GMT Global (ROCO:4573) Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 2.44% (As of Dec. 2025)

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ROCO:4573 GMT Global Inc ROCO:4573
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Price NT$360.50
GF Value NT$46.59
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What is GMT Global Effective Interest Rate on Debt %?

GMT Global ROCO:4573 -3.48% 52 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 2.44% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates ROCO:4573 with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$46.59 (Significantly Overvalued). 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. GMT Global's annualized positive value of Interest Expense for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$25.0 Mil. GMT Global's average total debt for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$1,022.8 Mil. Therefore, GMT Global's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 2.44%.


GMT Global  (ROCO:4573) Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Explanation

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


GMT Global Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Related Terms


GMT Global Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for GMT Global'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.

GMT Global Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Chart

GMT Global Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.57 1.81 2.22 2.43 2.54

GMT Global Quarterly Data
Dec16 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25
Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 2.57 2.49 2.89 2.42 2.44

ROCO:4573 vs APH, GLW, TEL: Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Comparison

For the Electronic Components subindustry, GMT Global'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.


GMT Global Effective Interest Rate on Debt % vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, GMT Global's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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GMT Global Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Calculation

GMT Global's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
=-1  *  Interest Expense/( (Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2024 )+Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2025 ))/ count )
=-1  *  -26.419/( (1010.344+1073.893)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -26.419/1042.1185
=2.54 %

where

Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2024 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=826.836 + 183.508
=1010.344

Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=625.449 + 448.444
=1073.893

GMT Global's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
=-1  *  Interest Expense/( (Total Debt  (Q: Sep. 2025 )+Total Debt  (Q: Dec. 2025 ))/ count )
=-1  *  -24.992/( (971.623+1073.893)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -24.992/1022.758
=2.44 %

where

Total Debt  (Q: Sep. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=636.604 + 335.019
=971.623

Total Debt  (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=625.449 + 448.444
=1073.893

* 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 2.44% mean?
GMT Global (ROCO:4573) has a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 2.44% as of Dec. 2025. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on GMT Global and its competitors.
Is GMT Global's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % too high?
GMT Global's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 2.44%. Overall, GMT Global has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does GMT Global's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % compare to APH and GLW?
GMT Global's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 2.44% 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 GMT Global and its competitors. GMT Global's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 2.44%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is GMT Global stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GMT Global (ROCO:4573) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$46.59, compared to a current price of NT$360.50 — trading 673.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 2.44%. GMT Global's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 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 GMT Global (ROCO:4573), the current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 2.44% 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 GMT Global (ROCO:4573) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GMT Global stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$360.50 is trading 673.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$46.59. GuruFocus considers GMT Global to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ROCO:4573:

  • Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 2.44%
  • GF Value™: NT$46.59 vs. price of NT$360.50 (673.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 52/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:4573 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


GMT Global Business Description

Address No. 357, Section 1, Yaofeng Road, Puxin Township, Changhua County, Changhua, TWN, 513004
GMT Global Inc is engaged in Electronic components manufacturing industry. The company focuses on the manufacturing and sale of metal molds, automation modules, and related components. The product line of the company includes the Precision positioning platform includes fiber optic and waveguide coupling equipment and a high-precision alignment platform to meet precision machining requirements; and the Drive and Automation Modules engaged in providing electric slides, drive components and various automation modules to improve the efficiency of industrial applications. The products of the company include Direct drive module series, Manual slide, Alignment platform, Transmission components, Automation slide Module, Sintering Machine, and others. The Group operates in Asia, Europe and Others.
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