Helmerich & Payne (HAM:HPC) Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 5.15% (As of Mar. 2026)


HAM:HPC Helmerich & Payne Inc HAM:HPC
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What is Helmerich & Payne Effective Interest Rate on Debt %?

Helmerich & Payne HAM:HPC -4.01% 67 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 5.15% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates HAM:HPC with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of €41.36 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 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. Helmerich & Payne's annualized positive value of Interest Expense for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €89 Mil. Helmerich & Payne's average total debt for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €1,734 Mil. Therefore, Helmerich & Payne's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.15%.


Helmerich & Payne  (HAM:HPC) Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Explanation

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


Helmerich & Payne Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Related Terms


Helmerich & Payne Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Helmerich & Payne'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.

Helmerich & Payne Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Chart

Helmerich & Payne Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
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Helmerich & Payne Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 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 5.56 5.10 5.04 4.83 5.15

HAM:HPC vs PTEN, SDRL, VAL: Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Drilling subindustry, Helmerich & Payne'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.


Helmerich & Payne Effective Interest Rate on Debt % vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Helmerich & Payne's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Helmerich & Payne's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % falls into.


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Helmerich & Payne Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Calculation

Helmerich & Payne'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  *  -91.852/( (1674.879+1882.94)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -91.852/1778.9095
=5.16 %

where

Total Debt  (A: Sep. 2024 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=1659.565 + 15.314
=1674.879

Total Debt  (A: Sep. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=1846.458 + 36.482
=1882.94

Helmerich & Payne'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  *  -89.316/( (1736.33+1732.104)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -89.316/1734.217
=5.15 %

where

Total Debt  (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=1730.472 + 5.858
=1736.33

Total Debt  (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=1605.592 + 126.512
=1732.104

* 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 5.15% mean?
Helmerich & Payne (HAM:HPC) has a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 5.15% as of Mar. 2026. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on Helmerich & Payne and its competitors.
Is Helmerich & Payne's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % too high?
Helmerich & Payne's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 5.15%. Overall, Helmerich & Payne has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Helmerich & Payne's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % compare to PTEN and SDRL?
Helmerich & Payne's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 5.15% can be compared against companies in the Oil & Gas 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 Oil & Gas company?
A good Effective Interest Rate on Debt % depends on the Oil & Gas 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 Helmerich & Payne and its competitors. Helmerich & Payne's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 5.15%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Helmerich & Payne stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Helmerich & Payne (HAM:HPC) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €41.36, compared to a current price of €27.07 — trading 34.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 5.15%. Helmerich & Payne's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 4 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 Helmerich & Payne (HAM:HPC), the current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 5.15% 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 Helmerich & Payne (HAM:HPC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Helmerich & Payne stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €27.07 is trading 34.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €41.36. GuruFocus considers Helmerich & Payne to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for HAM:HPC:

  • Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 5.15%
  • GF Value™: €41.36 vs. price of €27.07 (34.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 4 warning signs

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


Helmerich & Payne Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Other Exchanges HP:USA0J4G:UKHPC:Germany
Address 222 North Detroit Avenue, Tulsa, OK, USA, 74120
Helmerich & Payne Inc provides performance-driven drilling solutions and technologies to make hydrocarbon recovery safer and more economical for oil and gas exploration and production companies. Focusing on the drilling segment, its technology services develop and commercialize solutions that improve drilling efficiency, accuracy, and wellbore quality and placement. The company operates through North America Solutions, International Solutions, and Offshore Solutions segments. The North America segment runs a technologically advanced AC drive drilling rig fleet in the U.S., with a presence in shale and unconventional basins, while the Offshore Solutions segment, operating rigs on fixed-leg and floating platforms, generates the majority of revenue.
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