MAHLE-Metal Leve (BSP:LEVE3) Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 5.23% (As of Mar. 2026)

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BSP:LEVE3 MAHLE-Metal Leve SA BSP:LEVE3
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Price R$31.60
GF Value R$36.63
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is MAHLE-Metal Leve Effective Interest Rate on Debt %?

MAHLE-Metal Leve BSP:LEVE3 -0.47% 86 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 5.23% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates BSP:LEVE3 with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of R$36.63 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign 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. MAHLE-Metal Leve's annualized positive value of Interest Expense for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was R$85 Mil. MAHLE-Metal Leve's average total debt for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was R$1,621 Mil. Therefore, MAHLE-Metal Leve's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.23%.


MAHLE-Metal Leve  (BSP:LEVE3) Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Explanation

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


MAHLE-Metal Leve Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Related Terms


MAHLE-Metal Leve Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for MAHLE-Metal Leve'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.

MAHLE-Metal Leve Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Chart

MAHLE-Metal Leve Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
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MAHLE-Metal Leve 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 11.55 11.60 7.40 5.94 5.23

BSP:LEVE3 vs ORLY, AZO, GPC: Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Comparison

For the Auto Parts subindustry, MAHLE-Metal Leve'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.


MAHLE-Metal Leve Effective Interest Rate on Debt % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, MAHLE-Metal Leve's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where MAHLE-Metal Leve's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % falls into.


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MAHLE-Metal Leve Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Calculation

MAHLE-Metal Leve'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  *  -115.944/( (1068.53+1700.691)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -115.944/1384.6105
=8.37 %

where

Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2024 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=968.848 + 99.682
=1068.53

Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=892.89 + 807.801
=1700.691

MAHLE-Metal Leve'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  *  -84.82/( (1700.691+1541.397)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -84.82/1621.044
=5.23 %

where

Total Debt  (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=892.89 + 807.801
=1700.691

Total Debt  (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=823.05 + 718.347
=1541.397

* 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 5.23% mean?
MAHLE-Metal Leve (BSP:LEVE3) has a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 5.23% as of Mar. 2026. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on MAHLE-Metal Leve and its competitors.
Is MAHLE-Metal Leve's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % too high?
MAHLE-Metal Leve's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 5.23%. Overall, MAHLE-Metal Leve has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MAHLE-Metal Leve's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % compare to ORLY and AZO?
MAHLE-Metal Leve's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 5.23% can be compared against companies in the Vehicles & Parts 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
A good Effective Interest Rate on Debt % depends on the Vehicles & Parts 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 MAHLE-Metal Leve and its competitors. MAHLE-Metal Leve's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 5.23%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MAHLE-Metal Leve stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MAHLE-Metal Leve (BSP:LEVE3) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$36.63, compared to a current price of R$31.60 — trading 13.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 5.23%. MAHLE-Metal Leve's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 1 warning sign 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 MAHLE-Metal Leve (BSP:LEVE3), the current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 5.23% 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 MAHLE-Metal Leve (BSP:LEVE3) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MAHLE-Metal Leve stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of R$31.60 is trading 13.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of R$36.63. GuruFocus considers MAHLE-Metal Leve to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for BSP:LEVE3:

  • Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 5.23%
  • GF Value™: R$36.63 vs. price of R$31.60 (13.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 86/100 with 1 warning sign

No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:LEVE3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


MAHLE-Metal Leve Business Description

Address Ernst Mahle Avenue, number 2000, Mogi Guacu, SP, BRA, 13846-146
MAHLE-Metal Leve SA automotive parts company that manufactures and sells components for internal combustion engines and automotive filters. It manufactures reliable products with cutting-edge technology and is continuously investing in the research and development of new products and production processes. It operates in the OE segment, where it supplies vehicle manufacturers, and in the Aftermarket segment, where it supplies partners in trade, workshops, and engine repair shops. The company operates in two segments, which include Powertrain and Charging and Thermal and Fluid Systems.
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