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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. Lay Hong Bhd's annualized positive value of Interest Expense for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM10 Mil. Lay Hong Bhd's average total debt for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM195 Mil. Therefore, Lay Hong Bhd's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.23%.
Lay Hong Bhd (XKLS:9385) Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Explanation
Effective Interest Rate on Debt % measures the usage rate that a borrower actually pays on a debt.
Lay Hong Bhd Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Related Terms
Lay Hong Bhd Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lay Hong 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.
Lay Hong Bhd Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Chart
XKLS:9385 vs ADM, BG, TSN: Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Comparison
For the Farm Products subindustry, Lay Hong 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.
Lay Hong Bhd Effective Interest Rate on Debt % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Lay Hong Bhd's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lay Hong Bhd's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % falls into.
* 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 5.23% mean?
Lay Hong Bhd (XKLS:9385) has a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 5.23% as of Mar. 2026. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on Lay Hong Bhd and its competitors.
Is Lay Hong Bhd's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % too high?
Lay Hong Bhd's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 5.23%. Overall, Lay Hong Bhd has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lay Hong Bhd's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % compare to ADM and BG?
Lay Hong Bhd's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 5.23% can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Effective Interest Rate on Debt % depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Lay Hong Bhd and its competitors. Lay Hong Bhd's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 5.23%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lay Hong Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lay Hong Bhd (XKLS:9385) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.31, compared to a current price of RM0.24 — trading 24.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 5.23%. Lay Hong Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 with 2 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 Lay Hong Bhd (XKLS:9385), the current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 5.23% 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 Lay Hong Bhd (XKLS:9385) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lay Hong Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.24 is trading 24.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.31.
GuruFocus considers Lay Hong Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:9385:
Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 5.23%
GF Value™: RM0.31 vs. price of RM0.24 (24.2% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:9385 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lay Hong Bhd is engaged in integrated livestock farming and Investment holding. The Company's three core businesses are Integrated livestock farming, Food manufacturing, and Retail business. It generates maximum revenue from the Integrated livestock farming segment that includes layer and broiler operations.
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