Galp Energia SGPS (MEX:GALP N) Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 3.01% (As of Mar. 2026)

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MEX:GALP N Galp Energia SGPS SA MEX:GALP N
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Price MXN368.94
GF Value MXN311.29
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What is Galp Energia SGPS Effective Interest Rate on Debt %?

Galp Energia SGPS MEX:GALP N 83 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 3.01% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:GALP N with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN311.29. The stock has 7 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. Galp Energia SGPS's annualized positive value of Interest Expense for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN2,919 Mil. Galp Energia SGPS's average total debt for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN97,123 Mil. Therefore, Galp Energia SGPS's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.01%.


Galp Energia SGPS  (MEX:GALP N) Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Explanation

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


Galp Energia SGPS Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Related Terms


Galp Energia SGPS Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Galp Energia SGPS'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.

Galp Energia SGPS Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Chart

Galp Energia SGPS Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
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Galp Energia SGPS 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 3.52 2.41 2.52 3.25 3.01

MEX:GALP N vs XOM, CVX: Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Integrated subindustry, Galp Energia SGPS'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.


Galp Energia SGPS Effective Interest Rate on Debt % vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Galp Energia SGPS's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Galp Energia SGPS Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Calculation

Galp Energia SGPS'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  *  -3120.426/( (107183.012+103290.309)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -3120.426/105236.6605
=2.97 %

where

Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2024 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=94079.954 + 13103.058
=107183.012

Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=85980.38 + 17309.929
=103290.309

Galp Energia SGPS'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  *  -2918.588/( (103290.309+90955.688)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -2918.588/97122.9985
=3.01 %

where

Total Debt  (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=85980.38 + 17309.929
=103290.309

Total Debt  (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=76237.669 + 14718.019
=90955.688

* 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 3.01% mean?
Galp Energia SGPS (MEX:GALP N) has a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 3.01% as of Mar. 2026. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on Galp Energia SGPS and its competitors.
Is Galp Energia SGPS's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % too high?
Galp Energia SGPS's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 3.01%. Overall, Galp Energia SGPS has a GF Score™ of 83/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Galp Energia SGPS's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % compare to XOM and CVX?
Galp Energia SGPS's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 3.01% can be compared against companies in the Oil & Gas 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 Oil & Gas company?
A good Effective Interest Rate on Debt % depends on the Oil & Gas 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 Galp Energia SGPS and its competitors. Galp Energia SGPS's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 3.01%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Galp Energia SGPS stock overvalued right now?
Galp Energia SGPS (MEX:GALP N) has a current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 3.01%. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN311.29, compared to a current price of MXN368.94 — trading 18.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 3.01%. Galp Energia SGPS's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 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 Galp Energia SGPS (MEX:GALP N), the current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 3.01% 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 Galp Energia SGPS (MEX:GALP N) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Galp Energia SGPS stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of MXN368.94 is trading 18.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN311.29.

Key valuation signals for MEX:GALP N:

  • Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 3.01%
  • GF Value™: MXN311.29 vs. price of MXN368.94 (18.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 7 warning signs

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


Galp Energia SGPS Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address Avenida da India, Lisboa, PRT, 1349-065
Galp Energia SGPS SA is an integrated operator with business lines spanning from exploration and production to refining and marketing of oil products. Its operating segments include Upstream, Industrial and Midstream, Commercial and Renewables, and New Businesses. The Upstream segment involves, management of all activities relating to the exploration, development, and production of hydrocarbons. The Industrial & Midstream segment operates the Sines industrial site in Portugal, which includes all current refining activities, The Commercial segment encompasses the area of retail to final B2B and B2C customers of oil, gas, electricity, and convenience. The Renewables & New Businesses segment represents Galp's presence in the renewable and new energies space.
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