HeveaBoard Bhd (XKLS:5095) Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 5.96% (As of Mar. 2026)

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XKLS:5095 HeveaBoard Bhd XKLS:5095
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Price RM0.12
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What is HeveaBoard Bhd Effective Interest Rate on Debt %?

HeveaBoard Bhd XKLS:5095 +4.55% 25 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 5.96% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5095 with a GF Score™ of 25/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.25 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 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. HeveaBoard Bhd's annualized positive value of Interest Expense for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM1.1 Mil. HeveaBoard Bhd's average total debt for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM17.7 Mil. Therefore, HeveaBoard Bhd's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.96%.


HeveaBoard Bhd  (XKLS:5095) Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Explanation

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


HeveaBoard Bhd Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Related Terms


HeveaBoard Bhd Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for HeveaBoard 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.

HeveaBoard Bhd Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Chart

HeveaBoard Bhd Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
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HeveaBoard 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 6.21 6.11 6.05 -1.14 5.96

XKLS:5095 vs SSD, UFPI, BCC: Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Comparison

For the Lumber & Wood Production subindustry, HeveaBoard 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.


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

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

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


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HeveaBoard Bhd Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Calculation

HeveaBoard 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  *  -0.805/( (19.519+17.969)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -0.805/18.744
=4.29 %

where

Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2024 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=17.179 + 2.34
=19.519

Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=15.929 + 2.04
=17.969

HeveaBoard 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  *  -1.056/( (17.969+17.441)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -1.056/17.705
=5.96 %

where

Total Debt  (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=15.929 + 2.04
=17.969

Total Debt  (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=15.382 + 2.059
=17.441

* 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 5.96% mean?
HeveaBoard Bhd (XKLS:5095) has a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 5.96% as of Mar. 2026. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on HeveaBoard Bhd and its competitors.
Is HeveaBoard Bhd's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % too high?
HeveaBoard Bhd's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 5.96%. Overall, HeveaBoard Bhd has a GF Score™ of 25/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HeveaBoard Bhd's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % compare to SSD and UFPI?
HeveaBoard Bhd's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 5.96% 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 HeveaBoard Bhd and its competitors. HeveaBoard Bhd's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 5.96%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HeveaBoard Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HeveaBoard Bhd (XKLS:5095) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.25, compared to a current price of RM0.12 — trading 54% below its estimated fair value. The current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 5.96%. HeveaBoard Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 25/100 with 5 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 HeveaBoard Bhd (XKLS:5095), the current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 5.96% 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 HeveaBoard Bhd (XKLS:5095) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HeveaBoard Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM0.12 is trading 54% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.25. GuruFocus considers HeveaBoard Bhd to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:5095:

  • Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 5.96%
  • GF Value™: RM0.25 vs. price of RM0.12 (54% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 25/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5095 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


HeveaBoard Bhd Business Description

Address Batu 3, Jalan Tampin, Lot 1942, Gemas, NSN, MYS, 73400
HeveaBoard Bhd operates in the particleboard business. It is engaged in the manufacturing, trading, and distribution of a wide range of particleboard and particleboard-based products. It operates through the Particleboards segment, Ready-to-assemble products segment, Cultivation and trading of gourmet fungi segment, and Other segments. The Particleboards segment is involved in the business of manufacturing and trading of particleboards and other panel boards. The Ready-to-assemble segment generates maximum revenue and is involved in the business of manufacturing and trading of ready-to-assemble furniture. The Others segment is engaged in investment holding. Its products are used for furniture components, dining sets, speaker boxes, door manufacturing, and office systems.
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