Cotta Co (FSE:3359) Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 1.40% (As of Mar. 2026)

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FSE:3359 Cotta Co Ltd FSE:3359
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What is Cotta Co Effective Interest Rate on Debt %?

Cotta Co FSE:3359 12 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 1.40% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FSE:3359 with a GF Score™ of 12/100 and a GF Value™ of 円844.02. 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. Cotta Co's annualized positive value of Interest Expense for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円53 Mil. Cotta Co's average total debt for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円3,807 Mil. Therefore, Cotta Co's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.40%.


Cotta Co  (FSE:3359) Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Explanation

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


Cotta Co Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Related Terms


Cotta Co Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Cotta 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.

Cotta Co Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Chart

Cotta Co Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.62 0.60 0.53 0.63 1.60

Cotta Co Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
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 0.52 0.80 1.25 1.24 1.40

FSE:3359 vs SW, PKG, IP: Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Comparison

For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Cotta 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.


Cotta Co Effective Interest Rate on Debt % vs Packaging & Containers Industry

For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Cotta Co's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Cotta Co Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Calculation

Cotta Co's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as

Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
=-1  *  Interest Expense/( (Total Debt  (A: Sep. 2024 )+Total Debt  (A: Sep. 2025 ))/ count )
=-1  *  -41.389/( (1201.437+3974.719)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -41.389/2588.078
=1.60 %

where

Total Debt  (A: Sep. 2024 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=221.082 + 980.355
=1201.437

Total Debt  (A: Sep. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=2260.418 + 1714.301
=3974.719

Cotta 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: Sep. 2025 )+Total Debt  (Q: Mar. 2026 ))/ count )
=-1  *  -53.286/( (3974.719+3638.638)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -53.286/3806.6785
=1.40 %

where

Total Debt  (Q: Sep. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=2260.418 + 1714.301
=3974.719

Total Debt  (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=1978.624 + 1660.014
=3638.638

* 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 (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 1.40% mean?
Cotta Co (FSE:3359) has a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 1.40% as of Mar. 2026. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on Cotta Co and its competitors.
Is Cotta Co's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % too high?
Cotta Co's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 1.40%. Overall, Cotta Co has a GF Score™ of 12/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cotta Co's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % compare to SW and PKG?
Cotta Co's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 1.40% can be compared against companies in the Packaging & Containers 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 Packaging & Containers company?
A good Effective Interest Rate on Debt % depends on the Packaging & Containers 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 Cotta Co and its competitors. Cotta Co's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 1.40%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cotta Co stock overvalued right now?
Cotta Co (FSE:3359) has a current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 1.40%. The stock's GF Value™ is 円844.02, compared to a current price of 円369.00 — trading 56.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 1.40%. Cotta Co's overall GF Score™ is 12/100 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 Cotta Co (FSE:3359), the current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 1.40% 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 Cotta Co (FSE:3359) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cotta Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円369.00 is trading 56.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円844.02.

Key valuation signals for FSE:3359:

  • Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 1.40%
  • GF Value™: 円844.02 vs. price of 円369.00 (56.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 12/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FSE:3359 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Cotta Co Business Description

Other Exchanges 3359:Japan
Address 4478-8 Kamiao, Oita Prefecture, Tsukumi, JPN, 879-2461
Cotta Co Ltd manufactures and sells confectionery food materials and food packaging materials in Japan. It offers cake boxes, handbags, wrapping paper, ribbons, freshness preserving agents, and confectionery materials such as butter and flour. The company serves candy stores, bakeries, and individuals.
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