Applied Nutrition (CHIX:APNL) Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 6.56% (As of Jan. 2026)

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What is Applied Nutrition Effective Interest Rate on Debt %?

Applied Nutrition CHIX:APNL -2.07% 27 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 6.56% as of Jan. 2026. GuruFocus rates CHIX:APNL with a GF Score™ of 27/100. 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. Applied Nutrition's annualized positive value of Interest Expense for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was £0.2 Mil. Applied Nutrition's average total debt for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was £3.1 Mil. Therefore, Applied Nutrition's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was 6.56%.

Applied Nutrition  (CHIX:APNl) Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Explanation

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

Applied Nutrition Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Related Terms

Applied Nutrition 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.
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Applied Nutrition Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Chart

Applied Nutrition Annual Data
Trend Jul22 Jul23 Jul24 Jul25
Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
5.76 3.20 5.18 4.17

Applied Nutrition Semi-Annual Data
Jul22 Jul23 Jan24 Jul24 Jan25 Jul25 Jan26
Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.00 11.11 0.00 8.51 6.56

CHIX:APNL vs KHC, GIS: Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Applied Nutrition's Effective Interest Rate on Debt %, along with its competitors' market caps and Effective Interest Rate on Debt % data, can be viewed below:

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Applied Nutrition Effective Interest Rate on Debt % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Applied Nutrition's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % distribution charts can be found below:

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Applied Nutrition Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Calculation

Applied Nutrition's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the fiscal year that ended in Jul. 2025 is calculated as

Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
=-1  *  Interest Expense/( (Total Debt  (A: Jul. 2024 )+Total Debt  (A: Jul. 2025 ))/ count )
=-1  *  -0.1/( (1.8+3)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -0.1/2.4
=4.17 %

where

Total Debt  (A: Jul. 2024 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=1.5 + 0.3
=1.8

Total Debt  (A: Jul. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=2.4 + 0.6
=3

Applied Nutrition's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as

Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
=-1  *  Interest Expense/( (Total Debt  (Q: Jul. 2025 )+Total Debt  (Q: Jan. 2026 ))/ count )
=-1  *  -0.2/( (3+3.1)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -0.2/3.05
=6.56 %

where

Total Debt  (Q: Jul. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=2.4 + 0.6
=3

Total Debt  (Q: Jan. 2026 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=2.2 + 0.9
=3.1

* 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 two times the semi-annual (Jan. 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 6.56% mean?
Applied Nutrition (CHIX:APNL) has a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 6.56% as of Jan. 2026. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on Applied Nutrition and its competitors.
Is Applied Nutrition's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % too high?
Applied Nutrition's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 6.56%. Overall, Applied Nutrition has a GF Score™ of 27/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Applied Nutrition's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % compare to KHC and GIS?
Applied Nutrition's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 6.56% can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Effective Interest Rate on Debt % depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Applied Nutrition and its competitors. Applied Nutrition's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 6.56%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Applied Nutrition stock overvalued right now?
Applied Nutrition (CHIX:APNL) has a current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 6.56%. The current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 6.56%. Applied Nutrition's overall GF Score™ is 27/100 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 Applied Nutrition (CHIX:APNL), the current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 6.56% as of Jan. 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.

Applied Nutrition Business Description

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Address 2 Trio, Acornfield Road, Knowsley Industrial Park, Liverpool, GBR, L33 7UG
Applied Nutrition PLC is a Sports and Active nutrition brand. It formulates and creates nutrition supplements for professional athletes, fitness enthusiasts, the gym lifestyle community, and people looking to supplement their diet with quality health, well-being, and beauty nutrition. Its products are Protein, Pre-workout, Clothing and Accessories, and others.
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