Acerias Paz del Rio (BOG:PAZRIO) Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 4.91% (As of Mar. 2026)

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BOG:PAZRIO Acerias Paz del Rio SA BOG:PAZRIO
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Price COP3.90
GF Value COP4.56
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Acerias Paz del Rio Effective Interest Rate on Debt %?

Acerias Paz del Rio BOG:PAZRIO 21 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 4.91% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates BOG:PAZRIO with a GF Score™ of 21/100 and a GF Value™ of COP4.56 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 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. Acerias Paz del Rio's annualized positive value of Interest Expense for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was COP17,263 Mil. Acerias Paz del Rio's average total debt for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was COP351,449 Mil. Therefore, Acerias Paz del Rio's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.91%.


Acerias Paz del Rio  (BOG:PAZRIO) Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Explanation

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


Acerias Paz del Rio Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Related Terms


Acerias Paz del Rio Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Acerias Paz del Rio'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.

Acerias Paz del Rio Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Chart

Acerias Paz del Rio Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
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Acerias Paz del Rio Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 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 Premium Member Only 20.90 24.24 27.12 5.15 4.91

BOG:PAZRIO vs NUE, STLD, RS: Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, Acerias Paz del Rio'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.


Acerias Paz del Rio Effective Interest Rate on Debt % vs Steel Industry

For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Acerias Paz del Rio's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Acerias Paz del Rio's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % falls into.


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Acerias Paz del Rio Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Calculation

Acerias Paz del Rio'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  *  -49255.556/( (261707.917+351074.685)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -49255.556/306391.301
=16.08 %

where

Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2024 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=42220.828 + 219487.089
=261707.917

Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=344772.005 + 6302.68
=351074.685

Acerias Paz del Rio'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  *  -17262.528/( (351074.685+351823.936)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -17262.528/351449.3105
=4.91 %

where

Total Debt  (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=344772.005 + 6302.68
=351074.685

Total Debt  (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=347068.501 + 4755.435
=351823.936

* 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 4.91% mean?
Acerias Paz del Rio (BOG:PAZRIO) has a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 4.91% as of Mar. 2026. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on Acerias Paz del Rio and its competitors.
Is Acerias Paz del Rio's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % too high?
Acerias Paz del Rio's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 4.91%. Overall, Acerias Paz del Rio has a GF Score™ of 21/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Acerias Paz del Rio's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % compare to NUE and STLD?
Acerias Paz del Rio's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 4.91% can be compared against companies in the Steel 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 Steel company?
A good Effective Interest Rate on Debt % depends on the Steel 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 Acerias Paz del Rio and its competitors. Acerias Paz del Rio's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 4.91%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Acerias Paz del Rio stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Acerias Paz del Rio (BOG:PAZRIO) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is COP4.56, compared to a current price of COP3.90 — trading 14.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 4.91%. Acerias Paz del Rio's overall GF Score™ is 21/100 with 4 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 Acerias Paz del Rio (BOG:PAZRIO), the current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 4.91% 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 Acerias Paz del Rio (BOG:PAZRIO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Acerias Paz del Rio stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of COP3.90 is trading 14.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of COP4.56. GuruFocus considers Acerias Paz del Rio to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for BOG:PAZRIO:

  • Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 4.91%
  • GF Value™: COP4.56 vs. price of COP3.90 (14.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 21/100 with 4 warning signs

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


Acerias Paz del Rio Business Description

Address Edificio Megabanco, Piso 6, 13-26, Calle 100, Bogota, COL, 4260
Acerias Paz del Rio SA is engaged in the production, processing, marketing, and distribution of elements and raw materials necessary for the steel industry, as well as its products, and to carry out all kinds of industrial, commercial, and distribution activities related to steel and steel industry products.
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