ReadyTech Holdings (ASX:RDY) Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 6.17% (As of Dec. 2025)

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ASX:RDY ReadyTech Holdings Ltd ASX:RDY
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What is ReadyTech Holdings Effective Interest Rate on Debt %?

ReadyTech Holdings ASX:RDY -0.88% 75 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 6.17% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates ASX:RDY with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of A$3.38 (Possible Value Trap). 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. ReadyTech Holdings's annualized positive value of Interest Expense for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was A$3.7 Mil. ReadyTech Holdings's average total debt for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was A$59.6 Mil. Therefore, ReadyTech Holdings's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 6.17%.


ReadyTech Holdings  (ASX:RDY) Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Explanation

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


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ReadyTech Holdings Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Historical Data

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* 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.

ReadyTech Holdings Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Chart

ReadyTech Holdings Annual Data
Trend Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
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ReadyTech Holdings Semi-Annual Data
Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 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 Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 6.94 5.48 6.66 6.06 6.17

ASX:RDY vs QH, SHOP, UBER: Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, ReadyTech Holdings'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.


ReadyTech Holdings Effective Interest Rate on Debt % vs Software Industry

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

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


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ReadyTech Holdings Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Calculation

ReadyTech Holdings's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as

Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
=-1  *  Interest Expense/( (Total Debt  (A: Jun. 2024 )+Total Debt  (A: Jun. 2025 ))/ count )
=-1  *  -3.173/( (47.062+60.478)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -3.173/53.77
=5.90 %

where

Total Debt  (A: Jun. 2024 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=45.553 + 1.509
=47.062

Total Debt  (A: Jun. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=58.924 + 1.554
=60.478

ReadyTech Holdings'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  *  -3.678/( (60.478+58.742)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -3.678/59.61
=6.17 %

where

Total Debt  (Q: Jun. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=58.924 + 1.554
=60.478

Total Debt  (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=57.631 + 1.111
=58.742

* 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 6.17% mean?
ReadyTech Holdings (ASX:RDY) has a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 6.17% as of Dec. 2025. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on ReadyTech Holdings and its competitors.
Is ReadyTech Holdings' Effective Interest Rate on Debt % too high?
ReadyTech Holdings' current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 6.17%. Overall, ReadyTech Holdings has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ReadyTech Holdings' Effective Interest Rate on Debt % compare to QH and SHOP?
ReadyTech Holdings' Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 6.17% 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 ReadyTech Holdings and its competitors. ReadyTech Holdings's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 6.17%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ReadyTech Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ReadyTech Holdings (ASX:RDY) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is A$3.38, compared to a current price of A$1.69 — trading 50.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 6.17%. ReadyTech Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 75/100 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 ReadyTech Holdings (ASX:RDY), the current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 6.17% 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 ReadyTech Holdings (ASX:RDY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ReadyTech Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of A$1.69 is trading 50.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$3.38. GuruFocus considers ReadyTech Holdings to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for ASX:RDY:

  • Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 6.17%
  • GF Value™: A$3.38 vs. price of A$1.69 (50.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 6 warning signs

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


ReadyTech Holdings Business Description

Address 77 King Street, Level 2, Sydney, NSW, AUS, 2000
ReadyTech Holdings Ltd is a provider of people management software for educators, employers, and facilitators of career transitions. Its products are JR Plus, A2E, HR3, ePayroll, JR Gov, Aussiepay, and others. The company's operating segments include Education and Work pathways, Workforce Solutions, and Government and Justice. It generates maximum revenue from the Government and Justice. The education segment mainly provides products and services to tertiary education providers. Its Workforce segment provides products and services to a mid-sized company across various industries. The Government division provides government and justice case management software as a service solution to local governments, state governments, and justice departments.
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