AWTRF (Air Water) Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 12.44% (As of Sep. 2025)

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GF Value $12.19
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What is Air Water Effective Interest Rate on Debt %?

Air Water AWTRF -5.69% 88 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 12.44% as of Sep. 2025. GuruFocus rates AWTRF with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of $12.19 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 14 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. Air Water's annualized positive value of Interest Expense for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was $363 Mil. Air Water's average total debt for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was $2,919 Mil. Therefore, Air Water's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was 12.44%.


Air Water  (OTCPK:AWTRF) Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Explanation

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


Air Water Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Related Terms


Air Water Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Air Water'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.

Air Water Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Chart

Air Water Annual Data
Trend Mar16 Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25
Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.89 0.68 0.86 1.07 1.28

Air Water Quarterly Data
Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25
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 1.82 0.52 1.68 1.62 12.44

AWTRF vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Air Water'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.


Air Water Effective Interest Rate on Debt % vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Air Water's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Air Water Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Calculation

Air Water's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2025 is calculated as

Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
=-1  *  Interest Expense/( (Total Debt  (A: Mar. 2024 )+Total Debt  (A: Mar. 2025 ))/ count )
=-1  *  -35.919/( (2794.84+2805.815)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -35.919/2800.3275
=1.28 %

where

Total Debt  (A: Mar. 2024 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=2221.26 + 573.58
=2794.84

Total Debt  (A: Mar. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=2165.727 + 640.088
=2805.815

Air Water's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as

Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
=-1  *  Interest Expense/( (Total Debt  (Q: Jun. 2025 )+Total Debt  (Q: Sep. 2025 ))/ count )
=-1  *  -363.068/( (2973.986+2864.498)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -363.068/2919.242
=12.44 %

where

Total Debt  (Q: Jun. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=2207.546 + 766.44
=2973.986

Total Debt  (Q: Sep. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=2185.051 + 679.447
=2864.498

* 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 (Sep. 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 12.44% mean?
Air Water (AWTRF) has a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 12.44% as of Sep. 2025. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on Air Water and its competitors.
Is Air Water's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % too high?
Air Water's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 12.44%. Overall, Air Water has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Air Water's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % compare to LIN and SHW?
Air Water's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 12.44% can be compared against companies in the Chemicals 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 Chemicals company?
A good Effective Interest Rate on Debt % depends on the Chemicals 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 Air Water and its competitors. Air Water's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 12.44%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Air Water stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Air Water (AWTRF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $12.19, compared to a current price of $13.91 — trading 14.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 12.44%. Air Water's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 14 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 Air Water (AWTRF), the current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 12.44% as of Sep. 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 Air Water (AWTRF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Air Water stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $13.91 is trading 14.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $12.19. GuruFocus considers Air Water to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for AWTRF:

  • Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 12.44%
  • GF Value™: $12.19 vs. price of $13.91 (14.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 88/100 with 14 warning signs

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


Air Water Business Description

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Air Water Inc is a diversified conglomerate engaged in the supply of industrial gases and various other businesses and services. The company operates through five segments. The Agri & Foods segment covers the processing and distribution of fruits and vegetables, frozen foods, meat products, and contract manufacturing of beverages. The Digital & Industry segment focuses on industrial gases, electrical, and functional materials. The Energy Solutions segment deals with LP gas, kerosene, and related equipment. The Health & Safety segment provides medical gases, dental and protective materials, hospital equipment, and home medical care services. The Other Businesses segment includes logistics, salt production, overseas industrial gas operations, biomass power, and high-output UPS solutions.
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