CBAK Energy Technology (FRA:BD5) Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 3.77% (As of Mar. 2026)

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FRA:BD5 CBAK Energy Technology Ltd FRA:BD5
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What is CBAK Energy Technology Effective Interest Rate on Debt %?

CBAK Energy Technology FRA:BD5 46 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 3.77% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:BD5 with a GF Score™ of 46/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.14 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 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. CBAK Energy Technology's annualized positive value of Interest Expense for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €1.4 Mil. CBAK Energy Technology's average total debt for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €38.2 Mil. Therefore, CBAK Energy Technology's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.77%.


CBAK Energy Technology  (FRA:BD5) Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Explanation

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


CBAK Energy Technology Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Related Terms


CBAK Energy Technology Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for CBAK Energy Technology'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.

CBAK Energy Technology Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Chart

CBAK Energy Technology Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
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CBAK Energy Technology 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:BD5 vs OESX, STI, PPSI: Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Comparison

For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, CBAK Energy Technology'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.


CBAK Energy Technology Effective Interest Rate on Debt % vs Industrial Products Industry

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

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


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CBAK Energy Technology Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Calculation

CBAK Energy Technology'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  *  -0.575/( (28.784+32.227)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -0.575/30.5055
=1.88 %

where

Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2024 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=2.339 + 26.445
=28.784

Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=5.305 + 26.922
=32.227

CBAK Energy Technology'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  *  -1.44/( (32.227+44.121)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -1.44/38.174
=3.77 %

where

Total Debt  (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=5.305 + 26.922
=32.227

Total Debt  (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=8.632 + 35.489
=44.121

* 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 3.77% mean?
CBAK Energy Technology (FRA:BD5) has a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 3.77% as of Mar. 2026. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on CBAK Energy Technology and its competitors.
Is CBAK Energy Technology's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % too high?
CBAK Energy Technology's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 3.77%. Overall, CBAK Energy Technology has a GF Score™ of 46/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CBAK Energy Technology's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % compare to OESX and STI?
CBAK Energy Technology's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 3.77% 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 CBAK Energy Technology and its competitors. CBAK Energy Technology's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 3.77%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CBAK Energy Technology stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CBAK Energy Technology (FRA:BD5) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.14, compared to a current price of €0.54 — trading 53.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 3.77%. CBAK Energy Technology's overall GF Score™ is 46/100 with 5 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 CBAK Energy Technology (FRA:BD5), the current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 3.77% 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 CBAK Energy Technology (FRA:BD5) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CBAK Energy Technology stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €0.54 is trading 53.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €1.14. GuruFocus considers CBAK Energy Technology to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for FRA:BD5:

  • Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 3.77%
  • GF Value™: €1.14 vs. price of €0.54 (53.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 46/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:BD5 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


CBAK Energy Technology Business Description

Other Exchanges CBAT:USA0A98:UKB6JA:Germany
Address Meigui Street, CBAK Industrial Park, Huayuankou Economic Zone, Liaoning Province, Dalian, CHN, 116450
CBAK Energy Technology Inc is engaged in the manufacture, commercialization, and distribution of a variety of standard and customized lithium and sodium high-power rechargeable batteries. The batteries are used in light vehicles, electric vehicles, energy storage devices, and other high-power applications. The company has two operating segments; CBAK, which derives maximum revenue, and includes the manufacturing, commercialization, and distribution of various standard and customized lithium-ion rechargeable batteries; and the Hitrans segment, which includes the development and manufacturing of NCM precursor and cathode materials. Geographically, the company derives its key revenue from Mainland China, followed by Europe, India, Africa, and other regions.
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