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Virtus Convertible &ome Fund (NYSE:NCV) Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Explanation
Effective Interest Rate on Debt % measures the usage rate that a borrower actually pays on a debt.
Virtus Convertible &ome Fund Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Related Terms
Virtus Convertible &ome Fund Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Virtus Convertible &ome Fund'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.
Virtus Convertible &ome Fund Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Chart
NCV vs ALTI, HFRO, MYN: Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Virtus Convertible &ome Fund'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.
Virtus Convertible &ome Fund Effective Interest Rate on Debt % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Virtus Convertible &ome Fund's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Virtus Convertible &ome Fund'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 two times the semi-annual (Jan. 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 16.65% mean?
Virtus Convertible &ome Fund (NCV) has a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 16.65% as of Jan. 2026. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on Virtus Convertible &ome Fund and its competitors.
Is Virtus Convertible &ome Fund's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % too high?
Virtus Convertible &ome Fund's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 16.65%. Overall, Virtus Convertible &ome Fund has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Virtus Convertible &ome Fund's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % compare to ALTI and HFRO?
Virtus Convertible &ome Fund's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 16.65% can be compared against companies in the Asset Management 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 Asset Management company?
A good Effective Interest Rate on Debt % depends on the Asset Management 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 Virtus Convertible &ome Fund and its competitors. Virtus Convertible &ome Fund's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 16.65%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Virtus Convertible &ome Fund stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Virtus Convertible &ome Fund (NCV) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $55.59, compared to a current price of $16.73 — trading 69.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 16.65%. Virtus Convertible &ome Fund's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 with 5 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 Virtus Convertible &ome Fund (NCV), the current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 16.65% as of Jan. 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 Virtus Convertible &ome Fund (NCV) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Virtus Convertible &ome Fund stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $16.73 is trading 69.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $55.59.
GuruFocus considers Virtus Convertible &ome Fund to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NCV:
Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 16.65%
GF Value™: $55.59 vs. price of $16.73 (69.9% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NCV stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Virtus Convertible & Income Fund is a diversified, closed-end management investment company. Its investment objective is to provide total return through a combination of current income, current gains and long-term capital appreciation. It intends to achieve the objective by investing in a portfolio of domestic convertible securities and non-convertible income-producing securities. Its portfolio of investments includes Software, the Internet, the Commercial Services sector in the form of Convertible Bonds and Notes, and Media, Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels, and Entertainment sector in the form of Corporate Bonds and Notes.
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