MRDN (Meridian Holdings) Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 6.81% (As of Jun. 2026)

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MRDN Meridian Holdings Inc MRDN
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What is Meridian Holdings Effective Interest Rate on Debt %?

Meridian Holdings MRDN +1.49% 74 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 6.81% as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates MRDN with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of $25.12 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 8 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. Meridian Holdings's annualized positive value of Interest Expense for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $1.2 Mil. Meridian Holdings's average total debt for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $17.6 Mil. Therefore, Meridian Holdings's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 6.81%.


Meridian Holdings  (NAS:MRDN) Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Explanation

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


Meridian Holdings Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Related Terms


Meridian Holdings Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Historical Data

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* 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.

Meridian Holdings Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Chart

Meridian Holdings Annual Data
Trend Jul15 Jul16 Jul17 Jul18 Jul19 Jan21 Oct22 Oct23 Dec24 Dec25
Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.88 0.00 11.21 17.87 14.60

Meridian Holdings Quarterly Data
Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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MRDN vs INSE, ROLR, GRSD: Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Comparison

For the Gambling subindustry, Meridian Holdings'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.


Meridian Holdings Effective Interest Rate on Debt % vs Travel & Leisure Industry

For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Meridian Holdings's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Meridian Holdings Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Calculation

Meridian Holdings'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  *  -4.579/( (39.348+23.395)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -4.579/31.3715
=14.60 %

where

Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2024 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=19.594 + 19.754
=39.348

Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=10.157 + 13.238
=23.395

Meridian Holdings'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  *  -1.2/( (18.892+16.365)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -1.2/17.6285
=6.81 %

where

Total Debt  (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=8.162 + 10.73
=18.892

Total Debt  (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=3.582 + 12.783
=16.365

* 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 6.81% mean?
Meridian Holdings (MRDN) has a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 6.81% as of Jun. 2026. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on Meridian Holdings and its competitors.
Is Meridian Holdings' Effective Interest Rate on Debt % too high?
Meridian Holdings' current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 6.81%. Overall, Meridian Holdings has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Meridian Holdings' Effective Interest Rate on Debt % compare to INSE and ROLR?
Meridian Holdings' Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 6.81% can be compared against companies in the Travel & Leisure 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 Travel & Leisure company?
A good Effective Interest Rate on Debt % depends on the Travel & Leisure 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 Meridian Holdings and its competitors. Meridian Holdings's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 6.81%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Meridian Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Meridian Holdings (MRDN) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $25.12, compared to a current price of $14.30 — trading 43.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 6.81%. Meridian Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 8 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 Meridian Holdings (MRDN), the current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 6.81% 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 Meridian Holdings (MRDN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Meridian Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $14.30 is trading 43.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $25.12. GuruFocus considers Meridian Holdings to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for MRDN:

  • Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 6.81%
  • GF Value™: $25.12 vs. price of $14.30 (43.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 8 warning signs

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


Meridian Holdings Business Description

Other Exchanges SE0:Germany
Address 3651 Lindell Road, Suite D555, Las Vegas, NV, USA, 89103
Meridian Holdings Inc is engaged in the online gaming and betting business, providing sports betting, online casino, and gaming operations across multiple jurisdictions in Europe, Africa, and Central and South America. The company has three reportable segments: MeridianBet Group, GMAG, and RKings & CFAC. The MeridianBet Group segment includes retail and online sports betting, casinos, and related gaming operations. The GMAG segment focuses on the resale of third-party gaming content, mainly serving customers in the Asia-Pacific region. The RKings & CFAC segment is involved in pay-to-enter prize competitions and trade promotions conducted in the United Kingdom and Australia. It generates the majority of its revenue from the MeridianBet Group segment.
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