Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd (XKLS:2836) Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 19.34% (As of Mar. 2026)

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XKLS:2836 Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd XKLS:2836
81 GF Score
Price RM15.96
GF Value RM19.40
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd Effective Interest Rate on Debt %?

Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd XKLS:2836 -0.25% 81 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 19.34% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:2836 with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of RM19.40 (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. Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd's annualized positive value of Interest Expense for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM5 Mil. Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd's average total debt for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM27 Mil. Therefore, Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 19.34%.


Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd  (XKLS:2836) Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Explanation

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


Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Related Terms


Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia 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.

Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Chart

Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
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Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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XKLS:2836 vs BUD, STZ, TAP: Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Comparison

For the Beverages - Brewers subindustry, Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia 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.


Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd Effective Interest Rate on Debt % vs Beverages - Alcoholic Industry

For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Calculation

Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia 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  *  -3.448/( (92.16+40.882)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -3.448/66.521
=5.18 %

where

Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2024 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=9.122 + 83.038
=92.16

Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=10.078 + 30.804
=40.882

Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia 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  *  -5.264/( (40.882+13.541)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -5.264/27.2115
=19.34 %

where

Total Debt  (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=10.078 + 30.804
=40.882

Total Debt  (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=9.134 + 4.407
=13.541

* 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 19.34% mean?
Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd (XKLS:2836) has a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 19.34% as of Mar. 2026. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd and its competitors.
Is Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % too high?
Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 19.34%. Overall, Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia 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 Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % compare to BUD and STZ?
Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 19.34% can be compared against companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic 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 Beverages - Alcoholic company?
A good Effective Interest Rate on Debt % depends on the Beverages - Alcoholic 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 Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd and its competitors. Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 19.34%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd (XKLS:2836) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM19.40, compared to a current price of RM15.96 — trading 17.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 19.34%. Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia 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 Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd (XKLS:2836), the current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 19.34% 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 Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd (XKLS:2836) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM15.96 is trading 17.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM19.40. GuruFocus considers Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:2836:

  • Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 19.34%
  • GF Value™: RM19.40 vs. price of RM15.96 (17.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:2836 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd Business Description

Address No. 55, Persiaran Selangor, Section 15, Shah Alam, SGR, MYS, 40200
Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd produces and sells beer, stout, cider, shandy, and nonalcoholic malt beverages in Asia. The company produces its products in Malaysia, and nearly all sales are in Malaysia and Singapore. The company also exports products to Sri Lanka, Thailand, Taiwan, and Hong Kong. Carlsberg is the company's flagship brand. Other brands include Kronenbourg 1664, Somersby Ciders, Asahi Dry, Royal Stout, Skol, Jolly Shandy, Nutrimalt, Connor's Stout Porter, and Corona Extra. The company has three segments: Malaysia, Singapore, and Others. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Malaysia segment, which includes manufacturing, marketing, and distribution of both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages by entities in Malaysia.
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