JSW Steel (NSE:JSWSTEEL) Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 5.75% (As of Jun. 2026)

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NSE:JSWSTEEL JSW Steel Ltd NSE:JSWSTEEL
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What is JSW Steel Effective Interest Rate on Debt %?

JSW Steel NSE:JSWSTEEL -0.45% 90 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 5.75% as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates NSE:JSWSTEEL with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹1,089.41 (Modestly 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. JSW Steel's annualized positive value of Interest Expense for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was ₹68,480 Mil. JSW Steel's average total debt for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was ₹1,190,790 Mil. Therefore, JSW Steel's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 5.75%.


JSW Steel  (NSE:JSWSTEEL) Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Explanation

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


JSW Steel Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Related Terms


JSW Steel Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Historical Data

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JSW Steel Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Chart

JSW Steel Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
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JSW Steel Quarterly Data
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NSE:JSWSTEEL vs NUE, STLD, RS: Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, JSW Steel'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.


JSW Steel Effective Interest Rate on Debt % vs Steel Industry

For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, JSW Steel's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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JSW Steel Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Calculation

JSW Steel'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  *  -83000/( (1192220+1190790)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -83000/1191505
=6.97 %

where

Total Debt  (A: Mar. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=843180 + 349040
=1192220

Total Debt  (A: Mar. 2026 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=788660 + 402130
=1190790

JSW Steel'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  *  -68480/( (1190790+0)/ 1 )
=-1  *  -68480/1190790
=5.75 %

where

Total Debt  (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=788660 + 402130
=1190790

* 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 5.75% mean?
JSW Steel (NSE:JSWSTEEL) has a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 5.75% as of Jun. 2026. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on JSW Steel and its competitors.
Is JSW Steel's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % too high?
JSW Steel's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 5.75%. Overall, JSW Steel has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does JSW Steel's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % compare to NUE and STLD?
JSW Steel's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 5.75% can be compared against companies in the Steel 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 Steel company?
A good Effective Interest Rate on Debt % depends on the Steel 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 JSW Steel and its competitors. JSW Steel's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 5.75%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is JSW Steel stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, JSW Steel (NSE:JSWSTEEL) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹1,089.41, compared to a current price of ₹1,270.80 — trading 16.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 5.75%. JSW Steel's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 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 JSW Steel (NSE:JSWSTEEL), the current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 5.75% 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 JSW Steel (NSE:JSWSTEEL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, JSW Steel stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₹1,270.80 is trading 16.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹1,089.41. GuruFocus considers JSW Steel to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:JSWSTEEL:

  • Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 5.75%
  • GF Value™: ₹1,089.41 vs. price of ₹1,270.80 (16.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 90/100 with 7 warning signs

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


JSW Steel Business Description

Other Exchanges 500228:India
Address Bandra Kurla Complex, JSW Centre, Near MMRDA Grounds, Bandra (East), Mumbai, MH, IND, 400051
JSW Steel Ltd is an India-based company that is engaged in the business of manufacturing and selling steel products. Its steel products include semis, hot-rolled steel, cold-rolled steel, galvanized steel, color-coated steel, and long products. Its flat steel products (including hot-rolled, cold-rolled, and galvanized products), which account for the majority of the company's steel volume, are used in Indian automotive, construction, infrastructure, engineering, and consumer durable industries. Its long products are used in the Indian construction, infrastructure, and automotive industries. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Indian domestic market.
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