Nestle Malaysia Bhd (XKLS:4707) Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 6.52% (As of Mar. 2026)

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XKLS:4707 Nestle Malaysia Bhd XKLS:4707
87 GF Score
Price RM91.52
GF Value RM117.21
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Nestle Malaysia Bhd Effective Interest Rate on Debt %?

Nestle Malaysia Bhd XKLS:4707 -1.72% 87 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 6.52% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:4707 with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of RM117.21 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 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. Nestle Malaysia Bhd's annualized positive value of Interest Expense for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM51 Mil. Nestle Malaysia Bhd's average total debt for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM776 Mil. Therefore, Nestle Malaysia Bhd's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 6.52%.


Nestle Malaysia Bhd  (XKLS:4707) Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Explanation

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


Nestle Malaysia Bhd Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Related Terms


Nestle Malaysia Bhd Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Nestle 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.

Nestle Malaysia Bhd Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Chart

Nestle Malaysia Bhd Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
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Nestle 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:4707 vs KHC, GIS: Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Nestle 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.


Nestle Malaysia Bhd Effective Interest Rate on Debt % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

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

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


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Nestle Malaysia Bhd Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Calculation

Nestle 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  *  -60.593/( (1314.539+962.57)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -60.593/1138.5545
=5.32 %

where

Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2024 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=471.213 + 843.326
=1314.539

Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=134.471 + 828.099
=962.57

Nestle 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  *  -50.62/( (962.57+590.08)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -50.62/776.325
=6.52 %

where

Total Debt  (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=134.471 + 828.099
=962.57

Total Debt  (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=124.84 + 465.24
=590.08

* 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 6.52% mean?
Nestle Malaysia Bhd (XKLS:4707) has a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 6.52% as of Mar. 2026. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on Nestle Malaysia Bhd and its competitors.
Is Nestle Malaysia Bhd's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % too high?
Nestle Malaysia Bhd's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 6.52%. Overall, Nestle Malaysia Bhd has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nestle Malaysia Bhd's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % compare to KHC and GIS?
Nestle Malaysia Bhd's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 6.52% 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 Nestle Malaysia Bhd and its competitors. Nestle Malaysia Bhd's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 6.52%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nestle Malaysia Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nestle Malaysia Bhd (XKLS:4707) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM117.21, compared to a current price of RM91.52 — trading 21.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 6.52%. Nestle Malaysia Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 4 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 Nestle Malaysia Bhd (XKLS:4707), the current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 6.52% 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 Nestle Malaysia Bhd (XKLS:4707) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nestle Malaysia Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM91.52 is trading 21.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM117.21. GuruFocus considers Nestle Malaysia Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:4707:

  • Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 6.52%
  • GF Value™: RM117.21 vs. price of RM91.52 (21.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 87/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:4707 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Nestle Malaysia Bhd Business Description

Other Exchanges NSLYF:USA
Address No. 1, Persiaran Bandar Utama, Level 22, 1 Powerhouse, Bandar Utama, Petaling Jaya, SGR, MYS, 47800
Nestle Malaysia Bhd is a Malaysian investment holding company owned by Nestle. The business activities of the group are functioned through Food and beverages and Others segments which include Nutrition, Nestle Professional, Nestle Health Science and NESPRESSO. The Food and Beverages segment derives maximum revenue. The products offered by the group are related to dairy, beverages, food, Nestle Professional, Nestle Ice Cream, confectionery, chilled dairy, infant nutrition, and health science. The main geography is the domestic market, representing approximately maximum of total sales. The known brands are Nescafe, Maggi, Nespray, Kit Kat, and Milo.
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