NWF Group (LSE:NWF) Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 6.76% (As of May. 2026)

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What is NWF Group Effective Interest Rate on Debt %?

NWF Group LSE:NWF +0.36% 77 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 6.76% as of May. 2026. GuruFocus rates LSE:NWF with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of £1.66 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 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. NWF Group's annualized positive value of Interest Expense for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was £4.6 Mil. NWF Group's average total debt for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was £68.1 Mil. Therefore, NWF Group's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 6.76%.


NWF Group  (LSE:NWF) Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Explanation

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


NWF Group Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Related Terms


NWF Group Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for NWF 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.

NWF Group Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Chart

NWF Group Annual Data
Trend May17 May18 May19 May20 May21 May22 May23 May24 May25 May26
Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
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NWF Group Semi-Annual Data
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LSE:NWF vs MPC, VLO, PSX: Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing subindustry, NWF 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.


NWF Group Effective Interest Rate on Debt % vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, NWF Group's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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NWF Group Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Calculation

NWF Group's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the fiscal year that ended in May. 2026 is calculated as

Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
=-1  *  Interest Expense/( (Total Debt  (A: May. 2025 )+Total Debt  (A: May. 2026 ))/ count )
=-1  *  -4.5/( (64.8+69.5)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -4.5/67.15
=6.70 %

where

NWF Group's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 is calculated as

Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
=-1  *  Interest Expense/( (Total Debt  (Q: Nov. 2025 )+Total Debt  (Q: May. 2026 ))/ count )
=-1  *  -4.6/( (66.6+69.5)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -4.6/68.05
=6.76 %

where

* 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 (May. 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 6.76% mean?
NWF Group (LSE:NWF) has a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 6.76% as of May. 2026. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on NWF Group and its competitors.
Is NWF Group's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % too high?
NWF Group's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 6.76%. Overall, NWF Group has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does NWF Group's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % compare to MPC and VLO?
NWF Group's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 6.76% can be compared against companies in the Oil & Gas 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 an Oil & Gas company?
A good Effective Interest Rate on Debt % depends on the Oil & Gas 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 NWF Group and its competitors. NWF Group's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 6.76%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is NWF Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NWF Group (LSE:NWF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £1.66, compared to a current price of £1.38 — trading 17.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 6.76%. NWF Group's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 4 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 NWF Group (LSE:NWF), the current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 6.76% as of May. 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 NWF Group (LSE:NWF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NWF Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £1.38 is trading 17.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of £1.66. GuruFocus considers NWF Group to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:NWF:

  • Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 6.76%
  • GF Value™: £1.66 vs. price of £1.38 (17.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 4 warning signs

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


NWF Group Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Other Exchanges NYY:Germany
Address Wardle, Nantwich, Cheshire, GBR, CW5 6BP
NWF Group PLC is engaged in manufacturing and selling of animal feeds, the sales and distribution of fuel oils and the warehousing and distribution of ambient groceries. The company's operating segments include Food, Feeds and Fuels. The Food segment is engaged in the warehousing and distribution of clients' ambient grocery and other products to supermarket and other retail distribution centers. The Feeds segment manufactures and sells animal feeds and other agricultural products. The Fuels segment is engaged in the sale and distribution of domestic heating, industrial and road fuels. The company generates maximum revenue from Fuels segment. It operates entirely in the United Kingdom.
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