VSTECS Bhd (XKLS:5162) Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 2.40% (As of Mar. 2026)

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XKLS:5162 VSTECS Bhd XKLS:5162
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Price RM1.80
GF Value RM1.55
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is VSTECS Bhd Effective Interest Rate on Debt %?

VSTECS Bhd XKLS:5162 +1.69% 65 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 2.40% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5162 with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of RM1.55 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign 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. VSTECS Bhd's annualized positive value of Interest Expense for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM0 Mil. VSTECS Bhd's average total debt for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM13 Mil. Therefore, VSTECS Bhd's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.40%.


VSTECS Bhd  (XKLS:5162) Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Explanation

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


VSTECS Bhd Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Related Terms


VSTECS Bhd Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for VSTECS 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.

VSTECS Bhd Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Chart

VSTECS Bhd Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
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VSTECS 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:5162 vs SNX, ARW, AVT: Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Comparison

For the Electronics & Computer Distribution subindustry, VSTECS 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.


VSTECS Bhd Effective Interest Rate on Debt % vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, VSTECS Bhd's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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VSTECS Bhd Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Calculation

VSTECS 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  *  -0.508/( (4.405+23.525)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -0.508/13.965
=3.64 %

where

Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2024 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=2.094 + 2.311
=4.405

Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=0.377 + 23.148
=23.525

VSTECS 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  *  -0.308/( (23.525+2.114)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -0.308/12.8195
=2.40 %

where

Total Debt  (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=0.377 + 23.148
=23.525

Total Debt  (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=0.275 + 1.839
=2.114

* 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 2.40% mean?
VSTECS Bhd (XKLS:5162) has a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 2.40% as of Mar. 2026. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on VSTECS Bhd and its competitors.
Is VSTECS Bhd's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % too high?
VSTECS Bhd's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 2.40%. Overall, VSTECS Bhd has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does VSTECS Bhd's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % compare to SNX and ARW?
VSTECS Bhd's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 2.40% can be compared against companies in the Hardware 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 Hardware company?
A good Effective Interest Rate on Debt % depends on the Hardware 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 VSTECS Bhd and its competitors. VSTECS Bhd's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 2.40%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is VSTECS Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, VSTECS Bhd (XKLS:5162) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.55, compared to a current price of RM1.80 — trading 16.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 2.40%. VSTECS Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 1 warning sign 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 VSTECS Bhd (XKLS:5162), the current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 2.40% 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 VSTECS Bhd (XKLS:5162) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, VSTECS Bhd stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of RM1.80 is trading 16.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.55. GuruFocus considers VSTECS Bhd to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:5162:

  • Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 2.40%
  • GF Value™: RM1.55 vs. price of RM1.80 (16.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 1 warning sign

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5162 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


VSTECS Bhd Business Description

Address Lot 3, Jalan Teknologi 3/5, Taman Sains Selangor, Kota Damansara, Petaling Jaya, SGR, MYS, 47810
VSTECS Bhd is engaged in the provision of e-commerce systems and solutions. The company distributes information and communications technology (ICT) products in Malaysia. These products consist of notebooks, personal computers, smartphones, tablets, wearables, printers, software, network and communication infrastructure, servers, and enterprise software. It operates in three segments. The ICT distribution segment distributes products to resellers, comprising mainly retailers. Its Enterprise systems segment markets products to system integrators and corporate dealers. The ICT services segment is involved in the provision of ICT services. The Enterprise Systems segment generates the maximum revenue.
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