Crimson Tide (LSE:TIDE) Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 2.84% (As of Oct. 2025)

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What is Crimson Tide Effective Interest Rate on Debt %?

Crimson Tide LSE:TIDE 63 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 2.84% as of Oct. 2025. GuruFocus rates LSE:TIDE with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of £1.87 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 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. Crimson Tide's annualized positive value of Interest Expense for the quarter that ended in Oct. 2025 was £0.01 Mil. Crimson Tide's average total debt for the quarter that ended in Oct. 2025 was £0.42 Mil. Therefore, Crimson Tide's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Oct. 2025 was 2.84%.


Crimson Tide  (LSE:TIDE) Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Explanation

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


Crimson Tide Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Related Terms


Crimson Tide Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Crimson Tide'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.
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Crimson Tide Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Chart

Crimson Tide Annual Data
Trend Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23
Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 10.14 8.04 5.12 12.27 7.20

Crimson Tide Semi-Annual Data
Dec15 Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Oct25
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 9.22 3.64 5.83 6.02 2.84

LSE:TIDE vs UBER, SHOP, CRM: Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, Crimson Tide'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.


Crimson Tide Effective Interest Rate on Debt % vs Software Industry

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

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


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Crimson Tide Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Calculation

Crimson Tide's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2023 is calculated as

Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
=-1  *  Interest Expense/( (Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2022 )+Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2023 ))/ count )
=-1  *  -0.052/( (0.777+0.667)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -0.052/0.722
=7.20 %

where

Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2022 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=0.607 + 0.17
=0.777

Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2023 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=0.468 + 0.199
=0.667

Crimson Tide's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Oct. 2025 is calculated as

Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
=-1  *  Interest Expense/( (Total Debt  (Q: Dec. 2024 )+Total Debt  (Q: Oct. 2025 ))/ count )
=-1  *  -0.012/( (0.496+0.35)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -0.012/0.423
=2.84 %

where

Total Debt  (Q: Dec. 2024 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=0.273 + 0.223
=0.496

* 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 (Oct. 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 2.84% mean?
Crimson Tide (LSE:TIDE) has a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 2.84% as of Oct. 2025. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on Crimson Tide and its competitors.
Is Crimson Tide's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % too high?
Crimson Tide's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 2.84%. Overall, Crimson Tide has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Crimson Tide's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % compare to UBER and SHOP?
Crimson Tide's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 2.84% 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 Crimson Tide and its competitors. Crimson Tide's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 2.84%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Crimson Tide stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Crimson Tide (LSE:TIDE) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £1.87, compared to a current price of £0.90 — trading 51.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 2.84%. Crimson Tide's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 3 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 Crimson Tide (LSE:TIDE), the current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 2.84% as of Oct. 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 Crimson Tide (LSE:TIDE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Crimson Tide stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £0.90 is trading 51.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of £1.87. GuruFocus considers Crimson Tide to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:TIDE:

  • Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 2.84%
  • GF Value™: £1.87 vs. price of £0.90 (51.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 3 warning signs

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


Crimson Tide Business Description

Address 77 Mount Ephraim, Brockbourne House, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, GBR, TN4 8BS
Crimson Tide PLC is a UK-based company that is engaged in the provision of mobility solutions and related software development. The company provides mpro software, which is a Maas (Mobility as a Service) that provides job scheduling, alerting, and reporting. It aims to improve the efficiency of staff working and capturing data in the field. The company also provides non-core software solutions, which include reselling third-party software and related development and support services. Geographically, the company generates the majority of its revenue from the United Kingdom, followed by Ireland and the United States.
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