Semtech (MEX:SMTC) Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 1.51% (As of Apr. 2026)

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MEX:SMTC Semtech Corp MEX:SMTC
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What is Semtech Effective Interest Rate on Debt %?

Semtech MEX:SMTC 55 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 1.51% as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:SMTC with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN633.70 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 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. Semtech's annualized positive value of Interest Expense for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was MXN130 Mil. Semtech's average total debt for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was MXN8,623 Mil. Therefore, Semtech's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 1.51%.


Semtech  (MEX:SMTC) Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Explanation

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


Semtech Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Related Terms


Semtech Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Semtech'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.

Semtech Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Chart

Semtech Annual Data
Trend Jan17 Jan18 Jan19 Jan20 Jan21 Jan22 Jan23 Jan24 Jan25 Jan26
Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
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Semtech Quarterly Data
Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
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MEX:SMTC vs RMBS, ALGM, SIMO: Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Comparison

For the Semiconductors subindustry, Semtech'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.


Semtech Effective Interest Rate on Debt % vs Semiconductors Industry

For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Semtech's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Semtech Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Calculation

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

Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
=-1  *  Interest Expense/( (Total Debt  (A: Jan. 2025 )+Total Debt  (A: Jan. 2026 ))/ count )
=-1  *  -248.876/( (11501.348+8627.755)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -248.876/10064.5515
=2.47 %

where

Total Debt  (A: Jan. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=10436.892 + 1064.456
=11501.348

Total Debt  (A: Jan. 2026 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=8522.566 + 105.189
=8627.755

Semtech's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as

Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
=-1  *  Interest Expense/( (Total Debt  (Q: Jan. 2026 )+Total Debt  (Q: Apr. 2026 ))/ count )
=-1  *  -130.04/( (8627.755+8617.606)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -130.04/8622.6805
=1.51 %

where

Total Debt  (Q: Jan. 2026 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=8522.566 + 105.189
=8627.755

Total Debt  (Q: Apr. 2026 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=8617.606 + 0
=8617.606

* 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 (Apr. 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 1.51% mean?
Semtech (MEX:SMTC) has a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 1.51% as of Apr. 2026. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on Semtech and its competitors.
Is Semtech's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % too high?
Semtech's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 1.51%. Overall, Semtech has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Semtech's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % compare to RMBS and ALGM?
Semtech's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 1.51% can be compared against companies in the Semiconductors 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 Semiconductors company?
A good Effective Interest Rate on Debt % depends on the Semiconductors 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 Semtech and its competitors. Semtech's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 1.51%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Semtech stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Semtech (MEX:SMTC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN633.70, compared to a current price of MXN2,230.00 — trading 251.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 1.51%. Semtech's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 5 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 Semtech (MEX:SMTC), the current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 1.51% as of Apr. 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 Semtech (MEX:SMTC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Semtech stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of MXN2,230.00 is trading 251.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN633.70. GuruFocus considers Semtech to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MEX:SMTC:

  • Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 1.51%
  • GF Value™: MXN633.70 vs. price of MXN2,230.00 (251.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 55/100 with 5 warning signs

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


Semtech Business Description

Address 200 Flynn Road, Camarillo, CA, USA, 93012-8790
Semtech Corp is a provider of high-performance semiconductors powering data center networking, Internet of Things ("IoT") connectivity, and cellular infrastructure solutions. The company designs, develops, manufactures, and markets a diverse portfolio of products for commercial applications, addressing the infrastructure, high-end consumer, and industrial end markets. The company operates in four reportable segments: Signal Integrity, Analog Mixed Signal and Wireless, IoT Systems, and Connected Services. The majority of the company's revenue is earned through the Analog Mixed Signal and Wireless segment. Geographically, the majority of the company's revenue is earned from the Asia Pacific region; the company also operates in North America and Europe.
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