JB Foods (SGX:BEW) Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 7.91% (As of Mar. 2026)

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SGX:BEW JB Foods Ltd SGX:BEW
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Price S$0.77
GF Value S$1.07
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What is JB Foods Effective Interest Rate on Debt %?

JB Foods SGX:BEW +1.32% 83 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 7.91% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates SGX:BEW with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of S$1.07 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 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. JB Foods's annualized positive value of Interest Expense for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was S$29 Mil. JB Foods's average total debt for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was S$370 Mil. Therefore, JB Foods's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 7.91%.


JB Foods  (SGX:BEW) Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Explanation

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


JB Foods Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Related Terms


JB Foods Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Historical Data

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* 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.

JB Foods Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Chart

JB Foods Annual Data
Trend Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Mar26
Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
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JB Foods Semi-Annual Data
Dec15 Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Sep25 Mar26
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SGX:BEW vs MDLZ, HSY, TR: Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Comparison

For the Confectioners subindustry, JB Foods'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.


JB Foods Effective Interest Rate on Debt % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, JB Foods's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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JB Foods Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Calculation

JB Foods's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
=-1  *  Interest Expense/( (Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2023 )+Total Debt  (A: Mar. 2026 ))/ count )
=-1  *  -31.797/( (366.168+345.281)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -31.797/355.7245
=8.94 %

where

Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2023 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=60.015 + 306.153
=366.168

Total Debt  (A: Mar. 2026 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=69.362 + 275.919
=345.281

JB Foods's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
=-1  *  Interest Expense/( (Total Debt  (Q: Sep. 2025 )+Total Debt  (Q: Mar. 2026 ))/ count )
=-1  *  -29.284/( (394.774+345.281)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -29.284/370.0275
=7.91 %

where

Total Debt  (Q: Sep. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=118.571 + 276.203
=394.774

Total Debt  (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=69.362 + 275.919
=345.281

* 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 (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 7.91% mean?
JB Foods (SGX:BEW) has a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 7.91% as of Mar. 2026. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on JB Foods and its competitors.
Is JB Foods' Effective Interest Rate on Debt % too high?
JB Foods' current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 7.91%. Overall, JB Foods has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does JB Foods' Effective Interest Rate on Debt % compare to MDLZ and HSY?
JB Foods' Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 7.91% can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Effective Interest Rate on Debt % depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 JB Foods and its competitors. JB Foods's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 7.91%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is JB Foods stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, JB Foods (SGX:BEW) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is S$1.07, compared to a current price of S$0.77 — trading 28% below its estimated fair value. The current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 7.91%. JB Foods' overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 6 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 JB Foods (SGX:BEW), the current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 7.91% 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 JB Foods (SGX:BEW) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, JB Foods stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of S$0.77 is trading 28% below its estimated GF Value™ of S$1.07. GuruFocus considers JB Foods to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for SGX:BEW:

  • Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 7.91%
  • GF Value™: S$1.07 vs. price of S$0.77 (28% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 6 warning signs

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


JB Foods Business Description

Address Lot CP1, Jalan Tanjung A/6, Pelabuhan Tanjung Pelepas, Gelang Patah, JHR, MYS, 81560
JB Foods Ltd produces cocoa products. The company's products include cocoa powder, cocoa mass, and cocoa butter. The group's products are sold under the 'JB COCOA' brand name to the international customer base, ranging from international trade houses to end users such as food and beverage and confectionery manufacturers. The Group's key customers include Nestle Group, Mondelez Group, Mars Group, Hershey's Group, Itochu Corporation, Theobroma B.V., General Cocoa Company Inc., Olam Europe Limited, etc. The group operates in only one business segment, which is the production and sale of cocoa ingredients products. Geographically, the company derives the majority of its revenue from Singapore.
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