Bertam Alliance Bhd (XKLS:9814) Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 2.18% (As of Mar. 2026)

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XKLS:9814 Bertam Alliance Bhd XKLS:9814
51 GF Score
Price RM0.13
GF Value RM0.08
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Bertam Alliance Bhd Effective Interest Rate on Debt %?

Bertam Alliance Bhd XKLS:9814 -3.85% 51 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 2.18% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:9814 with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.08 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 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. Bertam Alliance Bhd's annualized positive value of Interest Expense for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM0.21 Mil. Bertam Alliance Bhd's average total debt for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM9.53 Mil. Therefore, Bertam Alliance Bhd's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.18%.


Bertam Alliance Bhd  (XKLS:9814) Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Explanation

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


Bertam Alliance Bhd Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Related Terms


Bertam Alliance Bhd Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Bertam Alliance 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.

Bertam Alliance Bhd Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Chart

Bertam Alliance Bhd Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
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Bertam Alliance Bhd Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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XKLS:9814 vs CBRE, BEKE, JLL: Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Comparison

For the Real Estate Services subindustry, Bertam Alliance 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.


Bertam Alliance Bhd Effective Interest Rate on Debt % vs Real Estate Industry

For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Bertam Alliance Bhd's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Bertam Alliance Bhd Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Calculation

Bertam Alliance 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  *  -0.342/( (6.055+9.523)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -0.342/7.789
=4.39 %

where

Bertam Alliance 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  *  -0.208/( (9.523+9.545)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -0.208/9.534
=2.18 %

where

* 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 2.18% mean?
Bertam Alliance Bhd (XKLS:9814) has a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 2.18% as of Mar. 2026. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on Bertam Alliance Bhd and its competitors.
Is Bertam Alliance Bhd's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % too high?
Bertam Alliance Bhd's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 2.18%. Overall, Bertam Alliance Bhd has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bertam Alliance Bhd's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % compare to CBRE and BEKE?
Bertam Alliance Bhd's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 2.18% can be compared against companies in the Real Estate 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 Real Estate company?
A good Effective Interest Rate on Debt % depends on the Real Estate 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 Bertam Alliance Bhd and its competitors. Bertam Alliance Bhd's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 2.18%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bertam Alliance Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bertam Alliance Bhd (XKLS:9814) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.08, compared to a current price of RM0.13 — trading 56.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 2.18%. Bertam Alliance Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 with 6 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 Bertam Alliance Bhd (XKLS:9814), the current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 2.18% 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 Bertam Alliance Bhd (XKLS:9814) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bertam Alliance Bhd stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of RM0.13 is trading 56.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.08. GuruFocus considers Bertam Alliance Bhd to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:9814:

  • Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 2.18%
  • GF Value™: RM0.08 vs. price of RM0.13 (56.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 51/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:9814 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Bertam Alliance Bhd Business Description

Address No.1 Medan Syed Putra Utara, B-21-1, Level 21, Tower B, Northpoint Mid Valley City, Wilayah Persekutuan, Kuala Lumpur, SGR, MYS, 59200
Bertam Alliance Bhd is principally involved in property development and the provision of construction management services. The Group operates through three segments namely Property development, Construction and trading of building materials, and Corporate and others. The Property development segment is engaged in developing properties for sale and/or holding properties for own investment purpose. The Construction and trading of building materials segment, which generates maximum revenue, is engaged in performing general construction works and the supply of building materials. The Corporate and others segment includes holding of investments and provision of management services to its subsidiaries. The Group mainly operates in Malaysia.
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