Zeal Global Services (NSE:ZEAL) Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 9.87% (As of Mar. 2026)

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NSE:ZEAL Zeal Global Services Ltd NSE:ZEAL
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What is Zeal Global Services Effective Interest Rate on Debt %?

Zeal Global Services NSE:ZEAL +0.87% 78 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 9.87% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates NSE:ZEAL with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹203.17 (Possible Value Trap). 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. Zeal Global Services's annualized positive value of Interest Expense for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹22 Mil. Zeal Global Services's average total debt for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹226 Mil. Therefore, Zeal Global Services's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 9.87%.


Zeal Global Services  (NSE:ZEAL) Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Explanation

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


Zeal Global Services Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Related Terms


Zeal Global Services Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Zeal Global Services'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.

Zeal Global Services Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Chart

Zeal Global Services Annual Data
Trend Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 4.63 10.85 13.24 8.30 12.19

Zeal Global Services Semi-Annual Data
Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 8.63 3.71 11.48 9.87 9.87

NSE:ZEAL vs UPS, FDX, JBHT: Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Comparison

For the Integrated Freight & Logistics subindustry, Zeal Global Services'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.


Zeal Global Services Effective Interest Rate on Debt % vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Zeal Global Services's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Zeal Global Services's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % falls into.


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Zeal Global Services Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Calculation

Zeal Global Services'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  *  -20.886/( (142.202+200.61)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -20.886/171.406
=12.19 %

where

Total Debt  (A: Mar. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=5.193 + 137.009
=142.202

Total Debt  (A: Mar. 2026 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=3.94 + 196.67
=200.61

Zeal Global Services'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: Sep. 2025 )+Total Debt  (Q: Mar. 2026 ))/ count )
=-1  *  -22.324/( (251.937+200.61)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -22.324/226.2735
=9.87 %

where

Total Debt  (Q: Sep. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=4.58 + 247.357
=251.937

Total Debt  (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=3.94 + 196.67
=200.61

* 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 two times the semi-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 9.87% mean?
Zeal Global Services (NSE:ZEAL) has a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 9.87% as of Mar. 2026. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on Zeal Global Services and its competitors.
Is Zeal Global Services' Effective Interest Rate on Debt % too high?
Zeal Global Services' current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 9.87%. Overall, Zeal Global Services has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Zeal Global Services' Effective Interest Rate on Debt % compare to UPS and FDX?
Zeal Global Services' Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 9.87% can be compared against companies in the Transportation 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 Transportation company?
A good Effective Interest Rate on Debt % depends on the Transportation 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 Zeal Global Services and its competitors. Zeal Global Services's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 9.87%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Zeal Global Services stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zeal Global Services (NSE:ZEAL) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹203.17, compared to a current price of ₹64.05 — trading 68.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 9.87%. Zeal Global Services' overall GF Score™ is 78/100 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 Zeal Global Services (NSE:ZEAL), the current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 9.87% 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.

Is Zeal Global Services (NSE:ZEAL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zeal Global Services stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹64.05 is trading 68.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹203.17. GuruFocus considers Zeal Global Services to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for NSE:ZEAL:

  • Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 9.87%
  • GF Value™: ₹203.17 vs. price of ₹64.05 (68.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 7 warning signs

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


Zeal Global Services Business Description

Address Street No. 6, A - 261/262, Third Floor, Mahipalpur Extension, New Delhi, IND, 110037
Zeal Global Services Ltd is engaged in the business of providing logistics solutions in the Air Cargo Industry. It has been operating as General Sales and Service Agent (GSSA) and sales partner for airlines in the region. The Company realizes that clients have specific requirements with regard to their shipments. Its approach is to bring economical solutions to its client's freighting needs through - excessive aircraft, load and destination compatibility analysis to suit the ever-changing needs of various industries such as fashion, pharmaceuticals, automotive and industrials. The company has one segment Air Cargo Service.
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