The Brink's Co (FRA:PTY) Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 5.63% (As of Mar. 2026)


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What is The Brink's Co Effective Interest Rate on Debt %?

The Brink's Co FRA:PTY +2.34% 88 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 5.63% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:PTY with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of €95.49 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 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. The Brink's Co's annualized positive value of Interest Expense for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €220 Mil. The Brink's Co's average total debt for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €3,903 Mil. Therefore, The Brink's Co's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.63%.


The Brink's Co  (FRA:PTY) Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Explanation

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


The Brink's Co Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Related Terms


The Brink's Co Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for The Brink's Co'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.

The Brink's Co Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Chart

The Brink's Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
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The Brink's Co 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:PTY vs GEO, BRC, CXW: Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Comparison

For the Security & Protection Services subindustry, The Brink's Co'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.


The Brink's Co Effective Interest Rate on Debt % vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, The Brink's Co's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where The Brink's Co's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % falls into.


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The Brink's Co Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Calculation

The Brink's Co'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  *  -209.657/( (4061.615+3942.662)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -209.657/4002.1385
=5.24 %

where

Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2024 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=3709.029 + 352.586
=4061.615

Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=3518.736 + 423.926
=3942.662

The Brink's Co'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  *  -219.708/( (3942.662+3863.522)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -219.708/3903.092
=5.63 %

where

Total Debt  (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=3518.736 + 423.926
=3942.662

Total Debt  (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=3584.992 + 278.53
=3863.522

* 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 5.63% mean?
The Brink's Co (FRA:PTY) has a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 5.63% as of Mar. 2026. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on The Brink's Co and its competitors.
Is The Brink's Co's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % too high?
The Brink's Co's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 5.63%. Overall, The Brink's Co has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Brink's Co's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % compare to GEO and BRC?
The Brink's Co's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 5.63% can be compared against companies in the Business Services 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 Business Services company?
A good Effective Interest Rate on Debt % depends on the Business Services 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 The Brink's Co and its competitors. The Brink's Co's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 5.63%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Brink's Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Brink's Co (FRA:PTY) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €95.49, compared to a current price of €87.50 — trading 8.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 5.63%. The Brink's Co's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 2 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 The Brink's Co (FRA:PTY), the current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 5.63% 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 The Brink's Co (FRA:PTY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Brink's Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €87.50 is trading 8.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €95.49. GuruFocus considers The Brink's Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:PTY:

  • Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 5.63%
  • GF Value™: €95.49 vs. price of €87.50 (8.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 88/100 with 2 warning signs

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


The Brink's Co Business Description

Other Exchanges BCO:USA
Address 1801 Bayberry Court, P.O. Box 18100, Richmond, VA, USA, 23226-8100
The Brink's Co is a provider of secure logistics and security solutions for cash and other valuables. Its segments include: North America segment includes operations in the U.S. and Canada, including the Brink's Global Services (BGS) line of business; Latin America segment consists operations in Latin American countries where it has an ownership interest, including the BGS line of business; Europe segment includes total operations in European countries that provide services outside of the BGS line of business; and Rest of World segment consists operations in the Middle East, Africa and Asia. It also includes total operations in European countries that provide BGS services and BGS activity in Latin American countries. It derives maximum revenue from the North America segment.
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