Bank of Valletta (MAL:BOV) Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 7.27% (As of Dec. 2025)

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MAL:BOV Bank of Valletta PLC MAL:BOV
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What is Bank of Valletta Effective Interest Rate on Debt %?

Bank of Valletta MAL:BOV +1.43% 42 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 7.27% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates MAL:BOV with a GF Score™ of 42/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.82 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 9 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. Bank of Valletta's annualized positive value of Interest Expense for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €61.2 Mil. Bank of Valletta's average total debt for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €841.8 Mil. Therefore, Bank of Valletta's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 7.27%.


Bank of Valletta  (MAL:BOV) Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Explanation

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


Bank of Valletta Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Related Terms


Bank of Valletta Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Bank of Valletta'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.

Bank of Valletta Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Chart

Bank of Valletta Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
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Bank of Valletta Semi-Annual Data
Mar16 Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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MAL:BOV vs PNC, USB: Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Bank of Valletta'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.


Bank of Valletta Effective Interest Rate on Debt % vs Banks Industry

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

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


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Bank of Valletta Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Calculation

Bank of Valletta'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  *  -58.833/( (620.262+899.303)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -58.833/759.7825
=7.74 %

where

Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2024 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=620.262 + 0
=620.262

Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=899.303 + 0
=899.303

Bank of Valletta'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  *  -61.226/( (784.388+899.303)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -61.226/841.8455
=7.27 %

where

Total Debt  (Q: Jun. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=784.388 + 0
=784.388

Total Debt  (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=899.303 + 0
=899.303

* 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 7.27% mean?
Bank of Valletta (MAL:BOV) has a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 7.27% as of Dec. 2025. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on Bank of Valletta and its competitors.
Is Bank of Valletta's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % too high?
Bank of Valletta's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 7.27%. Overall, Bank of Valletta has a GF Score™ of 42/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bank of Valletta's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % compare to PNC and USB?
Bank of Valletta's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 7.27% 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 Bank of Valletta and its competitors. Bank of Valletta's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 7.27%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bank of Valletta stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bank of Valletta (MAL:BOV) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.82, compared to a current price of €2.13 — trading 17% above its estimated fair value. The current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 7.27%. Bank of Valletta's overall GF Score™ is 42/100 with 9 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 Bank of Valletta (MAL:BOV), the current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 7.27% 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 Bank of Valletta (MAL:BOV) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bank of Valletta stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €2.13 is trading 17% above its estimated GF Value™ of €1.82. GuruFocus considers Bank of Valletta to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MAL:BOV:

  • Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 7.27%
  • GF Value™: €1.82 vs. price of €2.13 (17% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 42/100 with 9 warning signs

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


Bank of Valletta Business Description

Address 58, Triq San Zakkarija, Il-Belt, Valletta, MLT, VLT 1130
Bank of Valletta PLC, along with its subsidiaries, carries out the business of banking and investment services. It offers the entire range of retail banking services as well as the sale of financial products such as units in collective investment schemes. Additionally, the Group offers investment banking services, including underwriting and management of Initial Public Offerings (IPOs). Its reportable segments are: Retail Banking, Wealth Management, Business Banking, Treasury, and Others. Maximum revenue is generated from the Business Banking segment, which includes financing and deposit products for all business client segments attributable to business and corporate centers. The Group caters to both individuals and business clients in Malta.
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