LFCR (Lifecore Biomedical) Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 20.18% (As of Mar. 2026)


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What is Lifecore Biomedical Effective Interest Rate on Debt %?

Lifecore Biomedical LFCR -0.21% 55 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 20.18% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates LFCR with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of $6.49 (Modestly Undervalued). 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. Lifecore Biomedical's annualized positive value of Interest Expense for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $29.39 Mil. Lifecore Biomedical's average total debt for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $145.67 Mil. Therefore, Lifecore Biomedical's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 20.18%.


Lifecore Biomedical  (NAS:LFCR) Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Explanation

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


Lifecore Biomedical Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Related Terms


Lifecore Biomedical Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Historical Data

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* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
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Lifecore Biomedical Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Chart

Lifecore Biomedical Annual Data
Trend May16 May17 May18 May19 May20 May21 May22 May23 May24 May25
Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
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Lifecore Biomedical Quarterly Data
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LFCR vs ANIK, DERM, ASRT: Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Comparison

For the Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic subindustry, Lifecore Biomedical'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.


Lifecore Biomedical Effective Interest Rate on Debt % vs Drug Manufacturers Industry

For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, Lifecore Biomedical's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Lifecore Biomedical Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Calculation

Lifecore Biomedical's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the fiscal year that ended in May. 2025 is calculated as

Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
=-1  *  Interest Expense/( (Total Debt  (A: May. 2024 )+Total Debt  (A: May. 2025 ))/ count )
=-1  *  -22.168/( (128.631+130.823)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -22.168/129.727
=17.09 %

where

Total Debt  (A: May. 2024 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=123.725 + 4.906
=128.631

Total Debt  (A: May. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=126.999 + 3.824
=130.823

Lifecore Biomedical'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  *  -29.392/( (142.608+148.741)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -29.392/145.6745
=20.18 %

where

Total Debt  (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=141.282 + 1.326
=142.608

Total Debt  (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=147.779 + 0.962
=148.741

* 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 20.18% mean?
Lifecore Biomedical (LFCR) has a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 20.18% as of Mar. 2026. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on Lifecore Biomedical and its competitors.
Is Lifecore Biomedical's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % too high?
Lifecore Biomedical's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 20.18%. Overall, Lifecore Biomedical has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lifecore Biomedical's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % compare to ANIK and DERM?
Lifecore Biomedical's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 20.18% can be compared against companies in the Drug Manufacturers 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 Drug Manufacturers company?
A good Effective Interest Rate on Debt % depends on the Drug Manufacturers 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 Lifecore Biomedical and its competitors. Lifecore Biomedical's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 20.18%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lifecore Biomedical stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lifecore Biomedical (LFCR) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $6.49, compared to a current price of $4.76 — trading 26.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 20.18%. Lifecore Biomedical's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 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 Lifecore Biomedical (LFCR), the current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 20.18% 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 Lifecore Biomedical (LFCR) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lifecore Biomedical stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $4.76 is trading 26.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $6.49. GuruFocus considers Lifecore Biomedical to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for LFCR:

  • Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 20.18%
  • GF Value™: $6.49 vs. price of $4.76 (26.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 55/100 with 5 warning signs

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


Lifecore Biomedical Business Description

Other Exchanges LDE:Germany
Address 3515 Lyman Boulevard, Chaska, MN, USA, 55318
Lifecore Biomedical Inc is a fully integrated contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) that provides services in the development, fill, and finish of complex sterile injectable pharmaceutical products in syringes, vials, and cartridges. The group recognizes revenue in two different product categories, CDMO and HA manufacturing.
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