Drake & Scull International PJSC (DFM:DSI) Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 43.91% (As of Mar. 2026)


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What is Drake & Scull International PJSC Effective Interest Rate on Debt %?

Drake & Scull International PJSC DFM:DSI +3.78% 24 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 43.91% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates DFM:DSI with a GF Score™ of 24/100 and a GF Value™ of د.إ0.65 (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. Drake & Scull International PJSC's annualized positive value of Interest Expense for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was د.إ7.9 Mil. Drake & Scull International PJSC's average total debt for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was د.إ18.0 Mil. Therefore, Drake & Scull International PJSC's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 43.91%.


Drake & Scull International PJSC  (DFM:DSI) Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Explanation

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


Drake & Scull International PJSC Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Related Terms


Drake & Scull International PJSC Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Drake & Scull International PJSC'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.

Drake & Scull International PJSC Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Chart

Drake & Scull International PJSC Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.02 0.02 7.13 0.32 34.49

Drake & Scull International PJSC Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 9.36 7.23 9.14 115.87 43.91

DFM:DSI vs PWR, FIX, EME: Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Drake & Scull International PJSC'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.


Drake & Scull International PJSC Effective Interest Rate on Debt % vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Drake & Scull International PJSC's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Drake & Scull International PJSC's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % falls into.


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Drake & Scull International PJSC Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Calculation

Drake & Scull International PJSC'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  *  -5.754/( (15.219+18.148)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -5.754/16.6835
=34.49 %

where

Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2024 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=5.164 + 10.055
=15.219

Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=6.947 + 11.201
=18.148

Drake & Scull International PJSC'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  *  -7.908/( (18.148+17.871)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -7.908/18.0095
=43.91 %

where

Total Debt  (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=6.947 + 11.201
=18.148

Total Debt  (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=4.696 + 13.175
=17.871

* 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 43.91% mean?
Drake & Scull International PJSC (DFM:DSI) has a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 43.91% as of Mar. 2026. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on Drake & Scull International PJSC and its competitors.
Is Drake & Scull International PJSC's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % too high?
Drake & Scull International PJSC's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 43.91%. Overall, Drake & Scull International PJSC has a GF Score™ of 24/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Drake & Scull International PJSC's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % compare to PWR and FIX?
Drake & Scull International PJSC's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 43.91% can be compared against companies in the Construction 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 Construction company?
A good Effective Interest Rate on Debt % depends on the Construction 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 Drake & Scull International PJSC and its competitors. Drake & Scull International PJSC's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 43.91%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Drake & Scull International PJSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Drake & Scull International PJSC (DFM:DSI) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is د.إ0.65, compared to a current price of د.إ0.25 — trading 62% below its estimated fair value. The current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 43.91%. Drake & Scull International PJSC's overall GF Score™ is 24/100 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 Drake & Scull International PJSC (DFM:DSI), the current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 43.91% 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 Drake & Scull International PJSC (DFM:DSI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Drake & Scull International PJSC stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of د.إ0.25 is trading 62% below its estimated GF Value™ of د.إ0.65. GuruFocus considers Drake & Scull International PJSC to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for DFM:DSI:

  • Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 43.91%
  • GF Value™: د.إ0.65 vs. price of د.إ0.25 (62% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 24/100 with 5 warning signs

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


Drake & Scull International PJSC Business Description

Address Office No. 2002, Sheikh Zayed Road, P.O. Box 3399, Nassima Tower, Dubai, ARE
Drake & Scull International PJSC is engaged in carrying out contracting work within the construction industry, which mainly includes infrastructure and real estate development work, electrical, plumbing, oil and gas, air conditioning, water, & waste-water treatment works. The company is organized into business units based on its services and has three reportable business segments, namely Wastewater treatment and water sludge, Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP), and Corporate. The company is geographically distributed in the UAE and other countries.
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