WPP Scangroup (NAI:SCAN) Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 0.00% (As of Dec. 2025)

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NAI:SCAN WPP Scangroup Ltd NAI:SCAN
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Price KES2.09
GF Value KES1.24
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What is WPP Scangroup Effective Interest Rate on Debt %?

WPP Scangroup NAI:SCAN -3.24% 52 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 0.00% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates NAI:SCAN with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of KES1.24 (Significantly Overvalued). 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. WPP Scangroup's annualized positive value of Interest Expense for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was KES0 Mil. WPP Scangroup's average total debt for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was KES131 Mil. Therefore, WPP Scangroup's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.00%.


WPP Scangroup  (NAI:SCAN) Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Explanation

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


WPP Scangroup Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Related Terms


WPP Scangroup Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for WPP Scangroup'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.

WPP Scangroup Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Chart

WPP Scangroup Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
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WPP Scangroup Semi-Annual Data
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NAI:SCAN vs APP, OMC, TTD: Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Comparison

For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, WPP Scangroup'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.


WPP Scangroup Effective Interest Rate on Debt % vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, WPP Scangroup's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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WPP Scangroup Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Calculation

WPP Scangroup'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  *  -30.053/( (215.588+130.504)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -30.053/173.046
=17.37 %

where

Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2024 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=60.345 + 155.243
=215.588

Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=76.413 + 54.091
=130.504

WPP Scangroup's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
=-1  *  Interest Expense/( (Total Debt  (Q: Jun. 2025 )+Total Debt  (Q: Dec. 2025 ))/ count )
=-1  *  0/( (0+130.504)/ 1 )
=-1  *  0/130.504
=0.00 %

where

Total Debt  (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=76.413 + 54.091
=130.504

* 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 two times the semi-annual (Dec. 2025) 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 0.00% mean?
WPP Scangroup (NAI:SCAN) has a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 0.00% as of Dec. 2025. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on WPP Scangroup and its competitors.
Is WPP Scangroup's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % too high?
WPP Scangroup's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 0.00%. Overall, WPP Scangroup has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does WPP Scangroup's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % compare to APP and OMC?
WPP Scangroup's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 0.00% can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified 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 Media - Diversified company?
A good Effective Interest Rate on Debt % depends on the Media - Diversified 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 WPP Scangroup and its competitors. WPP Scangroup's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 0.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is WPP Scangroup stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, WPP Scangroup (NAI:SCAN) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is KES1.24, compared to a current price of KES2.09 — trading 68.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 0.00%. WPP Scangroup's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 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 WPP Scangroup (NAI:SCAN), the current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 0.00% as of Dec. 2025. 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 WPP Scangroup (NAI:SCAN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, WPP Scangroup stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of KES2.09 is trading 68.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of KES1.24. GuruFocus considers WPP Scangroup to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NAI:SCAN:

  • Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 0.00%
  • GF Value™: KES1.24 vs. price of KES2.09 (68.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 52/100 with 4 warning signs

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


WPP Scangroup Business Description

Address Valley Road, Upper Hill, The Chancery, 5th Floor, P.O. Box 34537, Nairobi, KEN, 00100
WPP Scangroup Ltd is a company based in Kenya which is engaged in the provision of marketing communication services. The principal activity of the company includes the provision of integrated marketing communication services, which consolidates six disciplines including advertising, branding, consulting, media investment management, advertising research, public relations, digital advertising and specialty communications. Geographically, the company derives a majority of its revenue from Kenya.
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