BAER (Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings) Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 9.90% (As of Mar. 2026)


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What is Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings Effective Interest Rate on Debt %?

Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings BAER -3.24% 57 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 9.90% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates BAER with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.74 (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. Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings's annualized positive value of Interest Expense for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $24.6 Mil. Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings's average total debt for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $248.5 Mil. Therefore, Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 9.90%.


Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings  (NAS:BAER) Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Explanation

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


Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Related Terms


Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings'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.

Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Chart

Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings Annual Data
Trend Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
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Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings Quarterly Data
Dec20 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 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 10.76 10.76 10.94 10.50 9.90

BAER vs YOOV, RSKIA, SPCB: Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Comparison

For the Security & Protection Services subindustry, Bridger Aerospace Group 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.


Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings Effective Interest Rate on Debt % vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Calculation

Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings'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  *  -23.263/( (212.557+244.853)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -23.263/228.705
=10.17 %

where

Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2024 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=208.552 + 4.005
=212.557

Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=241.543 + 3.31
=244.853

Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings'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: Dec. 2025 )+Total Debt  (Q: Mar. 2026 ))/ count )
=-1  *  -24.6/( (244.853+252.06)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -24.6/248.4565
=9.90 %

where

Total Debt  (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=241.543 + 3.31
=244.853

Total Debt  (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=246.186 + 5.874
=252.06

* 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 (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 9.90% mean?
Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings (BAER) has a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 9.90% as of Mar. 2026. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings and its competitors.
Is Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings' Effective Interest Rate on Debt % too high?
Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings' current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 9.90%. Overall, Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings' Effective Interest Rate on Debt % compare to YOOV and RSKIA?
Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings' Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 9.90% can be compared against companies in the Business Services 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 Business Services company?
A good Effective Interest Rate on Debt % depends on the Business Services 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 Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings and its competitors. Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 9.90%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings (BAER) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.74, compared to a current price of $1.89 — trading 60.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 9.90%. Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 57/100 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 Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings (BAER), the current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 9.90% 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 Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings (BAER) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $1.89 is trading 60.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $4.74. GuruFocus considers Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for BAER:

  • Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 9.90%
  • GF Value™: $4.74 vs. price of $1.89 (60.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 57/100 with 6 warning signs

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


Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings Business Description

Address 90 Aviation Lane, Belgrade, MT, USA, 59714
Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings Inc operates as an aerial firefighting company. It provides aerial wildfire surveillance, relief and suppression, and aerial firefighting services using next-generation technology and environmentally friendly and sustainable firefighting methods. Its revenues is derived from aerial wildfire management, relief and suppression and the delivery of specialty aviation services. The company's portfolio is organized across three offerings namely : Fire Suppression; Aerial Surveillance; and Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO). The company operates as a single operating segment. Its revenues are derived from aerial wildfire management, relief and suppression and the delivery of specialty aviation service. Geographically, it operates in Spain and United States.
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