The Star Entertainment Group (ASX:SGR) Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 19.42% (As of Dec. 2025)

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What is The Star Entertainment Group Effective Interest Rate on Debt %?

The Star Entertainment Group ASX:SGR -4.35% 25 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 19.42% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates ASX:SGR with a GF Score™ of 25/100 and a GF Value™ of A$0.13 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 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. The Star Entertainment Group's annualized positive value of Interest Expense for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was A$95 Mil. The Star Entertainment Group's average total debt for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was A$487 Mil. Therefore, The Star Entertainment Group's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 19.42%.


The Star Entertainment Group  (ASX:SGR) Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Explanation

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


The Star Entertainment Group Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Related Terms


The Star Entertainment Group Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for The Star Entertainment Group'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.

The Star Entertainment Group Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Chart

The Star Entertainment Group Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
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The Star Entertainment Group Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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ASX:SGR vs LVS, MGM, WYNN: Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Comparison

For the Resorts & Casinos subindustry, The Star Entertainment Group'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.


The Star Entertainment Group Effective Interest Rate on Debt % vs Travel & Leisure Industry

For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, The Star Entertainment Group's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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The Star Entertainment Group Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Calculation

The Star Entertainment Group'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  *  -124.7/( (307.9+598.3)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -124.7/453.1
=27.52 %

where

Total Debt  (A: Jun. 2024 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=295.7 + 12.2
=307.9

Total Debt  (A: Jun. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=590.5 + 7.8
=598.3

The Star Entertainment Group'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  *  -94.6/( (598.3+376.2)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -94.6/487.25
=19.42 %

where

Total Debt  (Q: Jun. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=590.5 + 7.8
=598.3

* 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 19.42% mean?
The Star Entertainment Group (ASX:SGR) has a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 19.42% as of Dec. 2025. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on The Star Entertainment Group and its competitors.
Is The Star Entertainment Group's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % too high?
The Star Entertainment Group's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 19.42%. Overall, The Star Entertainment Group has a GF Score™ of 25/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Star Entertainment Group's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % compare to LVS and MGM?
The Star Entertainment Group's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 19.42% can be compared against companies in the Travel & Leisure 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 Travel & Leisure company?
A good Effective Interest Rate on Debt % depends on the Travel & Leisure 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 The Star Entertainment Group and its competitors. The Star Entertainment Group's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 19.42%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Star Entertainment Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Star Entertainment Group (ASX:SGR) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$0.13, compared to a current price of A$0.11 — trading 15.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 19.42%. The Star Entertainment Group's overall GF Score™ is 25/100 with 5 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 The Star Entertainment Group (ASX:SGR), the current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 19.42% 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 The Star Entertainment Group (ASX:SGR) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Star Entertainment Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of A$0.11 is trading 15.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$0.13. GuruFocus considers The Star Entertainment Group to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for ASX:SGR:

  • Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 19.42%
  • GF Value™: A$0.13 vs. price of A$0.11 (15.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 25/100 with 5 warning signs

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


The Star Entertainment Group Business Description

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Address 159 William Street, Level 3, Brisbane, QLD, AUS, 4000
The Star Entertainment Group Ltd is an Australian-based company that operates and manages integrated resorts. The group comprises the following four operating segments: Sydney, Gold Coast, Treasury Brisbane, and The Star Brisbane. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Sydney segment, which comprises the Star Sydney's casino operations, including hotels, restaurants, bars, and other entertainment facilities.
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