ME Group International (CHIX:MEGPL) Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 6.07% (As of Apr. 2026)

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CHIX:MEGPL ME Group International PLC CHIX:MEGPL
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What is ME Group International Effective Interest Rate on Debt %?

ME Group International CHIX:MEGPL +2.52% 76 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 6.07% as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates CHIX:MEGPL with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of £1.83 (Significantly 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. ME Group International's annualized positive value of Interest Expense for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was £2.6 Mil. ME Group International's average total debt for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was £43.0 Mil. Therefore, ME Group International's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 6.07%.


ME Group International  (CHIX:MEGPl) Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Explanation

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


ME Group International Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Related Terms


ME Group International 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.

ME Group International Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Chart

ME Group International Annual Data
Trend Apr16 Apr17 Apr18 Apr19 Apr20 Oct21 Oct22 Oct23 Oct24 Oct25
Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
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ME Group International Semi-Annual Data
Apr16 Oct16 Apr17 Oct17 Apr18 Oct18 Apr19 Oct19 Apr20 Apr21 Oct21 Apr22 Oct22 Apr23 Oct23 Apr24 Oct24 Apr25 Oct25 Apr26
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ME Group International Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Competitor Comparison

For the Business Equipment & Supplies subindustry, ME Group International'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.


ME Group International Effective Interest Rate on Debt % vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, ME Group International's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where ME Group International's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % falls into.


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ME Group International Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Calculation

ME Group International's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the fiscal year that ended in Oct. 2025 is calculated as

Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
=-1  *  Interest Expense/( (Total Debt  (A: Oct. 2024 )+Total Debt  (A: Oct. 2025 ))/ count )
=-1  *  -2.218/( (59.763+43.042)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -2.218/51.4025
=4.31 %

where

Total Debt  (A: Oct. 2024 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=35.957 + 23.806
=59.763

Total Debt  (A: Oct. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=20.271 + 22.771
=43.042

ME Group International's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as

Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
=-1  *  Interest Expense/( (Total Debt  (Q: Oct. 2025 )+Total Debt  (Q: Apr. 2026 ))/ count )
=-1  *  -2.614/( (43.042+0)/ 1 )
=-1  *  -2.614/43.042
=6.07 %

where

Total Debt  (Q: Oct. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=20.271 + 22.771
=43.042

* 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 (Apr. 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 6.07% mean?
ME Group International (CHIX:MEGPL) has a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 6.07% as of Apr. 2026. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on ME Group International and its competitors.
Is ME Group International's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % too high?
ME Group International's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 6.07%. Overall, ME Group International has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ME Group International's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % compare to competitors?
ME Group International's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 6.07% can be compared against companies in the Industrial Products 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 an Industrial Products company?
A good Effective Interest Rate on Debt % depends on the Industrial Products 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 ME Group International and its competitors. ME Group International's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 6.07%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ME Group International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ME Group International (CHIX:MEGPL) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £1.83, compared to a current price of £1.14 — trading 37.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 6.07%. ME Group International's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 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 ME Group International (CHIX:MEGPL), the current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 6.07% as of Apr. 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 ME Group International (CHIX:MEGPL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ME Group International stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £1.14 is trading 37.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of £1.83. GuruFocus considers ME Group International to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:MEGPL:

  • Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 6.07%
  • GF Value™: £1.83 vs. price of £1.14 (37.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 1 warning sign

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


ME Group International Business Description

Other Exchanges MEGP:UKPHQ:Germany
Address Blenheim Road, Unit 3B, Epsom, London, Surrey, GBR, KT19 9AP
ME Group International PLC operates, sells and services a wide range of instant-service vending equipment, aimed at the consumer market. The group operates vending units across 20 countries and its technological innovation is focused on four principal areas namely Photobooths and integrated biometric identification solutions; Unattended laundry services and launderettes; High-quality digital printigg kiosks and Vending equipment for the food service market. Geographically, the company reports its segments and operates in UK & Republic of Ireland, Asia Pacific and Continental Europe, which is the majority revenue generator.
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