Paul Merchants (NSE:PML) Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 6.50% (As of Jun. 2026)

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NSE:PML Paul Merchants Ltd NSE:PML
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What is Paul Merchants Effective Interest Rate on Debt %?

Paul Merchants NSE:PML -0.33% 50 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 6.50% as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates NSE:PML with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹356.93 (Significantly Overvalued). 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. Paul Merchants's annualized positive value of Interest Expense for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was ₹7 Mil. Paul Merchants's average total debt for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was ₹102 Mil. Therefore, Paul Merchants's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 6.50%.


Paul Merchants  (NSE:PML) Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Explanation

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


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Paul Merchants Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Historical Data

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Paul Merchants Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Chart

Paul Merchants Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
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Paul Merchants Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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NSE:PML vs : Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Comparison

For the Capital Markets subindustry, Paul Merchants'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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Paul Merchants Effective Interest Rate on Debt % vs Capital Markets Industry

For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Paul Merchants's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Paul Merchants Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Calculation

Paul Merchants'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  *  -10.779/( (234.978+102.219)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -10.779/168.5985
=6.39 %

where

Total Debt  (A: Mar. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=80.815 + 154.163
=234.978

Total Debt  (A: Mar. 2026 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=24.398 + 77.821
=102.219

Paul Merchants'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  *  -6.644/( (102.219+0)/ 1 )
=-1  *  -6.644/102.219
=6.50 %

where

Total Debt  (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=24.398 + 77.821
=102.219

* 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 6.50% mean?
Paul Merchants (NSE:PML) has a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 6.50% as of Jun. 2026. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on Paul Merchants and its competitors.
Is Paul Merchants' Effective Interest Rate on Debt % too high?
Paul Merchants' current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 6.50%. Overall, Paul Merchants has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Paul Merchants' Effective Interest Rate on Debt % compare to ?
Paul Merchants' Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 6.50% can be compared against companies in the Capital Markets 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 Capital Markets company?
A good Effective Interest Rate on Debt % depends on the Capital Markets 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 Paul Merchants and its competitors. Paul Merchants's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 6.50%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Paul Merchants stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Paul Merchants (NSE:PML) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹356.93, compared to a current price of ₹490.50 — trading 37.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 6.50%. Paul Merchants' overall GF Score™ is 50/100 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 Paul Merchants (NSE:PML), the current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 6.50% 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 Paul Merchants (NSE:PML) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Paul Merchants stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₹490.50 is trading 37.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹356.93. GuruFocus considers Paul Merchants to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:PML:

  • Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 6.50%
  • GF Value™: ₹356.93 vs. price of ₹490.50 (37.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 50/100 with 4 warning signs

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


Paul Merchants Business Description

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Address Sector - 22A, PML House, SCO 829-830, Chandigarh, IND, 160022
Paul Merchants Ltd offers financial services. The company provides foreign exchange, business payment solutions, tours and travels, ticketing, wealth management services, and gold loans. The company's business segments include Forex, Travels, and Others. The company derives key revenue from the Forex segment.
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