Hor Kew (SGX:BBP) Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 2.88% (As of Jun. 2026)

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SGX:BBP Hor Kew Corp Ltd SGX:BBP
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What is Hor Kew Effective Interest Rate on Debt %?

Hor Kew SGX:BBP 49 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 2.88% as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates SGX:BBP with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of S$0.55 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review.

Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is the usage rate that a borrower actually pays on a debt. It is calculated as the positive value of Interest Expense divided by its average total debt. Total debt equals to Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation plus Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation. Hor Kew's annualized positive value of Interest Expense for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was S$2.52 Mil. Hor Kew's average total debt for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was S$87.51 Mil. Therefore, Hor Kew's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 2.88%.


Hor Kew  (SGX:BBP) Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Explanation

Effective Interest Rate on Debt % measures the usage rate that a borrower actually pays on a debt.


Hor Kew Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Related Terms


Hor Kew Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hor Kew'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.

Hor Kew Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Chart

Hor Kew Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.46 2.79 4.82 4.87 3.52

Hor Kew Semi-Annual Data
Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25 Jun26
Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 4.94 4.59 4.61 4.28 2.88

SGX:BBP vs PWR, FIX, EME: Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Hor Kew'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.


Hor Kew Effective Interest Rate on Debt % vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Hor Kew's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Hor Kew's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % falls into.


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Hor Kew Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Calculation

Hor Kew's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
=-1  *  Interest Expense/( (Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2024 )+Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2025 ))/ count )
=-1  *  -2.197/( (37.988+86.801)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -2.197/62.3945
=3.52 %

where

Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2024 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=25.995 + 11.993
=37.988

Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=75.755 + 11.046
=86.801

Hor Kew's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
=-1  *  Interest Expense/( (Total Debt  (Q: Dec. 2025 )+Total Debt  (Q: Jun. 2026 ))/ count )
=-1  *  -2.518/( (86.801+88.222)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -2.518/87.5115
=2.88 %

where

Total Debt  (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=75.755 + 11.046
=86.801

Total Debt  (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=73.59 + 14.632
=88.222

* 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 two times the semi-annual (Jun. 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 2.88% mean?
Hor Kew (SGX:BBP) has a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 2.88% as of Jun. 2026. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on Hor Kew and its competitors.
Is Hor Kew's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % too high?
Hor Kew's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 2.88%. Overall, Hor Kew has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hor Kew's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % compare to PWR and FIX?
Hor Kew's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 2.88% 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 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for a Construction company?
A good Effective Interest Rate on Debt % depends on the Construction 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 Hor Kew and its competitors. Hor Kew's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 2.88%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hor Kew stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hor Kew (SGX:BBP) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is S$0.55, compared to a current price of S$1.31 — trading 138.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 2.88%. Hor Kew's overall GF Score™ is 49/100 with 9 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 Hor Kew (SGX:BBP), the current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 2.88% as of Jun. 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 Hor Kew (SGX:BBP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hor Kew stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of S$1.31 is trading 138.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of S$0.55. GuruFocus considers Hor Kew to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for SGX:BBP:

  • Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 2.88%
  • GF Value™: S$0.55 vs. price of S$1.31 (138.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 49/100 with 9 warning signs

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


Hor Kew Business Description

Address 66 Kallang Pudding Road, No. 07-01, Hor Kew Business Centre, Singapore, SGP, 349324
Hor Kew Corp Ltd is a building construction company that provides construction-related products and services. The company manufactures and supplies prestressed and reinforced concrete building components and prefinished architectural precast components. Its segments include Property investment and development segment that is engaged in the development, sales and leasing of residential, commercial and industrial properties; Prefabrication segment that derives maximum revenue, is engaged in design, manufacture and sales of prestressed and reinforced concrete building components as well as prefabricated architectural metal components and Others segment comprises mainly the Group level corporate services and treasury functions.
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