RM (CHIX:RML) Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 5.55% (As of Nov. 2025)


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What is RM Effective Interest Rate on Debt %?

RM CHIX:RML -0.21% 45 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 5.55% as of Nov. 2025. GuruFocus rates CHIX:RML with a GF Score™ of 45/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.72 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 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. RM's annualized positive value of Interest Expense for the quarter that ended in Nov. 2025 was £4.1 Mil. RM's average total debt for the quarter that ended in Nov. 2025 was £73.9 Mil. Therefore, RM's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Nov. 2025 was 5.55%.


RM  (CHIX:RMl) Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Explanation

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


RM Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Related Terms


RM Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for RM'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.

RM Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Chart

RM Annual Data
Trend Nov16 Nov17 Nov18 Nov19 Nov20 Nov21 Nov22 Nov23 Nov24 Nov25
Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
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RM Semi-Annual Data
May16 Nov16 May17 Nov17 May18 Nov18 May19 Nov19 May20 Nov20 May21 Nov21 May22 Nov22 May23 Nov23 May24 Nov24 May25 Nov25
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CHIX:RML vs UBER, SHOP, CRM: Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, RM'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.


RM Effective Interest Rate on Debt % vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, RM's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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RM Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Calculation

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

Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
=-1  *  Interest Expense/( (Total Debt  (A: Nov. 2024 )+Total Debt  (A: Nov. 2025 ))/ count )
=-1  *  -5.924/( (74.817+72.107)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -5.924/73.462
=8.06 %

where

Total Debt  (A: Nov. 2024 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=68.34 + 6.477
=74.817

Total Debt  (A: Nov. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=70.135 + 1.972
=72.107

RM's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Nov. 2025 is calculated as

Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
=-1  *  Interest Expense/( (Total Debt  (Q: May. 2025 )+Total Debt  (Q: Nov. 2025 ))/ count )
=-1  *  -4.102/( (75.705+72.107)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -4.102/73.906
=5.55 %

where

Total Debt  (Q: May. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=75.705 + 0
=75.705

Total Debt  (Q: Nov. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=70.135 + 1.972
=72.107

* 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 (Nov. 2025) 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 5.55% mean?
RM (CHIX:RML) has a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 5.55% as of Nov. 2025. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on RM and its competitors.
Is RM's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % too high?
RM's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 5.55%. Overall, RM has a GF Score™ of 45/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does RM's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % compare to UBER and SHOP?
RM's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 5.55% can be compared against companies in the Software 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 Software company?
A good Effective Interest Rate on Debt % depends on the Software 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 RM and its competitors. RM's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 5.55%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is RM stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, RM (CHIX:RML) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.72, compared to a current price of £0.93 — trading 29.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 5.55%. RM's overall GF Score™ is 45/100 with 4 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 RM (CHIX:RML), the current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 5.55% as of Nov. 2025. 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 RM (CHIX:RML) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, RM stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of £0.93 is trading 29.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of £0.72. GuruFocus considers RM to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:RML:

  • Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 5.55%
  • GF Value™: £0.72 vs. price of £0.93 (29.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 45/100 with 4 warning signs

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


RM Business Description

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Address 142B Park Drive, Milton Park, Milton, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, GBR, OX14 4SE
RM PLC supplies products, services, and solutions to the UK and international education markets. Its activities include the supply of products and software licences, rendering of services, and delivery of its own platform solutions, along with digital assessment and exam marking solutions, IT managed services and connectivity packages, and curriculum-aligned learning resources. The Group is structured into three operating divisions: RM TTS, RM Assessment, and RM Technology. It operates in the UK, Europe, North America, Asia, the Middle East, and the rest of the world, with the majority of revenue coming from the UK and the RM TTS segment.
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