MCHB (Mechanics Bancorp) Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 102.67% (As of Mar. 2026)

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MCHB Mechanics Bancorp MCHB
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What is Mechanics Bancorp Effective Interest Rate on Debt %?

Mechanics Bancorp MCHB -0.55% 27 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 102.67% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates MCHB with a GF Score™ of 27/100 and a GF Value™ of $8.90 (Significantly Overvalued). 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. Mechanics Bancorp's annualized positive value of Interest Expense for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $251.6 Mil. Mechanics Bancorp's average total debt for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $245.0 Mil. Therefore, Mechanics Bancorp's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 102.67%.


Mechanics Bancorp  (NAS:MCHB) Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Explanation

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


Mechanics Bancorp Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Related Terms


Mechanics Bancorp Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Mechanics Bancorp'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.

Mechanics Bancorp Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Chart

Mechanics Bancorp Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
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Mechanics Bancorp Quarterly Data
Jun06 Sep06 Dec06 Mar07 Jun07 Sep07 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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MCHB vs FBK, EFSC, PPBI: Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Mechanics Bancorp'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.


Mechanics Bancorp Effective Interest Rate on Debt % vs Banks Industry

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

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


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Mechanics Bancorp Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Calculation

Mechanics Bancorp'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  *  -226.046/( (56.094+278.808)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -226.046/167.451
=134.99 %

where

Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2024 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=56.094 + 0
=56.094

Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=278.808 + 0
=278.808

Mechanics Bancorp'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: Dec. 2025 )+Total Debt  (Q: Mar. 2026 ))/ count )
=-1  *  -251.564/( (278.808+211.218)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -251.564/245.013
=102.67 %

where

Total Debt  (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=278.808 + 0
=278.808

Total Debt  (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=211.218 + 0
=211.218

* 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 four times the quarterly (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 102.67% mean?
Mechanics Bancorp (MCHB) has a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 102.67% as of Mar. 2026. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on Mechanics Bancorp and its competitors.
Is Mechanics Bancorp's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % too high?
Mechanics Bancorp's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 102.67%. Overall, Mechanics Bancorp has a GF Score™ of 27/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mechanics Bancorp's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % compare to FBK and EFSC?
Mechanics Bancorp's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 102.67% 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 Mechanics Bancorp and its competitors. Mechanics Bancorp's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 102.67%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mechanics Bancorp stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mechanics Bancorp (MCHB) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $8.90, compared to a current price of $16.19 — trading 81.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 102.67%. Mechanics Bancorp's overall GF Score™ is 27/100 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 Mechanics Bancorp (MCHB), the current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 102.67% 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 Mechanics Bancorp (MCHB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mechanics Bancorp stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $16.19 is trading 81.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $8.90. GuruFocus considers Mechanics Bancorp to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MCHB:

  • Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 102.67%
  • GF Value™: $8.90 vs. price of $16.19 (81.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 27/100 with 4 warning signs

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


Mechanics Bancorp Business Description

Address 1111 Civic Drive, Suite 390, Walnut Creek, CA, USA, 94596
Mechanics Bancorp is the financial holding company of Mechanics Bank, a full-service bank with branches across California, Oregon, Washington and Hawaii. It offers a various products and services in consumer and business banking, commercial lending, cash management services, private banking, and comprehensive wealth management and trust services.
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