Velesto Energy Bhd (XKLS:5243) Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 5.53% (As of Mar. 2026)

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XKLS:5243 Velesto Energy Bhd XKLS:5243
59 GF Score
Price RM0.25
GF Value RM0.18
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Velesto Energy Bhd Effective Interest Rate on Debt %?

Velesto Energy Bhd XKLS:5243 -3.85% 59 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 5.53% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5243 with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.18 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 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. Velesto Energy Bhd's annualized positive value of Interest Expense for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM6.9 Mil. Velesto Energy Bhd's average total debt for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM124.5 Mil. Therefore, Velesto Energy Bhd's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.53%.


Velesto Energy Bhd  (XKLS:5243) Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Explanation

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


Velesto Energy Bhd Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Related Terms


Velesto Energy Bhd Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Velesto Energy 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.

Velesto Energy Bhd Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Chart

Velesto Energy Bhd Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
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Velesto Energy 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:5243 vs NE, RIG, VAL: Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Drilling subindustry, Velesto Energy 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.


Velesto Energy Bhd Effective Interest Rate on Debt % vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Velesto Energy Bhd's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Velesto Energy Bhd Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Calculation

Velesto Energy 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  *  -9.49/( (182.153+124.272)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -9.49/153.2125
=6.19 %

where

Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2024 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=2.595 + 179.558
=182.153

Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=6.584 + 117.688
=124.272

Velesto Energy 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  *  -6.88/( (124.272+124.671)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -6.88/124.4715
=5.53 %

where

Total Debt  (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=6.584 + 117.688
=124.272

Total Debt  (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=5.895 + 118.776
=124.671

* 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 5.53% mean?
Velesto Energy Bhd (XKLS:5243) has a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 5.53% as of Mar. 2026. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on Velesto Energy Bhd and its competitors.
Is Velesto Energy Bhd's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % too high?
Velesto Energy Bhd's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 5.53%. Overall, Velesto Energy Bhd has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Velesto Energy Bhd's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % compare to NE and RIG?
Velesto Energy Bhd's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 5.53% can be compared against companies in the Oil & Gas 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 an Oil & Gas company?
A good Effective Interest Rate on Debt % depends on the Oil & Gas 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 Velesto Energy Bhd and its competitors. Velesto Energy Bhd's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 5.53%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Velesto Energy Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Velesto Energy Bhd (XKLS:5243) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.18, compared to a current price of RM0.25 — trading 38.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 5.53%. Velesto Energy Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 3 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 Velesto Energy Bhd (XKLS:5243), the current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 5.53% 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 Velesto Energy Bhd (XKLS:5243) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Velesto Energy Bhd stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of RM0.25 is trading 38.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.18. GuruFocus considers Velesto Energy Bhd to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:5243:

  • Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 5.53%
  • GF Value™: RM0.18 vs. price of RM0.25 (38.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5243 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Velesto Energy Bhd Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address Jalan Stesen Sentral 5, Level 18, Block 3A, Plaza Sentral, Kuala Lumpur, SGR, MYS, 50470
Velesto Energy Bhd is a Malaysia-based company that provides services to the oil and gas industry. It is engaged in the provision of drilling services for exploration, development, and production wells and workover services to the upstream sector of the oil and gas industry. It is also engaged in the provision of threading, inspection, and repair services for Oil Country Tubular Goods in Malaysia and overseas. The company operates under two segments, namely drilling services and others. The company has a geographical presence in Malaysia and other countries.
59GF Score

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