Nordwest Handel AG (FRA:NWX) Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 3.70% (As of Mar. 2026)

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FRA:NWX Nordwest Handel AG FRA:NWX
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What is Nordwest Handel AG Effective Interest Rate on Debt %?

Nordwest Handel AG FRA:NWX 59 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 3.70% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:NWX with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of €17.33 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 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. Nordwest Handel AG's annualized positive value of Interest Expense for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €1.6 Mil. Nordwest Handel AG's average total debt for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €44.3 Mil. Therefore, Nordwest Handel AG's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.70%.


Nordwest Handel AG  (FRA:NWX) Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Explanation

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


Nordwest Handel AG Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Related Terms


Nordwest Handel AG Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Nordwest Handel AG'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.

Nordwest Handel AG Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Chart

Nordwest Handel AG Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
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Nordwest Handel AG 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:NWX vs GWW, FAST, FERG: Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Comparison

For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Nordwest Handel AG'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.


Nordwest Handel AG Effective Interest Rate on Debt % vs Industrial Distribution Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Nordwest Handel AG's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % falls into.


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Nordwest Handel AG Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Calculation

Nordwest Handel AG'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  *  -2.201/( (36.514+44.333)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -2.201/40.4235
=5.44 %

where

Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2024 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=3.998 + 32.516
=36.514

Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=18.488 + 25.845
=44.333

Nordwest Handel AG'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  *  -1.64/( (44.333+0)/ 1 )
=-1  *  -1.64/44.333
=3.70 %

where

Total Debt  (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=18.488 + 25.845
=44.333

* 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 3.70% mean?
Nordwest Handel AG (FRA:NWX) has a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 3.70% as of Mar. 2026. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on Nordwest Handel AG and its competitors.
Is Nordwest Handel AG's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % too high?
Nordwest Handel AG's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 3.70%. Overall, Nordwest Handel AG has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nordwest Handel AG's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % compare to GWW and FAST?
Nordwest Handel AG's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 3.70% 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 Nordwest Handel AG and its competitors. Nordwest Handel AG's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 3.70%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nordwest Handel AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nordwest Handel AG (FRA:NWX) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €17.33, compared to a current price of €17.30 — trading 0.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 3.70%. Nordwest Handel AG's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 3 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 Nordwest Handel AG (FRA:NWX), the current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 3.70% 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 Nordwest Handel AG (FRA:NWX) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nordwest Handel AG stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €17.30 is trading 0.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €17.33. GuruFocus considers Nordwest Handel AG to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:NWX:

  • Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 3.70%
  • GF Value™: €17.33 vs. price of €17.30 (0.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 3 warning signs

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


Nordwest Handel AG Business Description

Other Exchanges NWX:GermanyNWX:Germany
Address Robert-Schuman-Strasse 17, Dortmund, DEU, D-44263
Nordwest Handel AG provides procurement, finance, logistics, IT, and sales services for small and medium sized businesses. It trades in various steel products, such as molded steel/broad flanged beams; and trades in occupational health and safety, construction equipment and components. The company also supplies sanitary/bathroom ceramics and fittings, bathroom furniture and radiators, shower separations, and accessories to plumbers, fitters, and housing societies, as well as to private building owners and renovators.
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