Multi-Chem (FRA:MQR1) Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 299.94% (As of Jun. 2026)

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FRA:MQR1 Multi-Chem Ltd FRA:MQR1
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What is Multi-Chem Effective Interest Rate on Debt %?

Multi-Chem FRA:MQR1 79 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 299.94% as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:MQR1 with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of €2.05 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 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. Multi-Chem's annualized positive value of Interest Expense for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €2.6 Mil. Multi-Chem's average total debt for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €0.9 Mil. Therefore, Multi-Chem's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 299.94%.


Multi-Chem  (FRA:MQR1) Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Explanation

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


Multi-Chem Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Related Terms


Multi-Chem Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Multi-Chem'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.

Multi-Chem Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Chart

Multi-Chem Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
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Multi-Chem Semi-Annual Data
Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25 Jun26
Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 46.29 92.05 203.93 192.01 299.94

FRA:MQR1 vs SNX, ARW, AVT: Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Comparison

For the Electronics & Computer Distribution subindustry, Multi-Chem'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.


Multi-Chem Effective Interest Rate on Debt % vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Multi-Chem's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Multi-Chem's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % falls into.


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Multi-Chem Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Calculation

Multi-Chem'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  *  -2.403/( (1.548+0.954)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -2.403/1.251
=192.09 %

where

Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2024 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=0.991 + 0.557
=1.548

Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=0.472 + 0.482
=0.954

Multi-Chem's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
=-1  *  Interest Expense/( (Total Debt  (Q: Dec. 2025 )+Total Debt  (Q: Jun. 2026 ))/ count )
=-1  *  -2.626/( (0.954+0.797)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -2.626/0.8755
=299.94 %

where

Total Debt  (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=0.472 + 0.482
=0.954

Total Debt  (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=0.354 + 0.443
=0.797

* 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 two times the semi-annual (Jun. 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 299.94% mean?
Multi-Chem (FRA:MQR1) has a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 299.94% as of Jun. 2026. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on Multi-Chem and its competitors.
Is Multi-Chem's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % too high?
Multi-Chem's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 299.94%. Overall, Multi-Chem has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Multi-Chem's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % compare to SNX and ARW?
Multi-Chem's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 299.94% can be compared against companies in the Hardware 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 Hardware company?
A good Effective Interest Rate on Debt % depends on the Hardware 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 Multi-Chem and its competitors. Multi-Chem's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 299.94%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Multi-Chem stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Multi-Chem (FRA:MQR1) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €2.05, compared to a current price of €2.78 — trading 35.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 299.94%. Multi-Chem's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 8 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 Multi-Chem (FRA:MQR1), the current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 299.94% as of Jun. 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 Multi-Chem (FRA:MQR1) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Multi-Chem stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €2.78 is trading 35.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €2.05. GuruFocus considers Multi-Chem to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:MQR1:

  • Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 299.94%
  • GF Value™: €2.05 vs. price of €2.78 (35.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 8 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:MQR1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Multi-Chem Business Description

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Address 18 Boon Lay Way, No. 05-113 TradeHub 21, Singapore, SGP, 609966
Multi-Chem Ltd is a drilling service provider and distributes specialty chemicals and materials to printed circuit board manufacturers. It operates in two business segments: PCB business and IT business. PCB business, which provides precision drilling services to PCB fabricators and distributes specialty chemicals and other PCB-related products and equipment to PCB manufacturers. IT business, which relates to the distribution of hardware and software relating to Internet and network products and the provision of maintenance services for such products. The company derives mahortiy of its revenue from IT business. Geographically, operates in Singapore, Greater China India Vietnam, and Other countries, majority of the revenue from Singapore.
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