Continental Seeds and Chemicals (NSE:CONTI) Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 8.24% (As of Mar. 2025)

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NSE:CONTI Continental Seeds and Chemicals Ltd NSE:CONTI
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What is Continental Seeds and Chemicals Effective Interest Rate on Debt %?

Continental Seeds and Chemicals NSE:CONTI -4.13% 60 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 8.24% as of Mar. 2025. GuruFocus rates NSE:CONTI with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹18.97 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 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. Continental Seeds and Chemicals's annualized positive value of Interest Expense for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2025 was ₹3.9 Mil. Continental Seeds and Chemicals's average total debt for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2025 was ₹46.8 Mil. Therefore, Continental Seeds and Chemicals's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2025 was 8.24%.


Continental Seeds and Chemicals  (NSE:CONTI) Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Explanation

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


Continental Seeds and Chemicals Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Related Terms


Continental Seeds and Chemicals Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Continental Seeds and Chemicals'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.

Continental Seeds and Chemicals Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Chart

Continental Seeds and Chemicals Annual Data
Trend Mar16 Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25
Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
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Continental Seeds and Chemicals Semi-Annual Data
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NSE:CONTI vs CTVA, CF, MOS: Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Comparison

For the Agricultural Inputs subindustry, Continental Seeds and Chemicals'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.


Continental Seeds and Chemicals Effective Interest Rate on Debt % vs Agriculture Industry

For the Agriculture industry and Basic Materials sector, Continental Seeds and Chemicals's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Continental Seeds and Chemicals's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % falls into.


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Continental Seeds and Chemicals Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Calculation

Continental Seeds and Chemicals's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2025 is calculated as

Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
=-1  *  Interest Expense/( (Total Debt  (A: Mar. 2024 )+Total Debt  (A: Mar. 2025 ))/ count )
=-1  *  -3.856/( (54.579+39.061)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -3.856/46.82
=8.24 %

where

Total Debt  (A: Mar. 2024 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=16.732 + 37.847
=54.579

Total Debt  (A: Mar. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=3.258 + 35.803
=39.061

Continental Seeds and Chemicals's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2025 is calculated as

Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
=-1  *  Interest Expense/( (Total Debt  (Q: Mar. 2024 )+Total Debt  (Q: Mar. 2025 ))/ count )
=-1  *  -3.856/( (54.579+39.061)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -3.856/46.82
=8.24 %

where

Total Debt  (Q: Mar. 2024 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=16.732 + 37.847
=54.579

Total Debt  (Q: Mar. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=3.258 + 35.803
=39.061

* 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 one times the annual (Mar. 2025) 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 8.24% mean?
Continental Seeds and Chemicals (NSE:CONTI) has a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 8.24% as of Mar. 2025. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on Continental Seeds and Chemicals and its competitors.
Is Continental Seeds and Chemicals' Effective Interest Rate on Debt % too high?
Continental Seeds and Chemicals' current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 8.24%. Overall, Continental Seeds and Chemicals has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Continental Seeds and Chemicals' Effective Interest Rate on Debt % compare to CTVA and CF?
Continental Seeds and Chemicals' Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 8.24% can be compared against companies in the Agriculture 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 Agriculture company?
A good Effective Interest Rate on Debt % depends on the Agriculture 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 Continental Seeds and Chemicals and its competitors. Continental Seeds and Chemicals's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 8.24%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Continental Seeds and Chemicals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Continental Seeds and Chemicals (NSE:CONTI) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹18.97, compared to a current price of ₹10.45 — trading 44.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 8.24%. Continental Seeds and Chemicals' overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 4 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 Continental Seeds and Chemicals (NSE:CONTI), the current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 8.24% as of Mar. 2025. 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 Continental Seeds and Chemicals (NSE:CONTI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Continental Seeds and Chemicals stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹10.45 is trading 44.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹18.97. GuruFocus considers Continental Seeds and Chemicals to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for NSE:CONTI:

  • Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 8.24%
  • GF Value™: ₹18.97 vs. price of ₹10.45 (44.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 4 warning signs

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


Continental Seeds and Chemicals Business Description

Address DTJ-114, DLF Tower B, Jasola, New Delhi, IND, 110025
Continental Seeds and Chemicals Ltd is engaged in the business of developing, processing, grading, and supplying all kinds of agricultural foundation and certified seeds, and trading of Mentha Oil.
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