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Richardson Electronics (NAS:RELL) Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Explanation
Effective Interest Rate on Debt % measures the usage rate that a borrower actually pays on a debt.
Richardson Electronics Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Related Terms
Richardson Electronics Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Richardson Electronics'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.
Richardson Electronics Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Chart
RELL vs OPTX, MPTI, KULR: Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Comparison
For the Electronic Components subindustry, Richardson Electronics'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.
Richardson Electronics Effective Interest Rate on Debt % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Richardson Electronics's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Richardson Electronics'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 (May. 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 0.00% mean?
Richardson Electronics (RELL) has a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 0.00% as of May. 2026. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on Richardson Electronics and its competitors.
Is Richardson Electronics' Effective Interest Rate on Debt % too high?
Richardson Electronics' current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 0.00%. Overall, Richardson Electronics has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Richardson Electronics' Effective Interest Rate on Debt % compare to OPTX and MPTI?
Richardson Electronics' Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 0.00% can be compared against companies in the Hardware 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 Hardware company?
A good Effective Interest Rate on Debt % depends on the Hardware 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 Richardson Electronics and its competitors. Richardson Electronics's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 0.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Richardson Electronics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Richardson Electronics (RELL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $11.80, compared to a current price of $18.00 — trading 52.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 0.00%. Richardson Electronics' overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 9 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 Richardson Electronics (RELL), the current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 0.00% as of May. 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 Richardson Electronics (RELL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Richardson Electronics stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $18.00 is trading 52.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $11.80.
GuruFocus considers Richardson Electronics to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for RELL:
Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 0.00%
GF Value™: $11.80 vs. price of $18.00 (52.5% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the RELL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Richardson Electronics Ltd provides engineered solutions, power grid, and microwave tubes and related consumables, power conversion, RF and microwave components, high-value flat panel detector solutions, replacement parts, tubes, and service training for diagnostic imaging equipment and customized display solutions. The company's segment includes Power and Microwave Technologies, Green Energy Solutions, Canvys, and Healthcare. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Power and Microwave Technologies segment, which includes the power grid and microwave tube business and RF, Wireless and Power technologies.
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