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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. Tidewater's annualized positive value of Interest Expense for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN1,218 Mil. Tidewater's average total debt for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN12,015 Mil. Therefore, Tidewater's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 10.14%.
Tidewater (MEX:TDW) Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Explanation
Effective Interest Rate on Debt % measures the usage rate that a borrower actually pays on a debt.
Tidewater Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Related Terms
Tidewater Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Tidewater'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.
MEX:TDW vs WHD, USAC, SEI: Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Equipment & Services subindustry, Tidewater'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.
Tidewater Effective Interest Rate on Debt % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Tidewater's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Tidewater'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 10.14% mean?
Tidewater (MEX:TDW) has a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 10.14% as of Mar. 2026. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on Tidewater and its competitors.
Is Tidewater's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % too high?
Tidewater's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 10.14%. Overall, Tidewater has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tidewater's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % compare to WHD and USAC?
Tidewater's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 10.14% 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 Tidewater and its competitors. Tidewater's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 10.14%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tidewater stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tidewater (MEX:TDW) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN1,541.35, compared to a current price of MXN1,335.00 — trading 13.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 10.14%. Tidewater's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 3 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 Tidewater (MEX:TDW), the current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 10.14% 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 Tidewater (MEX:TDW) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tidewater stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of MXN1,335.00 is trading 13.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN1,541.35.
GuruFocus considers Tidewater to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:TDW:
Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 10.14%
GF Value™: MXN1,541.35 vs. price of MXN1,335.00 (13.4% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:TDW stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Tidewater Inc provides marine and transportation services to the offshore energy industry. The company's vessels and associated services support all phases of offshore crude oil and natural gas (also referred to as oil and gas) exploration activities, field development, production, and maintenance, as well as windfarm development and maintenance. Its services include towing and anchor handling for mobile offshore drilling units; transporting supplies and personnel necessary to sustain drilling, workovers, production activities, field abandonment, dismantlement, and restoration activities; and Others. The group manages its business through five segments, including the Americas, Asia Pacific, Middle East, Europe/Mediterranean, and West Africa.
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