AMC Global Media (FRA:9AC) Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 9.01% (As of Mar. 2026)

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FRA:9AC AMC Global Media Inc FRA:9AC
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What is AMC Global Media Effective Interest Rate on Debt %?

AMC Global Media FRA:9AC -2.78% 69 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 9.01% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:9AC with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of €7.28 (Modestly 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. AMC Global Media's annualized positive value of Interest Expense for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €143 Mil. AMC Global Media's average total debt for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €1,587 Mil. Therefore, AMC Global Media's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 9.01%.


AMC Global Media  (FRA:9AC) Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Explanation

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


AMC Global Media Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Related Terms


AMC Global Media Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for AMC Global Media's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % can be seen below:

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* 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.

AMC Global Media Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Chart

AMC Global Media Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
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AMC Global Media Quarterly Data
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FRA:9AC vs PLAY, STRZ, HUYA: Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Comparison

For the Entertainment subindustry, AMC Global Media'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.


AMC Global Media Effective Interest Rate on Debt % vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, AMC Global Media's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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AMC Global Media Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Calculation

AMC Global Media'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  *  -147.189/( (2323.744+1581.778)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -147.189/1952.761
=7.54 %

where

Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2024 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=2285.602 + 38.142
=2323.744

Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=1557.259 + 24.519
=1581.778

AMC Global Media'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  *  -143.052/( (1581.778+1593.132)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -143.052/1587.455
=9.01 %

where

Total Debt  (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=1557.259 + 24.519
=1581.778

Total Debt  (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=1559.682 + 33.45
=1593.132

* 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 9.01% mean?
AMC Global Media (FRA:9AC) has a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 9.01% as of Mar. 2026. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on AMC Global Media and its competitors.
Is AMC Global Media's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % too high?
AMC Global Media's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 9.01%. Overall, AMC Global Media has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AMC Global Media's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % compare to PLAY and STRZ?
AMC Global Media's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 9.01% can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified 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 Media - Diversified company?
A good Effective Interest Rate on Debt % depends on the Media - Diversified 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 AMC Global Media and its competitors. AMC Global Media's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 9.01%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is AMC Global Media stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AMC Global Media (FRA:9AC) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €7.28, compared to a current price of €8.75 — trading 20.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 9.01%. AMC Global Media's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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 AMC Global Media (FRA:9AC), the current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 9.01% 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 AMC Global Media (FRA:9AC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AMC Global Media stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €8.75 is trading 20.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €7.28. GuruFocus considers AMC Global Media to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:9AC:

  • Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 9.01%
  • GF Value™: €7.28 vs. price of €8.75 (20.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:9AC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


AMC Global Media Business Description

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Address 11 Penn Plaza, New York, NY, USA, 10001
AMC Global Media owns several linear TV networks, including AMC, WE tv, BBC America, IFC, and SundanceTV. AMC, its most widely distributed network,reached 55 million pay TV households in the US at the end of 2025. The firm also had nearly 10.5 million US streaming subscribers, with AMC+ as the flagship streaming platform. With both its linear networks and streaming offerings, the firm caters to specific niche audiences. Over the last 15 years, AMC has shifted its focus to original scripted programming from classic movies. It creates content through AMC Studios and also generates revenue from licensing content. Following an international divestiture at the end of 2023, domestic operations make up nearly 90% of total revenue.
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