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American Realty Investors (NYSE:ARL) Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Explanation
Effective Interest Rate on Debt % measures the usage rate that a borrower actually pays on a debt.
American Realty Investors Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Related Terms
American Realty Investors Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for American Realty Investors'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.
American Realty Investors Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Chart
ARL vs RMAX, NTPIF, CHCI: Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Comparison
For the Real Estate Services subindustry, American Realty Investors'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.
American Realty Investors Effective Interest Rate on Debt % vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, American Realty Investors's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where American Realty Investors'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 (Jun. 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 5.17% mean?
American Realty Investors (ARL) has a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 5.17% as of Jun. 2026. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on American Realty Investors and its competitors.
Is American Realty Investors' Effective Interest Rate on Debt % too high?
American Realty Investors' current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 5.17%. Overall, American Realty Investors has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does American Realty Investors' Effective Interest Rate on Debt % compare to RMAX and NTPIF?
American Realty Investors' Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 5.17% 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 American Realty Investors and its competitors. American Realty Investors's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 5.17%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is American Realty Investors stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, American Realty Investors (ARL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $16.41, compared to a current price of $16.08 — trading 2% below its estimated fair value. The current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 5.17%. American Realty Investors' overall GF Score™ is 61/100 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 American Realty Investors (ARL), the current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 5.17% as of Jun. 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 American Realty Investors (ARL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, American Realty Investors stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $16.08 is trading 2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $16.41.
GuruFocus considers American Realty Investors to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for ARL:
Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 5.17%
GF Value™: $16.41 vs. price of $16.08 (2% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ARL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
American Realty Investors Inc is a fully integrated externally managed real estate company. The company operates high-quality multifamily and commercial properties throughout the Southern United States and also invests in mortgage notes receivable and in land that is either held for appreciation or development. It operates in two reportable segments: the acquisition, development, ownership and management of multifamily properties (Residential Segment) and the acquisition, ownership and management of commercial real estate properties (Commercial Segment). Maximum revenue is generated from its Residential segment, which includes the rental of apartments and other tenants.
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