Astron Paper & Board Mill (NSE:ASTRON) Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 11.15% (As of Mar. 2026)

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NSE:ASTRON Astron Paper & Board Mill Ltd NSE:ASTRON
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What is Astron Paper & Board Mill Effective Interest Rate on Debt %?

Astron Paper & Board Mill NSE:ASTRON -2.67% 28 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 11.15% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates NSE:ASTRON with a GF Score™ of 28/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹0.28 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 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. Astron Paper & Board Mill's annualized positive value of Interest Expense for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹85.88 Mil. Astron Paper & Board Mill's average total debt for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹769.91 Mil. Therefore, Astron Paper & Board Mill's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 11.15%.


Astron Paper & Board Mill  (NSE:ASTRON) Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Explanation

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


Astron Paper & Board Mill Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Related Terms


Astron Paper & Board Mill Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Astron Paper & Board Mill'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.

Astron Paper & Board Mill Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Chart

Astron Paper & Board Mill Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
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Astron Paper & Board Mill Quarterly Data
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Astron Paper & Board Mill Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Competitor Comparison

For the Paper & Paper Products subindustry, Astron Paper & Board Mill'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.


Astron Paper & Board Mill Effective Interest Rate on Debt % vs Forest Products Industry

For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Astron Paper & Board Mill's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Astron Paper & Board Mill's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % falls into.


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Astron Paper & Board Mill Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Calculation

Astron Paper & Board Mill'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  *  -115.576/( (779.872+769.914)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -115.576/774.893
=14.92 %

where

Total Debt  (A: Mar. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=177.835 + 602.037
=779.872

Total Debt  (A: Mar. 2026 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=193.484 + 576.43
=769.914

Astron Paper & Board Mill'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  *  -85.876/( (0+769.914)/ 1 )
=-1  *  -85.876/769.914
=11.15 %

where

Total Debt  (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=193.484 + 576.43
=769.914

* 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 11.15% mean?
Astron Paper & Board Mill (NSE:ASTRON) has a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 11.15% as of Mar. 2026. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on Astron Paper & Board Mill and its competitors.
Is Astron Paper & Board Mill's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % too high?
Astron Paper & Board Mill's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 11.15%. Overall, Astron Paper & Board Mill has a GF Score™ of 28/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Astron Paper & Board Mill's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % compare to competitors?
Astron Paper & Board Mill's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 11.15% can be compared against companies in the Forest 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 a Forest Products company?
A good Effective Interest Rate on Debt % depends on the Forest 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 Astron Paper & Board Mill and its competitors. Astron Paper & Board Mill's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 11.15%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Astron Paper & Board Mill stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Astron Paper & Board Mill (NSE:ASTRON) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹0.28, compared to a current price of ₹3.64 — trading 1200% above its estimated fair value. The current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 11.15%. Astron Paper & Board Mill's overall GF Score™ is 28/100 with 7 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 Astron Paper & Board Mill (NSE:ASTRON), the current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 11.15% 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 Astron Paper & Board Mill (NSE:ASTRON) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Astron Paper & Board Mill stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₹3.64 is trading 1200% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹0.28. GuruFocus considers Astron Paper & Board Mill to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:ASTRON:

  • Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 11.15%
  • GF Value™: ₹0.28 vs. price of ₹3.64 (1200% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 28/100 with 7 warning signs

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


Astron Paper & Board Mill Business Description

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Address S G Highway, Ganesh Meridian, D-702, 7th Floor, Opposite High Court, Ahmedabad, GJ, IND, 380060
Astron Paper & Board Mill Ltd is a prominent Indian company specializing in the manufacturing of recycled corrugated paper and Kraft paper derived from waste paper. The company mainly focuses on producing a wide range of Kraft papers that serve various packaging needs. Its product portfolio includes varied products like VTL, High RCT, Kraft Liner, Test Liner, and Corrugated Medium Paper, ranging mainly from 80 GSM to 350 GSM and 16 to 40 BF. The company's dominant source of income is from the sale of Kraft paper.
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