MESA (Mesa Air Group) Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 10.08% (As of Sep. 2025)


MESA Mesa Air Group Inc MESA
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What is Mesa Air Group Effective Interest Rate on Debt %?

Mesa Air Group MESA 55 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 10.08% as of Sep. 2025. GuruFocus rates MESA with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of $13.88. The stock has 6 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. Mesa Air Group's annualized positive value of Interest Expense for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was $11.3 Mil. Mesa Air Group's average total debt for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was $112.3 Mil. Therefore, Mesa Air Group's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was 10.08%.


Mesa Air Group  (NAS:MESA) Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Explanation

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


Mesa Air Group Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Related Terms


Mesa Air Group Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Historical Data

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* 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.

Mesa Air Group Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Chart

Mesa Air Group Annual Data
Trend Sep08 Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24
Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
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Mesa Air Group Quarterly Data
Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25
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MESA vs SNCY, ULCC, ALGT: Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Comparison

For the Airlines subindustry, Mesa Air 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.


Mesa Air Group Effective Interest Rate on Debt % vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Mesa Air Group's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Mesa Air Group Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Calculation

Mesa Air Group's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2024 is calculated as

Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
=-1  *  Interest Expense/( (Total Debt  (A: Sep. 2023 )+Total Debt  (A: Sep. 2024 ))/ count )
=-1  *  -38.455/( (540.915+319.865)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -38.455/430.39
=8.93 %

where

Total Debt  (A: Sep. 2023 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=373.855 + 167.06
=540.915

Total Debt  (A: Sep. 2024 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=267.729 + 52.136
=319.865

Mesa Air Group's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as

Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
=-1  *  Interest Expense/( (Total Debt  (Q: Jun. 2025 )+Total Debt  (Q: Sep. 2025 ))/ count )
=-1  *  -11.316/( (121.535+103.099)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -11.316/112.317
=10.08 %

where

Total Debt  (Q: Jun. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=35.117 + 86.418
=121.535

Total Debt  (Q: Sep. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=33.439 + 69.66
=103.099

* 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 (Sep. 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 10.08% mean?
Mesa Air Group (MESA) has a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 10.08% as of Sep. 2025. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on Mesa Air Group and its competitors.
Is Mesa Air Group's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % too high?
Mesa Air Group's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 10.08%. Overall, Mesa Air Group has a GF Score™ of 55/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mesa Air Group's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % compare to SNCY and ULCC?
Mesa Air Group's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 10.08% can be compared against companies in the Transportation 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 Transportation company?
A good Effective Interest Rate on Debt % depends on the Transportation 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 Mesa Air Group and its competitors. Mesa Air Group's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 10.08%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mesa Air Group stock overvalued right now?
Mesa Air Group (MESA) has a current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 10.08%. The stock's GF Value™ is $13.88, compared to a current price of $1.40 — trading 89.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 10.08%. Mesa Air Group's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 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 Mesa Air Group (MESA), the current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 10.08% as of Sep. 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 Mesa Air Group (MESA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mesa Air Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $1.40 is trading 89.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $13.88.

Key valuation signals for MESA:

  • Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 10.08%
  • GF Value™: $13.88 vs. price of $1.40 (89.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 55/100 with 6 warning signs

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


Mesa Air Group Business Description

Address 410 North 44th Street, Suite 700, Phoenix, AZ, USA, 85008
Mesa Air Group Inc is a regional air carrier providing scheduled passenger service. It provides services to the District of Columbia, Canada, Cuba, and Mexico, and cargo services out of Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport. Flights are operated as American Eagle, United Express, or DHL Express flights to the terms of capacity purchase agreements with American and United and a flight services agreement with DHL. The business has a presence in domestic hubs and cities, including Dallas, Houston, Phoenix, and Washington-Dulles, and other regions.
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