CIA de Ferro Ligas da Bahia - Ferbasa (BSP:FESA4) Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 7.39% (As of Mar. 2026)


BSP:FESA4 CIA de Ferro Ligas da Bahia - Ferbasa BSP:FESA4
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GF Value R$7.20
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What is CIA de Ferro Ligas da Bahia - Ferbasa Effective Interest Rate on Debt %?

CIA de Ferro Ligas da Bahia - Ferbasa BSP:FESA4 +0.68% 69 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 7.39% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates BSP:FESA4 with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of R$7.20 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 8 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. CIA de Ferro Ligas da Bahia - Ferbasa's annualized positive value of Interest Expense for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was R$30 Mil. CIA de Ferro Ligas da Bahia - Ferbasa's average total debt for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was R$404 Mil. Therefore, CIA de Ferro Ligas da Bahia - Ferbasa's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 7.39%.


CIA de Ferro Ligas da Bahia - Ferbasa  (BSP:FESA4) Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Explanation

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


CIA de Ferro Ligas da Bahia - Ferbasa Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Related Terms


CIA de Ferro Ligas da Bahia - Ferbasa Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for CIA de Ferro Ligas da Bahia - Ferbasa'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.

CIA de Ferro Ligas da Bahia - Ferbasa Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Chart

CIA de Ferro Ligas da Bahia - Ferbasa Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 6.16 8.85 8.39 10.69 11.36

CIA de Ferro Ligas da Bahia - Ferbasa 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 15.10 46.43 25.78 9.07 7.39

BSP:FESA4 vs NUE, STLD, RS: Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, CIA de Ferro Ligas da Bahia - Ferbasa'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.


CIA de Ferro Ligas da Bahia - Ferbasa Effective Interest Rate on Debt % vs Steel Industry

For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, CIA de Ferro Ligas da Bahia - Ferbasa's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where CIA de Ferro Ligas da Bahia - Ferbasa's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % falls into.


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CIA de Ferro Ligas da Bahia - Ferbasa Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Calculation

CIA de Ferro Ligas da Bahia - Ferbasa'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  *  -38.367/( (263.844+411.674)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -38.367/337.759
=11.36 %

where

Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2024 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=179.311 + 84.533
=263.844

Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=350.856 + 60.818
=411.674

CIA de Ferro Ligas da Bahia - Ferbasa'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  *  -29.868/( (411.674+396.638)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -29.868/404.156
=7.39 %

where

Total Debt  (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=350.856 + 60.818
=411.674

Total Debt  (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=334.059 + 62.579
=396.638

* 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 7.39% mean?
CIA de Ferro Ligas da Bahia - Ferbasa (BSP:FESA4) has a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 7.39% as of Mar. 2026. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on CIA de Ferro Ligas da Bahia - Ferbasa and its competitors.
Is CIA de Ferro Ligas da Bahia - Ferbasa's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % too high?
CIA de Ferro Ligas da Bahia - Ferbasa's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 7.39%. Overall, CIA de Ferro Ligas da Bahia - Ferbasa has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CIA de Ferro Ligas da Bahia - Ferbasa's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % compare to NUE and STLD?
CIA de Ferro Ligas da Bahia - Ferbasa's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 7.39% 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 CIA de Ferro Ligas da Bahia - Ferbasa and its competitors. CIA de Ferro Ligas da Bahia - Ferbasa's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 7.39%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CIA de Ferro Ligas da Bahia - Ferbasa stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CIA de Ferro Ligas da Bahia - Ferbasa (BSP:FESA4) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$7.20, compared to a current price of R$5.93 — trading 17.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 7.39%. CIA de Ferro Ligas da Bahia - Ferbasa's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 8 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 CIA de Ferro Ligas da Bahia - Ferbasa (BSP:FESA4), the current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 7.39% 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 CIA de Ferro Ligas da Bahia - Ferbasa (BSP:FESA4) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CIA de Ferro Ligas da Bahia - Ferbasa stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of R$5.93 is trading 17.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of R$7.20. GuruFocus considers CIA de Ferro Ligas da Bahia - Ferbasa to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for BSP:FESA4:

  • Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 7.39%
  • GF Value™: R$7.20 vs. price of R$5.93 (17.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 8 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:FESA4 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


CIA de Ferro Ligas da Bahia - Ferbasa Business Description

Other Exchanges FESA3:Brazil
Address Estrada de Santiago s/n, Pojuca, BA, BRA, 48120000
CIA de Ferro Ligas da Bahia - Ferbasa produces ferroalloys, including chromium alloys and silicon ferroalloys. It operates in the areas of mining, reforestation, and metallurgy, offering high-carbon ferrochrome, low-carbon ferrochrome, and ferrosilicon. It also engages in the mining, forestry, metallurgy businesses.
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