Mieco Bhd (XKLS:5001) Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 6.16% (As of Mar. 2026)

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XKLS:5001 Mieco Bhd XKLS:5001
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Price RM0.65
GF Value RM0.57
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Mieco Bhd Effective Interest Rate on Debt %?

Mieco Bhd XKLS:5001 26 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 6.16% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5001 with a GF Score™ of 26/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.57 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 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. Mieco Bhd's annualized positive value of Interest Expense for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM10.9 Mil. Mieco Bhd's average total debt for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM177.5 Mil. Therefore, Mieco Bhd's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 6.16%.


Mieco Bhd  (XKLS:5001) Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Explanation

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


Mieco Bhd Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Related Terms


Mieco Bhd Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Mieco 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.

Mieco Bhd Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Chart

Mieco Bhd Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
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Mieco 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 6.67 6.76 7.11 2.13 6.16

XKLS:5001 vs SSD, UFPI, BCC: Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Comparison

For the Lumber & Wood Production subindustry, Mieco 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.


Mieco Bhd Effective Interest Rate on Debt % vs Forest Products Industry

For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Mieco Bhd's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Mieco Bhd Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Calculation

Mieco 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  *  -13.117/( (237.741+181.847)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -13.117/209.794
=6.25 %

where

Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2024 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=88.241 + 149.5
=237.741

Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=56.975 + 124.872
=181.847

Mieco 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  *  -10.94/( (181.847+173.238)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -10.94/177.5425
=6.16 %

where

Total Debt  (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=56.975 + 124.872
=181.847

Total Debt  (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=54.284 + 118.954
=173.238

* 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 6.16% mean?
Mieco Bhd (XKLS:5001) has a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 6.16% as of Mar. 2026. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on Mieco Bhd and its competitors.
Is Mieco Bhd's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % too high?
Mieco Bhd's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 6.16%. Overall, Mieco Bhd has a GF Score™ of 26/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mieco Bhd's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % compare to SSD and UFPI?
Mieco Bhd's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 6.16% can be compared against companies in the Forest Products 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 Forest Products company?
A good Effective Interest Rate on Debt % depends on the Forest Products 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 Mieco Bhd and its competitors. Mieco Bhd's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 6.16%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mieco Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mieco Bhd (XKLS:5001) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.57, compared to a current price of RM0.65 — trading 13.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 6.16%. Mieco Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 26/100 with 6 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 Mieco Bhd (XKLS:5001), the current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 6.16% 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 Mieco Bhd (XKLS:5001) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mieco Bhd stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of RM0.65 is trading 13.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.57. GuruFocus considers Mieco Bhd to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:5001:

  • Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 6.16%
  • GF Value™: RM0.57 vs. price of RM0.65 (13.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 26/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5001 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Mieco Bhd Business Description

Address No. 1, Block C, Jalan Indah 2/6, No. 1, Block C, Batu 11, Cheras, SGR, MYS, 43200
Mieco Bhd, formerly known as Mieco Chipboard Bhd, is engaged in investment holding and the provision of management services. Through its subsidiaries, the company engages in the manufacturing and marketing of chipboard-related products, particle boards, and medium-density fibre boards, as well as the manufacturing and trading of moulded timber, furniture products, and timber treatment processing. Its products include particleboard, MFC, HPL. EDGEPRO, Reforestation, MDF, Rubberwood raw material, and wooden furniture. The company operates within one segment, that is, manufacturing and sales of wood-based products. Geographical locations include Malaysia, Hong Kong and China, and Others.
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