GDEX Bhd (XKLS:0078) Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 4.90% (As of Mar. 2026)

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XKLS:0078 GDEX Bhd XKLS:0078
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Price RM0.13
GF Value RM0.19
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is GDEX Bhd Effective Interest Rate on Debt %?

GDEX Bhd XKLS:0078 -3.70% 64 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 4.90% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0078 with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.19 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 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. GDEX Bhd's annualized positive value of Interest Expense for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM4.4 Mil. GDEX Bhd's average total debt for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM89.7 Mil. Therefore, GDEX Bhd's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.90%.


GDEX Bhd  (XKLS:0078) Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Explanation

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


GDEX Bhd Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Related Terms


GDEX Bhd Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for GDEX 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.

GDEX Bhd Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Chart

GDEX Bhd Annual Data
Trend Jun15 Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
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GDEX Bhd Quarterly Data
Dec20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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XKLS:0078 vs UPS, FDX, JBHT: Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Comparison

For the Integrated Freight & Logistics subindustry, GDEX 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.


GDEX Bhd Effective Interest Rate on Debt % vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, GDEX Bhd's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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GDEX Bhd Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Calculation

GDEX Bhd'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  *  -4.678/( (103.881+91.326)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -4.678/97.6035
=4.79 %

where

Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2024 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=73.534 + 30.347
=103.881

Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=69.063 + 22.263
=91.326

GDEX Bhd'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: Dec. 2025 )+Total Debt  (Q: Mar. 2026 ))/ count )
=-1  *  -4.396/( (91.326+88.071)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -4.396/89.6985
=4.90 %

where

Total Debt  (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=69.063 + 22.263
=91.326

Total Debt  (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=63.854 + 24.217
=88.071

* 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 4.90% mean?
GDEX Bhd (XKLS:0078) has a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 4.90% as of Mar. 2026. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on GDEX Bhd and its competitors.
Is GDEX Bhd's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % too high?
GDEX Bhd's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 4.90%. Overall, GDEX Bhd has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does GDEX Bhd's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % compare to UPS and FDX?
GDEX Bhd's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 4.90% can be compared against companies in the Transportation 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 Transportation company?
A good Effective Interest Rate on Debt % depends on the Transportation 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 GDEX Bhd and its competitors. GDEX Bhd's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 4.90%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is GDEX Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GDEX Bhd (XKLS:0078) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.19, compared to a current price of RM0.13 — trading 31.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 4.90%. GDEX Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 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 GDEX Bhd (XKLS:0078), the current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 4.90% 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 GDEX Bhd (XKLS:0078) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GDEX Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM0.13 is trading 31.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.19. GuruFocus considers GDEX Bhd to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:0078:

  • Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 4.90%
  • GF Value™: RM0.19 vs. price of RM0.13 (31.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0078 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


GDEX Bhd Business Description

Address No. 19, Jalan Tandang, Petaling Jaya, SGR, MYS, 46050
GDEX Bhd mainly engages in the provision of express delivery, logistics, information technology services, and property management. It provides a domestic express carrier, international express carrier, customized logistics solutions, logistics services, enhanced liability coverage, GDEX prepaid, and among others. The group has five business segments Express delivery, Logistics, Property management, Information technology, and Property investment. The majority of the revenue comes from the Express delivery segment. The company's geographical segments include Malaysia, which is the key revenue driver; Singapore; Indonesia and Vietnam.
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