Punjab National Bank (NSE:PNB) Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 94.71% (As of Jun. 2026)

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What is Punjab National Bank Effective Interest Rate on Debt %?

Punjab National Bank NSE:PNB -1.23% 67 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 94.71% as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates NSE:PNB with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹108.87 (Fairly Valued). 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. Punjab National Bank's annualized positive value of Interest Expense for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was ₹903,332 Mil. Punjab National Bank's average total debt for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was ₹953,755 Mil. Therefore, Punjab National Bank's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 94.71%.


Punjab National Bank  (NSE:PNB) Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Explanation

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


Punjab National Bank Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Related Terms


Punjab National Bank Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Punjab National Bank'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.

Punjab National Bank Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Chart

Punjab National Bank Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
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Punjab National Bank 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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Punjab National Bank Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Competitor Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Punjab National Bank'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.


Punjab National Bank Effective Interest Rate on Debt % vs Banks Industry

For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Punjab National Bank's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Punjab National Bank's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % falls into.


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Punjab National Bank Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Calculation

Punjab National Bank'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  *  -880694/( (719990.7+862682.3)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -880694/791336.5
=111.29 %

where

Total Debt  (A: Mar. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=719990.7 + 0
=719990.7

Total Debt  (A: Mar. 2026 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=862682.3 + 0
=862682.3

Punjab National Bank'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  *  -903332/( (862682.3+1044828.1)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -903332/953755.2
=94.71 %

where

Total Debt  (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=862682.3 + 0
=862682.3

Total Debt  (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=1044828.1 + 0
=1044828.1

* 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 94.71% mean?
Punjab National Bank (NSE:PNB) has a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 94.71% as of Jun. 2026. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on Punjab National Bank and its competitors.
Is Punjab National Bank's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % too high?
Punjab National Bank's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 94.71%. Overall, Punjab National Bank has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Punjab National Bank's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % compare to competitors?
Punjab National Bank's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 94.71% can be compared against companies in the Banks 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 Banks company?
A good Effective Interest Rate on Debt % depends on the Banks 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 Punjab National Bank and its competitors. Punjab National Bank's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 94.71%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Punjab National Bank stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Punjab National Bank (NSE:PNB) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹108.87, compared to a current price of ₹116.55 — trading 7.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 94.71%. Punjab National Bank's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 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 Punjab National Bank (NSE:PNB), the current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 94.71% 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 Punjab National Bank (NSE:PNB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Punjab National Bank stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₹116.55 is trading 7.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹108.87. GuruFocus considers Punjab National Bank to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:PNB:

  • Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 94.71%
  • GF Value™: ₹108.87 vs. price of ₹116.55 (7.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 4 warning signs

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


Punjab National Bank Business Description

Other Exchanges 532461:India
Address Plot No. 4, Sector 10, Sector - 10, Dwarka, New Delhi, IND, 110075
Punjab National Bank is an Indian public sector bank. It provides all banking products and financial services including acceptance of various kinds of deposits like savings, term, current, recurring deposits etc. and credit financing. Its banking operations cater to individuals, corporates, farmers, government entities, start-ups, MSMEs, and other constituents, offering comprehensive Product offering and services. Its primary segments are Treasury, Retail Banking, Corporate / Wholesale Banking, and Other Banking Operations. The bank generates majority of revenue from Corporate / Wholesale Banking includes all advances which are not included under Retail Banking. Secondary segments are Domestic operations, and Foreign Operations. It generates majority of income from Domestic operations.
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