ACCO (ACCO Brands) Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 4.55% (As of Mar. 2026)

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What is ACCO Brands Effective Interest Rate on Debt %?

ACCO Brands ACCO -0.86% 65 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 4.55% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates ACCO with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.21 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 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. ACCO Brands's annualized positive value of Interest Expense for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $43 Mil. ACCO Brands's average total debt for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $950 Mil. Therefore, ACCO Brands's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.55%.


ACCO Brands  (NYSE:ACCO) Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Explanation

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


ACCO Brands Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Related Terms


ACCO Brands Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for ACCO Brands'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.

ACCO Brands Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Chart

ACCO Brands Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
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ACCO Brands 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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ACCO vs XRX, ACTG, EBF: Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Comparison

For the Business Equipment & Supplies subindustry, ACCO Brands'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.


ACCO Brands Effective Interest Rate on Debt % vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, ACCO Brands's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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ACCO Brands Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Calculation

ACCO Brands'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  *  -45.8/( (923+920.8)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -45.8/921.9
=4.97 %

where

Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=869.5 + 51.3
=920.8

ACCO Brands'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  *  -43.2/( (920.8+978.7)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -43.2/949.75
=4.55 %

where

Total Debt  (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=869.5 + 51.3
=920.8

Total Debt  (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=908.1 + 70.6
=978.7

* 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 4.55% mean?
ACCO Brands (ACCO) has a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 4.55% as of Mar. 2026. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on ACCO Brands and its competitors.
Is ACCO Brands' Effective Interest Rate on Debt % too high?
ACCO Brands' current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 4.55%. Overall, ACCO Brands has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ACCO Brands' Effective Interest Rate on Debt % compare to XRX and ACTG?
ACCO Brands' Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 4.55% can be compared against companies in the Industrial Products 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 Industrial Products company?
A good Effective Interest Rate on Debt % depends on the Industrial Products 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 ACCO Brands and its competitors. ACCO Brands's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 4.55%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ACCO Brands stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ACCO Brands (ACCO) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.21, compared to a current price of $4.05 — trading 3.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 4.55%. ACCO Brands' overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 8 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 ACCO Brands (ACCO), the current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 4.55% 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 ACCO Brands (ACCO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ACCO Brands stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $4.05 is trading 3.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $4.21. GuruFocus considers ACCO Brands to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for ACCO:

  • Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 4.55%
  • GF Value™: $4.21 vs. price of $4.05 (3.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 8 warning signs

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


ACCO Brands Business Description

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Address Four Corporate Drive, Lake Zurich, IL, USA, 60047
ACCO Brands Corp is a consumer, technology and business branded products company providing brands and product solutions used in schools, homes and at work. Its brands include At-A-Glance, Barrilito, Buro, Esselte, Five Star, Foroni, GBC, Hilroy, Kensington, Leitz, Mead, PowerA, Quartet, Rapid, Swingline and Tilibra. The Company's product categories include gaming and computer accessories, storage and organization, notebooks, shredding, laminating and binding machines, dry erase boards and do-it-yourself tools. The Company operates through two segments, Americas and International. Americas includes the U.S., Canada, Brazil, Mexico and Chile, and International includes EMEA, Australia, New Zealand and Asia. Its products are sold in the U.S., Europe, Australia, Canada, Brazil and Mexico.
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