Scotiabank PeruA (LIM:SCOTIAC1) Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 0.00% (As of Dec. 2025)

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LIM:SCOTIAC1 Scotiabank Peru SAA LIM:SCOTIAC1
37 GF Score
Price S/.18.01
GF Value S/.11.49
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Scotiabank PeruA Effective Interest Rate on Debt %?

Scotiabank PeruA LIM:SCOTIAC1 37 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 0.00% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates LIM:SCOTIAC1 with a GF Score™ of 37/100 and a GF Value™ of S/.11.49 (Significantly Overvalued). 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. Scotiabank PeruA's annualized positive value of Interest Expense for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was S/.0 Mil. Scotiabank PeruA's average total debt for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was S/.6,529 Mil. Therefore, Scotiabank PeruA's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.00%.


Scotiabank PeruA  (LIM:SCOTIAC1) Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Explanation

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


Scotiabank PeruA Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Related Terms


Scotiabank PeruA Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Scotiabank PeruA'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.

Scotiabank PeruA Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Chart

Scotiabank PeruA Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
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Scotiabank PeruA Quarterly Data
Jun20 Sep20 Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Dec25
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 21.42 24.69 25.13 25.05 0.00

LIM:SCOTIAC1 vs PNC, USB: Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Scotiabank PeruA'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.


Scotiabank PeruA Effective Interest Rate on Debt % vs Banks Industry

For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Scotiabank PeruA's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Scotiabank PeruA Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Calculation

Scotiabank PeruA'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  *  -1579.536/( (7241.925+5815.264)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -1579.536/6528.5945
=24.19 %

where

Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2024 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=7241.925 + 0
=7241.925

Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=5815.264 + 0
=5815.264

Scotiabank PeruA's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
=-1  *  Interest Expense/( (Total Debt  (Q: Dec. 2024 )+Total Debt  (Q: Dec. 2025 ))/ count )
=-1  *  0/( (7241.925+5815.264)/ 2 )
=-1  *  0/6528.5945
=0.00 %

where

Total Debt  (Q: Dec. 2024 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=7241.925 + 0
=7241.925

Total Debt  (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=5815.264 + 0
=5815.264

* 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 (Dec. 2025) 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 0.00% mean?
Scotiabank PeruA (LIM:SCOTIAC1) has a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 0.00% as of Dec. 2025. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on Scotiabank PeruA and its competitors.
Is Scotiabank PeruA's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % too high?
Scotiabank PeruA's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 0.00%. Overall, Scotiabank PeruA has a GF Score™ of 37/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Scotiabank PeruA's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % compare to PNC and USB?
Scotiabank PeruA's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 0.00% can be compared against companies in the Banks 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 Banks company?
A good Effective Interest Rate on Debt % depends on the Banks 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 Scotiabank PeruA and its competitors. Scotiabank PeruA's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 0.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Scotiabank PeruA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Scotiabank PeruA (LIM:SCOTIAC1) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is S/.11.49, compared to a current price of S/.18.01 — trading 56.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 0.00%. Scotiabank PeruA's overall GF Score™ is 37/100 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 Scotiabank PeruA (LIM:SCOTIAC1), the current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 0.00% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Scotiabank PeruA (LIM:SCOTIAC1) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Scotiabank PeruA stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of S/.18.01 is trading 56.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of S/.11.49. GuruFocus considers Scotiabank PeruA to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LIM:SCOTIAC1:

  • Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 0.00%
  • GF Value™: S/.11.49 vs. price of S/.18.01 (56.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 37/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the LIM:SCOTIAC1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Scotiabank PeruA Business Description

Address Av. Dionisio Derteano No. 102, San Isidro, Lima, PER
Scotiabank Peru SAA is a commercial bank and a subsidiary of the Bank of Nova Scotia (Scotiabank Group), operating in Peru. It serves individual, SME, corporate, and retail clients, offering products such as savings and current accounts, credit and debit cards, personal and vehicle loans, mortgage loans, and various insurance services. The bank also provides corporate banking, trade finance, leasing, e-banking, and foreign exchange services. Scotiabank Peru operates nationwide through branches and ATMs, with its headquarters in Lima. It focuses on retail, commercial, and corporate banking sectors in the Peruvian market.
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