Knack Packaging (NSE:KNACK) Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 7.29% (As of Mar. 2026)

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NSE:KNACK Knack Packaging Ltd NSE:KNACK
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What is Knack Packaging Effective Interest Rate on Debt %?

Knack Packaging NSE:KNACK +0.91% 16 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 7.29% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates NSE:KNACK with a GF Score™ of 16/100. The stock has 1 warning sign 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. Knack Packaging's annualized positive value of Interest Expense for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹144 Mil. Knack Packaging's average total debt for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹1,971 Mil. Therefore, Knack Packaging's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 7.29%.


Knack Packaging  (NSE:KNACK) Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Explanation

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


Knack Packaging Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Related Terms


Knack Packaging Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Knack Packaging'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.

Knack Packaging Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Chart

Knack Packaging Annual Data
Trend Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
6.91 8.84 8.48 7.29

Knack Packaging Semi-Annual Data
Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Effective Interest Rate on Debt % 6.91 8.84 8.48 7.29

NSE:KNACK vs : Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Comparison

For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Knack Packaging'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.


Knack Packaging Effective Interest Rate on Debt % vs Packaging & Containers Industry

For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Knack Packaging's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Knack Packaging Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Calculation

Knack Packaging'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  *  -143.75/( (1881.85+2059.42)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -143.75/1970.635
=7.29 %

where

Total Debt  (A: Mar. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=649.81 + 1232.04
=1881.85

Total Debt  (A: Mar. 2026 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=521.23 + 1538.19
=2059.42

Knack Packaging'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: Mar. 2025 )+Total Debt  (Q: Mar. 2026 ))/ count )
=-1  *  -143.75/( (1881.85+2059.42)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -143.75/1970.635
=7.29 %

where

Total Debt  (Q: Mar. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=649.81 + 1232.04
=1881.85

Total Debt  (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=521.23 + 1538.19
=2059.42

* 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. 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 7.29% mean?
Knack Packaging (NSE:KNACK) has a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 7.29% as of Mar. 2026. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on Knack Packaging and its competitors.
Is Knack Packaging's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % too high?
Knack Packaging's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 7.29%. Overall, Knack Packaging has a GF Score™ of 16/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Knack Packaging's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % compare to ?
Knack Packaging's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 7.29% can be compared against companies in the Packaging & Containers 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 Packaging & Containers company?
A good Effective Interest Rate on Debt % depends on the Packaging & Containers 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 Knack Packaging and its competitors. Knack Packaging's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 7.29%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Knack Packaging stock overvalued right now?
Knack Packaging (NSE:KNACK) has a current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 7.29%. The current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 7.29%. Knack Packaging's overall GF Score™ is 16/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Knack Packaging (NSE:KNACK), the current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 7.29% 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.

Knack Packaging Business Description

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Address Satadhar Cross Road, 330/A, Kalasagar Shopping Hub, Opposite Saibaba Temple, Ghatlodiya, Ahmedabad, GJ, IND, 380061
Knack Packaging Ltd is an integrated packaging solutions provider engaged in the manufacturing of printed and laminated woven polypropylene (PLWPP) bags and PLWPP pinch bottom bags. It serves various industries including grains and pulses - rice, dal, lentils, etc., flour & spices, sugar, salts, fruits & nuts, animal & pet foods,agriculture, seeds, charcoal, detergents powders & granules, fertilizers, chemicals, cement, tile adhesives, building materials, mineral bags, etc. The company also provides additional packaging features such as circular & back seam construction, half, full & register window, zig-zag cut, heatcut & bladecut, etc. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from the Printed And Laminated Woven PP Bags.
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