BLD Plantation Bhd (XKLS:5069) Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 2.24% (As of Mar. 2026)

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XKLS:5069 BLD Plantation Bhd XKLS:5069
60 GF Score
Price RM15.00
GF Value RM12.51
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is BLD Plantation Bhd Effective Interest Rate on Debt %?

BLD Plantation Bhd XKLS:5069 60 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 2.24% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5069 with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of RM12.51 (Modestly Overvalued). 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. BLD Plantation Bhd's annualized positive value of Interest Expense for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM5 Mil. BLD Plantation Bhd's average total debt for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM211 Mil. Therefore, BLD Plantation Bhd's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.24%.


BLD Plantation Bhd  (XKLS:5069) Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Explanation

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


BLD Plantation Bhd Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Related Terms


BLD Plantation Bhd Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for BLD Plantation 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.

BLD Plantation Bhd Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Chart

BLD Plantation Bhd Annual Data
Trend Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.58 0.94 2.05 3.86 2.91

BLD Plantation 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 3.53 2.36 1.97 2.49 2.24

XKLS:5069 vs ADM, BG, TSN: Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Comparison

For the Farm Products subindustry, BLD Plantation 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.


BLD Plantation Bhd Effective Interest Rate on Debt % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

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

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


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BLD Plantation Bhd Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Calculation

BLD Plantation Bhd's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
=-1  *  Interest Expense/( (Total Debt  (A: Mar. 2025 )+Total Debt  (A: Mar. 2026 ))/ count )
=-1  *  -4.492/( (177.117+131.989)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -4.492/154.553
=2.91 %

where

Total Debt  (A: Mar. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=24.23 + 152.887
=177.117

Total Debt  (A: Mar. 2026 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=13.337 + 118.652
=131.989

BLD Plantation 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  *  -4.732/( (290.155+131.989)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -4.732/211.072
=2.24 %

where

Total Debt  (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=13.438 + 276.717
=290.155

Total Debt  (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=13.337 + 118.652
=131.989

* 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 2.24% mean?
BLD Plantation Bhd (XKLS:5069) has a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 2.24% as of Mar. 2026. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on BLD Plantation Bhd and its competitors.
Is BLD Plantation Bhd's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % too high?
BLD Plantation Bhd's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 2.24%. Overall, BLD Plantation Bhd has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BLD Plantation Bhd's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % compare to ADM and BG?
BLD Plantation Bhd's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 2.24% 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 BLD Plantation Bhd and its competitors. BLD Plantation Bhd's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 2.24%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is BLD Plantation Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BLD Plantation Bhd (XKLS:5069) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM12.51, compared to a current price of RM15.00 — trading 19.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 2.24%. BLD Plantation Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 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 BLD Plantation Bhd (XKLS:5069), the current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 2.24% 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 BLD Plantation Bhd (XKLS:5069) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BLD Plantation Bhd stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of RM15.00 is trading 19.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM12.51. GuruFocus considers BLD Plantation Bhd to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:5069:

  • Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 2.24%
  • GF Value™: RM12.51 vs. price of RM15.00 (19.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5069 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


BLD Plantation Bhd Business Description

Address 88 Jalan Pending, Level 6, Crown Towers, Kuching, SWK, MYS, 93450
BLD Plantation Bhd is involved in investment holding and provides management and security services. The group's main activities include operating a palm oil refinery and kernel crushing plant, cultivating oil palm, processing fresh fruit bunches, and running a stone quarry. The company majorly generates its revenue from its oil palm operations and has a presence in India, Bangladesh, various African countries, Europe, China, Korea, Malaysia, and other countries. The company's business segments consist of oil palm operations and investment holding.
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