%. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.86, compared to a current price of $0.95 — trading 10.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 63.47%. Public Bank Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Effective Interest Rate on Debt % calculated?
Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Public Bank Bhd (PBLOF), the current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 63.47% 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 Public Bank Bhd (PBLOF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Public Bank Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $0.95 is trading 10.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.86.
Key valuation signals for PBLOF:
Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 63.47%
GF Value™: $0.86 vs. price of $0.95 (10.5% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PBLOF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Public Bank Bhd is a Malaysian banking group that provides a range of financial products and services, including personal banking, commercial banking, Islamic banking, investment banking, share broking, trustee services, nominee services, sale and management of unit trust funds, bancassurance, and general insurance products. In addition to its mostly Malaysian operational presence, the bank is exposed to other Southeast Asian nations through some of its branches. It emphasizes organic growth in the retail banking business, particularly among retail consumers and small and medium-sized enterprises. The majority of its revenue comes from the Retail Operations segment. Public Bank offers a suite of banking products and services through its extensive branch network and infrastructure.
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