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. Pilot's annualized positive value of Interest Expense for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $0.6 Mil. Pilot's average total debt for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $17.0 Mil. Therefore, Pilot's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 3.31%.
Pilot (OTCPK:POGHF) Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Explanation
Effective Interest Rate on Debt % measures the usage rate that a borrower actually pays on a debt.
Pilot Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Related Terms
Pilot Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Pilot'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.
Pilot Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Competitor Comparison
For the Business Equipment & Supplies subindustry, Pilot'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.
Pilot Effective Interest Rate on Debt % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Pilot's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Pilot's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % falls into.
* 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 (Dec. 2025) 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 3.31% mean?
Pilot (POGHF) has a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 3.31% as of Dec. 2025. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on Pilot and its competitors.
Is Pilot's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % too high?
Pilot's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 3.31%. Overall, Pilot has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pilot's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % compare to competitors?
Pilot's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 3.31% can be compared against companies in the Industrial Products 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 an Industrial Products company?
A good Effective Interest Rate on Debt % depends on the Industrial Products 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 Pilot and its competitors. Pilot's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 3.31%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pilot stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pilot (POGHF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $11.08, compared to a current price of $10.45 — trading 5.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 3.31%. Pilot's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 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 Pilot (POGHF), the current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 3.31% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Pilot (POGHF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pilot stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $10.45 is trading 5.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $11.08.
GuruFocus considers Pilot to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for POGHF:
Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 3.31%
GF Value™: $11.08 vs. price of $10.45 (5.7% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the POGHF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Pilot Corp is a Japanese company that manufactures, purchases, and distributes stationery items, including writing instruments, other stationery products, and toys, and relevant services. The company operates through four segments: Japan, the Americas, Europe, and Asia. The Japan segment distributes products through direct sales to retail stores in Japan, and this segment contributes a majority proportion of total group revenue. The Americas segment is mainly engaged in the manufacture and sales of ball pens in the United States, Mexico, and Brazil. The Europe segment operates in Sweden, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, and others. The Asia segment provides writing materials in Taiwan, mainland China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore.
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