Komatsu (MEX:6301N) Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 3.60% (As of Mar. 2026)

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MEX:6301N Komatsu Ltd MEX:6301N
84 GF Score
Price MXN725.44
GF Value MXN486.47
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Komatsu Effective Interest Rate on Debt %?

Komatsu MEX:6301N 84 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 3.60% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:6301N with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN486.47 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 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. Komatsu's annualized positive value of Interest Expense for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN6,076 Mil. Komatsu's average total debt for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN168,731 Mil. Therefore, Komatsu's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.60%.


Komatsu  (MEX:6301N) Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Explanation

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


Komatsu Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Related Terms


Komatsu Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Komatsu'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.

Komatsu Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Chart

Komatsu Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.17 2.73 4.15 5.13 3.69

Komatsu Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 3.92 3.77 3.72 3.75 3.60

MEX:6301N vs CAT, DE, PCAR: Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Comparison

For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery subindustry, Komatsu'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.


Komatsu Effective Interest Rate on Debt % vs Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery Industry

For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry and Industrials sector, Komatsu's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Komatsu Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Calculation

Komatsu's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
=-1  *  Interest Expense/( (Total Debt  (A: Mar. 2025 )+Total Debt  (A: Mar. 2026 ))/ count )
=-1  *  -6060.875/( (167541.713+161317.985)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -6060.875/164429.849
=3.69 %

where

Total Debt  (A: Mar. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=75062.462 + 92479.251
=167541.713

Total Debt  (A: Mar. 2026 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=80387.791 + 80930.194
=161317.985

Komatsu'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  *  -6075.648/( (176143.36+161317.985)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -6075.648/168730.6725
=3.60 %

where

Total Debt  (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=79831.949 + 96311.411
=176143.36

Total Debt  (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=80387.791 + 80930.194
=161317.985

* 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 3.60% mean?
Komatsu (MEX:6301N) has a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 3.60% as of Mar. 2026. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on Komatsu and its competitors.
Is Komatsu's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % too high?
Komatsu's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 3.60%. Overall, Komatsu has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Komatsu's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % compare to CAT and DE?
Komatsu's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 3.60% can be compared against companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery 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 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
A good Effective Interest Rate on Debt % depends on the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery 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 Komatsu and its competitors. Komatsu's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 3.60%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Komatsu stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Komatsu (MEX:6301N) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN486.47, compared to a current price of MXN725.44 — trading 49.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 3.60%. Komatsu's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 8 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 Komatsu (MEX:6301N), the current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 3.60% 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 Komatsu (MEX:6301N) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Komatsu stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of MXN725.44 is trading 49.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN486.47. GuruFocus considers Komatsu to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for MEX:6301N:

  • Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 3.60%
  • GF Value™: MXN486.47 vs. price of MXN725.44 (49.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 8 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:6301N stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Komatsu Business Description

Address 1-2-20 Kaigan, Shiodome Building, Minato-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 105-8316
Komatsu, headquartered in Tokyo, is the world's second-largest manufacturer of construction, mining, and utility equipment, with a legacy dating back to 1921. Operating in over 150 countries, Komatsu delivers a full suite of heavy machinery, intelligent solutions, and lifecycle services across infrastructure, energy, natural resources, and industrial sectors.
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