Bharat Electronics (NSE:BEL) Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 7.09% (As of Jun. 2026)

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NSE:BEL Bharat Electronics Ltd NSE:BEL
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What is Bharat Electronics Effective Interest Rate on Debt %?

Bharat Electronics NSE:BEL +0.84% 97 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 7.09% as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates NSE:BEL with a GF Score™ of 97/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹430.62 (Fairly Valued).

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. Bharat Electronics's annualized positive value of Interest Expense for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was ₹46 Mil. Bharat Electronics's average total debt for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was ₹655 Mil. Therefore, Bharat Electronics's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 7.09%.


Bharat Electronics  (NSE:BEL) Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Explanation

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


Bharat Electronics Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Related Terms


Bharat Electronics Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Historical Data

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Bharat Electronics Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Chart

Bharat Electronics Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
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Bharat Electronics Quarterly Data
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NSE:BEL vs SPCX, GE, RTX: Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Comparison

For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Bharat Electronics's Effective Interest Rate on Debt %, along with its competitors' market caps and Effective Interest Rate on Debt % data, can be viewed below:

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Bharat Electronics Effective Interest Rate on Debt % vs Aerospace & Defense Industry

For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Bharat Electronics's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Bharat Electronics Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Calculation

Bharat Electronics'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  *  -65/( (612.3+654.6)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -65/633.45
=10.26 %

where

Total Debt  (A: Mar. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=586.9 + 25.4
=612.3

Total Debt  (A: Mar. 2026 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=624.3 + 30.3
=654.6

Bharat Electronics's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
=-1  *  Interest Expense/( (Total Debt  (Q: Mar. 2026 )+Total Debt  (Q: Jun. 2026 ))/ count )
=-1  *  -46.4/( (654.6+0)/ 1 )
=-1  *  -46.4/654.6
=7.09 %

where

Total Debt  (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=624.3 + 30.3
=654.6

* 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 (Jun. 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 7.09% mean?
Bharat Electronics (NSE:BEL) has a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 7.09% as of Jun. 2026. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on Bharat Electronics and its competitors.
Is Bharat Electronics' Effective Interest Rate on Debt % too high?
Bharat Electronics' current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 7.09%. Overall, Bharat Electronics has a GF Score™ of 97/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bharat Electronics' Effective Interest Rate on Debt % compare to SPCX and GE?
Bharat Electronics' Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 7.09% can be compared against companies in the Aerospace & Defense 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 Aerospace & Defense company?
A good Effective Interest Rate on Debt % depends on the Aerospace & Defense 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 Bharat Electronics and its competitors. Bharat Electronics's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 7.09%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bharat Electronics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bharat Electronics (NSE:BEL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹430.62, compared to a current price of ₹404.35 — trading 6.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 7.09%. Bharat Electronics' overall GF Score™ is 97/100. 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 Bharat Electronics (NSE:BEL), the current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 7.09% as of Jun. 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 Bharat Electronics (NSE:BEL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bharat Electronics stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹404.35 is trading 6.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹430.62. GuruFocus considers Bharat Electronics to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:BEL:

  • Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 7.09%
  • GF Value™: ₹430.62 vs. price of ₹404.35 (6.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 97/100

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


Bharat Electronics Business Description

Other Exchanges 500049:India
Address Outer Ring Road, Nagavara, Bengaluru, KA, IND, 560045
Bharat Electronics Ltd is an aerospace and defense company predominantly owned by the Indian government. It manufactures a wide range of specialized electronics and equipment for defense and civilian use. Its investments are made in research and development to meet the ever-changing needs of customers and to test products in its pipeline. Its product portfolio includes unmanned systems, land-based radars, batteries, weapon systems, fuzes, simulators, and jammers, among others. It also provides cybersecurity and software products. A majority of the company's revenue is derived from the defense sector. Geographically, the company's key revenue is derived from India, and it also has international customers from countries like the United Kingdom, Israel, and others.
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