Applied Industrial Technologies (FRA:AT4) Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 2.10% (As of Mar. 2026)

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FRA:AT4 Applied Industrial Technologies Inc FRA:AT4
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What is Applied Industrial Technologies Effective Interest Rate on Debt %?

Applied Industrial Technologies FRA:AT4 +0.56% 89 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 2.10% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:AT4 with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of €216.58 (Significantly 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. Applied Industrial Technologies's annualized positive value of Interest Expense for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €8 Mil. Applied Industrial Technologies's average total debt for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €402 Mil. Therefore, Applied Industrial Technologies's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.10%.


Applied Industrial Technologies  (FRA:AT4) Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Explanation

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


Applied Industrial Technologies Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Related Terms


Applied Industrial Technologies 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.

Applied Industrial Technologies Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Chart

Applied Industrial Technologies Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
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Applied Industrial Technologies 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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FRA:AT4 vs QXO, CNM, WSO: Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Comparison

For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Applied Industrial Technologies'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.


Applied Industrial Technologies Effective Interest Rate on Debt % vs Industrial Distribution Industry

For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Applied Industrial Technologies's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Applied Industrial Technologies Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Calculation

Applied Industrial Technologies's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as

Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
=-1  *  Interest Expense/( (Total Debt  (A: Jun. 2024 )+Total Debt  (A: Jun. 2025 ))/ count )
=-1  *  -15.792/( (554.923+496.184)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -15.792/525.5535
=3.00 %

where

Total Debt  (A: Jun. 2024 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=531.647 + 23.276
=554.923

Total Debt  (A: Jun. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=496.184 + 0
=496.184

Applied Industrial Technologies'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  *  -8.468/( (488.744+315.984)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -8.468/402.364
=2.10 %

where

Total Debt  (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=488.744 + 0
=488.744

Total Debt  (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=300.414 + 15.57
=315.984

* 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 2.10% mean?
Applied Industrial Technologies (FRA:AT4) has a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 2.10% as of Mar. 2026. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on Applied Industrial Technologies and its competitors.
Is Applied Industrial Technologies' Effective Interest Rate on Debt % too high?
Applied Industrial Technologies' current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 2.10%. Overall, Applied Industrial Technologies has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Applied Industrial Technologies' Effective Interest Rate on Debt % compare to QXO and CNM?
Applied Industrial Technologies' Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 2.10% can be compared against companies in the Industrial Distribution 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 Distribution company?
A good Effective Interest Rate on Debt % depends on the Industrial Distribution 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 Applied Industrial Technologies and its competitors. Applied Industrial Technologies's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 2.10%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Applied Industrial Technologies stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Applied Industrial Technologies (FRA:AT4) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €216.58, compared to a current price of €284.80 — trading 31.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 2.10%. Applied Industrial Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 89/100 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 Applied Industrial Technologies (FRA:AT4), the current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 2.10% 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 Applied Industrial Technologies (FRA:AT4) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Applied Industrial Technologies stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €284.80 is trading 31.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €216.58. GuruFocus considers Applied Industrial Technologies to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:AT4:

  • Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 2.10%
  • GF Value™: €216.58 vs. price of €284.80 (31.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 89/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:AT4 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Applied Industrial Technologies Business Description

Other Exchanges AIT:USA0HGR:UKAT4:Germany
Address 1 Applied Plaza, Cleveland, OH, USA, 44115
Applied Industrial Technologies Inc is a distributor of industrial products to the maintenance, repair, and operations market and the original equipment manufacturing industry. Further, the company provides engineering and design services for industrial and fluid power applications. The products include bearings, power transmission components, fluid power components and systems, industrial rubber products, linear motion components, safety products, oilfield supplies, and other industrial and maintenance supplies. The company's reportable segments are; Service Center Based Distribution which derives key revenue, and Engineered Solutions. Geographically, the company derives its key revenue from the United States and the rest from Canada and other countries.
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