Denso (DNZOF) Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 4.74% (As of Mar. 2026)


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What is Denso Effective Interest Rate on Debt %?

Denso DNZOF 73 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 4.74% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates DNZOF with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of $11.89 (Fairly Valued). 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. Denso's annualized positive value of Interest Expense for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $269 Mil. Denso's average total debt for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $5,669 Mil. Therefore, Denso's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.74%.


Denso  (OTCPK:DNZOF) Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Explanation

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


Denso Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Related Terms


Denso Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Denso'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.

Denso Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Chart

Denso Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.87 1.36 2.41 0.22 0.55

Denso 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 4.27 2.60 4.20 2.97 4.74

DNZOF vs ORLY, AZO, GPC: Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Comparison

For the Auto Parts subindustry, Denso'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.


Denso Effective Interest Rate on Debt % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Denso's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Denso Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Calculation

Denso's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
=-1  *  Interest Expense/( (Total Debt  (A: Mar. 2025 )+Total Debt  (A: Mar. 2026 ))/ count )
=-1  *  -26.909/( (4692.039+5112.605)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -26.909/4902.322
=0.55 %

where

Total Debt  (A: Mar. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=2998.975 + 1693.064
=4692.039

Total Debt  (A: Mar. 2026 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=3616.525 + 1496.08
=5112.605

Denso'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  *  -268.764/( (6225.167+5112.605)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -268.764/5668.886
=4.74 %

where

Total Debt  (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=3659.109 + 2566.058
=6225.167

Total Debt  (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=3616.525 + 1496.08
=5112.605

* 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 4.74% mean?
Denso (DNZOF) has a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 4.74% as of Mar. 2026. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on Denso and its competitors.
Is Denso's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % too high?
Denso's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 4.74%. Overall, Denso has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Denso's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % compare to ORLY and AZO?
Denso's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 4.74% can be compared against companies in the Vehicles & Parts 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
A good Effective Interest Rate on Debt % depends on the Vehicles & Parts 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 Denso and its competitors. Denso's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 4.74%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Denso stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Denso (DNZOF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $11.89, compared to a current price of $11.98 — trading 0.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 4.74%. Denso's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 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 Denso (DNZOF), the current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 4.74% 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 Denso (DNZOF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Denso stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $11.98 is trading 0.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $11.89. GuruFocus considers Denso to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for DNZOF:

  • Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 4.74%
  • GF Value™: $11.89 vs. price of $11.98 (0.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 5 warning signs

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


Denso Business Description

Address 1-1 Showa-cho, Aichi Prefecture, Kariya, JPN, 448-8661
Denso was founded on Dec. 16, 1949, as Nippondenso, and is now a leading global manufacturer of automotive components, ranging from thermal and powertrain control systems to electronic and electrification solutions, headquartered in Kariya, Aichi Prefecture, Japan, and a core member of the Toyota Group.
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