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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. The Eastern Co's annualized positive value of Interest Expense for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $2.3 Mil. The Eastern Co's average total debt for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $57.5 Mil. Therefore, The Eastern Co's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 4.04%.
The Eastern Co (NAS:EML) Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Explanation
Effective Interest Rate on Debt % measures the usage rate that a borrower actually pays on a debt.
The Eastern Co Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Related Terms
The Eastern Co Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for The Eastern Co'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.
The Eastern Co Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Chart
EML vs QEPC, CVR, SNA: Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Comparison
For the Tools & Accessories subindustry, The Eastern Co'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.
The Eastern Co Effective Interest Rate on Debt % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, The Eastern Co's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The Eastern Co's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % falls into.
* 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 (Jun. 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 4.04% mean?
The Eastern Co (EML) has a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 4.04% as of Jun. 2026. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on The Eastern Co and its competitors.
Is The Eastern Co's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % too high?
The Eastern Co's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 4.04%. Overall, The Eastern Co has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Eastern Co's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % compare to QEPC and CVR?
The Eastern Co's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 4.04% 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 The Eastern Co and its competitors. The Eastern Co's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 4.04%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Eastern Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Eastern Co (EML) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $23.47, compared to a current price of $23.76 — trading 1.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 4.04%. The Eastern Co's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 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 The Eastern Co (EML), the current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 4.04% as of Jun. 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 The Eastern Co (EML) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Eastern Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $23.76 is trading 1.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $23.47.
GuruFocus considers The Eastern Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for EML:
Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 4.04%
GF Value™: $23.47 vs. price of $23.76 (1.2% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the EML stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
The Eastern Co manages industrial businesses that design, manufacture, and sell engineered solutions to the industrial market. The company manages the financial, operational, and strategic performance of its businesses to increase cash generation, operating earnings, and long-term shareholder value. It has one reportable segment: Engineered Solutions, which provides engineered solutions mainly for the commercial transportation and logistics markets. This segment offers a diverse product line of custom and standard vehicular and industrial hardware, including turnkey returnable packaging solutions, blow molds, compression latches, draw latches, hinges, camlocksaccess, mirrors, and mirror-cameras, among other products. Geographically, the group derives maximum revenue from the United States.
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