Nampak (JSE:NPK) Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 9.99% (As of Mar. 2026)

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What is Nampak Effective Interest Rate on Debt %?

Nampak JSE:NPK -1.82% 50 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 9.99% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates JSE:NPK with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of R473.32 (Fairly Valued). 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. Nampak's annualized positive value of Interest Expense for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was R407 Mil. Nampak's average total debt for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was R4,073 Mil. Therefore, Nampak's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 9.99%.


Nampak  (JSE:NPK) Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Explanation

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


Nampak Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Related Terms


Nampak Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Nampak'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.

Nampak Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Chart

Nampak 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 6.60 7.88 11.40 13.40 10.67

Nampak 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 0.33 0.96 11.21 10.97 9.99

JSE:NPK vs SW, PKG, IP: Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Comparison

For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Nampak'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.


Nampak Effective Interest Rate on Debt % vs Packaging & Containers Industry

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

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


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Nampak Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Calculation

Nampak'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  *  -551.5/( (5968.5+4368.4)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -551.5/5168.45
=10.67 %

where

Total Debt  (A: Sep. 2024 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=5795.1 + 173.4
=5968.5

Total Debt  (A: Sep. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=4193.3 + 175.1
=4368.4

Nampak'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  *  -406.8/( (4368.4+3778.5)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -406.8/4073.45
=9.99 %

where

Total Debt  (Q: Sep. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=4193.3 + 175.1
=4368.4

Total Debt  (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=3586.5 + 192
=3778.5

* 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 9.99% mean?
Nampak (JSE:NPK) has a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 9.99% as of Mar. 2026. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on Nampak and its competitors.
Is Nampak's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % too high?
Nampak's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 9.99%. Overall, Nampak has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nampak's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % compare to SW and PKG?
Nampak's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 9.99% 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 Nampak and its competitors. Nampak's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 9.99%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nampak stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nampak (JSE:NPK) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is R473.32, compared to a current price of R431.00 — trading 8.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 9.99%. Nampak's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 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 Nampak (JSE:NPK), the current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 9.99% 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 Nampak (JSE:NPK) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nampak stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of R431.00 is trading 8.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of R473.32. GuruFocus considers Nampak to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for JSE:NPK:

  • Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 9.99%
  • GF Value™: R473.32 vs. price of R431.00 (8.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 50/100 with 5 warning signs

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


Nampak Business Description

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Nampak Ltd is a metals packaging company in South Africa and Angola, and also has substantial positions in other metal packaging. It is the producer of two-piece tinplate cans and aluminium monobloc aerosol cans. The company's operating segments include Metals, which involves the manufacture of beverage cans, food cans, aerosol cans, and other metal packaging, and Corporate, which provides for head office activities, treasury, property services, and consolidation adjustments, including goodwill. The majority of revenue comes from the Metals segment and from South Africa.
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