Apex Healthcare Bhd (XKLS:7090) Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 3.80% (As of Sep. 2025)

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XKLS:7090 Apex Healthcare Bhd XKLS:7090
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What is Apex Healthcare Bhd Effective Interest Rate on Debt %?

Apex Healthcare Bhd XKLS:7090 63 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 3.80% as of Sep. 2025. GuruFocus rates XKLS:7090 with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of RM2.27. The stock has 8 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. Apex Healthcare Bhd's annualized positive value of Interest Expense for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was RM1.9 Mil. Apex Healthcare Bhd's average total debt for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was RM51.3 Mil. Therefore, Apex Healthcare Bhd's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was 3.80%.


Apex Healthcare Bhd  (XKLS:7090) Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Explanation

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


Apex Healthcare Bhd Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Related Terms


Apex Healthcare Bhd Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Apex Healthcare 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.

Apex Healthcare Bhd Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Chart

Apex Healthcare Bhd Annual Data
Trend Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24
Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
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Apex Healthcare Bhd Quarterly Data
Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25
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XKLS:7090 vs MCK, COR, CAH: Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Comparison

For the Medical Distribution subindustry, Apex Healthcare 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.


Apex Healthcare Bhd Effective Interest Rate on Debt % vs Medical Distribution Industry

For the Medical Distribution industry and Healthcare sector, Apex Healthcare Bhd's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Apex Healthcare Bhd Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Calculation

Apex Healthcare Bhd's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2024 is calculated as

Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
=-1  *  Interest Expense/( (Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2023 )+Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2024 ))/ count )
=-1  *  -1.405/( (10.531+56.831)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -1.405/33.681
=4.17 %

where

Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2023 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=5.938 + 4.593
=10.531

Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2024 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=47.599 + 9.232
=56.831

Apex Healthcare Bhd's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as

Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
=-1  *  Interest Expense/( (Total Debt  (Q: Jun. 2025 )+Total Debt  (Q: Sep. 2025 ))/ count )
=-1  *  -1.948/( (52.354+50.214)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -1.948/51.284
=3.80 %

where

Total Debt  (Q: Jun. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=43.025 + 9.329
=52.354

Total Debt  (Q: Sep. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=40.941 + 9.273
=50.214

* 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 (Sep. 2025) 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 3.80% mean?
Apex Healthcare Bhd (XKLS:7090) has a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 3.80% as of Sep. 2025. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on Apex Healthcare Bhd and its competitors.
Is Apex Healthcare Bhd's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % too high?
Apex Healthcare Bhd's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 3.80%. Overall, Apex Healthcare Bhd has a GF Score™ of 63/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Apex Healthcare Bhd's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % compare to MCK and COR?
Apex Healthcare Bhd's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 3.80% can be compared against companies in the Medical Distribution 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 Medical Distribution company?
A good Effective Interest Rate on Debt % depends on the Medical Distribution 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 Apex Healthcare Bhd and its competitors. Apex Healthcare Bhd's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 3.80%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Apex Healthcare Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Apex Healthcare Bhd (XKLS:7090) has a current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 3.80%. The stock's GF Value™ is RM2.27, compared to a current price of RM2.61 — trading 15% above its estimated fair value. The current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 3.80%. Apex Healthcare Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 8 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 Apex Healthcare Bhd (XKLS:7090), the current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 3.80% as of Sep. 2025. 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 Apex Healthcare Bhd (XKLS:7090) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Apex Healthcare Bhd stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of RM2.61 is trading 15% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM2.27.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:7090:

  • Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 3.80%
  • GF Value™: RM2.27 vs. price of RM2.61 (15% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 8 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:7090 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Apex Healthcare Bhd Business Description

Address 1-5 Jalan TTC 1, Cheng Industrial Estate, Melaka, MLA, MYS, 75250
Apex Healthcare Bhd is an investment holding company for a group of companies engaged in the development, manufacturing, marketing, and distribution of pharmaceuticals, diagnostics, consumer healthcare products, and orthopedic devices. It has direct operations in Malaysia, Singapore and Others. The company has two manufacturing plants in Melaka and Penang. It has three segments: Manufacturing, Distribution and Corporate. It derives maximum revenue from Malaysia and also has a presence in Singapore and other couintries.
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