Cerillion (LSE:CER) Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 4.49% (As of Mar. 2026)

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What is Cerillion Effective Interest Rate on Debt %?

Cerillion LSE:CER +2.94% 90 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 4.49% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates LSE:CER with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of £17.80 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign 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. Cerillion's annualized positive value of Interest Expense for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was £0.16 Mil. Cerillion's average total debt for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was £3.66 Mil. Therefore, Cerillion's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.49%.


Cerillion  (LSE:CER) Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Explanation

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


Cerillion Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Related Terms


Cerillion 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.
* 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.

Cerillion Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Chart

Cerillion Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
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Cerillion 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 3.07 4.72 5.14 6.01 4.49

LSE:CER vs QH, SHOP, UBER: Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, Cerillion'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.


Cerillion Effective Interest Rate on Debt % vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Cerillion's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Cerillion Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Calculation

Cerillion'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  *  -0.19/( (2.799+3.311)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -0.19/3.055
=6.22 %

where

Total Debt  (A: Sep. 2024 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=1.926 + 0.873
=2.799

Total Debt  (A: Sep. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=2.369 + 0.942
=3.311

Cerillion'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  *  -0.164/( (3.311+3.999)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -0.164/3.655
=4.49 %

where

Total Debt  (Q: Sep. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=2.369 + 0.942
=3.311

Total Debt  (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=2.727 + 1.272
=3.999

* 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 4.49% mean?
Cerillion (LSE:CER) has a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 4.49% as of Mar. 2026. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on Cerillion and its competitors.
Is Cerillion's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % too high?
Cerillion's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 4.49%. Overall, Cerillion has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cerillion's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % compare to QH and SHOP?
Cerillion's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 4.49% can be compared against companies in the Software 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 Software company?
A good Effective Interest Rate on Debt % depends on the Software 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 Cerillion and its competitors. Cerillion's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 4.49%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cerillion stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cerillion (LSE:CER) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £17.80, compared to a current price of £10.50 — trading 41% below its estimated fair value. The current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 4.49%. Cerillion's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Cerillion (LSE:CER), the current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 4.49% 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 Cerillion (LSE:CER) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cerillion stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £10.50 is trading 41% below its estimated GF Value™ of £17.80. GuruFocus considers Cerillion to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:CER:

  • Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 4.49%
  • GF Value™: £17.80 vs. price of £10.50 (41% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 90/100 with 1 warning sign

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


Cerillion Business Description

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Cerillion PLC is a charging, billing, and customer relationship management software company. It has three operating segments, including Services, Software, and Other. The services segment relates to revenue from providing services to customers on new implementation projects and enhancements. The software segment relates to support and maintenance revenue derived from people using the software. The geographical segments are Europe, Asia Pacific, MEA, and the Americas. The majority of revenue is derived from Europe.
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