CI Holdings Bhd (XKLS:2828) Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 4.38% (As of Mar. 2026)

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XKLS:2828 CI Holdings Bhd XKLS:2828
81 GF Score
Price RM2.34
GF Value RM2.97
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is CI Holdings Bhd Effective Interest Rate on Debt %?

CI Holdings Bhd XKLS:2828 -1.27% 81 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 4.38% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:2828 with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of RM2.97 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 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. CI Holdings Bhd's annualized positive value of Interest Expense for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM21 Mil. CI Holdings Bhd's average total debt for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM474 Mil. Therefore, CI Holdings Bhd's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.38%.


CI Holdings Bhd  (XKLS:2828) Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Explanation

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


CI Holdings Bhd Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Related Terms


CI Holdings Bhd Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for CI 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.

CI Holdings Bhd Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Chart

CI Holdings Bhd Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
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CI Holdings Bhd Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 3.85 4.20 3.69 3.73 4.38

XKLS:2828 vs KHC, GIS: Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, CI 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.


CI Holdings Bhd Effective Interest Rate on Debt % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

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

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


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CI Holdings Bhd Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Calculation

CI Holdings Bhd's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as

Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
=-1  *  Interest Expense/( (Total Debt  (A: Jun. 2024 )+Total Debt  (A: Jun. 2025 ))/ count )
=-1  *  -16.434/( (331.348+566.291)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -16.434/448.8195
=3.66 %

where

Total Debt  (A: Jun. 2024 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=10.422 + 320.926
=331.348

Total Debt  (A: Jun. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=11.973 + 554.318
=566.291

CI Holdings 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  *  -20.788/( (575.978+372.697)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -20.788/474.3375
=4.38 %

where

Total Debt  (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=12.662 + 563.316
=575.978

Total Debt  (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=13.497 + 359.2
=372.697

* 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 4.38% mean?
CI Holdings Bhd (XKLS:2828) has a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 4.38% as of Mar. 2026. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on CI Holdings Bhd and its competitors.
Is CI Holdings Bhd's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % too high?
CI Holdings Bhd's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 4.38%. Overall, CI Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CI Holdings Bhd's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % compare to KHC and GIS?
CI Holdings Bhd's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 4.38% 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 CI Holdings Bhd and its competitors. CI Holdings Bhd's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 4.38%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CI Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CI Holdings Bhd (XKLS:2828) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM2.97, compared to a current price of RM2.34 — trading 21.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 4.38%. CI Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 2 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 CI Holdings Bhd (XKLS:2828), the current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 4.38% 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 CI Holdings Bhd (XKLS:2828) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CI Holdings Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM2.34 is trading 21.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM2.97. GuruFocus considers CI Holdings Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:2828:

  • Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 4.38%
  • GF Value™: RM2.97 vs. price of RM2.34 (21.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:2828 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


CI Holdings Bhd Business Description

Address No. 1, Jalan Mayang Sari, Suite A-11-1, Level 11, Hampshire Place Office, 157 Hampshire, Kuala Lumpur, MYS, 50450
CI Holdings Bhd is engaged in investment holding and the provision of management services. The company's operating segment includes Edible oil; Tap-ware and sanitary ware; and Investment holdings. It generates maximum revenue from the Edible oil segment. The edible oil segment is engaged in the selling, packing, and marketing of all types of edible oil. Its Tap-ware and sanitary ware segment is engaged in the manufacture and trading of household fittings and appliances such as water taps, plumbing accessories, and sanitary wares, and the Investment holding segment is engaged in Investment activities. Geographically, it derives a majority of revenue from Africa and also has a presence in Malaysia, Asia, and Other regions.
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