Hextar Retail Bhd (XKLS:7202) Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 5.37% (As of Mar. 2026)

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XKLS:7202 Hextar Retail Bhd XKLS:7202
48 GF Score
Price RM0.40
GF Value RM0.66
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Hextar Retail Bhd Effective Interest Rate on Debt %?

Hextar Retail Bhd XKLS:7202 -1.23% 48 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 5.37% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:7202 with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.66 (Possible Value Trap). 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. Hextar Retail Bhd's annualized positive value of Interest Expense for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM4.37 Mil. Hextar Retail Bhd's average total debt for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM81.35 Mil. Therefore, Hextar Retail Bhd's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.37%.


Hextar Retail Bhd  (XKLS:7202) Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Explanation

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


Hextar Retail Bhd Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Related Terms


Hextar Retail Bhd Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hextar Retail 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.

Hextar Retail Bhd Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Chart

Hextar Retail Bhd Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
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Hextar Retail 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 5.11 6.54 6.03 6.59 5.37

XKLS:7202 vs SSD, UFPI, BCC: Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Comparison

For the Lumber & Wood Production subindustry, Hextar Retail 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.


Hextar Retail Bhd Effective Interest Rate on Debt % vs Forest Products Industry

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

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


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Hextar Retail Bhd Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Calculation

Hextar Retail 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  *  -1.629/( (13.499+78.465)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -1.629/45.982
=3.54 %

where

Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2024 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=11.16 + 2.339
=13.499

Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=40.672 + 37.793
=78.465

Hextar Retail 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  *  -4.368/( (78.465+84.233)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -4.368/81.349
=5.37 %

where

Total Debt  (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=40.672 + 37.793
=78.465

Total Debt  (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=48.834 + 35.399
=84.233

* 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 5.37% mean?
Hextar Retail Bhd (XKLS:7202) has a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 5.37% as of Mar. 2026. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on Hextar Retail Bhd and its competitors.
Is Hextar Retail Bhd's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % too high?
Hextar Retail Bhd's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 5.37%. Overall, Hextar Retail Bhd has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hextar Retail Bhd's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % compare to SSD and UFPI?
Hextar Retail Bhd's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 5.37% 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 Hextar Retail Bhd and its competitors. Hextar Retail Bhd's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 5.37%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hextar Retail Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hextar Retail Bhd (XKLS:7202) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.66, compared to a current price of RM0.40 — trading 39.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 5.37%. Hextar Retail Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 48/100 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 Hextar Retail Bhd (XKLS:7202), the current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 5.37% 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 Hextar Retail Bhd (XKLS:7202) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hextar Retail Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM0.40 is trading 39.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.66. GuruFocus considers Hextar Retail Bhd to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:7202:

  • Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 5.37%
  • GF Value™: RM0.66 vs. price of RM0.40 (39.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 48/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:7202 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Hextar Retail Bhd Business Description

Address Lot 12, Jalan RP3, Taman Rawang Perdana, Rawang, SGR, MYS, 48000
Hextar Retail Bhd is engaged in the manufacturing of wooden picture frame mouldings (WPFM) and wooden pallets. It is engaged in two business segments: WPFM includes the manufacture and sale of wooden picture frame mouldings and other timber products. Retail segment operate restaurant and cafe, beverage store, convenient store and health and beauty store. Its products are exported to North America, Australia, Europe, and Japan.
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