MXCLF (MAX Co) Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 1.98% (As of Mar. 2026)

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MXCLF MAX Co Ltd MXCLF
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GF Value $1.67
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What is MAX Co Effective Interest Rate on Debt %?

MAX Co MXCLF 72 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 1.98% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates MXCLF with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.67. The stock has 4 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. MAX Co's annualized positive value of Interest Expense for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.2 Mil. MAX Co's average total debt for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $7.7 Mil. Therefore, MAX Co's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.98%.


MAX Co  (OTCPK:MXCLF) Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Explanation

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


MAX Co Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Related Terms


MAX Co Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for MAX Co'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.

MAX Co Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Chart

MAX Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
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MAX Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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MXCLF vs SNA, RBC, LECO: Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Comparison

For the Tools & Accessories subindustry, MAX Co'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.


MAX Co Effective Interest Rate on Debt % vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, MAX Co's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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MAX Co Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Calculation

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

Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
=-1  *  Interest Expense/( (Total Debt  (A: Mar. 2025 )+Total Debt  (A: Mar. 2026 ))/ count )
=-1  *  -0.158/( (10.184+9.712)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -0.158/9.948
=1.59 %

where

Total Debt  (A: Mar. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=3.388 + 6.796
=10.184

Total Debt  (A: Mar. 2026 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=3.353 + 6.359
=9.712

MAX Co'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  *  -0.152/( (5.612+9.712)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -0.152/7.662
=1.98 %

where

Total Debt  (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=0.802 + 4.81
=5.612

Total Debt  (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=3.353 + 6.359
=9.712

* 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 1.98% mean?
MAX Co (MXCLF) has a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 1.98% as of Mar. 2026. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on MAX Co and its competitors.
Is MAX Co's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % too high?
MAX Co's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 1.98%. Overall, MAX Co has a GF Score™ of 72/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MAX Co's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % compare to SNA and RBC?
MAX Co's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 1.98% can be compared against companies in the Industrial Products 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 Industrial Products company?
A good Effective Interest Rate on Debt % depends on the Industrial Products 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 MAX Co and its competitors. MAX Co's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 1.98%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MAX Co stock overvalued right now?
MAX Co (MXCLF) has a current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 1.98%. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.67, compared to a current price of $2.59 — trading 55.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 1.98%. MAX Co's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 4 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 MAX Co (MXCLF), the current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 1.98% 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 MAX Co (MXCLF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MAX Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $2.59 is trading 55.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.67.

Key valuation signals for MXCLF:

  • Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 1.98%
  • GF Value™: $1.67 vs. price of $2.59 (55.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 4 warning signs

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


MAX Co Business Description

Other Exchanges 6454:Japan
Address 6-6 Nihonbashi Hakozakicho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 103-8502
MAX Co Ltd manufactures and distributes office supplies and industrial equipment. The company operates through office equipment, industrial equipment, and home care and rehabilitation (HCR) equipment divisions. It mainly offers products such as hand-held staplers and automatic staplers, numbering tools, check writers, and other office supplies. It also markets fastening devices for various purposes such as concrete reinforcing bar tying machines, air compressors, and rechargeable tools.
72GF Score

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