Meridian Energy (OTCPK:MDDNF) Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Explanation
Effective Interest Rate on Debt % measures the usage rate that a borrower actually pays on a debt.
Meridian Energy Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Related Terms
Meridian Energy Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Meridian Energy'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.
Meridian Energy Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Chart
Meridian Energy Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Competitor Comparison
For the Utilities - Renewable subindustry, Meridian Energy'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.
Meridian Energy Effective Interest Rate on Debt % vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Meridian Energy's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Meridian Energy's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % falls into.
* 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 5.37% mean?
Meridian Energy (MDDNF) has a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 5.37% as of Dec. 2025. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on Meridian Energy and its competitors.
Is Meridian Energy's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % too high?
Meridian Energy's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 5.37%. Overall, Meridian Energy has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Meridian Energy's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % compare to competitors?
Meridian Energy's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 5.37% can be compared against companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers 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 Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
A good Effective Interest Rate on Debt % depends on the Utilities - Independent Power Producers 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 Meridian Energy and its competitors. Meridian Energy's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 5.37%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Meridian Energy stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Meridian Energy (MDDNF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.41, compared to a current price of $3.37 — trading 1.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 5.37%. Meridian Energy's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 6 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 Meridian Energy (MDDNF), the current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 5.37% 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 Meridian Energy (MDDNF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Meridian Energy stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $3.37 is trading 1.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $3.41.
GuruFocus considers Meridian Energy to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for MDDNF:
Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 5.37%
GF Value™: $3.41 vs. price of $3.37 (1.1% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MDDNF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Meridian Energy is one of New Zealand's leading utilities. It is the largest electricity producer in the nation, with a third of the market, and the fourth-largest energy retailer, with about 15% of the market by customer numbers. It generates 100% renewable electricity, mainly from large hydroelectric schemes in the South Island. It also owns a geographically diversified portfolio of wind farms.
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