2 Cheap Cars Group (NZSE:2CC) Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: -4.87% (As of Mar. 2026)

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NZSE:2CC 2 Cheap Cars Group Ltd NZSE:2CC
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Price NZ$0.78
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What is 2 Cheap Cars Group Effective Interest Rate on Debt %?

2 Cheap Cars Group NZSE:2CC +0.65% 48 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is -4.87% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates NZSE:2CC with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of NZ$0.71 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 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. 2 Cheap Cars Group's annualized positive value of Interest Expense for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was NZ$-0.48 Mil. 2 Cheap Cars Group's average total debt for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was NZ$9.94 Mil. Therefore, 2 Cheap Cars Group's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -4.87%.


2 Cheap Cars Group  (NZSE:2CC) Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Explanation

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


2 Cheap Cars Group Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Related Terms


2 Cheap Cars Group Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for 2 Cheap Cars Group'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.

2 Cheap Cars Group Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Chart

2 Cheap Cars Group Annual Data
Trend Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 2.93 5.58 3.85 2.17 0.75

2 Cheap Cars Group Semi-Annual Data
Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 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 Premium Member Only -1.26 7.55 -3.71 6.63 -4.87

NZSE:2CC vs CVNA, PAG, ALTB: Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Comparison

For the Auto & Truck Dealerships subindustry, 2 Cheap Cars Group'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.


2 Cheap Cars Group Effective Interest Rate on Debt % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, 2 Cheap Cars Group's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where 2 Cheap Cars Group's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % falls into.


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2 Cheap Cars Group Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Calculation

2 Cheap Cars Group'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  *  -0.069/( (8.619+9.728)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -0.069/9.1735
=0.75 %

where

Total Debt  (A: Mar. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=6.421 + 2.198
=8.619

Total Debt  (A: Mar. 2026 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=7.314 + 2.414
=9.728

2 Cheap Cars Group'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  *  0.484/( (10.143+9.728)/ 2 )
=-1  *  0.484/9.9355
=-4.87 %

where

Total Debt  (Q: Sep. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=7.697 + 2.446
=10.143

Total Debt  (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=7.314 + 2.414
=9.728

* 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 -4.87% mean?
2 Cheap Cars Group (NZSE:2CC) has a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of -4.87% as of Mar. 2026. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on 2 Cheap Cars Group and its competitors.
Is 2 Cheap Cars Group's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % too high?
2 Cheap Cars Group's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is -4.87%. Overall, 2 Cheap Cars Group has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does 2 Cheap Cars Group's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % compare to CVNA and PAG?
2 Cheap Cars Group's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of -4.87% can be compared against companies in the Vehicles & Parts 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
A good Effective Interest Rate on Debt % depends on the Vehicles & Parts 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 2 Cheap Cars Group and its competitors. 2 Cheap Cars Group's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is -4.87%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is 2 Cheap Cars Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, 2 Cheap Cars Group (NZSE:2CC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NZ$0.71, compared to a current price of NZ$0.78 — trading 9.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is -4.87%. 2 Cheap Cars Group's overall GF Score™ is 48/100 with 5 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 2 Cheap Cars Group (NZSE:2CC), the current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is -4.87% 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 2 Cheap Cars Group (NZSE:2CC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, 2 Cheap Cars Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NZ$0.78 is trading 9.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of NZ$0.71. GuruFocus considers 2 Cheap Cars Group to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for NZSE:2CC:

  • Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: -4.87%
  • GF Value™: NZ$0.71 vs. price of NZ$0.78 (9.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 48/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the NZSE:2CC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


2 Cheap Cars Group Business Description

Address 102 Mays Road, Onehunga, Auckland, NTL, NZL, 1061
2 Cheap Cars Group Ltd is an integrated automotive group operating throughout New Zealand via two divisions: Automotive Retail and Finance. The group draws revenue from the two divisions: automotive retail division, revenue is derived from the sale of vehicles and from agent commissions relating to third-party finance and insurance products.
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