FACO (First Acceptance) Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 7.11% (As of Mar. 2026)

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What is First Acceptance Effective Interest Rate on Debt %?

First Acceptance FACO 68 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 7.11% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FACO with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.41 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 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. First Acceptance's annualized positive value of Interest Expense for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $3.2 Mil. First Acceptance's average total debt for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $45.4 Mil. Therefore, First Acceptance's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 7.11%.


First Acceptance  (OTCPK:FACO) Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Explanation

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


First Acceptance Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Related Terms


First Acceptance Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for First Acceptance'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.

First Acceptance Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Chart

First Acceptance Annual Data
Trend Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24
Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
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First Acceptance Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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FACO vs JRVR, OSG, MBI: Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Comparison

For the Insurance - Specialty subindustry, First Acceptance'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.


First Acceptance Effective Interest Rate on Debt % vs Insurance Industry

For the Insurance industry and Financial Services sector, First Acceptance's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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First Acceptance Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Calculation

First Acceptance's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2024 is calculated as

Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
=-1  *  Interest Expense/( (Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2023 )+Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2024 ))/ count )
=-1  *  -3.902/( (46.022+45.4)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -3.902/45.711
=8.54 %

where

Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2023 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=46.022 + 0
=46.022

First Acceptance'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  *  -3.232/( (45.529+45.33)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -3.232/45.4295
=7.11 %

where

Total Debt  (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=45.529 + 0
=45.529

* 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 7.11% mean?
First Acceptance (FACO) has a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 7.11% as of Mar. 2026. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on First Acceptance and its competitors.
Is First Acceptance's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % too high?
First Acceptance's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 7.11%. Overall, First Acceptance has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does First Acceptance's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % compare to JRVR and OSG?
First Acceptance's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 7.11% can be compared against companies in the Insurance 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 Insurance company?
A good Effective Interest Rate on Debt % depends on the Insurance 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 First Acceptance and its competitors. First Acceptance's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 7.11%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is First Acceptance stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, First Acceptance (FACO) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.41, compared to a current price of $5.41 — trading 22.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 7.11%. First Acceptance's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 6 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 First Acceptance (FACO), the current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 7.11% 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 First Acceptance (FACO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, First Acceptance stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $5.41 is trading 22.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $4.41. GuruFocus considers First Acceptance to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FACO:

  • Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 7.11%
  • GF Value™: $4.41 vs. price of $5.41 (22.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 6 warning signs

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


First Acceptance Business Description

Address 3813 Green Hills Village Drive, Nashville, TN, USA, 37215
First Acceptance Corp is engaged in the financial services sector. It is principally a retailer, servicer, and underwriter of non-standard personal automobile insurance. The company's operations generate revenue from selling non-standard personal automobile insurance products and related products in the United States. Its suite of products comprises auto insurance, renters, motorcycle, roadside assistance, and hospital insurance. the company also operates a real estate and corporate segment, which consists of the activities related to the disposition of foreclosed real estate held for sale, interest expenses associated with all debt, and other general corporate overhead expenses.
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