Old Dominion Freight Line (MEX:ODFL) Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 2.99% (As of Mar. 2026)

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MEX:ODFL Old Dominion Freight Line Inc MEX:ODFL
84 GF Score
Price MXN3,900.00
GF Value MXN3,117.32
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Old Dominion Freight Line Effective Interest Rate on Debt %?

Old Dominion Freight Line MEX:ODFL 84 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 2.99% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:ODFL with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN3,117.32 (Modestly Overvalued). 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. Old Dominion Freight Line's annualized positive value of Interest Expense for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN22 Mil. Old Dominion Freight Line's average total debt for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN721 Mil. Therefore, Old Dominion Freight Line's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.99%.


Old Dominion Freight Line  (MEX:ODFL) Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Explanation

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


Old Dominion Freight Line Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Related Terms


Old Dominion Freight Line Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Old Dominion Freight Line'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.

Old Dominion Freight Line Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Chart

Old Dominion Freight Line Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.75 1.52 0.48 0.34 0.54

Old Dominion Freight Line 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 0.01 0.02 0.01 1.79 2.99

MEX:ODFL vs XPO, KNX, SAIA: Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Comparison

For the Trucking subindustry, Old Dominion Freight Line'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.


Old Dominion Freight Line Effective Interest Rate on Debt % vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Old Dominion Freight Line's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Old Dominion Freight Line's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % falls into.


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Old Dominion Freight Line Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Calculation

Old Dominion Freight Line'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  *  -5.33/( (1251.071+720.138)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -5.33/985.6045
=0.54 %

where

Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2024 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=833.957 + 417.114
=1251.071

Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=360.024 + 360.114
=720.138

Old Dominion Freight Line'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  *  -21.568/( (720.138+721.236)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -21.568/720.687
=2.99 %

where

Total Debt  (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=360.024 + 360.114
=720.138

Total Debt  (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=360.582 + 360.654
=721.236

* 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 2.99% mean?
Old Dominion Freight Line (MEX:ODFL) has a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 2.99% as of Mar. 2026. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on Old Dominion Freight Line and its competitors.
Is Old Dominion Freight Line's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % too high?
Old Dominion Freight Line's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 2.99%. Overall, Old Dominion Freight Line has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Old Dominion Freight Line's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % compare to XPO and KNX?
Old Dominion Freight Line's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 2.99% 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 Old Dominion Freight Line and its competitors. Old Dominion Freight Line's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 2.99%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Old Dominion Freight Line stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Old Dominion Freight Line (MEX:ODFL) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN3,117.32, compared to a current price of MXN3,900.00 — trading 25.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 2.99%. Old Dominion Freight Line's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 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 Old Dominion Freight Line (MEX:ODFL), the current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 2.99% 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 Old Dominion Freight Line (MEX:ODFL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Old Dominion Freight Line stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of MXN3,900.00 is trading 25.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN3,117.32. GuruFocus considers Old Dominion Freight Line to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MEX:ODFL:

  • Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 2.99%
  • GF Value™: MXN3,117.32 vs. price of MXN3,900.00 (25.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 7 warning signs

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


Old Dominion Freight Line Business Description

Address 500 Old Dominion Way, Thomasville, NC, USA, 27360
Old Dominion Freight Line is the second-largest less-than-truckload carrier in the United States (following FedEx Freight), with roughly 260 service centers and 11,000-plus tractors. It is one of the most disciplined and efficient providers in the trucking industry, and its profitability and capital returns are well above those of its peers. Strategic initiatives focus on increasing network density through market-share gains and on maintaining industry-leading service (including ultralow cargo claims) through steadfast infrastructure investment.
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