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Telecomunicacoes Brasileiras (BSP:TELB3) Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Explanation
Effective Interest Rate on Debt % measures the usage rate that a borrower actually pays on a debt.
Telecomunicacoes Brasileiras Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Related Terms
Telecomunicacoes Brasileiras Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Telecomunicacoes Brasileiras'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.
Telecomunicacoes Brasileiras Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Chart
BSP:TELB3 vs VZ, TMUS, T: Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Telecomunicacoes Brasileiras'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.
Telecomunicacoes Brasileiras Effective Interest Rate on Debt % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Telecomunicacoes Brasileiras's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Telecomunicacoes Brasileiras's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % falls into.
* 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 1,376.56% mean?
Telecomunicacoes Brasileiras (BSP:TELB3) has a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 1,376.56% as of Mar. 2026. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on Telecomunicacoes Brasileiras and its competitors.
Is Telecomunicacoes Brasileiras' Effective Interest Rate on Debt % too high?
Telecomunicacoes Brasileiras' current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 1,376.56%. Overall, Telecomunicacoes Brasileiras has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Telecomunicacoes Brasileiras' Effective Interest Rate on Debt % compare to VZ and TMUS?
Telecomunicacoes Brasileiras' Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 1,376.56% can be compared against companies in the Telecommunication 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 Telecommunication Services company?
A good Effective Interest Rate on Debt % depends on the Telecommunication 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 Telecomunicacoes Brasileiras and its competitors. Telecomunicacoes Brasileiras's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 1,376.56%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Telecomunicacoes Brasileiras stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Telecomunicacoes Brasileiras (BSP:TELB3) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is R$14.91, compared to a current price of R$10.42 — trading 30.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 1,376.56%. Telecomunicacoes Brasileiras' overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 5 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 Telecomunicacoes Brasileiras (BSP:TELB3), the current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 1,376.56% 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 Telecomunicacoes Brasileiras (BSP:TELB3) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Telecomunicacoes Brasileiras stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of R$10.42 is trading 30.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of R$14.91.
GuruFocus considers Telecomunicacoes Brasileiras to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for BSP:TELB3:
Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 1,376.56%
GF Value™: R$14.91 vs. price of R$10.42 (30.1% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:TELB3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Telecomunicacoes Brasileiras SA is a Brazil-based company. Along with its subsidiaries, the firm offers telecommunication services in the areas of fixed line and mobile communication and internet access services. Its product portfolio includes IP (Internet Protocol) Telebras, Telebras Point-to-Point, and Telebras MPLS (Multiprotocol Label Switching) Network. The company also provides broadband services and infrastructure support services.
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