FCMB Group (NSA:FCMB) Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 58.61% (As of Mar. 2026)


NSA:FCMB FCMB Group PLC NSA:FCMB
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What is FCMB Group Effective Interest Rate on Debt %?

FCMB Group NSA:FCMB +8.29% 55 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 58.61% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates NSA:FCMB with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of ₦7.26 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 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. FCMB Group's annualized positive value of Interest Expense for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₦471,147 Mil. FCMB Group's average total debt for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₦803,847 Mil. Therefore, FCMB Group's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 58.61%.


FCMB Group  (NSA:FCMB) Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Explanation

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


FCMB Group Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Related Terms


FCMB Group Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for FCMB Group'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.

FCMB Group Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Chart

FCMB Group Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
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FCMB Group 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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FCMB Group Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Competitor Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, FCMB Group'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.


FCMB Group Effective Interest Rate on Debt % vs Banks Industry

For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, FCMB Group's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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FCMB Group Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Calculation

FCMB Group'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  *  -499422.106/( (672284.121+711777.472)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -499422.106/692030.7965
=72.17 %

where

Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2024 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=672284.121 + 0
=672284.121

Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=711777.472 + 0
=711777.472

FCMB Group'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  *  -471146.568/( (711777.472+895916.084)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -471146.568/803846.778
=58.61 %

where

Total Debt  (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=711777.472 + 0
=711777.472

Total Debt  (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=895916.084 + 0
=895916.084

* 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 58.61% mean?
FCMB Group (NSA:FCMB) has a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 58.61% as of Mar. 2026. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on FCMB Group and its competitors.
Is FCMB Group's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % too high?
FCMB Group's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 58.61%. Overall, FCMB Group has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does FCMB Group's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % compare to competitors?
FCMB Group's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 58.61% can be compared against companies in the Banks 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 Banks company?
A good Effective Interest Rate on Debt % depends on the Banks 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 FCMB Group and its competitors. FCMB Group's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 58.61%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is FCMB Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, FCMB Group (NSA:FCMB) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₦7.26, compared to a current price of ₦9.80 — trading 35% above its estimated fair value. The current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 58.61%. FCMB Group's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 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 FCMB Group (NSA:FCMB), the current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 58.61% 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 FCMB Group (NSA:FCMB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, FCMB Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₦9.80 is trading 35% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₦7.26. GuruFocus considers FCMB Group to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NSA:FCMB:

  • Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 58.61%
  • GF Value™: ₦7.26 vs. price of ₦9.80 (35% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 55/100 with 5 warning signs

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


FCMB Group Business Description

Address 44 Marina, 5th Floor, First City Plaza, Lagos, NGA
FCMB Group PLC provides banking services. Its segments include Investment Banking, Investment Management, SME Banking, Commercial Banking, Corporate Banking, Personal Banking, Institutional Banking, and Treasury and Financial Markets. The majority of the revenue is derived from Corporate Banking which incorporates direct debit facilities, current accounts, deposits, overdrafts, loan and other credit facilities, foreign currency and derivative products. The corporate banking business unit caters for the specific needs of companies and financial institutions. It operates in two geographic regions, being: Nigeria and Europe (UK).
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