ES Ceramics Technology Bhd (XKLS:0100) Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 4.83% (As of Feb. 2026)

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XKLS:0100 ES Ceramics Technology Bhd XKLS:0100
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Price RM0.16
GF Value RM0.19
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is ES Ceramics Technology Bhd Effective Interest Rate on Debt %?

ES Ceramics Technology Bhd XKLS:0100 -3.13% 61 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 4.83% as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0100 with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.19 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 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. ES Ceramics Technology Bhd's annualized positive value of Interest Expense for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was RM1.6 Mil. ES Ceramics Technology Bhd's average total debt for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was RM32.9 Mil. Therefore, ES Ceramics Technology Bhd's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 4.83%.


ES Ceramics Technology Bhd  (XKLS:0100) Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Explanation

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


ES Ceramics Technology Bhd Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Related Terms


ES Ceramics Technology Bhd Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for ES Ceramics Technology 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.

ES Ceramics Technology Bhd Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Chart

ES Ceramics Technology Bhd Annual Data
Trend May16 May17 May18 May19 May20 May21 May22 May23 May24 May25
Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
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ES Ceramics Technology Bhd Quarterly Data
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XKLS:0100 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, ES Ceramics Technology 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.


ES Ceramics Technology Bhd Effective Interest Rate on Debt % vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, ES Ceramics Technology Bhd's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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ES Ceramics Technology Bhd Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Calculation

ES Ceramics Technology Bhd's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the fiscal year that ended in May. 2025 is calculated as

Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
=-1  *  Interest Expense/( (Total Debt  (A: May. 2024 )+Total Debt  (A: May. 2025 ))/ count )
=-1  *  -1.665/( (32.106+34.711)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -1.665/33.4085
=4.98 %

where

Total Debt  (A: May. 2024 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=27.315 + 4.791
=32.106

Total Debt  (A: May. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=28.42 + 6.291
=34.711

ES Ceramics Technology Bhd's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as

Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
=-1  *  Interest Expense/( (Total Debt  (Q: Nov. 2025 )+Total Debt  (Q: Feb. 2026 ))/ count )
=-1  *  -1.588/( (33.052+32.74)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -1.588/32.896
=4.83 %

where

Total Debt  (Q: Nov. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=26.761 + 6.291
=33.052

Total Debt  (Q: Feb. 2026 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=25.556 + 7.184
=32.74

* 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 (Feb. 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 4.83% mean?
ES Ceramics Technology Bhd (XKLS:0100) has a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 4.83% as of Feb. 2026. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on ES Ceramics Technology Bhd and its competitors.
Is ES Ceramics Technology Bhd's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % too high?
ES Ceramics Technology Bhd's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 4.83%. Overall, ES Ceramics Technology Bhd has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ES Ceramics Technology Bhd's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % compare to LIN and SHW?
ES Ceramics Technology Bhd's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 4.83% can be compared against companies in the Chemicals 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 Chemicals company?
A good Effective Interest Rate on Debt % depends on the Chemicals 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 ES Ceramics Technology Bhd and its competitors. ES Ceramics Technology Bhd's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 4.83%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ES Ceramics Technology Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ES Ceramics Technology Bhd (XKLS:0100) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.19, compared to a current price of RM0.16 — trading 18.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 4.83%. ES Ceramics Technology Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 7 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 ES Ceramics Technology Bhd (XKLS:0100), the current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 4.83% as of Feb. 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 ES Ceramics Technology Bhd (XKLS:0100) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ES Ceramics Technology Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM0.16 is trading 18.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.19. GuruFocus considers ES Ceramics Technology Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:0100:

  • Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 4.83%
  • GF Value™: RM0.19 vs. price of RM0.16 (18.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0100 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


ES Ceramics Technology Bhd Business Description

Address Lot 207429, Jalan Seramik Chepor 11/5, Kawasan Perusahaan Seramik Chepor, Chemor, PRK, MYS, 31200
ES Ceramics Technology Bhd is an investment holding company. Through its holding, the company manufactures and distributes ceramic hand formers. Its product offerings include examination formers, surgical formers, household formers, and breathing bags and balloons. The formers are for continuous industrial use under heavy-duty conditions, to withstand the complex processes involving heat and chemicals to produce gloves. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from Malaysia. Its segments include Investing, Glove equipment, and Construction, of which the Construction segment derives the maximum revenue. The Construction segment is engaged in the manufacturing and supply of chemical products and construction materials, including readymix concrete.
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