CHEAF (China Eastern Airlines) Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 1.63% (As of Mar. 2026)

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What is China Eastern Airlines Effective Interest Rate on Debt %?

China Eastern Airlines CHEAF 57 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 1.63% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates CHEAF with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.66 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 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. China Eastern Airlines's annualized positive value of Interest Expense for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $414 Mil. China Eastern Airlines's average total debt for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $25,365 Mil. Therefore, China Eastern Airlines's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.63%.


China Eastern Airlines  (OTCPK:CHEAF) Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Explanation

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


China Eastern Airlines Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Related Terms


China Eastern Airlines Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Historical Data

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* 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.

China Eastern Airlines Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Chart

China Eastern Airlines Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
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China Eastern Airlines Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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CHEAF vs DAL, UAL, LUV: Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Comparison

For the Airlines subindustry, China Eastern Airlines'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.


China Eastern Airlines Effective Interest Rate on Debt % vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, China Eastern Airlines's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where China Eastern Airlines's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % falls into.


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China Eastern Airlines Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Calculation

China Eastern Airlines'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  *  -594.19/( (24510.555+25256.134)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -594.19/24883.3445
=2.39 %

where

Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2024 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=15032.895 + 9477.66
=24510.555

Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=16482.423 + 8773.711
=25256.134

China Eastern Airlines'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  *  -413.808/( (25256.134+25473.078)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -413.808/25364.606
=1.63 %

where

Total Debt  (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=16482.423 + 8773.711
=25256.134

Total Debt  (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=17197.951 + 8275.127
=25473.078

* 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 1.63% mean?
China Eastern Airlines (CHEAF) has a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 1.63% as of Mar. 2026. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on China Eastern Airlines and its competitors.
Is China Eastern Airlines' Effective Interest Rate on Debt % too high?
China Eastern Airlines' current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 1.63%. Overall, China Eastern Airlines 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 China Eastern Airlines' Effective Interest Rate on Debt % compare to DAL and UAL?
China Eastern Airlines' Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 1.63% can be compared against companies in the Transportation 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 Transportation company?
A good Effective Interest Rate on Debt % depends on the Transportation 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 China Eastern Airlines and its competitors. China Eastern Airlines's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 1.63%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Eastern Airlines stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Eastern Airlines (CHEAF) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.66, compared to a current price of $0.40 — trading 39.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 1.63%. China Eastern Airlines' overall GF Score™ is 57/100 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 China Eastern Airlines (CHEAF), the current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 1.63% 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 China Eastern Airlines (CHEAF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Eastern Airlines stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $0.40 is trading 39.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $0.66. GuruFocus considers China Eastern Airlines to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for CHEAF:

  • Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 1.63%
  • GF Value™: $0.66 vs. price of $0.40 (39.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 57/100 with 5 warning signs

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


China Eastern Airlines Business Description

Address 36 Hongxiang 3rd Road, Minhang District, Shanghai, CHN, 201100
China Eastern Airlines Corp Ltd principally engaged in the operation of civil aviation, including the provision of passenger, cargo, mail delivery and other extended transportation services, also manufacturing and maintenance of aircraft and aviation equipment, agency services, import and export business, tourism and hotel business; and other businesses related to air transportation. The Group has two reportable segments. Airline transportation operations mainly comprise the provision of passenger, cargo, mail delivery, and ground services. Other services, including tour operations, air catering, and other miscellaneous services, are not included within the airline transportation operations segment. Geographically, the company operates Domestic, Regional and International.
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