SAM Engineering & Equipment (M) Bhd (XKLS:9822) Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 2.49% (As of Mar. 2026)

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XKLS:9822 SAM Engineering & Equipment (M) Bhd XKLS:9822
72 GF Score
Price RM4.58
GF Value RM3.90
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is SAM Engineering & Equipment (M) Bhd Effective Interest Rate on Debt %?

SAM Engineering & Equipment (M) Bhd XKLS:9822 +5.77% 72 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 2.49% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:9822 with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of RM3.90 (Modestly 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. SAM Engineering & Equipment (M) Bhd's annualized positive value of Interest Expense for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM7 Mil. SAM Engineering & Equipment (M) Bhd's average total debt for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM279 Mil. Therefore, SAM Engineering & Equipment (M) Bhd's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.49%.


SAM Engineering & Equipment (M) Bhd  (XKLS:9822) Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Explanation

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


SAM Engineering & Equipment (M) Bhd Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Related Terms


SAM Engineering & Equipment (M) Bhd Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for SAM Engineering & Equipment (M) 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.

SAM Engineering & Equipment (M) Bhd Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Chart

SAM Engineering & Equipment (M) Bhd Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
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SAM Engineering & Equipment (M) 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 1.52 4.26 3.06 2.43 2.49

XKLS:9822 vs SPCX, GE, RTX: Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Comparison

For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, SAM Engineering & Equipment (M) 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.


SAM Engineering & Equipment (M) Bhd Effective Interest Rate on Debt % vs Aerospace & Defense Industry

For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, SAM Engineering & Equipment (M) Bhd's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where SAM Engineering & Equipment (M) Bhd's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % falls into.


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SAM Engineering & Equipment (M) Bhd Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Calculation

SAM Engineering & Equipment (M) Bhd's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
=-1  *  Interest Expense/( (Total Debt  (A: Mar. 2025 )+Total Debt  (A: Mar. 2026 ))/ count )
=-1  *  -8.785/( (264.474+279.746)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -8.785/272.11
=3.23 %

where

Total Debt  (A: Mar. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=92.701 + 171.773
=264.474

Total Debt  (A: Mar. 2026 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=51.611 + 228.135
=279.746

SAM Engineering & Equipment (M) 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  *  -6.956/( (279.245+279.746)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -6.956/279.4955
=2.49 %

where

Total Debt  (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=61.218 + 218.027
=279.245

Total Debt  (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=51.611 + 228.135
=279.746

* 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 2.49% mean?
SAM Engineering & Equipment (M) Bhd (XKLS:9822) has a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 2.49% as of Mar. 2026. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on SAM Engineering & Equipment (M) Bhd and its competitors.
Is SAM Engineering & Equipment (M) Bhd's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % too high?
SAM Engineering & Equipment (M) Bhd's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 2.49%. Overall, SAM Engineering & Equipment (M) Bhd has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SAM Engineering & Equipment (M) Bhd's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % compare to SPCX and GE?
SAM Engineering & Equipment (M) Bhd's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 2.49% can be compared against companies in the Aerospace & Defense 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 an Aerospace & Defense company?
A good Effective Interest Rate on Debt % depends on the Aerospace & Defense 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 SAM Engineering & Equipment (M) Bhd and its competitors. SAM Engineering & Equipment (M) Bhd's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 2.49%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SAM Engineering & Equipment (M) Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SAM Engineering & Equipment (M) Bhd (XKLS:9822) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM3.90, compared to a current price of RM4.58 — trading 17.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 2.49%. SAM Engineering & Equipment (M) Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 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 SAM Engineering & Equipment (M) Bhd (XKLS:9822), the current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 2.49% 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 SAM Engineering & Equipment (M) Bhd (XKLS:9822) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SAM Engineering & Equipment (M) Bhd stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of RM4.58 is trading 17.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM3.90. GuruFocus considers SAM Engineering & Equipment (M) Bhd to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:9822:

  • Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 2.49%
  • GF Value™: RM3.90 vs. price of RM4.58 (17.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:9822 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


SAM Engineering & Equipment (M) Bhd Business Description

Address Plot 17, Hilir Sungai Keluang Tiga, Bayan Lepas Free Industrial Zone, Phase 4, Bayan Lepas, PNG, MYS, 11900
SAM Engineering & Equipment (M) Bhd is a Malaysian company that provides precision machining, equipment integration, and automation solutions to aerospace and equipment industries. The company is engaged in providing manufacturing solutions for critical engine parts and other related equipment parts and also on engineering and high precision tooling including large format CNC machining parts. It also provides for the arrangement of equipment engineering and solutions for commercial, semiconductor, and other industries. The company manages its business in two segments namely Aerospace and Equipment manufacturing. It has a business presence in Malaysia, Asia (excluding Malaysia), North America, Latin America, and Europe.
72GF Score

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