ASA International Group (LSE:ASAI) Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 15.73% (As of Dec. 2025)


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What is ASA International Group Effective Interest Rate on Debt %?

ASA International Group LSE:ASAI +1.24% 80 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 15.73% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates LSE:ASAI with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of £1.49 (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. ASA International Group's annualized positive value of Interest Expense for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was £45.8 Mil. ASA International Group's average total debt for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was £290.8 Mil. Therefore, ASA International Group's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 15.73%.


ASA International Group  (LSE:ASAI) Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Explanation

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


ASA International Group Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Related Terms


ASA International Group Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for ASA International Group'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.

ASA International Group Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Chart

ASA International Group Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
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ASA International Group Semi-Annual Data
Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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LSE:ASAI vs V, MA, AXP: Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Comparison

For the Credit Services subindustry, ASA International Group'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.


ASA International Group Effective Interest Rate on Debt % vs Credit Services Industry

For the Credit Services industry and Financial Services sector, ASA International Group's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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ASA International Group Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Calculation

ASA International Group'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  *  -41.397/( (256.897+320.128)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -41.397/288.5125
=14.35 %

where

Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2024 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=256.897 + 0
=256.897

Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=320.128 + 0
=320.128

ASA International Group'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: Jun. 2025 )+Total Debt  (Q: Dec. 2025 ))/ count )
=-1  *  -45.75/( (261.445+320.128)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -45.75/290.7865
=15.73 %

where

Total Debt  (Q: Jun. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=261.445 + 0
=261.445

Total Debt  (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=320.128 + 0
=320.128

* 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 (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 15.73% mean?
ASA International Group (LSE:ASAI) has a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 15.73% as of Dec. 2025. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on ASA International Group and its competitors.
Is ASA International Group's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % too high?
ASA International Group's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 15.73%. Overall, ASA International Group has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ASA International Group's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % compare to V and MA?
ASA International Group's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 15.73% can be compared against companies in the Credit Services 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 Credit Services company?
A good Effective Interest Rate on Debt % depends on the Credit Services 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 ASA International Group and its competitors. ASA International Group's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 15.73%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ASA International Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ASA International Group (LSE:ASAI) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £1.49, compared to a current price of £2.44 — trading 63.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 15.73%. ASA International Group's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 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 ASA International Group (LSE:ASAI), the current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 15.73% 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 ASA International Group (LSE:ASAI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ASA International Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of £2.44 is trading 63.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of £1.49. GuruFocus considers ASA International Group to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:ASAI:

  • Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 15.73%
  • GF Value™: £1.49 vs. price of £2.44 (63.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 5 warning signs

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


ASA International Group Business Description

Other Exchanges ASAIl:UK
Address Bir Uttam A.N.M. Nuruzzaman Sarak, ASA Tower, 10th Floor 23/3, Shyamoli, Dhaka, BGD, 1207
ASA International Group PLC is an international micro-finance institution that aims to enhance financial inclusion among low-income populations throughout Asia and Africa. Its geographical segments include West Africa, which includes Ghana, Nigeria, Sierra Leone; East Africa, which includes Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda; South Asia, which includes India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka; South East Asia, which includes Myanmar, Philippines, and Holding & other non-operating entities, which includes holding entities and other entities without microfinance activities.
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