FCEL (FuelCell Energy) Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 7.10% (As of Apr. 2026)


FCEL FuelCell Energy Inc FCEL
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GF Value $7.68
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What is FuelCell Energy Effective Interest Rate on Debt %?

FuelCell Energy FCEL -8.57% 61 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 7.10% as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates FCEL with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of $7.68 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 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. FuelCell Energy's annualized positive value of Interest Expense for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was $11.4 Mil. FuelCell Energy's average total debt for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was $161.1 Mil. Therefore, FuelCell Energy's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 7.10%.


FuelCell Energy  (NAS:FCEL) Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Explanation

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


FuelCell Energy Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Related Terms


FuelCell Energy Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Historical Data

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* 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.

FuelCell Energy Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Chart

FuelCell Energy Annual Data
Trend Oct16 Oct17 Oct18 Oct19 Oct20 Oct21 Oct22 Oct23 Oct24 Oct25
Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
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FuelCell Energy Quarterly Data
Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
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FCEL vs ENR, AMPX, PLPC: Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Comparison

For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, FuelCell Energy'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.


FuelCell Energy Effective Interest Rate on Debt % vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, FuelCell Energy's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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FuelCell Energy Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Calculation

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

Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
=-1  *  Interest Expense/( (Total Debt  (A: Oct. 2024 )+Total Debt  (A: Oct. 2025 ))/ count )
=-1  *  -10.378/( (156.475+143.96)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -10.378/150.2175
=6.91 %

where

Total Debt  (A: Oct. 2024 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=139.744 + 16.731
=156.475

Total Debt  (A: Oct. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=127.181 + 16.779
=143.96

FuelCell Energy's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as

Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
=-1  *  Interest Expense/( (Total Debt  (Q: Jan. 2026 )+Total Debt  (Q: Apr. 2026 ))/ count )
=-1  *  -11.436/( (162.56+159.703)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -11.436/161.1315
=7.10 %

where

Total Debt  (Q: Jan. 2026 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=143.79 + 18.77
=162.56

Total Debt  (Q: Apr. 2026 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=141.349 + 18.354
=159.703

* 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 (Apr. 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 7.10% mean?
FuelCell Energy (FCEL) has a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 7.10% as of Apr. 2026. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on FuelCell Energy and its competitors.
Is FuelCell Energy's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % too high?
FuelCell Energy's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 7.10%. Overall, FuelCell Energy has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does FuelCell Energy's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % compare to ENR and AMPX?
FuelCell Energy's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 7.10% 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 FuelCell Energy and its competitors. FuelCell Energy's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 7.10%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is FuelCell Energy stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, FuelCell Energy (FCEL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $7.68, compared to a current price of $21.03 — trading 173.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 7.10%. FuelCell Energy's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 7 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 FuelCell Energy (FCEL), the current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 7.10% as of Apr. 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 FuelCell Energy (FCEL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, FuelCell Energy stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $21.03 is trading 173.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $7.68. GuruFocus considers FuelCell Energy to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FCEL:

  • Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 7.10%
  • GF Value™: $7.68 vs. price of $21.03 (173.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 7 warning signs

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


FuelCell Energy Business Description

Address 3 Great Pasture Road, Danbury, CT, USA, 06810
FuelCell Energy Inc is a clean energy technology company engaged in the development, design, production, and servicing of high temperature fuel cells for clean electric power generation. The Company provides proprietary molten carbonate fuel cell systems that generate electricity electrochemically with ultra low emissions and high efficiency, and operates as a solutions provider managing the design, manufacturing, installation, and maintenance of its systems under long term power purchase, service, and engineering procurement agreements. The Company serves utilities, data centers, and commercial and industrial customers, and operates in the United States, South Korea, Europe, and Canada, with maximum revenue generated from the United States.
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