Central Global Bhd (XKLS:8052) Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 4.92% (As of Jun. 2025)

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XKLS:8052 Central Global Bhd XKLS:8052
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What is Central Global Bhd Effective Interest Rate on Debt %?

Central Global Bhd XKLS:8052 +0.57% 40 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 4.92% as of Jun. 2025. GuruFocus rates XKLS:8052 with a GF Score™ of 40/100.

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. Central Global Bhd's annualized positive value of Interest Expense for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 was RM6.7 Mil. Central Global Bhd's average total debt for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 was RM135.9 Mil. Therefore, Central Global Bhd's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 was 4.92%.


Central Global Bhd  (XKLS:8052) Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Explanation

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


Central Global Bhd Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Related Terms


Central Global Bhd Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Central Global 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.

Central Global Bhd Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Chart

Central Global Bhd Annual Data
Trend Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23
Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
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Central Global Bhd Quarterly Data
Sep20 Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25
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 1.89 1.59 1.65 3.65 4.92

XKLS:8052 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Central Global 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.


Central Global Bhd Effective Interest Rate on Debt % vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Central Global Bhd's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Central Global Bhd Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Calculation

Central Global Bhd's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2023 is calculated as

Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
=-1  *  Interest Expense/( (Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2022 )+Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2023 ))/ count )
=-1  *  -0.399/( (11.251+36.106)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -0.399/23.6785
=1.69 %

where

Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2022 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=1.26 + 9.991
=11.251

Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2023 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=26.663 + 9.443
=36.106

Central Global Bhd's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as

Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
=-1  *  Interest Expense/( (Total Debt  (Q: Mar. 2025 )+Total Debt  (Q: Jun. 2025 ))/ count )
=-1  *  -6.692/( (121.128+150.662)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -6.692/135.895
=4.92 %

where

Total Debt  (Q: Mar. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=42.554 + 78.574
=121.128

Total Debt  (Q: Jun. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=63.218 + 87.444
=150.662

* 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 (Jun. 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 4.92% mean?
Central Global Bhd (XKLS:8052) has a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 4.92% as of Jun. 2025. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on Central Global Bhd and its competitors.
Is Central Global Bhd's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % too high?
Central Global Bhd's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 4.92%. Overall, Central Global Bhd has a GF Score™ of 40/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Central Global Bhd's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % compare to LIN and SHW?
Central Global Bhd's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 4.92% can be compared against companies in the Chemicals 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 Chemicals company?
A good Effective Interest Rate on Debt % depends on the Chemicals 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 Central Global Bhd and its competitors. Central Global Bhd's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 4.92%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Central Global Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Central Global Bhd (XKLS:8052) has a current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 4.92%. The current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 4.92%. Central Global Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 40/100. 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 Central Global Bhd (XKLS:8052), the current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 4.92% as of Jun. 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.

Central Global Bhd Business Description

Address Bandar Sri Permaisuri, Jalan 5/106, A5-06 Block A Plaza Dwi Tasik, Kuala Lumpur, MYS, 56000
Central Global Bhd is a manufacturer of industrial tapes and labels stock. These are provided for professional auto spray painting, packing, advertising applications, general labeling, and identification. The group's reportable segment comprises manufacturing and sale of self-adhesive label stocks and tapes, construction contracts, trading, and others. The adhesive tape products include masking tape, painter tape, foam tape, tissue tape, polyester tape, acrylic tape, cloth tape, and others. The construction segment derives majority revenue.
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