Ralco Bhd (XKLS:7498) Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 62.76% (As of Mar. 2026)

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XKLS:7498 Ralco Corp Bhd XKLS:7498
33 GF Score
Price RM0.99
GF Value RM0.37
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Ralco Bhd Effective Interest Rate on Debt %?

Ralco Bhd XKLS:7498 +0.51% 33 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 62.76% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:7498 with a GF Score™ of 33/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.37 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 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. Ralco Bhd's annualized positive value of Interest Expense for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM1.78 Mil. Ralco Bhd's average total debt for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM2.84 Mil. Therefore, Ralco Bhd's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 62.76%.


Ralco Bhd  (XKLS:7498) Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Explanation

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


Ralco Bhd Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Related Terms


Ralco Bhd Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ralco 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.

Ralco Bhd Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Chart

Ralco Bhd Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
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Ralco 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 57.71 58.26 55.74 73.32 62.76

XKLS:7498 vs SW, PKG, IP: Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Comparison

For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Ralco 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.


Ralco Bhd Effective Interest Rate on Debt % vs Packaging & Containers Industry

For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Ralco Bhd's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Ralco Bhd Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Calculation

Ralco 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  *  -2.276/( (4.291+2.85)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -2.276/3.5705
=63.74 %

where

Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2024 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=1.886 + 2.405
=4.291

Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=1.097 + 1.753
=2.85

Ralco 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  *  -1.78/( (2.85+2.822)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -1.78/2.836
=62.76 %

where

Total Debt  (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=1.097 + 1.753
=2.85

Total Debt  (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=1.097 + 1.725
=2.822

* 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 62.76% mean?
Ralco Bhd (XKLS:7498) has a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 62.76% as of Mar. 2026. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on Ralco Bhd and its competitors.
Is Ralco Bhd's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % too high?
Ralco Bhd's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 62.76%. Overall, Ralco Bhd has a GF Score™ of 33/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ralco Bhd's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % compare to SW and PKG?
Ralco Bhd's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 62.76% can be compared against companies in the Packaging & Containers 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 Packaging & Containers company?
A good Effective Interest Rate on Debt % depends on the Packaging & Containers 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 Ralco Bhd and its competitors. Ralco Bhd's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 62.76%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ralco Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ralco Bhd (XKLS:7498) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.37, compared to a current price of RM0.99 — trading 166.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 62.76%. Ralco Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 33/100 with 5 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 Ralco Bhd (XKLS:7498), the current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 62.76% 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 Ralco Bhd (XKLS:7498) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ralco Bhd stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of RM0.99 is trading 166.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.37. GuruFocus considers Ralco Bhd to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:7498:

  • Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 62.76%
  • GF Value™: RM0.37 vs. price of RM0.99 (166.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 33/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:7498 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Ralco Bhd Business Description

Address Lot 1476, Jalan Lengkok Emas 1, Nilai Industrial Estate, Nilai, NSN, MYS, 71800
Ralco Corp Bhd. is engaged in the manufacturing and trading of plastic products. Its product line comprises Jerrican (Blow molding) and Pail (Injection molding) in various sizes. Jerricans are widely used for the packing of the liquid form of chemical products, as well as for edible oils, while pails are utilized for packing paints for both household and industrial use. The company has two reportable segments: Plastic products and others. Plastic products include the manufacturing and sale of plastic products. Others include the supply of renewable energy. It generates a majority of its revenue from the Plastic products segment. Geographically, the company operates in Malaysia and Singapore.
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