HPP Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0228) Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 4.25% (As of Feb. 2026)

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XKLS:0228 HPP Holdings Bhd XKLS:0228
40 GF Score
Price RM0.29
GF Value RM0.42
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is HPP Holdings Bhd Effective Interest Rate on Debt %?

HPP Holdings Bhd XKLS:0228 40 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 4.25% as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0228 with a GF Score™ of 40/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.42 (Possible Value Trap). 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. HPP Holdings Bhd's annualized positive value of Interest Expense for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was RM0.72 Mil. HPP Holdings Bhd's average total debt for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was RM16.86 Mil. Therefore, HPP Holdings Bhd's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 4.25%.


HPP Holdings Bhd  (XKLS:0228) Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Explanation

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


HPP Holdings Bhd Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Related Terms


HPP Holdings Bhd Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for HPP Holdings 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.

HPP Holdings Bhd Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Chart

HPP Holdings Bhd Annual Data
Trend May18 May19 May20 May21 May22 May23 May24 May25
Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
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HPP Holdings Bhd Quarterly Data
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XKLS:0228 vs SW, PKG, IP: Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Comparison

For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, HPP Holdings 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.


HPP Holdings Bhd Effective Interest Rate on Debt % vs Packaging & Containers Industry

For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, HPP Holdings Bhd's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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HPP Holdings Bhd Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Calculation

HPP Holdings 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  *  -0.754/( (17.529+14.942)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -0.754/16.2355
=4.64 %

where

Total Debt  (A: May. 2024 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=14.544 + 2.985
=17.529

Total Debt  (A: May. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=13.365 + 1.577
=14.942

HPP Holdings 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  *  -0.716/( (14.116+19.609)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -0.716/16.8625
=4.25 %

where

Total Debt  (Q: Nov. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=12.844 + 1.272
=14.116

Total Debt  (Q: Feb. 2026 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=18.108 + 1.501
=19.609

* 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 4.25% mean?
HPP Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0228) has a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 4.25% as of Feb. 2026. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on HPP Holdings Bhd and its competitors.
Is HPP Holdings Bhd's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % too high?
HPP Holdings Bhd's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 4.25%. Overall, HPP Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 40/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HPP Holdings Bhd's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % compare to SW and PKG?
HPP Holdings Bhd's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 4.25% can be compared against companies in the Packaging & Containers 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 Packaging & Containers company?
A good Effective Interest Rate on Debt % depends on the Packaging & Containers 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 HPP Holdings Bhd and its competitors. HPP Holdings Bhd's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 4.25%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HPP Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HPP Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0228) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.42, compared to a current price of RM0.29 — trading 32.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 4.25%. HPP Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 40/100 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 HPP Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0228), the current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 4.25% 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 HPP Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0228) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HPP Holdings Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM0.29 is trading 32.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.42. GuruFocus considers HPP Holdings Bhd to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:0228:

  • Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 4.25%
  • GF Value™: RM0.42 vs. price of RM0.29 (32.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 40/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0228 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


HPP Holdings Bhd Business Description

Address No. 37, Jalan TTC 29, Taman Teknologi Cheng, Melaka, MLA, MYS, 75250
HPP Holdings Bhd is an investment holding company principally engaged in printing, production, sales, and marketing of paper-based packaging. Its product range includes corrugated and non-corrugated packaging, paper pulp molded packaging, rigid boxes, as well as brochures, leaflets, labels, and paper bags. The company operates in multiple countries, including Malaysia, Thailand, the United States, Singapore, and Taiwan. It serves markets such as consumer electronics, pharmaceuticals, food and beverage, and household products. HPP generates revenue prominently through the sale and provision of packaging solutions.
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