EROAD (ASX:ERD) Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 13.70% (As of Mar. 2026)

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What is EROAD Effective Interest Rate on Debt %?

EROAD ASX:ERD 42 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 13.70% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates ASX:ERD with a GF Score™ of 42/100 and a GF Value™ of A$0.77 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 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. EROAD's annualized positive value of Interest Expense for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was A$3.7 Mil. EROAD's average total debt for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was A$26.8 Mil. Therefore, EROAD's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 13.70%.


EROAD  (ASX:ERD) Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Explanation

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


EROAD Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Related Terms


EROAD Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for EROAD'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.

EROAD Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Chart

EROAD Annual Data
Trend Mar16 Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 7.72 11.73 12.87 17.07 16.03

EROAD Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 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 11.39 13.47 18.80 20.06 13.70

ASX:ERD vs MSFT, ORCL, PLTR: Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Comparison

For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, EROAD'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.


EROAD Effective Interest Rate on Debt % vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, EROAD's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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EROAD Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Calculation

EROAD'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  *  -4.417/( (28.359+26.75)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -4.417/27.5545
=16.03 %

where

Total Debt  (A: Mar. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=22.451 + 5.908
=28.359

Total Debt  (A: Mar. 2026 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=21.167 + 5.583
=26.75

EROAD'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: Sep. 2025 )+Total Debt  (Q: Mar. 2026 ))/ count )
=-1  *  -3.666/( (26.753+26.75)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -3.666/26.7515
=13.70 %

where

Total Debt  (Q: Sep. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=20.778 + 5.975
=26.753

Total Debt  (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=21.167 + 5.583
=26.75

* 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 (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 13.70% mean?
EROAD (ASX:ERD) has a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 13.70% as of Mar. 2026. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on EROAD and its competitors.
Is EROAD's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % too high?
EROAD's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 13.70%. Overall, EROAD has a GF Score™ of 42/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does EROAD's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % compare to MSFT and ORCL?
EROAD's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 13.70% can be compared against companies in the Software 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 Software company?
A good Effective Interest Rate on Debt % depends on the Software 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 EROAD and its competitors. EROAD's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 13.70%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is EROAD stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, EROAD (ASX:ERD) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$0.77, compared to a current price of A$0.86 — trading 11% above its estimated fair value. The current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 13.70%. EROAD's overall GF Score™ is 42/100 with 7 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 EROAD (ASX:ERD), the current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 13.70% 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 EROAD (ASX:ERD) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, EROAD stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of A$0.86 is trading 11% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$0.77. GuruFocus considers EROAD to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ASX:ERD:

  • Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 13.70%
  • GF Value™: A$0.77 vs. price of A$0.86 (11% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 42/100 with 7 warning signs

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


EROAD Business Description

Other Exchanges ERD:New Zealand
Address North Shore, P.O. Box 305394, Triton Plaza, Auckland, NTL, NZL, 0757
EROAD Ltd is a New Zealand Based company which is a fully integrated technology, tolling and services provider. It designs and manufactures in-vehicle hardware operates secure payment and merchant gateways and offers web-based value-added services. The company provides electronic on-board units and software as a service to the transport industry. Its products are categorized in RUC Compliance, Health & Safety, and Fleet Management. It operates through four segments: Corporate & Development, North America, Australia, and New Zealand.
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