Baxter International (MEX:BAX) Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Explanation
Effective Interest Rate on Debt % measures the usage rate that a borrower actually pays on a debt.
Baxter International Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Related Terms
Baxter International Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Baxter International'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.
Baxter International Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Chart
MEX:BAX vs ALGN, SOLV, COO: Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Comparison
For the Medical Instruments & Supplies subindustry, Baxter International'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.
Baxter International Effective Interest Rate on Debt % vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry
For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Baxter International's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Baxter International'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 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 3.21% mean?
Baxter International (MEX:BAX) has a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 3.21% as of Mar. 2026. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on Baxter International and its competitors.
Is Baxter International's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % too high?
Baxter International's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 3.21%. Overall, Baxter International has a GF Score™ of 44/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Baxter International's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % compare to ALGN and SOLV?
Baxter International's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 3.21% can be compared against companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
A good Effective Interest Rate on Debt % depends on the Medical Devices & Instruments 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 Baxter International and its competitors. Baxter International's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 3.21%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Baxter International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Baxter International (MEX:BAX) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN559.81, compared to a current price of MXN368.00 — trading 34.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 3.21%. Baxter International's overall GF Score™ is 44/100 with 7 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 Baxter International (MEX:BAX), the current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 3.21% 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 Baxter International (MEX:BAX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Baxter International stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of MXN368.00 is trading 34.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN559.81.
GuruFocus considers Baxter International to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for MEX:BAX:
Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 3.21%
GF Value™: MXN559.81 vs. price of MXN368.00 (34.3% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:BAX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Baxter offers a variety of medical supplies and equipment to providers. From its legacy operations, Baxter sells injectable therapies for use in care settings, including IV pumps, administrative sets, and solutions; nutritional products; and surgical sealants and hemostatic agents. Baxter expanded its portfolio of hospital-focused offerings by acquiring Hillrom in late 2021, which added basic equipment like hospital beds, operating room equipment, and patient monitoring tools to the portfolio. Baxter also sold its kidney care tools in early 2025.
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