NICFF (Nichias) Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 2.40% (As of Mar. 2026)

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What is Nichias Effective Interest Rate on Debt %?

Nichias NICFF 70 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 2.40% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates NICFF with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of $11.82 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 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. Nichias's annualized positive value of Interest Expense for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $2 Mil. Nichias's average total debt for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $68 Mil. Therefore, Nichias's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.40%.


Nichias  (OTCPK:NICFF) Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Explanation

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


Nichias Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Related Terms


Nichias Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Nichias'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.

Nichias Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Chart

Nichias Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.57 0.62 0.64 1.38 1.88

Nichias Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 2.71 2.02 1.65 1.90 2.40

NICFF vs HON, MMM: Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Comparison

For the Conglomerates subindustry, Nichias'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.


Nichias Effective Interest Rate on Debt % vs Conglomerates Industry

For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Nichias's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Nichias Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Calculation

Nichias'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  *  -1.349/( (74.072+69.478)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -1.349/71.775
=1.88 %

where

Total Debt  (A: Mar. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=5.729 + 68.343
=74.072

Total Debt  (A: Mar. 2026 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=6.157 + 63.321
=69.478

Nichias'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  *  -1.64/( (67.242+69.478)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -1.64/68.36
=2.40 %

where

Total Debt  (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=4.9 + 62.342
=67.242

Total Debt  (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=6.157 + 63.321
=69.478

* 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 2.40% mean?
Nichias (NICFF) has a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 2.40% as of Mar. 2026. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on Nichias and its competitors.
Is Nichias' Effective Interest Rate on Debt % too high?
Nichias' current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 2.40%. Overall, Nichias has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nichias' Effective Interest Rate on Debt % compare to HON and MMM?
Nichias' Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 2.40% can be compared against companies in the Conglomerates 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 Conglomerates company?
A good Effective Interest Rate on Debt % depends on the Conglomerates 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 Nichias and its competitors. Nichias's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 2.40%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nichias stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nichias (NICFF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $11.82, compared to a current price of $22.13 — trading 87.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 2.40%. Nichias' overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 2 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 Nichias (NICFF), the current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 2.40% 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 Nichias (NICFF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nichias stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $22.13 is trading 87.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $11.82. GuruFocus considers Nichias to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NICFF:

  • Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 2.40%
  • GF Value™: $11.82 vs. price of $22.13 (87.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 2 warning signs

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


Nichias Business Description

Other Exchanges 5393:Japan
Address 6-1, Hatchobori 1-chome, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 104-8555
Nichias Corp is engaged in the development, manufacturing, and sale of a wide range of thermal insulation and industrial materials. The company operates through five reportable segments: Construction and Sales for Plants, Industrial Products, High-Performance Products, Automotive Parts, and Construction Materials. Its business activities include providing thermal insulation and disaster prevention works for electric power and petrochemical plants, as well as producing sealing materials, fluoroplastic molding products, and non-combustible building materials for industrial and infrastructure applications. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Construction and Sales for Plants segment.
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