29Metals (ASX:29M) Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 8.86% (As of Dec. 2025)

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ASX:29M 29Metals Ltd ASX:29M
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What is 29Metals Effective Interest Rate on Debt %?

29Metals ASX:29M 32 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 8.86% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates ASX:29M with a GF Score™ of 32/100 and a GF Value™ of A$0.19 (Modestly 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. 29Metals's annualized positive value of Interest Expense for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was A$21.9 Mil. 29Metals's average total debt for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was A$247.4 Mil. Therefore, 29Metals's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 8.86%.


29Metals  (ASX:29M) Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Explanation

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


29Metals Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Related Terms


29Metals Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for 29Metals'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.

29Metals Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Chart

29Metals Annual Data
Trend Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 12.11 7.56 11.49 10.18 9.38

29Metals Semi-Annual Data
Dec20 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 10.65 11.58 9.69 10.94 8.86

ASX:29M vs HL: Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Comparison

For the Other Precious Metals & Mining subindustry, 29Metals'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.


29Metals Effective Interest Rate on Debt % vs Metals & Mining Industry

For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, 29Metals's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where 29Metals's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % falls into.


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29Metals Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Calculation

29Metals'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  *  -26.37/( (315.36+246.619)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -26.37/280.9895
=9.38 %

where

Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2024 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=185.641 + 129.719
=315.36

Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=172.748 + 73.871
=246.619

29Metals's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
=-1  *  Interest Expense/( (Total Debt  (Q: Jun. 2025 )+Total Debt  (Q: Dec. 2025 ))/ count )
=-1  *  -21.928/( (248.124+246.619)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -21.928/247.3715
=8.86 %

where

Total Debt  (Q: Jun. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=184.792 + 63.332
=248.124

Total Debt  (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=172.748 + 73.871
=246.619

* 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 two times the semi-annual (Dec. 2025) 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 8.86% mean?
29Metals (ASX:29M) has a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 8.86% as of Dec. 2025. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on 29Metals and its competitors.
Is 29Metals' Effective Interest Rate on Debt % too high?
29Metals' current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 8.86%. Overall, 29Metals has a GF Score™ of 32/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does 29Metals' Effective Interest Rate on Debt % compare to HL?
29Metals' Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 8.86% can be compared against companies in the Metals & Mining 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 Metals & Mining company?
A good Effective Interest Rate on Debt % depends on the Metals & Mining 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 29Metals and its competitors. 29Metals's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 8.86%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is 29Metals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, 29Metals (ASX:29M) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$0.19, compared to a current price of A$0.23 — trading 21.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 8.86%. 29Metals' overall GF Score™ is 32/100 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 29Metals (ASX:29M), the current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 8.86% as of Dec. 2025. 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 29Metals (ASX:29M) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, 29Metals stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of A$0.23 is trading 21.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$0.19. GuruFocus considers 29Metals to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ASX:29M:

  • Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 8.86%
  • GF Value™: A$0.19 vs. price of A$0.23 (21.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 32/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:29M stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


29Metals Business Description

Other Exchanges TWNMF:USA
Address 80 Collins Street, Suite 2, Level 19, North Tower, Melbourne, VIC, AUS, 3000
29Metals Ltd is a copper-focused base and precious metals mining company. It has two long-life, producing assets: Golden Grove in Western Australia (copper, zinc, gold, and silver) and Capricorn Copper in Queensland (copper and silver). The group has three reportable segments which are Golden Grove, Capricorn Copper, and Exploration (which includes Redhill and regional exploration activities at Golden Grove and Capricorn Copper), and the majority of company's revenue is generated from golden grove.
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