Duopharma Biotech Bhd (XKLS:7148) Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 4.58% (As of Mar. 2026)

Author: Vera Yuan Vera Yuan
Vera Yuan
Vera Yuan
Director of Data and Quant Analytics at GuruFocus
Focused on building reliable datasets, financial models, and research tools for value-minded investors. Committed to turning complex data into practical guidance for value-investing and long-term wealth.
Reviewed by: Charlie Tian Charlie Tian
Charlie Tian
Charlie Tian
Founder & CEO of GuruFocus
Dr. Charlie Tian is the founder and CEO of GuruFocus.com, a leading global investment research platform established in 2004. With a Ph.D. in physics, Dr. Tian transitioned from science to finance, applying a data-driven, disciplined approach to value investing.

XKLS:7148 Duopharma Biotech Bhd XKLS:7148
82 GF Score
Price RM1.23
GF Value RM1.54
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
View Full Analysis

What is Duopharma Biotech Bhd Effective Interest Rate on Debt %?

Duopharma Biotech Bhd XKLS:7148 +0.82% 82 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 4.58% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:7148 with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of RM1.54 (Modestly Undervalued). 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. Duopharma Biotech Bhd's annualized positive value of Interest Expense for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM22.4 Mil. Duopharma Biotech Bhd's average total debt for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM489.1 Mil. Therefore, Duopharma Biotech Bhd's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.58%.


Duopharma Biotech Bhd  (XKLS:7148) Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Explanation

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


Duopharma Biotech Bhd Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Related Terms


Duopharma Biotech Bhd Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Historical Data

* Premium members only.

The historical data trend for Duopharma Biotech 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.

Duopharma Biotech Bhd Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Chart

Duopharma Biotech Bhd Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.82 2.18 3.61 4.84 4.78

Duopharma Biotech 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 4.91 5.09 5.21 4.68 4.58

XKLS:7148 vs ZTS, UTHR, VTRS: Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Comparison

For the Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic subindustry, Duopharma Biotech 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.


Duopharma Biotech Bhd Effective Interest Rate on Debt % vs Drug Manufacturers Industry

For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, Duopharma Biotech Bhd's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % distribution charts can be found below:

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


XKLS:7148
82GF Score
Duopharma Biotech Bhd XKLS:7148
Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is just one metric. See GF Score™, valuation, warning signs, and more.
View Full Analysis

Duopharma Biotech Bhd Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Calculation

Duopharma Biotech 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  *  -24.163/( (515.821+496.083)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -24.163/505.952
=4.78 %

where

Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2024 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=467.278 + 48.543
=515.821

Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=347.939 + 148.144
=496.083

Duopharma Biotech 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  *  -22.4/( (496.083+482.141)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -22.4/489.112
=4.58 %

where

Total Debt  (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=347.939 + 148.144
=496.083

Total Debt  (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=341.086 + 141.055
=482.141

* 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 4.58% mean?
Duopharma Biotech Bhd (XKLS:7148) has a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 4.58% as of Mar. 2026. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on Duopharma Biotech Bhd and its competitors.
Is Duopharma Biotech Bhd's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % too high?
Duopharma Biotech Bhd's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 4.58%. Overall, Duopharma Biotech Bhd has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Duopharma Biotech Bhd's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % compare to ZTS and UTHR?
Duopharma Biotech Bhd's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 4.58% can be compared against companies in the Drug Manufacturers 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 Drug Manufacturers company?
A good Effective Interest Rate on Debt % depends on the Drug Manufacturers 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 Duopharma Biotech Bhd and its competitors. Duopharma Biotech Bhd's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 4.58%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Duopharma Biotech Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Duopharma Biotech Bhd (XKLS:7148) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.54, compared to a current price of RM1.23 — trading 20.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 4.58%. Duopharma Biotech Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 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 Duopharma Biotech Bhd (XKLS:7148), the current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 4.58% 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 Duopharma Biotech Bhd (XKLS:7148) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Duopharma Biotech Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM1.23 is trading 20.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.54. GuruFocus considers Duopharma Biotech Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:7148:

  • Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 4.58%
  • GF Value™: RM1.54 vs. price of RM1.23 (20.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:7148 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Duopharma Biotech Bhd Business Description

Address Lot 2599, Jalan Seruling 59, Kawasan 3, Taman Klang Jaya, Klang, SGR, MYS, 41200
Duopharma Biotech Bhd is an investment holding company engaged in manufacturing pharmaceuticals. The company develops, manufactures, and markets generic and over-the-counter pharmaceutical products. The operating segment of the company is the manufacturing and distribution of pharmaceutical products. The principal activities of its subsidiary are to carry out business as a manufacturer, distributor, importer, and exporter of pharmaceutical products and medicines. Geographically, the company generates the majority of its revenue from Malaysia.
82GF Score

Get the complete analysis for XKLS:7148

Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.

RM1.23
Price
RM1.54
GF Value