MGPI (MGP Ingredients) Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 3.65% (As of Jun. 2026)

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What is MGP Ingredients Effective Interest Rate on Debt %?

MGP Ingredients MGPI +3.27% 57 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 3.65% as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates MGPI with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of $25.13 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 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. MGP Ingredients's annualized positive value of Interest Expense for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $11.5 Mil. MGP Ingredients's average total debt for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $315.9 Mil. Therefore, MGP Ingredients's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 3.65%.


MGP Ingredients  (NAS:MGPI) Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Explanation

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


MGP Ingredients Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Related Terms


MGP Ingredients Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for MGP Ingredients's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % can be seen below:

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* 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.

MGP Ingredients Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Chart

MGP Ingredients Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
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MGP Ingredients Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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MGPI vs AGCC, SNDL, CWGL: Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Comparison

For the Beverages - Wineries & Distilleries subindustry, MGP Ingredients'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.


MGP Ingredients Effective Interest Rate on Debt % vs Beverages - Alcoholic Industry

For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, MGP Ingredients's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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MGP Ingredients Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Calculation

MGP Ingredients'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  *  -7.044/( (339.638+266.611)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -7.044/303.1245
=2.32 %

where

Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2024 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=329.081 + 10.557
=339.638

Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=256.479 + 10.132
=266.611

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

Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
=-1  *  Interest Expense/( (Total Debt  (Q: Mar. 2026 )+Total Debt  (Q: Jun. 2026 ))/ count )
=-1  *  -11.516/( (253.965+377.766)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -11.516/315.8655
=3.65 %

where

Total Debt  (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=247.565 + 6.4
=253.965

Total Debt  (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=371.366 + 6.4
=377.766

* 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 (Jun. 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 3.65% mean?
MGP Ingredients (MGPI) has a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 3.65% as of Jun. 2026. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on MGP Ingredients and its competitors.
Is MGP Ingredients' Effective Interest Rate on Debt % too high?
MGP Ingredients' current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 3.65%. Overall, MGP Ingredients has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MGP Ingredients' Effective Interest Rate on Debt % compare to AGCC and SNDL?
MGP Ingredients' Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 3.65% can be compared against companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic 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 Beverages - Alcoholic company?
A good Effective Interest Rate on Debt % depends on the Beverages - Alcoholic 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 MGP Ingredients and its competitors. MGP Ingredients's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 3.65%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MGP Ingredients stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MGP Ingredients (MGPI) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $25.13, compared to a current price of $17.68 — trading 29.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 3.65%. MGP Ingredients' overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 6 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 MGP Ingredients (MGPI), the current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 3.65% as of Jun. 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 MGP Ingredients (MGPI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MGP Ingredients stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $17.68 is trading 29.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $25.13. GuruFocus considers MGP Ingredients to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for MGPI:

  • Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 3.65%
  • GF Value™: $25.13 vs. price of $17.68 (29.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 57/100 with 6 warning signs

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


MGP Ingredients Business Description

Address 100 Commercial Street, Box 130, Atchison, KS, USA, 66002
MGP Ingredients Inc is a producer and supplier of distilled spirits, specialty wheat protein, and starch food ingredients based in the United States. It operates in three reportable segments: Distillery Solutions, Branded Spirits Segment, and Ingredient Solutions. Maximum revenue is generated from the Branded Spirits segment, which consists of a portfolio of brands that it produces through its distilleries and bottling facilities and sells to distributors or to state governments that directly control the sale of alcohol. MGP's branded spirits include various brands across numerous categories and price tiers, such as Penelope Bourbon, Yellowstone Bourbon, Minor Case Straight Rye Whiskey, Brady's Irish Cream, Exotico Tequila, Arrow Cordials, Canada House Canadian Whisky, Lady Bligh Rum, etc.
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